Sunday, December 20, 2009

1.8m multipurpose glider

I build this glider for 2 reasons.

1) Bomb drop (built with a radio controlled switch operated bomb bay )
2) Aerial view (Can accomodate a camera up to 150grams to be fixed on the plane)

Thus ,its multipurpose... Oh, and it can also do stunts like loops and rolls. But not really recommended because it is a glider. This plane can catch thermals and stay up there for quite sometime. The glide ratio is great (40:1) when the throttle is cut off. The plane takes almost forever to get down back on land! It is light weight, only 800grams , the wingloading is at 8oz/sq ft. Making it a very light floater. gentle and easy to fly. Very suitable for starters in rc flying.

Catch the aerial video right below the page!

Specifications
Length: 0.9m
Wingspan: 1.7m
Weight: 800grams
Power: 300Watts

Electronics
Motor: Turningy 36size 1700kv motor
ESC: 40Amp hobbywing
Battery: 3s 2200Mah lipo
Servos: 3x Hxt900 servos (1.2kg torque)
Rx: 6channel futaba rx




Here are some aerial videos over my neighbourhood!






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