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TaigaCam, robust plane for aerial photography

on Monday, February 18, 2013
TaigaCam, robust plane for aerial photography Tube. Duration : 2.95 Mins.


Here are the new standards for UAV-planes ;-) In the first episode motor, rudder and tail servos are not yet installed. Plane is home made, there is no ready kit available. - Wingspan 150 cm - Length 120 cm - Empty weight without batteries 1.3 kg - Maximum load with batteries is about 1.2 kg - Maximum takeoff weight is about 2.5 kg - Flight speed is about 50 km/h, maximum about 80 km/h - Flight travel with one 2100 mAh battery is about 7 km, flight time is approximately 8 minutes - There is space for 4 batteries, so flight time is more than 30 minutes - Space for autopilot, batteries and payload is about 30 x 7 x 5 cm. - Wing is made from EPP foam, it is made with CNC hot wire cutter - Fuselage is made from EPP foam and PVC pipe or fishing rod - Price of the plane frame without servos and motor is less than 100 euros - Price of the plane with good servos, motor and wires, but without batteries and remote control is about 395 euros in Finland, in other countries much, much less... - The building time is about 8 hours Plane homepage in Finnish: sites.google.com