Gemfan 8040-3 8.0-Inch High-Altitude 3-Blade Heavy-Lift Propeller
The Gemfan 8040-3 is purpose-built to conquer the aerodynamic challenges of thin air and extreme environments. Whether you are flying high-altitude mapping missions or operating professional heavy-lift cinematic rigs and X8 configurations, this tri-blade propeller delivers the stable, highly efficient thrust performance you need. Manufactured from tough polycarbonate or glass fiber nylon options, it provides superior impact resistance and structural rigidity to handle demanding commercial payloads with complete confidence.
Key Features
- High-Altitude & Cold Weather Optimized: Aerodynamic profile engineered to maintain stable lift and efficiency where standard props lose authority.
- Heavy-Lift & X8 Ready: Robust 3-blade design built to support demanding cinematic drones and multi-motor X8 setups.
- Rugged Material Options: Available in high-grade Polycarbonate (PC) or Glass Fiber Nylon for maximum strength and impact resistance.
- Robust M5 Hub: Precision-molded center mount with a standard 5 mm shaft hole to lock securely onto heavy-duty motors.
- Pack Contents: Ships as a matched pair containing 1 clockwise (CW) and 1 counter-clockwise (CCW) propeller.
Specifications
| Model | Gemfan 8040-3 High-Altitude |
|---|---|
| Propeller Diameter | 8.0 inch (~203.2 mm) |
| Pitch | 4.0 inch |
| Blade Count | 3 |
| Material Options | Polycarbonate (PC) or Glass Fiber Nylon |
| Mounting Interface | 5 mm shaft hole (M5) |
| Weight | 10.5 g (per propeller) |
| Compatible Motor Range | 2808 to 3118 class motors |
| Packaging | 1 CW + 1 CCW per pack |
Recommended Setup
- Motors: 2808 to 3118 heavy-lift brushless motors
- Propellers: Gemfan 8040-3 (1 CW / 1 CCW pack)
- Electronics: 60A+ heavy-duty cinematic stack or multi-rotor ESCs
- Battery: 6S–8S LiPo configurations optimized for heavy industrial or cinematic platforms
What’s in the Box
- 1 x Gemfan 8040-3 CW Propeller
- 1 x Gemfan 8040-3 CCW Propeller















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