PREDATOR AERIAL SPY PLANE. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. UAV. Own the military marvel: an innovative aerial platform for stunning video and photography. Draganfly Innovation's scaled-down Predator looks just like the Predator B you have seen on CNN. And, like its full-size cousin, the scale Predator is flown by a radio system from the ground while it transmits real-time color video and takes high quality still photos. The scale Predator can even be equipped with a GPS flight control unit for long distance, pre- programmed reconnaissance missions (20 miles effective range). Designed with a low-drag fuselage and V-tail, the Predator is configured to extract the maximum power available from the flight battery. Professional hand-and-jig balsa construction minimizes weight, high quality Oracover polyester covering (The best model aerospace covering system available!) adds considerable strength and offers impressive durability, and a hand-painted camouflage paint scheme completes the scale realism. Electric 'plug and play' power is fool-proof, and transportation is made simple by modular plug-in wings and tail fins. The radio and propulsion systems are pre- installed and each Predator is balanced and hand-tuned by our factory professionals. Even a battery and DC peak charger are included, making the Predator a Plug-In-and-Fly system. The Predator's radio system is based around a high-quality professional grade transmitter equipped with rechargeable batteries and adjustable control sensitivity to fine-tune the Predator's flight characteristics to your personal preferences. The airborne radio package includes a revolutionary microprocessor DSP based receiver capable of rejecting radio interference for high-reliability operation in noisy RF environments. Also included are our own Draganfly brand 9 gram servos for powerful and precise control. Over 1 mile of control range can be achieved using this combination of state-of-the-art components. The scale Predator is very easy to fly, but it wasn't designed as a first R/C airplane. If you already are an R/C pilot you will have no problem flying the Predator. If you aren't, we recommend learning to fly with one of our other airplanes (there is a 15% discount on the Vortex, Vortex Extreme, or Super Aviator if purchased with the Predator). In either case, the Predator's long wingspan, self-aligning ventral fin, positive balance, and light wing loading make for a very gentle and steady aerial platform. Of course, the full-size Predator was designed as an aerial platform for video and still cameras, and this functionality is shared by the scale Predator. The Eyecam 2.4GHz wireless color video camera transmits its birds-eye-view video in real-time to the pilot, where it can be viewed and recorded. If high-quality images from above are desired, Draganfly offers a 2 megapixel digital still camera that is remotely activated by the R/C transmitter. With personal use in mind, Draganfly offers the base Predator as an aerial platform. Simply add our Eyecam wireless video system or digital still camera and you will be ready for those aerial surveillance missions. Draganfly also offers a high performance Lithium-Polymer battery system that triples flight endurance and improves performance. Finally, if autonomous flight or long-distance (up to 15 mile range) video is required, Draganfly's Predator is up to the task. If you require these extreme capabilities, please contact us with your specific requirements. Draganfly has successfully and completely scaled down a military marvel to make the form and function of this Unmanned Aerial Vehicle available for personal use. Order one today. You won't regret it! High quality 4 channel FM transmitter with NiCad battery, Adjustable. Travel Volume, and V-Tail mixing on 72MHz. Berg Digital Signal Processing 4-channel micro-receiver with micro- antenna (installed). Built, covered, and painted airframe. Two DF-09 9gram servos (installed). Pusher prop. 20amp Electronic Speed Controller (installed). Speed 400 70watt Electric motor (installed). Charger for transmitter and airplane batteries. Printed manual with photos and instructions for building and flying. 7-cell 1000mah NiCD battery, or 2-cell 4200mah Lithium-Polymer battery if you purchase the Predator with Eyecam Bundle. It's a Complete Plug-in and Fly R/C Aerial video platform! Wingspan: 73.5" (1867mm). Length: 35 inches (890mm). Takeoff weight: 25-39 oz (0.7-1.1kg). Max airspeed: 50mph (80km/h). Max altitude: 8000 Feet Above Sea Level (2400m). Propulsion: DC 70watt electric pusher motor. Max endurance: 1.5 hours with Lithium-Polymer battery. Pusher Prop (set of two) - $4.95. 7-cell 1000mah NiCD battery - $21.95. 2-cell 4200mah Li-Poly battery (2-cell Li-Poly charger required) -$109.95. Eyecam 2.4GHz wireless micro video camera - ($249.95 or $149.95 with purchase of a Predator). Digital 2-megapixel still camera (16mb storage) - for an extra cost of $450.00. How long does it fly for? Flight times are 16-20 minutes with the NiCD, and 1.5 hours with the lithium-polymer. How high and fast will it go? 50mph and 8000' above sea level. How much can it lift? Sixteen ounces comfortably. More will degrade performance. This is plenty to lift our Eyecam and/or digital still camera. Do you have full flight control? Yes, you have proportional control over banking, attitude, and speed. What is it made out of? Balsa wood, built by hand with production jigs for precision and consistency. Oracover covering is durable, adds strength, and looks great. How do I take digital still photos? The fourth radio channel triggers the camera. How many frequencies are available? We have five frequencies, so you and four friends can race, compete, and battle each other. How long does it take to charge the battery? Around 1.5 hours, with the included digital peak charger. You can purchase additional batteries to minimize downtime. Do I need to purchase anything else for assembly or to fly it? No! Just plug in the wings and tail, charge the batteries, and go flying. Can you really record live video from the Predator? Yes! Our full color 2.4GHz Eyecam is perfect for making aerial videos. You can even make money with your flying machine! What is the range? The radio's range is one mile. What happens When the motor quits? The Predator will gently glide to a soft landing, with you still in control. How do you do the camouflage design? Every Predator is hand- painted by a master scale modeller, so each Predator is unique. What autopilot system do you use? We use the Micropilot 2028 (micropilot.com) for autonomous flight. This autopilot is the smallest in the world (weighs only 28grams!), and comes with ground control software for a laptop computer. Each Predator purchased with the 2028 will include a brushless motor system and 4200mAh Lithium- Polymer battery. Please call for availability (generally 6-8 weeks). Do you have replacement parts in case I crash? Yes, we stock every single piece and part. You call it 'very easy to fly,' but should be my first airplane? The Predator has perfect flight characteristics for training; however, because of its lightweight construction we recommend finding someone to teach you or learning on a more durable plane designed for crashes. Many of our customers have purchased this airplane to be a static model until they become a proficient pilot. LIMITED OFFER! AMAZING DF Lithium Powered PREDATOR with Eyecam Bundle! Eyecam-equip your Draganfly Lithium Predator: a super deal! Includes upgrade to Color Wireless Videocam, 4200mAh Lithium-Polymer Battery and Charger. Save over $250! $1500.00 on sale. For the fully loaded system which includes everything listed above plus the AUTONOMOUS GPS FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM. Total cost $9000.00 each UAV. Fully loaded UAV without AUTONOMOUS GPS FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM is $1500.00 each. You can just buy one or you can buy more. We have many in stock. We accept paypal, Money Gram and United States postal money orders. Free shipping in USA. The Pros. Dean Ausfresser. President.