ASW-28 - ARTF

The ASW-28 FPV Glider from Tower Hobbies has been transformed into a long-range, smart-flight-capable aircraft. With its refined aerodynamics, PET full lamination for added strength, and intelligent electronics, this glider is the perfect mix of elegant soaring and modern flight control.

Whether you’re riding thermals or cruising with navigation assist, this build gives you the freedom and reliability to fly for hours.

🛡️ Durable, Refined, and Ready for the Sky

• Fully laminated in PET film for added rigidity and structural strength

• Tower Hobbies’ classic ASW-28 airframe, upgraded for FPV and endurance

• Working flaps and rudder for enhanced control and smooth landings

• Glider-optimized design that makes thermalling easy and efficient

Fly it under power or ride the sky with thermals — the ASW-28 is a soaring specialist.

🧠 F411WTE + INAV – Smart Autopilot with Full Features

Running the Matek F411WTE flight controller on INAV, this ASW-28 is professionally tuned for safe and smart flight:

• GPS-enabled Return to Home (RTH)

• Cruise, Loiter, and Waypoint Missions

• Altitude and heading hold

• Auto-launch ready and fail-safe configured

• Perfect for both beginner and advanced autonomous flying

🎥 AtomRC Quick Release Gimbal – Modular & Pan-Ready

Outfitted with the AtomRC Quick Release Gimbal system, this ASW-28 is FPV ready with:

• Pan-capable FPV camera movement

• Tool-less gimbal removal for travel or swaps

• Compatible with analog and digital FPV systems

Enjoy immersive visuals and flexible camera control while maintaining a clean, modular build.

📡 ExpressLRS 2.4GHz – Solid, Reliable Control

Fly farther with ExpressLRS 2.4GHz, offering:

• Long-range, low-latency RC link

• Lightweight and efficient receiver

• Stable performance in challenging environments

🔋 Flight Endurance & Power Efficiency

• Flies on a standard 4S LiPo pack

• 20+ minutes of flight under power

• 1–3+ hour sessions possible when thermalling

• Tuned for max endurance with clean, efficient wiring and setup

This is a glider that loves to stay in the air.

📦 What’s Included

• Tower Hobbies ASW-28 airframe, fully laminated in PET

• F411WTE flight controller, pre-configured with INAV

• AtomRC Quick Release Gimbal with pan-ready FPV setup

• ELRS 2.4GHz receiver (pre-installed)

• Working flaps and rudder for precision flight

• Cleanly wired and fully optimized for analog or digital FPV

• GPS installed and configured for RTH and full INAV features

Camera, VTX, battery, and transmitter not included.

🛠️ Specifications

• Wingspan: 2.56m (ASW-28)

• Flight Controller: Matek F411WTE

• Firmware: INAV (fully tuned)

• Navigation: RTH, Cruise, Loiter, Mission

• Gimbal: AtomRC quick release with pan

• Control Link: ExpressLRS 2.4GHz

• Servos: Rudder + Flaps functional

• Build Type: Fully laminated with PET

• Battery Support: 4S LiPo

• Flight Time: 20+ minutes powered / up to 3+ hrs thermalling

🦅 Take to the Sky with Confidence

The ASW-28 FPV Glider is more than a model — it’s a flight experience, engineered for soaring beauty and backed by a smart navigation system, modular gimbal, and rock-solid control.

Tower Hobbies heritage, upgraded for 2025. Glide farther, fly smarter, and explore the sky with the ASW-28.