We are UCSD ME students currently working on a multicopter project. The multicopter systems are used as oceanographic platforms to collect data. However, there are challenges for the systems to operate in the maritime environment. Therefore, the objectives for this project are to 1. create a lightweight multicopter airframe with improved flight time in comparison to existing designs, 2. demonstrate the ability to take-off and land in a maritime environment, and 3. attach float to multicopter to allow it to land on water.
Here is the link to our project website: https://sites.google.com/a/eng.ucsd.edu/156b-2013-spring-team18/
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Just build a Jake special BoxCopter. Love the simple design.
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/boxcopter-on-the-hood-canal
Instead of a float you might want to think about a fully enclosed quadcopter like this: http://aquacopters.gostorego.com/
I am at UCSB, working on SCCOOS projects.
This is great! I am also working on a similar project except mine is for a fixed wing that if needed could land in the ocean. My main objective is to complete a 360 circle from a center point with a 2.5km radius to calibrate HF radar antennas used for oceanographic purposes. I look forward on your guys project.