Re: helicopter model recommendation

PaulH wrote:
> 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
that model alone is $6500+ which leaves £3500 for the GPS the sensors 
the computer ETC