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The RoboSeed Nano is the first monocopter UAV that has demonstrated controllable flight.

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Development

The Nano was developed from research on flight charicteristics of the Samara seed, coupled with modern small scale remote control electronics and research on controllability of monocopter vehicles. The aircraft is powered by a 2 cell 920mAh LiPoly Battery.

Specifications (Nano)

Data from RoboSeed

General characteristics

  • Wingspan: 1 ft (0.30 m)
  • Empty weight: .22 lb (0 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Electric Electric

    • Performance

  • Cruise speed: 11 kn; 12 mph (20 km/h)
  • Range: 3 nmi; 3 mi (5 km)
  • Endurance: 45 min
  • Service ceiling: 5,000 ft (1,524 m) Can be drop launched from higher altitude

    • Avionics
    Internal GPS, Altimeter, and Video

    References

    RoboSeed Nano Wikipedia
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