http://wiki.paparazziuav.org/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=PhanleyPaparazziUAV - User contributions [en]2026-04-08T10:48:27ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.37.1http://wiki.paparazziuav.org/w/index.php?title=Airframes&diff=3876Airframes2008-07-04T19:00:47Z<p>Phanley: /* Misc Airframe Notes */</p>
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<div>== NoVa Quadrotor ==<br />
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|[[Image:NoVa1.jpg|thumb|left|Nova Quadrotor]]<br />
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The [[NoVa|NoVa]] is an attitude stabilized quadrotor. It utilizes paparazzi hardware as well as a 6DOF IMU. <br />
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'''[[NoVa|More details...]]'''<br />
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== Multiplex FunJet ==<br />
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|[[Image:Funjet_flight_dawnron1.jpg|thumb|left|Multiplex FunJet]]<br />
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The [[FunJet|FunJet]] is a new electric pusher-prop model from Multiplex made of durable and CA safe Elapor foam. It offers plenty of room internally for avionics in an attractive package. <br />
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'''[[FunJet|More details...]]'''<br />
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== Mini Telemaster ==<br />
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|[[Image:Paparazzitelema1.jpg|thumb|left|Telemaster]]<br />
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The [[Telemaster|Telemaster]] is a great platform for a new Paparazzi user. It provides a stable platform to help a new user to get used to the amazing Paparazzi system<br />
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'''[[Telemaster|More details...]]'''<br />
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== Misc Airframe Notes ==<br />
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[http://www.motocalc.com MotoCalc] is an Electric Flight Performance Prediction program for Windows and is available for a 30 day free trial. MotoCalc has an internal database of thousands of motors/props/etc. and can make power/flight predictions based on data input.<br />
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[http://brantuas.com/ezcalc/dma1.asp Electric Motor Calculator] by Diversity Model Aircraft is a free online tool for matching props to motors to batteries.<br />
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[http://www.gobrushless.com/testing/thrust_calculator.php?prop=45&rb1=1&Value=9720&submit=Calculate+Now Propeller Thrust Calculator] is a free online calculator to give thrust from given propeller and RPM or vice versa.<br />
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[http://www.hanleyinnovations.com/multisurface MultiSurface Aerodynamics] is an airfoil and wing analysis software package. The software predicts lift and drag for multiple interacting wings.<br />
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=== Battery Specs ===<br />
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'''Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)'''<br />
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* Energy/Weight: 40-60 Wh/kg<br />
* Nominal Cell Voltage: 1.2V<br />
* Fully Charged Cell Voltage: 1.2V<br />
* Depleted Cell Voltage: 0.8-1.0V<br />
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'''Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMh)'''<br />
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* Energy/Weight: 30-80 Wh/kg<br />
* Nominal Cell Voltage: 1.2V<br />
* Fully Charged Cell Voltage: 1.35-1.4 V (unloaded)<br />
* Depleted Cell Voltage: 1.0V<br />
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'''Lithium-Ion'''<br />
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* Energy/weight: 160 Wh/kg<br />
* Nominal Cell Voltage: 3.6 / 3.7 V<br />
* Fully Charged Cell Voltage: 4.2V<br />
* Lowest Cell Discharge Voltage Before Damage: 2.4v to 3.0v<br />
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'''Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)'''<br />
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* Energy/weight: 130-200 Wh/kg<br />
* Nominal Cell Voltage: 3.7V<br />
* Fully Charged Cell Voltage: 4.23V<br />
* Lowest Cell Discharge Voltage Before Damage: 3.0V<br />
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'''Typical Power Requirements'''<br />
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* 70W/kg (35W/lb) for sedate flying from hand launch<br />
* 100W/kg (50W/lb) for ground take off<br />
* 150W/kg (75W/lb) for performance / aerobatics<br />
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== Mass Figures ==<br />
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Provided below are some weights to aid in estimating an all up weight for your uav<br />
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* Tiny13 1.1 Weight: 25g (0.88oz)<br />
* IR Sensor Head: 5g (0.18oz)<br />
* XBee Pro: 4g (0.14oz)<br />
* Hitec HS-55 Servo: 8g (0.28)<br />
* Brushless Outrunner 250W: ~90g (~3oz)<br />
* FunJet assembled, no hardware: 165g (5.82oz)<br />
* FMA Encore 5ch Receiver: 11g (0.40oz)<br />
* Castle Creations Phoenix 35: 24.5g (0.9oz)</div>Phanley