New Helicopter Shape S8

Discussion in 'Industry News' started by The Informer, Jan 21, 2015.

By The Informer on Jan 21, 2015 at 5:46 PM
  1. The Informer

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    Unboxing of the new Shape S8! (Note the dialog is in german). The first thing I noticed was the minimal the design - it is a true 800 class heli though. They have tried to really keep the weight down but make no mistake about it.. it is a BIG machine. From the videos i have seen, it is also quite nimble as well. You can see some photos of it here....http://www.shape-heli.com/


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    In the video below, I dont think the pilot was really pushing the limits (didnt want to crash?) but you can see the potential. It could be a true 800 class smak machine!



    About the Shape S8
    The Shape S8 is a real 800 electric helicopter and a pioneer in this young branch of the model helicopter.
    With a rotor diameter of 1795mm, the helicopter has a massive appearance and makes everything else look small. It was developed in order to make any compromises in terms of stability and agility despite the enormous size must. This is reflected for example in the extremely massive main gear and a freewheel with 20mm diameter resist. Performance limits are not currently known. The helicopter is superior to all conventional drive systems in this class. Also very light and energy saving setups from 6 kg takeoff weight can be realized thanks to the thoughtful design. Thus, the heli for each claim is appropriate; by Feierabend flyer through to 3D competition pilots.”


    Special features of the Shape S8 are:

    • oval massive tail pipe in drop form with internal Heckanlenkung
    • Push-pull control the discharge of the swash plate servos due to the extremely high actuating forces
    • 140 ° swashplate system for precise control (optional as 120 ° version available)
    • All aluminum parts anodized, for the brightest, durability and a premium look.
    • Carbon parts from high quality solid material
    • Pinion with integrated counter bearing pin, thus motors with short shaft can be used (max. 32mm motor shaft length)
    • Easy installation and serviceability of the engine by means of three screws from the top
    • hood airbrush design available in many color combinations. And much more … CHEERS!
    For more information about the Shape S8 , visit : http://shape-heli.com/



     

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Discussion in 'Industry News' started by The Informer, Jan 21, 2015.

    1. fastr1red

      fastr1red New Member

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      Nice, I like it. Back to the old shape canopys.
       
    2. Adolf

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      This heli is huge! It flys so good from the video
       
    3. Johnnybgoode

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      I have never seen an 800 class helicopter look so loose! I think it looks looser than the Protos Maxi..
       
    4. feral

      feral Well-Known Member

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      Thats massive
       
    5. Captain

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      Great! Going to need a bigger car...
       
    6. Captain

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      Its a sports model. (porche) Got the motor in the back.:cool:
       
    7. smakmeharder

      smakmeharder Administrator

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      Ha ha ha @Captain, thats gold. But really its so big but looks like it performs so well!
       
    8. Captain

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      I feel like a deer caught in its shinny headlights.
       
    9. simon

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      Big is beautiful
       
    10. smakmeharder

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      Somebody has to say it - eventually. Thats what she said! But really it does look alright i rekon...
       
    11. simon

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      People that don't say that only have 450's (metaphorically speaking of course!)
      Simon
       
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      [​IMG]

      This heli proves that "monoblock" used in Goblin, Protos Max, Avant is just marketing hype.

      Check this video:
       
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    13. smakmeharder

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      Nice flight there.... very controlled. Timo is another great pilot..
       
    14. utrinque

      utrinque Well-Known Member

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      Prototype was flying in 2012:

       
    15. Mark Mickels

      Mark Mickels Well-Known Member

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      Seemed a bit underpowered to me.
       
    16. utrinque

      utrinque Well-Known Member

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      According to producer weight with lipos around 6kg.

      I checked my 800 and without lipos it is 3740g. I use 4500 mAh 30C lipos. I assume my 800 is around 1kg lighter but my setup is not for hard 3D.

      Usually 800s are less agile than smaller helis.
       
    17. Mark Mickels

      Mark Mickels Well-Known Member

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      I understand the less agile aspect, but the motor sounded like it was bogging down a few times.
       
    18. utrinque

      utrinque Well-Known Member

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      At lower RPM 800 can easily hover at 40A. At high RPM, high collective angles or in FFF currents i 12S setup can easily excede 200A. Governor can help to maintain RPM. Those who fly hard often have to land after 2,5 or 3 minutes.

      Overpowered 800 can be money pit: ESC $800, motor >$350, 65C lipos...

      I am happy with $50 motor, $200 ESC. 800 at low RPM is also fun.

      We wait for more videos of Velos 880.
       
    19. Mark Mickels

      Mark Mickels Well-Known Member

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      I'm not interested in an 800. When you go big everything gets expensive. 700 is as big as I want to go for now.
       

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