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7 minute flight time is a bit short, but on the other hand the charge time is only 20 minutes. I think I might get one and try to make some sort of induction c
by jlgreco 14y ago
7 minute flight time is a bit short, but on the other hand the charge time is only 20 minutes.
I think I might get one and try to make some sort of induction charging / IR base-station seeking setup, like a roomba. Probably makes the most sense to put the IR beacon on the chopper and have a webcam in the base-station guide it back for charging.
- tlrobinson 14y agoThen if you have at least 4 of them you could have unlimited flight time, if they stay close to their charging stations.
- jlgreco 14y agoYup, for values of "close" that are 3.5 minutes away, which seems pretty far considering how fast those things seem to move. I imagine the real limit will be radio range (you might be able to use some inertial guidance to get the device back into the general area to be able to pick up the IR beacon).