Re: helicopter model recommendation

Kevin brought forth on stone tablets:
> Greg Locock wrote:
> 
>> PaulH <paul.heil@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in
>> news:f4c68da7-39e9-4f55-b5cd-7c9d052a1473@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>> It's more work that I wanted to do, but I could still be within the
>>> $10K.
>>
>>
>> Paul I think the reason that caution is being expressed is that you are
>> building a cruise missile.
>> That may seem like a cool thing to do. Let us know in 10 years.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Greg Locock
>>
>>
> A 5lb bomb aint going to do that much damage :-)

anti-personnel mines contain approximately 150 grams of explosive.  5 lb 
will make a big bang.