Product overview
The HOBBYWING XRotor X8 is an integrated UAV propulsion system introduced in 2017 by Shenzhen HOBBYWING Technology Co., Ltd. It belongs to the company's XRotor range, which launched in May 2014 as a propulsion series designed specifically for UAVs. HOBBYWING's work in civilian UAV propulsion also encompasses electronic speed controllers, propellers and drive algorithms, with the X8 forming part of its integrated propulsion hardware range alongside the X6, X9 and X11.
Specifications
| Specification | Value & conditions |
|---|---|
| Product role | Integrated UAV propulsion systemX8 without a generation suffix. |
| Introduction year | 2017Introduction of the XRotor X8 integrated UAV propulsion system. |
| Model | HOBBYWING XRotor X8 |
| Maximum thrust | 15 kgStandard 30-inch folding propeller. |
| Recommended takeoff weight and efficiency | 5–7 kg; 9.5–8.6 g/WPer axis; efficiency at the recommended takeoff weight. |
| Supply voltage and battery |
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| Tube outer diameter | 35/40 mmφ40 mm tube diameter converter purchased separately. |
| System weight | 1150 gWith cable and propellers; weight may vary between batches; actual product prevails. |
| Cables | Power: 12 AWG × 905±10 mm; signal: 915±10 mm |
| Operating temperature | −20 to 50 °C |
| Ingress protection | IPX6 |
| Power | Input: 950 W; output: 810 WRated values. |
| Dimensions | 143.1 × 90.2 × 78.5 mm |
| Pinout | Black/white: PWM/GND; black/red/white: GND/5 V/P |
| DataLink version | DataLinkBox G2 |
| ESC and communication | XRotor 80A-FOC; UART |
| Peak current | 80 A (3 s)Source labels the field “30 seconds” but specifies “3s” beside the value. |
| Continuous current | 20 A |
| Throttle features |
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| BEC | None |
| Motor | 8120-100KV; 36N40P; diameter: Φ88.6 mm |
| Propeller model and size | MFP 30x11; 30-inchStandard folding propeller. |
| Propeller weights | Total: 191±5 g; single blade: 51±5 gWeight may vary between batches; actual product prevails. |
| Propeller material | Injection-molded carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite |
| Integrated components | Motor, ESC, propeller blade and motor holder |
| Motor control | PMSM with field-oriented control (FOC) |
| Protection functions | Power-on self-test; abnormal power-on voltage, current and stall protection; overload and startup protection |
| Operating telemetry | Input throttle, response throttle, motor speed, bus voltage, bus current, phase current, capacitor temperature and MOS transistor temperatureReal-time output to the flight controller; separately purchased DataLinkBox supports simultaneous collection from 8 propulsion channels through a bus interface. |
| Status light | Ultra-bright LED; selectable color and off setting; operating status and abnormality warnings |
| Structural construction | Precision-machined high-strength aluminum alloy; internal reinforced beams; triple interlock structure |
| Replaceable modules | Integrated ESC and motor assembly; individual or paired propeller blades; propeller clamp |
| Firmware updates | ESC firmware updating and synchronizationComputer and separately purchased Hobbywing DataLinkBox software; excellent heat dissipation required. |
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