Build of a Solar powered RC controlled flying Wing that is completely self sufficient with a build in Autopilot and Camera equipment. Solar Impulse on a smaller scale ;)
Albatros XXLSetup:
Photovoltaic Cells:
30x Sunpower C60 125x125mm (max ETA: 22,5%)
Solar cell surface: 0,467m²
Autopilot:
Ardupilot 2.5 with Arduplane FW
Ublox GPS
Airspeed-Sensor
Voltage/Current Meter
RC:
EzUHF 4ch RC-Rx
FPV:
Mini 90° Live Cam
Minimosd
Drive:
Brushless DC Motor: 4220 650kv
Hobbywing X-Rotor ESC - 20amp
Carbon folding propeller 11x10’’
4S3,6Ah 30C SLS Lipo
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