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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. | [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. | ||
=== Battery Specs === | |||
'''Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)''' | |||
* Energy/weight: 130-200 Wh/kg | |||
* Nominal Cell Voltage: 3.7V | |||
* Fully Charged Cell Voltage: 4.23V | |||
* Lowest Cell Discharge Voltage Before Damage: 3.0V | |||
'''Typical Power Requirements''' | '''Typical Power Requirements''' | ||
Revision as of 19:34, 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... |
Misc Airframe Notes
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.
Battery Specs
Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
- Energy/weight: 130-200 Wh/kg
- Nominal Cell Voltage: 3.7V
- Fully Charged Cell Voltage: 4.23V
- Lowest Cell Discharge Voltage Before Damage: 3.0V
Typical Power Requirements
- 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 250W: ~90g (~3oz)
- FunJet assembled, no hardware: 165g (5.82oz)
- FMA Encore 5ch Receiver: 11g (0.40oz)
- Castle Creations Phoenix 35: 24.5g (0.9oz)