Here is my base station generator which I believe I purchased for 349 with the gas tanks. It is 3450 running watts with 4500 surge watts. This is on a 110v circuit with a 30 amp circuit breaker. Doing some math the "real" wattage is more like 3300...
OK so I know I cannot do it all today , but I cant help but get it built right away and I already see places I could reduce weight. Pictures will be added shortly
OK so when going through the use case and proof of concept phase. Realistically I need to build two air frames to demonstrate the function of rapid deployment and air to air radio communication bridge. There are other functions too we will discuss,...
RGB flexible matrix 5 units $35.88 eachhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DC0IPVU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A35UAT07QG3EC6&psc=1PLA Filament 2.2kgI imagine this will take 4 rolls a filament as an estimate, around $25 each.F550 DJI frame...
Ok so without too much explanation, the power supply I use on the air frame needs to be powerful and also reliable. Additionally it much be compact and light as possible. What ever unit I get I will do as much as possible to reduce the weight, likely...
Based on others reporting a max 540 watts and 360 watts hovering with conservative flying, I am planning to have a 16 gauge aluminum wire that is 1.08 pounds per 100 foot, so 2.16 pounds for 200 foot. The planned ceiling that I plan to operate...
This is my idea for the long range directional antenna, I have the choice of either running an ethernet up to it, or having a second AP that perhaps is pointed down for example or 360 degrees so that there is general Wifi in the basecamp area as well.https://www.amazon.com/EnGenius-Technologies-EnStation5-AC-Outdoor-Wireless/dp/B073H5KSSJ/ref=sr_1_50?dchild=1&keywords=directional+wifi+ap+2.4&qid=1594271959&s=electronics&sr=1-50#customerReviews...
This is a modified DJI style f450/f550 arm, which has been cloned dozens of times and is more popular now than ever because DJI retired the style. One of the aspects of running dual motors on one arm is the weight issue. Double motors , motor controllers...
So I needed to do a great deal of research on this one. I have found some AC to DC converters that are both high quality , within budget and are ultra light. 250 gram, less than 1/4 the weight of the nearest competitor I was looking and and supports...
Ok so Part 107a FAA rules say I need to have a regular transmitter and receiver on the aircraft in the event that the Raspberry Pi malfunctions or becomes disconnected as a backup. So I bit the bullet and bought a reputable radio and receiver combo...
The first test prints on this design, which is the second iteration, just started. I am printing tests in PLA, but I will consider getting PETG for the airworthy version. I do not have PETG on hand and I have never printed with it, though...
Here is the list of parts I ordered this time around to get to the point I can have a functional aircraft to work with. All will probably be here Thursday or Friday. This is the last two weeks of the school semester so I may have to wait to assemble...