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Original Control | Seven channel 41Mhz FM radio transmiter from Graupner (mc-10) |
Introduced Control | Five channel PC-Radio Controller Transmiter interface using the RS-232 communication. incluing emergency switch for manual control |
Batteries |
2 NiMh 7.2v 1900mAh batteries for motors and control 8 NiMh 1.2v 600mAh batteries for camera and transmiter |
Run Time | 30 to 120 minutes |
Propulsion |
2 speed 400 motors for 7.2v (Altitude, forward and reverse) 1 speed 480 motor for 7.2v in bottom tail (Rotation) |
Propeller |
Two 279x120 nylon props vectoring 180 degres One 180x80 nylon prop |
Gondola | Extra light and strong carbon fiber chassis with hot vacuum molded body (extra light PET plastic) |
Blimp bag | 3.5 mil polyurethane (vinyl). |
Lenght | 4.0 m |
Diameter | 2.0 m |
Volume | 5.5 cu/m |
Payload | 2 kg |
Operational conditions | can fly with 5 km/h winds |
Color | White |
Sensors |
Pan & tilt color ccd camera with HF transmiter |