OFM GQuad-8 Giant Quadcopter Test flight and Aerial Video

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The OFM Super Winner machine. This is OFM GQuad-8 Giant Folding Quadcopter convertible to Octacopter, that offers unbeatable features over other giant machines. First off, its Giant so it will carry your DSLR Cameras with a smile, more are as follow:
25 minutes of flight time depending upon payload
Plug and play connectivity for Professional gimbals like Zenmuse Z15
Folding Design for easy storage and transportation
Quadcopter to Octacopter and back to Quadcopter conversion in minutes
Quadcopter version offers good payload for DSLR cameras
Octacopter version offers greater payloads for professional cameras
Super high quality Carbon fiber and Aluminum components
Carefully chosen Electronics, Powerful motors and ESCs
Full Autonomous flight capable using DJI Wookong M GPS System

Thisi s the long awaited test flight video of new OFM folding Giant and professional Aerial filming platform is here.

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RED - http://www.xheli.com/28h-v262-cyclone-ufo-red.html
Green - http://www.xheli.com/28h-v262-cyclone-ufo-green.html

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