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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. [[FunJet|More details...]] | 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. [[FunJet|More details...]] | ||
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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. | |||
=== Misc Airframe Notes === | |||
Choosing a powerplant | |||
* 70W/kg (35W/lb) for sedate flying from hand launch | |||
* 100W/kg (50W/lb) for ground take off | |||
* 150W/kg (75W/lb) for performance / aerobatics | |||
=== Mass Figures === | |||
Provided below are some weights to aid in estimating an all up weight for your uav | |||
* Tiny13 1.1 Weight: 25g (0.88oz) | |||
* IR Sensor Head: 5g (0.18oz) | |||
* XBee Pro: 4g (0.14oz) | |||
* Hitec HS-55 Servo: 8g (0.28) | |||
* Brushless Outrunner: 89g (3.14oz) | |||
* FunJet assembled, no hardware: 165g (5.82oz) | |||
* FMA Encore 5ch Receiver: 11g (0.40oz) | |||
Revision as of 18:20, 17 July 2007
Multiplex FunJet
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The 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. More details... |
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.
Misc Airframe Notes
Choosing a powerplant
- 70W/kg (35W/lb) for sedate flying from hand launch
- 100W/kg (50W/lb) for ground take off
- 150W/kg (75W/lb) for performance / aerobatics
Mass Figures
Provided below are some weights to aid in estimating an all up weight for your uav
- Tiny13 1.1 Weight: 25g (0.88oz)
- IR Sensor Head: 5g (0.18oz)
- XBee Pro: 4g (0.14oz)
- Hitec HS-55 Servo: 8g (0.28)
- Brushless Outrunner: 89g (3.14oz)
- FunJet assembled, no hardware: 165g (5.82oz)
- FMA Encore 5ch Receiver: 11g (0.40oz)