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Flight Power Conservation Management – I think??
Hi folks, seems I’m the newest kid on the block (a kid looking down the barrel toward his 69th cake-n-candles day). What a super Forum you have here..... bedazzling to say the least !!
I must fess up that I know very little about this RC world - am the worst at understanding electronics and this modern world of gadgetry, yet I do grasp the science of electric motors and their requirement for battery power, and that propellers are required to get you into the air. But when it comes to the various paraphernalia involved to perform the various functions, that’s where my comprehension level (currently) goes array. However, upon first sight (video) of these flying wonders, I was blown away with their capability. Needless to say, I’m now on a one-way mission to build an octocopter - a biggie, and one that will fulfill my every need. Which includes a multi-functional (I think you call it) gimbal for the camera of choice, plus whatever other gadgetry required for hosting a variety of other desired chores, including being capable of carrying a payload of say, 10 to 15 kilograms, yet would have longevity of flight time - - host pilot vision, and preferably be capable of out-of-sight radio range. Obviously I have a lot of reading to do, but in the onset, have a few basic power questions to present, if I may. Q - Does gravitational pull increase as elevation increases? Q - Does flying at higher altitude use more battery power than at lower elevations? Q - Is there some sort of chart that identifies the rate of battery drain for rapid vertical acceleration, as opposed to slower vertical acceleration? Q - Same for faster horizontal flight as opposed to slower? Q - If so to either, how much (%) battery power would be saved with prudent piloting? Q - Once achieving a given altitude, then flying at that altitude, does it use the same amount of battery power for cruising as it does to get up there, or less, to remain at that altitude? Q - Is there flight practices an operator can adapt to save on battery power? Q - Does triple-bladed props deliver an appreciable difference over two-bladed props? Q - If so, by what percentage? Q - And if so, do they use more or less battery power? Q - Has anyone ever tried incorporating onboard mini-alternators to help lengthen battery life, thus (hypothetically) resulting in extended flight time? Q - Do they even have such? Q - If so, what are/were the results? Thank you ! Kind regards, Larry |
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Might anyone know of a specific individual or other information source where I could get some feed on the questions presented?
Thanks... Canoctocopter |
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