Freefly CineStar 8 heavy‑lift octocopter – a professional‑grade platform designed for aerial cinematography. Built from Gen 2 carbon‑fibre booms and a rigid central hub, this octocopter combines strength and low weight for stable, vibration‑free footage. With eight motors, it offers redundancy and smooth handling, making it ideal for camera work.
Weight (with motors): ~2 650 g (~5.8 lb)
Dimensions: 900 × 800 × 350 mm
Recommended cameras: Panasonic GH2, Sony FS100, Canon T2i (or similar)
Max payload (standard): ~2 kg (~4.4 lb)
Max payload (heavy‑lift): ~9 kg (~20 lb) when configured for heavy‑lifting and paired with a cinema gimbal (e.g. MoVI M5)
Gross take‑off weight: ~5.8 kg
Max flight time with GoPro: ~24 min
Construction: Gen 2 carbon‑fibre booms & hub
Propellers: APC 14×4.7
Features
Heavy‑lift capability – the heavy‑lift configuration can carry up to about 20 lb for use with professional gimbals and full‑frame cameras.
Modular design – removable carbon‑fibre booms make transport easy and allow individual arms to be replaced.
Adjustable vibration isolation – provides smooth footage even with large payloads.
Eight‑motor redundancy – continued stability even if one motor fails.
Customizable – supports a wide range of flight controllers, ESCs and gimbals (gimbal and camera not included).
Condition / What’s Included
This CineStar 8 is in very good condition. All carbon‑fibre booms are straight with no cracks. Motors and ESCs run smoothly. Included are the carbon‑fibre frame, eight motors with mounting hardware, ESCs, and power‑distribution board. Transmitter/receiver, batteries,and flight controller ARE included.