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Using a little generator to power a quadcopter?

Posted by Vincent Cate on October 20, 2010 at 4:29am
There are 1000 watt generators that weigh 29 lbs (url below).   If a quadcopter could lift this and run on 1000 watts average it could fly for hours.  What would it take to do this?   I am guessing some really big blades.   What is the largest lifting capacity of a quadcopter so far?   What sort of power consumption per lbs of lift are people getting?    Is there a chance this could work?

http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/products/modeldetail.aspx?page=modeldetail&section=P2GG&modelname=EU1000I&modelid=EU1000IAN

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  • Overwatch October 20, 2010 at 6:46am
    Usual mid-size (10"ish props) quads hover at around 100 W per kg lifted (about 45 W/lb). Bigger props increase efficiency.
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