Part 5 -- Virtual Swashplates, Longer Ranges, and Coaxial Rotors

Section 1: The Idea

Early Phases

The first time I saw the Prox Dynamics/Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet and Black Recon series UAVs, my thought instantly drifts to a scenario where it was used more than merely an eye, but can also be used as a small, swarm capable weapon system. Looking at the price however, I quickly understand why no country in this world would attempt that very scenario. The price of each unit of this "engineering masterpiece" also reminds me of how impractical it would be to have a unit slightly broken and yet the replacement bust be perfectly molded and costs more than a thousand US dollars each.

Part 4 -- Quadcopter again? Near-success experience

Section 1: The newer prototype.

Introduction

The failure of the Singlecopter brings back the idea of s quadcopter. This time, rather than making it large, bulky, and full of "DIY" components, the quadcopter is fitted with more "Plug-and-Play" components such as an ELRS receiver.

Part 3 -- Singlecopter

 

Section 1: The Concept

Introduction

While a quadcopter is both statically and dynamically unstable, a more traditional approach similar to a helicopter is still statically stable. Helicopters are, however, mechanically complex

Part 2 -- Quadcopter? Is it really the answer?

GitHub

 Lessons learnt from the pilot project was not to underestimate the learning curve of making a new system from scratch

Part 1 -- Tailsitter

 My first attempt on making a portable, low cost UAV that serves as “an eye in the sky”.