Hi all...I build high-powered rockets, and have decided to see if I could build one that land itself at a pre-set location via autonomous onboard gear that could steer a parachute.I'm just in the very preliminary testing phase (figuring out how large a chute I'll need, how quickly they turn, etc. Anyone else here doing a rocket project?I look forward to picking the brains of everyone here!Chris Spurgeon
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I am with CalPoly (calpoly.edu). We have been doing projects like this for many years through CalPoly Space Systems (http://aero.cpss.calpoly.edu/). If you are ever in the San Luis Obispo Area come by. Most of us are Level 2 certified (through Tripoli National Rocketry Association) and we fly at least twice per year.
4 years ago we did a fly back rocket, you can see it on youtube (a big orange thing), which we did for a NASA grant. We also build custom flight electronics and motor hardware.
Nice project. I'm not in rockets but they are fascinating subjects.
You may also have interest in this post here. I commented there that someone should start a shuttle project including booster launch and autopilot shuttle landing.
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The entire waypoint mission takes a fraction of a fraction of a second.
This UAV rocket is a bit slower.
Similar systems shoot up 300ft, take a picture, & shoot back down too fast to be shot down. They're all about the 0.1 second mapping mission.
4 years ago we did a fly back rocket, you can see it on youtube (a big orange thing), which we did for a NASA grant. We also build custom flight electronics and motor hardware.
You may also have interest in this post here. I commented there that someone should start a shuttle project including booster launch and autopilot shuttle landing.