The Money Shot Cinema Drone is a first of its kind, poised to revolutionize how you capture aerial footage. Our design has roots in the X-Class FPV Drone racing world, where we - Catalyst Machineworks - dominate all competition.
We used our extensive experience in the world of drone racing to build the foundation upon which this masterpiece was created... from there, we utilized our flawless design and testing methodology to transition the application from racing to cinema use.
What you see here is the sum of years of hard work, extensive research and development and countless hours / dollars spent testing, retesting and testing again.
The Money Shot X8 Cinema Drone is capable of carrying a large cinema camera/lens payload with total weight up to 10 lbs. With your camera of choice on board, the aerobatic magic your pilot and DP will be capable of should not be taken lightly... these shots could cause a director to immediately go into cardiac arrest.
Top speeds in excess of 99 mph, unparalleled maneuverability and endless barrel rolls are just the icing on the cake, with a creative visionary behind the monitors, the possibilities here are absolutely endless.
You're welcome.
No longer will your aerial shots be constrained by straight and level flight. No longer will your cinematic vision be limited by gimbal functionality and boring flight paths. With this new tool in your toolbox, if you can imagine it - your pilot can capture it.
Craft Features:
World's first FPV drone for large formatcinema cameras
Able to accomplish cinematic FPV shots never before possible with cameras, such as the Red Large Body Cameras, ARRI Alexa Mini, and more
Capable of extremely agile maneuvers not possible with traditional heavy lift drone / gimbal systems
Max payload (camera/lens) of 10 lbs
Max continuous power 28,800 watts
Top speed of *99 MPH. ***FAA approval required past 99MPH***
Flight time up to 5 minutes
Crystal clear 720P HD FPV system
Long range 'crossfire' diversity radio link
Robust landing gear design
GPS installed
OSD (on screen display) info: flight pack voltage, craft name, total GPS satellites found, GPS coordinates, craft speed, and craft distance from home
Two XT60 fused outputs available. One 12VDC @ 10A, and one 12VDC at 6A
Each unit sold receives extensive testing prior to shipment
Full technical support for the life of your Moneyshot
Assembled, tested, and supported from Spring Texas, USA
Insurance coverage available for your drone and cinema camera withSkywatch.ai
Lipos and radio NOT included with purchase
Camera power supply cable NOT included
Camera Mount Features:
Highly effective anti-vibration system removes high frequency vibration from reaching your camera sensor
Dampers can be removed or added depending on payload
Allows for rapid adjustment of camera angle from 20 - 45 degrees incline
Accepts both 3/8-16 and 1/4-20 mounting
No props in view at lowest camera incline
Lipo Battery Mount Features:
Toolless lipo quick release system allows for rapid quick change of lipo flight packs
Quick release dovetail system allows for movement of flight packs forward or aft to counterbalance your camera and achieve perfect craft CG
Two flight packs are required per flight for the X8. Flight packs are sold separate
Specifications:
Dimensions
Craft layout size (motor-1 to motor-4): 650mm diameter
Craft overall size: 750mm diameter
Craft overall height (including lipos): 369mm
Craft overall length (including lipos): 450mm
Craft overall width: 685mm
Weight
Craft all up weight (with both lipo sets): TBD lbs (TBD g)
Max payload: 10 lbs
Powerplant
Number of motors: 8
Max continuous system amperage: 120A per motor
Max burst system amperage: 200A per motor
Motor max no load RPM: 18,000 @ 50VDC
Lipo Battery Set
Voltage: 12s
Capacity: 10,200mah
Discharge rate: 95C
Max burst discharge rate: 190C
Lipo plug: QS8 (8mm)
Lipo charge cable (included with purchase): Custom QS8 to XT60 adapter set