ConservationDrones.org tested the vertical limit of the Techpod in open ocean and 30-40 km per hour wind conditions. We were aiming to reach 1 km above sea level. But the motor gave up at 700 m, from where the APM guided the Techpod down extremely well. During an attempted manual landing (on Stabilize mode), it crashed into a mangrove tree with damage only to the motor mount. Motor was completely burned out though.
Airframe: Techpod (2.5 m wing span)
All-Up-Weight: about 2.5 kg
Motor: Turnigy 3536 1000 kv
Propeller: 11 x 6
Battery: 2 x 5000 mAh Turnigy
Autopilot: APM 2.5+
Telemetry modems: RDF900 (ground station) & 3DR (onboard)
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I would recommend a foxtech 370kv and 6cell with 12x8. That is a very lightly loaded set up. I draw 18 amps max. 18A x 24v = 432 watts about. The foxtech is rated for 700 watts max.that will allow for a much longer and more efficient climb.
@Simon, ya man!
Haha ... i like the shot of my face :)
Awesome place to do some FPV flights!
Not so awesome place when you need parts...I can't see UPS doing an overnight service at least.
You are dangling a 1000$ drone on a 15$ chain.
I would highly advise you reconsider your power options.
Also nice island - I want one.
I need to buy a techpod.
And a holiday there, too.
@Soviet87, we were running 2 x 3S 5000 mAh batteries in parallel. The Turnigy motor is rated at 30A. According to APM log current draw during climb was sustained at around 30-32A. So we were pushing our luck :)
Fantastic save. Great story. Wonderful project. Good luck to you guys!
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