Crossbow 2 Ornithopter Kit (RC / Radio Controlled)
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- A first look at the new Crossbow 2 ornithopter kit from BirdKit.com. This is a large, radio-controlled (RC), flapping-wing aircraft with a wingspan of 68 inches (1.7 meters). The Crossbow 2 was designed so that it can reliably go into a glide whenever the motor stops, an ability that has been lacking in many ornithopters. The modular design offers some great potential for future modifications.
Sir sir sir, you are on another level. Its me Ayan .
Thank you Ayan.
Hi, do you think this could be scaled down? I actually want something that flies like insects and something from which I can extract various accelerations and rotations data for analysis and study of insects. Do you think this could be scaled down and that I would be able to extract accelerations (linear and angular) from the online kit? Does it have any gyros etc?
Gyros, flight recorders, etc. are readily available from RC aircraft suppliers, and can be used with any RC aircraft. Researchers have also used cameras on the ground to track the motion of ornithopters or other aircraft. That method might be best for your purposes as it can be used with a tiny ornithopter without adding weight. I cannot provide a scaled down version of the Crossbow 2, but ornithopters can be made very small. You can start with a toy like GoGoBird if you are not into building your own.
This is sick!
Thanks :D
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Can I add some payload to it? Like a flight controller that can give simple commands for some flight tests and data analysis?
It can carry a payload at least 100 grams. With all ornithopters there is not a particular weight limit but rather the flight characteristics will degrade gradually as more weight is added.
Nathan it's me Obaid. Thank you so much for all your responses. For your lovely work and your support throughout.
Awesome design!
Glad you like it! I just posted a new video with some fun modifications to the Crossbow 2.