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UAV with very strong landing gear

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jake Stew Jun 18, 2012. 2 Replies

Hello Im looking for a uav that has a set of very strong landing gear. Im also new to the FPV field so I would like it to be a stable platform but with a gas engine. Any ideas?Continue

Looking for a military looking UAV

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Mortimer Mar 29, 2012. 2 Replies

Hi, Im looking for a platform preferably gas powered. Has to have very strong landing gear! Something that is easy to break down for transport. Anyone have ideas where I can find one like this?Continue

 

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"decided to stick with a simple raven rq-11"
Nov 12, 2012
Jake Stew replied to Kevin Heitchew's discussion UAV with very strong landing gear
"I'm working on a gas powered design using the new small (~35cc) 4-stroke engines you can get from Honda like the GX35 or the Chinese clones. I haven't really found a good RTF or kit plane with decent landing gear.  They always seem to…"
Jun 18, 2012
Richard replied to Kevin Heitchew's discussion UAV with very strong landing gear
"You may wish to consider an electric aircraft for your first aircraft, such as the multiplex easystar. However assuming you have experience with r/c aircraft, you could look at the Mugin 3m platform over at fpvflying.com. Hope that helps  "
Jun 18, 2012
William T McGehee left a comment for Kevin Heitchew
"I saw your post looking for a military style air frame. I don't know how much you're looking to spend. Here are a few options ranging from a few hundred to up in the…"
Apr 10, 2012
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Gary Mortimer replied to Kevin Heitchew's discussion Looking for a military looking UAV
"Sorry guys discussing military grade stuff is against the rules here so I am closing the comments. "
Mar 29, 2012
Ravi replied to Kevin Heitchew's discussion Looking for a military looking UAV
"hi kevin, i have sourcing for a very good military grade UAV platform with 55cc petrol engine twin boom and V tail configuration. made from carbon composites."
Mar 29, 2012

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Soldier currently deployed to Afghanistan. Been flying R/C since I was a kid
Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
Im new to this field, looking for a new challenge.

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At 6:48pm on April 10, 2012, William T McGehee said…

I saw your post looking for a military style air frame. I don't know how much you're looking to spend. Here are a few options ranging from a few hundred to up in the thousands.

http://www.fpvflying.com/products/Hugin-II-UAV-2.6m-platform.html

http://www.fpvflying.com/products/X8-UAV-wing.html

http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/UAVPENGUINB.html

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