Re: helicopter model recommendation

On Jan 28, 9:53 pm, jeff <pitcrew...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> On Jan 24, 3:06 pm, PaulH <paul.h...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 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
>
> Yes, you can make this aircraft with the correct servos and
> programmable software. But be careful of what you ask for. Hint try
> solar panels for the charging system. It sounds like you went to MIT.
> Good Luck.

No, went to Iowa State. This one of several possibilities I'm looking
at as some out-of-the-box thinking to automate some processes for
work.

I was looking at something like this: http://www.bergenrc.com/Twin.php

It exceeds the payload weight requirement and, if I increased the size
of the fuel tank, it could meet the flight time requirement.

I'm not sure if the Futaba controls could be made to interface with a
PC or not. If not, I would need to put some on-board smarts in to the
thing and that's more work than I really want to do, but it could be
done.... Anybody know anything about that?

It could not refuel itself, obviously, but that was just bonus
points...

It's more work that I wanted to do, but I could still be within the
$10K.

-PaulH