Variable Pitch Quad Rotor - M/UAV
DIY project ranging from a 600cc 120HP etec Ski-Doo engine, UltraSport 254 tail rotors, extruded aluminum blades from Vortech, aluminum / steel tube structural components, and a carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque frame.
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Oh and
Well there are several flying now, this being the most impressive
2.5 years and nobody has even attempted this yet? Real life gets in the way, but I'm the only dummy with big dreams? Guess I have to do this for real just so it can be "done"
Pictures soon, also some proof-of-concept video + my rotor diameter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvxfo5oGaPA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy5Ky50eGJs
Still working on this, real life gets in the way. Someday I will post my progress.
Doesn't seem right, but four 48" rotors is the equivalent of one 16' rotor...
1400lbs static thrust???