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Dream Machine

Posted by AUQ on September 19, 2010 at 3:08pm
So, I'm setting out to design a RC plane/drone platform.

My plan is for it to be a slow speed, short landing and take off aircraft, capable of carrying a decent payload - although that is secondary to the first two points.

Why bother telling you this? Well I'd like some input from the people here, does this sound like a desirable platform? What qualities do you look for in a UAV?

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  • Heiwhite August 2, 2020 at 4:31am
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  • Ritchie September 20, 2010 at 2:57pm
    Personally my design would be based around the current sorts of UAVs (predator, global hawk, sea avenger etc) taking the design components I like into one airframe.

    Huge wings for gentle flight (possibly gliding)
    External thrust (EDF like global hawk or motor on back like Predator - Easystar and EasyGlider placement is not my fav)
    Payload area designed for start (to make sure CG is centered with or without payload)
    ESC cooling location (not just stuck on the top/side like mine is now)
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    Gary Mortimer September 19, 2010 at 3:17pm
    Well ideally you would want vertical 0 speed landing with a 100knot five hour cruise, but that might not be possible on a 50 dollar lipo.

    Payload can never be secondary.
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    Chris Anderson September 19, 2010 at 3:14pm
    Well, for starters we look for something better than what's already out there (just consider the Skywalker as a baseline). Why don't you start by explaining what disadvantage you see with the planes most people already use and what you're planning to do to avoid that.
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