Difference between revisions of "Cordova"
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| − | ** [http://www.rctoys.com/rc-toys-and-parts/DF-0845CR/RC-PARTS-APC-PROPELLERS.html | + | ** $4.95 for [http://www.rctoys.com/rc-toys-and-parts/DF-0845CR/RC-PARTS-APC-PROPELLERS.html 8" blade pairs] |
| − | ** [http://www.rctoys.com/rc-toys-and-parts/DF-1045CR/RC-PARTS-APC-PROPELLERS.html | + | ** $6.95 for [http://www.rctoys.com/rc-toys-and-parts/DF-1045CR/RC-PARTS-APC-PROPELLERS.html 10" blade pairs] |
| − | ** [http://www.rctoys.com/rc-toys-and-parts/DF-1245CR/RC-PARTS-APC-PROPELLERS.html | + | ** $7.95 for [http://www.rctoys.com/rc-toys-and-parts/DF-1245CR/RC-PARTS-APC-PROPELLERS.html 12" blade pairs] |
| − | * 4 rc airplane motors | + | * 4 rc airplane motors |
| + | ** $7.88 for [http://cgi.ebay.com/HOBBYMAT-3800KV-Brushless-Motor-All-T-rex-450-/280428493564 3800rpm/V motor] | ||
* 4 rc airplane speed controllers | * 4 rc airplane speed controllers | ||
* frame material (balsa?) | * frame material (balsa?) | ||
Revision as of 13:24, 21 July 2010
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Contents
[hide]Overview
Cordova is the current code name for a two person quadrotorcraft with an estimated lifting capacity of 500lbs. This should be enough power for two people plus some stuff. There will be four rotors, one on each corner of the craft. The seats will be back to back so the two passengers can see everything around them. The rotors will be powered by electric motors, but there will be a diesel generator to provide power to the motors and a backup battery for emergency landings and to maintain flight control in the event of power loss. The choice of diesel is mostly because of energy density when compared to batteries. We don't plan to fly this very high.
Proof of Concept
The PoC will be created using standard model aircraft speed controllers, motors, and propellers. It will be battery powered and have a IMU for stabilization.
Stage 1 - basic flight
exclusively remote control
Parts Required
- 2 matched blade pairs
- $4.95 for 8" blade pairs
- $6.95 for 10" blade pairs
- $7.95 for 12" blade pairs
- 4 rc airplane motors
- $7.88 for 3800rpm/V motor
- 4 rc airplane speed controllers
- frame material (balsa?)
- LiPo batteries
Stage 2 - auto stabilization and hover
- accelerometer
- atmel
Legalese
How high can we go without telling anyone what we're doing? Do we have to file flight plans?
