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Falcon 8
AscTec Falcon 8 in flight
AscTec Falcon 8
General information
TypeCamera drone
National originGermany/United States
ManufacturerAscending Technologies (later Intel)
History
Manufactured2009–present
Introduction date2009

The AscTec (later Intel) Falcon 8 is a series of octocopter camera drones originally released by the German company Ascending Technologies (AscTec) in 2009. Intel continued to produce the Falcon 8 after acquiring Ascending Technologies in 2016.

Design and development

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Serial production of the Falcon 8 began in 2009.[1] The Falcon 8 is an octocopter intended for aerial photography, with its eight motors being arranged on a V-shaped frame to keep them out of the camera's view.[2] The drone has a stabilized gimbal which is compatible with cameras from several manufacturers, including Sony (α7R, α6000, HDR-PJ810E, and NEX-5N), Sigma (DP1 Merrill), and Panasonic (Lumix DMC-TZ71), as well as a FLIR Tau 640 thermal camera.[2][3] The Falcon 8 is capable of carrying a 0.75 kg (1.7 lb) payload has a maximum flight time of 20 minutes with a standard payload.[2] By January 2016, the Falcon 8 was capable of using the AscTec Trinity autopilot system with a triple-redundant inertial measurement unit.[1] That same month, Ascending Technologies was acquired by Intel.[4] That July, Intel demonstrated a modified Falcon 8 with RealSense cameras at the Farnborough International Airshow, during which it performed a visual inspection of an Airbus airliner.[5]

In October 2016, Intel released an updated version as the Falcon 8+ for the North American market.[4][6][7] The Falcon 8+ has a payload capacity of 0.8 kg (1.8 lb) and is controlled with a weatherproof Intel Cockpit controller.[4][8] Among the payloads compatible with the Falcon 8+'s three-axis gimbal include a Sony α7R camera with a Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA lens. Power is provided by two Powerpack 4000 batteries, giving the drone a maximum flight time of 26 minutes with no payload or 16 minutes with a maximum payload.[9][10]

Variants

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Falcon 8
Original variant with a payload capacity of 0.75 kg (1.7 lb). Later versions have an AscTec Trinity autopilot system with a triple-redundant IMU. Powered by a 6250 mAh Powerpack 6250 battery, giving it a flight time of 20 minutes with a standard payload. Released in 2009.[1][2][3]
Falcon 8+
Improved variant with a payload capacity of 0.8 kg (1.8 lb) and powered by two Powerpack 4000 batteries, giving it a maximum flight time of 26 minutes with no payload or 16 minutes with a maximum payload.[10] Released in October 2016.[4]

Specifications (Falcon 8+)

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Data from Intel Falcon 8+ UAS User Manual[10]

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 1.76 lb (0.8 kg) payload
  • Length: 2 ft 6.2 in (0.768 m)
  • Width: 2,680 ft 5 in (817 m)
  • Height: 524 ft 11 in (160 m)
  • Empty weight: 2.65 lb (1.2 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 6.17 lb (2.8 kg)
  • Battery: 2× Intel Powerpack 4000
  • Powerplant: 8 × 125W brushless DC electric motor
  • Propellers: 2-bladed, 8.0 in (0.2032 m) diameter

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 40 mph (64.8 km/h, 35 kn)
  • Range: 0.62 mi (1.0 km, 0.54 nmi)
  • Endurance: 26 minutes (no payload), 16 minutes (max payload)
  • Service ceiling: 13,123 ft (4,000 m) above sea level
  • Rate of climb: 1,936 ft/min (10 m/s)
  • Maximum wind resistance: 35.8 miles per hour (57.6 km/h)
  • Operating temperature: 23°F (-5°C) to 113°F (45°C)

Avionics

See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to AscTec Falcon 8.

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Bringing a New Level of Intelligence to UAVs". www.gim-international.com. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  2. ^ a b c d "Unmanned Octocopter System for aerial imaging: aerial photography, aerial videography, industrial inspection, remote sensing www.asctec.de". Ascending Technologies GmbH. Archived from the original on 2013-03-27. Retrieved 2013-05-13.
  3. ^ a b AscTec Professional Line (PDF). Ascending Technologies. 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d Vincent, James (2016-10-12). "Behold, the first drone with Intel outside". The Verge. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  5. ^ "Intel: Taking the Lead in Commercial Drones". www.commercialuavnews.com. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  6. ^ Schroth, Frank (2016-10-12). "Intel Enters Enterprise Drone Market with the Falcon 8+". DRONELIFE. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  7. ^ Mlot, Stephanie (2016-10-12). "Intel's First Branded Commercial Drone Is Ready to Fly". PCMAG. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  8. ^ Mack, Eric (2016-10-13). "Intel unveils its own commercial drone, the Falcon 8+". New Atlas. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  9. ^ Parakala, Akshara (2022). Janes All the World's Aircraft: Unmanned 2022–2023. Janes Information Services. p. 325. ISBN 9780710633989.
  10. ^ a b c Intel Falcon 8+ UAS User Manual (Version 2.3) (PDF). Intel. May 2018.