Referring to the airboat seen in the previous post-but-one and speculation regarding the motor in use, it turns out it was the above. I guessed looking at it that it was on a par with T-motor's U13 that I've used on unmanned drones, though in fact it is nearer half the power... which is good news for the prospects of an uncrewed cat in terms of its potential speed and the required power.
(Note the X-8 integrates the speed controller and indeed supporting arm in a package, much like how personal computers evolved from separate electronic components into the laptop I am using here today. Expect this to be one of the more exciting trends in 2025, but don't whip yourself into a frenzy over it...
