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Model Plane Location dropper
Hi guys I am looking for some help,
I am hoping to create a model plane/helicopter which will rotate on an arm (or fly for real). As it rotates (or flies) it will pass a fixed point on the ground and release its cargo onto the ground below. The fixed point must communicate in some way with the plane/helicopter to show that the location can be moved and the planes cargo will drop to the new location. It is a tricky task.
I am also restricted in size - my entire project cannot be larger than 500mm
All helpful ideas would be HUGELY appreciated.
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6 years ago
My plan is in no way evil! Anyone who says it is may be snatched up and never heard from again!
6 years ago
I hope you plan to use this concept for good. It could make a nasty weapon.
I would like to see a drone capable of identifying noxious weeds (eg. serrated tussock) and delivering it a dose of herbicide. In rough country it would be worth its weight in gold.
6 years ago
Thanks Caitlinsdad, your solution is exactly the out if the box thinking which I was incapable of. These ideas give me a new direction to start working from.
6 years ago
There is a lot of physics involved with an accurate payload drop, airspeed, weight, drag, wind, when it is released, etc... For your demo/toy demonstration, you could use any microcontroller to sense any focused light/IR/laser beam coming up from the target point and have a servo or solenoid release the payload. Radio/wifi/bluetooth communication is way more advanced and complicated. Good luck.
6 years ago
Here are some images to help with what I am talking about
6 years ago
Here are some images to help with what I am talking about