Its been 8 months since my last post and i'm back to UAVs again. this time i have project funding, so money will not be as big of a project halter as it was with the last one.I am still learning Stamp BASIC programming. I've spent my time learning to fly the heli though. I intend to use a propellor board as my heli's main processor. However, the Prop board leaves a lot lacking. I am into SBCs and big computer calculations, not these microprocessor mini codes. Therefore, when i won a nice Boser HS-2605, i suddenly realized i had the best of both words- low power consumption (16W) and lots power to crunch (667mhz Via Eden processor;256MB Ram; CF slot for expansion; HDD) and lots of things for adding on (PC104 and USB1.1). Therefore, i'm putting the Heli on low priority as i don't trust my programming ability in BASIC.My Primary airframe is the NitroModels predator. My secondary is the Eflite UltraStick 25e. HTe reason for their designations is due to the wing loading. by adding 2.8lbs on top of the advertised flying weight (which includes beefed up engines and batteries) i've calculated that the wing loading with be 22.868 oz/ft^2 and 28. something (i forgot) respectively.I will be reinforcing both models along the fuselage and and the wings.Proposed features-modular computing coredual camera set up, 1 FPV, 1 panoramic scanning with motorized zoom and focus.GPSAltimeterLeveling (FMA CPD4 based system)long range (~1000ft-2km) up and down link via ground station (hopefully)Emergency parachuteThe UAV part will be switched on at certain times in order for the operator to use the scanning camera more efficiently with minimal distractions. It also will allow the operator to plan a survey by using mappable way points (later in the project).We will see what will happen as time goes on.Right now, the main objective is to get this thing to see, fly, and know its own position. :) One step at a time.
lol...its not going INTO the predator...its going UNDER it lol. We had someone test it out already. THe nice thing it does is that it brings the weight more to the CG instead of the ends so there is less of a moment created around the CG. Some CF reinforcements, and a new set of landing gear (which i will need as want to run a 10 inch prop...next post will state why) and we're good. lol, believe me i've asked EVERYONE if this will fly. So far...its a mostly a yes, just reinforce the sucker. lol. yeah, i expect a few people to say "i told you so". Once again...why its modular and i am getting the UltraStick lol. Mechanically everything fits between the two:)
and don't worry, i appreciate your comments and am not one of those guys who state "i am always right". I am learning.
i start at post 514:). It puts you through more of my ideas and the math. i want to get things formulated before i started really posting on the blog. lol. the above was actually written and edited 1 week ago. What surprises me is that you didn't ask HOW i was going to do the dual camera up and downlinks at such a crazy range...
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and don't worry, i appreciate your comments and am not one of those guys who state "i am always right". I am learning.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5826832/mpage_21/key_/tm.htm
i start at post 514:). It puts you through more of my ideas and the math. i want to get things formulated before i started really posting on the blog. lol. the above was actually written and edited 1 week ago. What surprises me is that you didn't ask HOW i was going to do the dual camera up and downlinks at such a crazy range...