It works fine. The flight time on my current battery pack is around 10-15 mins. I may double that as the battery prices are coming down. The performance is actually better than the old direct drive Solo 210 unit I use to fly many years ago. I will post a new video showing some of my current adventures with this little electric unit soon.
So envious I cant even speak!! 1 You live in a beautiful area 2 The paragliding above it with a self made system is amazing. Please keep up the vids. I've subbed.
Good work, innovative Solution, and Réalisation. Interesting That there is no reduction, engine, propeller and batteries have enough power to take off. Fly Safely :-) greetings from Estonia
You want to make sure your panels are out of the shade, the whole panel is only as efficient as the most shaded module and shade can has been known to cause thermal runaway in the panel. Inspirational videos though dude thanks!!
I built this 100cc but have had no chance to fly it at all. Terrible area here and reg's in Canada are so rigid (must have pilot license) . Give me a nice (hidden) country field and a breeze and I'll be up there. I weigh 125 lbs so I think it'll get me to thermal alt :) Pushes me up a very steep hill no problem ha ha!
Just poking around on the web, looks like a 100cc is about 15HP. My two seater trike airframe plus Rotax 582 engine (dry, no fuel) weight is about 385 lbs. (110 of that is the 582 engine alone). Add to that 10 gallons of gas weighing about 65 pounds. I see electric motors that offer 100 HP but the RPMs are like
Very cool. Looks like a lot of fun. Could you give specs on your setup please? I recognize the motor, controller, batteries, but any additional info would be awesome. Static thrust, battery voltage/capacity, static current draw, in-flight current draw, prop speed, etc.? I'm thinking of building a setup off HK's 9.8kW motor and trying to decide if reducing the rpms (to swing a larger prop) would be worth the trouble. Thanks!
My thermo electric program used for calculating how many thermo electric tec chips it would take in particular the tec1-127-06 chips designed for chilling, but can also used for generation as well:-)
That's is awesome I am ready to make one myself I do have an idea for you to try with this setup, you think of adding small windmill generators off the frame to catch the wind blast? Might be enough to either power the motor or also charge the battery in flight for extended fun let me know what you think?
Awesome paramotor. Do you really feel safe charging those batteries while you're not home though? It would suck if some poor quality from the chinese battery light up your shop. Also, have you considered what might happen if any of your batteries lit-up in flight for some freak reason? Might be better for have a box around at least the front?
Even if the panels did not provide enough power to run motor, you could extend airtime and safety. I wonder what the weight of the electric motor is compared to a rotax? I'm guessing the electric motor would be lighter than rotax, but battery pack heavier than full fuel container. There are a few types of Photo voltaic dyes around, I bet it's possible to make a good solar wing/chute, Price could be another thing all together though.
My question also. I know the PPG's can stay up longer on 5 gallon tanks than we PPC guys can on 10 gallons but we carry more weight/passenger. I run about 2.5 hours max on gas but if the weight of the solar panels and batteries is close to the weight of 10 gallons fuel & can run a 65 HP Rotax engine at 6500 RPMs max thrust, I'm definitely interested! I'd be cautious about messing with the aerodynamics of the wing however no matter how flexible solar panels can be. Especially w/elliptical wings.
What sort of flight time do you get? Have you looked into flexible solar panels for the parrachute? I'm guessing it's mostly sunny when you fly... The extra weight might be worth the extra charge, Plus if you get stranded somewhere, you can spread the chute out in the sun, to re-charge... Thanks for sharing. This might be one of mankind's first sustainable energy flights. All the other powered air craft I can think of uses fossil fuel...
You should be funded! Once the bugs are worked out, it will be the toy of the decade. I fly PPC now but want an electric PPG for short fun flights. Looks like you are on track. You didn't mention the cost of a wing in your price list. What? Another $2000? Keep up the good work.
lipo batteries are not calculated like that. the unit of calculation is "S" meaning series. this system in the video uses 4 6S batteries. Probably in parallel. Each cell(S) can be charged up to 4.2 volts, 2.7-3 volts means the batteries are empty. so 3.5 volts is quite ok.
i would like to build my own .. like you tired of the heave noise and gas .. what is the leanth and pitch of your prop ??? .. where do i buy the motor and the electronics and all the rest ?? thanks .. larry
Very nice rig -- I am surprised at the size of the prop you can put on the Turnigy 100cc - what is the Prop size and adapter p# for that -- with two of those I can really push my Ultralight or maybe go with the new 150cc -- I like your recharge on solar -- did you get the 4 cell charger? Thx for sharing -- Cheers, Patrick
Hello I am from France, Bordeaux ( french Wine) near The dune du Pyla, highest sand dune in Europe ( 110 m high) you know? paradise for free flight... 2 questions about your électric PG : the weight with batteries, and battery life in flight? Thanks and congratulations for your good job !
The website for the motor was ambiguous, can you tell me your total battery pack voltage and amp draw at full throttle? I have a 48 volt 20 amp hour battery pack on my bike, and I'd like to know if I could use it.
I have dreamed about owning an ultralight for over 30 years now...get curious every now and then but put down the magazines when I see $10 to 25K for one of these..so the question begs: you've done a great job inventing a practical low cost power source...how about sourcing a low cost, safe parachute ( I know I know that's an oxymoron) ???
You could put a gearbox on the 100hp electric and get the revs you need, more weight though. Probably high amp draw too. Although you can get a few amp hours into 65lb... Would there be much air time with motor off? if so you might be able to have the wind spin the prop for some regenerative air braking... Props probably all wrong for that though. Electric is much cheaper! You could get a lot of Li batterys for the difference...
