Re: [Paparazzi-devel] how to select an airframe

[Gerard Toonstra]

The TP was designed for efficiency.

I was wrong on the reported capacity, it was 10000mAh / 6s. Using the 370kV motor, 6s and 12" prop and embedding cables, 
it burns 750mAh in 18 minutes with AUW of 3.17kg / 7 lbs. 10000mAh. This *theoretically* gives around 4 hrs, but practical 
flight times are probably closer to 3-3.4hrs, assuming the batteries actually have the capacity and it's flown until dead.

In any case, 2.5hrs is well within range that way and for the majority of people, 1-1.5hrs is more than enough.

The actual batteries used also make a difference both in terms of how much power it can deliver and how power 
disappears on half-capacity. I've used some Thunderpower ones recently and they are really good (and expensive!)

The forum with the claims and more info is here:

http://fpvlab.com/forums/showthread.php?7870-The-Techpod!!!/page35


Do you have a photo of your setup? 

Rgds,

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On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 5:35 PM, Eduardo lavratti <address@hidden> wrote:

Wow ... 15000mha / 6s = 3kg of battery.
Are you sure the techpod can fly 4hrs ?

With 15amp / 4s i only fly 1:20 with my planes.