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Yea I would have no problem trusting a couple Turnigy's to do the same thing.AussieJester said:Damn! theres some $$$'s in motors alone there....
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liveforphysics said:Compared with the cost of any other electric helicopter prototype, which start in the millions, buying 16 hobby motors and controllers is nothing.
Bargain price for your own electric helicopter. I bet the whole rig is under $25k.
AussieJester said:any idea what motors they are using? They look
alot like the Plettenberg's Predator series motor to me? Chances are they may have
had them specially made you thinkz?
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The custom, German-made electric motors produce 2 kilowatts each
kfong said:Too funny, been wondering when someone would put together a muti-copter setup big enough to carry more than cameras. Surprised they didn't use just the open source adruino drone software instead of starting from scratch. I would of designed it so the person sits below all that spinning mass. It would also make it easier to fly since the CG would not be top heavy.
Also, I was thinking you would have to have a cage around you to protect you from having the whole thing come crashing down on you in case of an emergency, which would add more weight. But I guess if I was going to be a safety pansy about it, I would probably want a cage around me even if I was sitting on top. :lol: Maybe at least a roll cage? 8)In difference to other helicopters or multi-rotors, e-volo can use a safety parachute, as there are no propellers blocking the deployment area above.