Ok, so I was researching the RQ-11 Raven, as I'm thinkinig about designing a plane based on it, but discovered a new one. The Lockeed Martin "Stalker. I really like both planes, but prefer for FPV work, the clean nose of the Raven. As for building/designing, the Stalker would be hands-down easier. What are your all's opiniions on this? Is the tractor ok? At least the fuse is tall enough to keep the prop of the ground in a belly landing.
Stalker:
http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/app4/stalker.html
Raven:
http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/app2/q-11.html
Thanks,
Tim
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a pusher is more efficent than a tractor due to not having the high speed air running over the fuse. But having the the prop infront of control surfaces alowes you to have a poor mans vectored thrust. For a uav not having the prop in front is nice incase a person ends up in the flight path.