SteadiDrone – New platforms for 2014
All new models, from SteadiDrone, South Africas multirotor manufacturers. They have simplified their range focusing on two quadrotor platforms, the QU4D X is a large heavy lift platform capable of flight times in excess of 60 minutes and able to lift well over 8kg. It replaces the 2013 H6X and EI8HT
I have been lucky enough to see it in the flesh and its and impressive beast.
The 2014 SteadiDrone QU4D is a new version of the popular 2013 unit with a whole host of improvements,
QU4D X also features a ‘rapid deply’ airframe design like it’s baby brother making it the most compact, long endurance high end multi copter in the world.
Although it looks similar, just about every part has been re- designed and tweaked, SteadiDrone have taken feedback from clients and dealers around the world and believe this is the best all round RTF quadcopter available anywhere.
Both these RTF systems come in packaging for transportation, the QU4D has a new glossy box with foam inserts and a handle, which is ideal for
traveling with, the QU4D X RTF includes the custom alu carry case with wheels
The 2014 SteadiDrone QU4D will sell as airframe (includes the 2 axis gimbal) and RTF only. The QU4D X will sell only as RTF due to the high end nature of the system. Specs for each unit as follows:
2014 SteadiDrone QU4D
Cameras – GoPro, GoPro 2 and GoPro 3 HD in their cases
Flight times – Up to 18 minutes with full setup inc camera
Payloads – 100 to 400g / max 800g
Range – up to 2km
Weight (Excluding battery & payload) – 1500g
Width (Front arms) – 61.5cm
Width (Diagonally) – 64.5cm
Height (Landing gear unfolded) – 16.5cm
Folded Size (L x W x H) – 45.5 x 20 x 10
2014 SteadiDrone QU4D X
Flight times – 60+min
Payloads – 8kg+
Weight (Excluding battery & payload) – 3.580kg
Width (Back arms) – 91cm
Width (Diagonally) – 124cm
Height (Landing gear unfolded) – 25cm
Folded Size (Excluding props/landing gear/gimbal bracket) (L x W x H) – 72 x 33 x 130
