Re: helicopter model recommendation

On Jan 24, 3:14 pm, Kevin <dontemai...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> PaulH wrote:
> > On Jan 24, 2:24 pm, Kevin <dontemai...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> >> PaulH wrote:
> >>> I'm looking for a helicopter capable of flying a pre-programmed path
> >>> for 1hr+ with a 5lb+ payload. Can anybody recommend a model that
fits
> >>> that description? (preferably with a product link)
> >>> Bonus points if it can return to a charging/fueling station and
> >>> recharge/refuel itself...
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> PaulH
> >> ask the USAF no "model" is that capable, out of interest whats your
budget?
>
> > preferably less than $10k.
>
> I would have thought even a radio controlled one thats capable of
> carrying a 5LB payload for 1 hour is going to cost that
>
> here is a plane that will do more or less that
>
> http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_SUAV1,,00.html
>
> and thats $30000

Looks like I overestimated the state of the model helicopter industry.
Thanks for your help, though.