"I suggest you look up a project called 'Incredible HLQ' they are planning to use an IC engine to power a quad with four variable pitch propellors with the end the goal being lifting 50 pounds."
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Using internal combustion engines for a multicopter?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christopher Horne Feb 19. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has successfully driven an IC engine setup? I have not acquired or started looking at the ArduPilot yet. Does the way in which it controls the motor output lend…Continue
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Christopher Horne replied to Mark McInerney's discussion Using internal combustion engines for a multicopter?
Reynier replied to Mark McInerney's discussion Using internal combustion engines for a multicopter?"And how about getting or using your old smaller motors in a quad or hex configeration with a single rotor internal combystion engen that can run hard and your 4 or 6 motors in the hex or quad are just thare for stabelising and controlling the craft?…"
Stephen R Mann replied to Mark McInerney's discussion Using internal combustion engines for a multicopter?"Here's a miniature alternator you could consider. "
Ioan Ghip replied to Mark McInerney's discussion Using internal combustion engines for a multicopter?"What about using the IC engine as a generator to charge the battery, to make a hybrid, kind of like the Prius? Would that work? :-)"
Crasher replied to Mark McInerney's discussion Using internal combustion engines for a multicopter?"No you were correct the first time, you need the Pitch function not tilt."
Mark McInerney replied to Mark McInerney's discussion Using internal combustion engines for a multicopter?"Oops meant tilt not pitch"
Mark McInerney replied to Mark McInerney's discussion Using internal combustion engines for a multicopter?"So,
I could use a Helo rotor Head, but I only need collective not pitch, anyone seen something like that, or any RC Helo pilots out there who might know how to rig one?"
Mark McInerney replied to Mark McInerney's discussion Using internal combustion engines for a multicopter?"Thanks, what an excellent idea now to find some smallish electric VP"
Crasher replied to Mark McInerney's discussion Using internal combustion engines for a multicopter?"I don't think it's possibly for an IC engine to respond quick enough (just my opinion). Far more feasible is an IC engine driving variable pitch props, which can respond much faster."
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Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has successfully driven an IC engine setup? I have not acquired or started looking at the ArduPilot yet. Does the way in which it controls the motor output lend itself to an IC Throttle Body setup, e.g. Ardupilot to Servo, Servo to Throttle Body. I understand there will be tuing issues as well as IC lag issues but interested to know if anyone has looked at it? See More
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