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Permalink Reply by Michael Pursifull on April 21, 2012 at 2:08pm

yes. there are several common platforms that are used around 150mph here. Funjet-type platforms have been clocked at 180+ mph, and there are other wing-based platforms used at speeds like this, maybe something from Ritewing? This is within the electric category. Looking at nitroplanes, you'll find some are 230-400 mph. There is a group here for nitro-powered planes.  

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Permalink Reply by Matt on April 21, 2012 at 2:19pm

The 150 mph is the max burst speed. Average would be 70-100, with the ability to hover.

Autonomous flight preferably with the ability to follow an object not just waypoints. Object can be equipped with transmitter for following.

Endurance 30 minutes.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Pursifull on April 21, 2012 at 2:23pm

lol. no, i don't know of anything like that. you'd have to build it. Maybe $25k - $40k in R&D. 6-8 months. Probably more, if you're asking this question ;-) Actually, it is probably more either way. 

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Permalink Reply by Michael Pursifull on April 21, 2012 at 2:24pm

The fastest path is to look at gas powered helicopters, I suspect, given your new requirements.

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