Me again...
I appreciate the patience and help that several of you have put out in my cries for FNG help.
I can't find any good info on why I was told that a IC engine quad rotor with collective pitch rotors would not be able to respond quickly enough
Read more…Does anyone know where to find the supposed Dos and Don'ts regulating onboard electronics for sUAS?
I have a question about certain types of radio equipment to be used on mine. A wideband receiver that reports GPS data (coords and time), frequency an
Read more…Can anyone guide us all through a theoretical decision making process for selection of engine or motor based on prop or blade size and weight to be thrust or lifted (Quad)? You might wake up tomorrow and think to yourself.."self..I want to build a q
Read more…Can anyone help me with solutions on controlling blade tip speed?
I used a calculator that Mr. Schmid recommended (http://www.ecalc.ch/helicalc_e.htm?ecalc) and finally found a combination that may work for the weight I want to lift.
I get a message sa
Read more…Can anyone clue me in to a guide on rotor sizes and minimum/maximum RPMs needed?
35cc gas engine (3000 - 7000 RPM) --- 4-way speed increasing gearbox --- 4 x right angle speed increasing gearboxes (2 x CW& 2 x CCW) --- variable pitch props.
Weight 25 -
Read more…I have seen several posts here and on rcgroups asking for the same help but have yet to see any simple specific guidance for the calculation or formulas that arrive at a solid Motor/Propeller/Battery combination for QuadRotor platforms. Of course th
Read more…What kind of weight could I expect to move with four AXI Gold 5345/14s, or four Hacker A50-14L 8-poles or similarly large motors? I know the battery sizes will be heavier too.
I am trying to get help on finding info on motors, prop sizes (18 - 21"??)
Read more…Hs anyone thought of trying this in conjunction with FPV?
http://www.emotiv.com/index.php
Probably will be frowned upon by most, but one man's bad idea will make someone else great....
Read more…Will the APM with all the best sensor packages be able to run a Tri-Copter or Quad Tilt-Rotor that is running a 25cc gas engines? At around 6lbs each and another 6 - 8 lbs for fuel the weight can go up quick. Does anyone have any hands on with a pr
