X-UFO

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This page describes the Silverlit X-UFO.

Contents 1 General 2 History 3 Frequently asked newbie questions 4 Frequently asked user questions 5 User information 6 Modifications and repairs

[edit] General

The R/C X-UFO is a radio-controlled aircraft built and marketed by Silverlit Electronics. It was the first commercially available affordable, toy-grade Quadrocopter and currently has no competitors in this position.

[edit] History

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In 2003 German students Daniel Gurdan and Klaus M. Doth participated in the national Jugend forscht ("Young Scientists") competition, presenting the radio-controlled, self-leveling quadrocopter they had developed (retroactively named "Jufo-Ufo"), and finished 4th place in the technology section. Further information can be found here.

Silverlit became aware of this through a local newspaper and contracted the inventors. The X-UFO was then developed as a toy-grade, inexpensive "interpretation" of the original design, with less sophisticated and cheaper sensory equipment, and started production in Silverlit's factory in China in late 2004.

[edit] Frequently asked newbie questions

See X-UFO Passerby FAQ - typical questions asked by people who see an X-UFO for the first time (and suggested answers).

[edit] Frequently asked user questions

See X-UFO User FAQ - typical questions that come up while opening the package or during the first flights.

[edit] User information

• X-UFO User Manual: Scans of the original user manual.
• X-UFO LED Guide: An animated list of all states displayed by blinking LEDs on the X-UFO.
• X-UFO Special Keys: Special commands using the extra keys on the X-UFO radio control.

[edit] Modifications and repairs

• For improvements to flight time, agility, stability, etc. see the X-UFO upgrade path.
• To fix problems with your X-UFO see X-UFO Troubleshooting.
• X-UFO replace boom
• Self made replacemend frame