Compulsory Self-Introduction
Guys,
I have been taking an interest in several crazy concepts and would like to see them come to fruition - what a better way to do this than to join DIYDrones?
I will be working on learning the basics of RC Flying - as experience goes, I have none.
When I have acquired the basics and good understanding of the flight dynamics of a such smaller craft - it's not exactly the same as bigger and heavier real planes but comparable to an extent. Then, I will be working on constructing an UAV from scratch or a kit depending on what I want to be able to achieve with the UAV.
The UAV design that I want to base off would be either a combination of several of the following; RQ-2B, RQ-7B, and Globalhawk. How would I go about this, that's something I'll have to sketch up.
My long term goal with constructing UAV is to have one to be EAC'd by FAA prior to conducting a cross-country trek from the East Coast to the West Coast on a single fill. This UAV, I predict to span between two to three meters in wingspan, most likely will be running 25-50cc engine.
Beyond that, I'll start realistic and get myself all accustomed to the basics and the fun of UAV'ing with a premier endurance of an hour or more - hopefully.
In the future, I will be heavily investing my time in the - Eh, I think it's called My Project sub-forum brain-storming various ideas and I'll be sure to share my sketches and any crazy plans.
Replies to This Discussion
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DeveloperPermalink Reply by Mark Colwell on -
i would start with FAA's COA as they will be the longest hurdle to overcome. But 3000 miles on a single tank?
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Permalink Reply by Jonathan Myers on -
Yeah, my inspirational is derived from this - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insitu_Aerosonde, the UAV Aerosonde "Laima" which flew for 2031 miles across the Atlantic Ocean on approximately 1.5 gallon of fuel.
Thanks Mark - I'll look into COA first then, whichever one is "the easiest" - probably the air worthiness, I presume that would be the COA.
And remember that this is my long term goal - probably dumb in a short-sighted view but if we don't push the boundaries - we'll not get there.
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DeveloperPermalink Reply by Mark Colwell on -
Harvest energy from power lines using optical flow control to keep safe distance to lines, but close enough to harvest power by inductive coupling to charge battery while following grid. Provide video data to transmission lines owners to fund project, Have them sponsor you as well. Cross country with a single charge?
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Permalink Reply by Nathaniel Caner on -
Mark,
One charge is possible, he's just powering the flight gear AP etc. The motive power he states will be 25-50cc engine. Something like this can recharge the batteries indefinitely.
Jonathan,
Good luck, Aim high and think big!! Keep us posted.
Nathaniel
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