HOLY CRAP!!!!!! I think I just fell in love. Since I was a little boy I dreamed of flying. You have just made it possible for me to have a dream come true that I never thought possibly could ever happen. Would we be able to talk lasersaber. Skype or phone. I have a bunch of ideas that mighty interest you.
i was wondering if somehow we could use the canopy to harvest the sun imagine all that area could pick up enough sun to keep it recharged what do you think of my idea ??
lol actually i read about solar balloons that harvest the sun if i could find it again then yes its not impossible and im wondering why it has not been done before
When I got my PPG training it was a well known fact that electric PPG's just wouldn't ever be able to fly like the gas ones, and if they did, wouldn't last longer than a few minutes. So what the heck did I just watch... because it looked far better than a gas PPG. If indeed this video wasn't fake, then you are sitting on a gold mine. You realize many have unsuccessfully tried the electric approach, yet here you are flying one that appears to actually work like its no big deal... wow. NICE
Keep up te good work . . how about using hydrogen (HH0) to power a engine that way you will get more smiles for miles for a lot less cost qand no polition
I thought the camera at your feet looked good, any higher all you would see is sky and blinding sun when turnin, the feet angle showed everything, forget about the feet . I love your feet man.
It works fine. The flight time on my current battery pack is around 10-15 mins. I may double that as the battery prices are coming down. The performance is actually better than the old direct drive Solo 210 unit I use to fly many years ago. I will post a new video showing some of my current adventures with this little electric unit soon.
Amazing work, you are a pioneer in the field. Very exciting progress!
So envious I cant even speak!! 1 You live in a beautiful area 2 The paragliding above it with a self made system is amazing. Please keep up the vids. I've subbed.
This is 12 minutes of youtube that I actually enjoyed!!
Thanks for sharing.
Wow!! Very well done. Good to know. Great alternative to ICE. (Internal combustion engine).
I might want to make or purchase one of these. I don't like the noise of a gas paramotor, but this seems to have a reasonable sound level. Nice job!
Congrats great work, very nice fertile farm also.This is on the top of the wish list. Maybe Santa will arrive early this year. Thanks for sharing.
dude your awesome that you share everything you discover it's great that you do all the things that you do!
Thanks for the beautiful flight!
Doubt I'd ever have the stones to fly one of my own experiments...
lasersabre keeps us in AWE!!!
Se alguém merece um prêmio pelas postagens é você !! Parabéns!! Isto é um sonho de criança, voltar a voar...
Good work, innovative Solution, and Réalisation.
Interesting That there is no reduction, engine, propeller and batteries have enough power to take off.
Fly Safely :-)
greetings from Estonia
I have got to get me one of these.Very cool lasersaber-total freedom
I want one Laser !!! . Dang . that is so cool i have tears in my eyes .
Nice Job ! Looking forward to your progress .
dude, I was a fan, now I'm a groupie-wannabe!
Solar LiPo indeed! thank you again and again!
(goes without saying, I want one)
Drop jaw stunning !
Congratulations on a really wonderful experience for us too.
You want to make sure your panels are out of the shade, the whole panel is only as efficient as the most shaded module and shade can has been known to cause thermal runaway in the panel.
Inspirational videos though dude thanks!!
wow. You are a Lucky man. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BROTHER.
I can't wait for the list to pop up.
I know, I was very sad that the camera angle was off.
Absolutely fabulous! Well done.
That is great off the sun, what would people have thought 100 years ago.
Looks like an enjoyable flight. If there's a problem with the motor do you just glide down?
That or have a backup shoot. Only 5 years late to the question!
Exceptional job. Love it
I built this 100cc but have had no chance to fly it at all. Terrible area here and reg's in Canada are so rigid (must have pilot license) . Give me a nice (hidden) country field and a breeze and I'll be up there. I weigh 125 lbs so I think it'll get me to thermal alt :) Pushes me up a very steep hill no problem ha ha!
Always liked this - but that motor makes it more of a cruiser but not much of a climber.
Cheers
Great flight!
the harmonic resonance of the engine renders it an instrument in the soundtrack of this video , not at 420 but at 3:46 wait for it
Oh, and when's the electric motorcycle coming? ;) Or did I miss it in your playlist?
dude you are my personal hero!!!
Very inspiring - simple and genius.
Good to think about and even try. :-)
Just poking around on the web, looks like a 100cc is about 15HP. My two seater trike airframe plus Rotax 582 engine (dry, no fuel) weight is about 385 lbs. (110 of that is the 582 engine alone). Add to that 10 gallons of gas weighing about 65 pounds. I see electric motors that offer 100 HP but the RPMs are like
Great job! Congrats!
Very cool. Looks like a lot of fun. Could you give specs on your setup please? I recognize the motor, controller, batteries, but any additional info would be awesome. Static thrust, battery voltage/capacity, static current draw, in-flight current draw, prop speed, etc.? I'm thinking of building a setup off HK's 9.8kW motor and trying to decide if reducing the rpms (to swing a larger prop) would be worth the trouble. Thanks!
My thermo electric program used for calculating how many thermo electric tec chips it would take in particular the tec1-127-06 chips designed for chilling, but can also used for generation as well:-)
Very Cool... Respect for your work :)
Very nice.
Maybe you can use the motor to generate more energy as a Rotoverter?
Eric
France
wow !! great machine,how long can it fly? Thanks for posting the vid!!
Another great job! What's the speed? How much weight is it designed for? What's the longest you've gotten out of the batteries?
That's is awesome I am ready to make one myself I do have an idea for you to try with this setup, you think of adding small windmill generators off the frame to catch the wind blast? Might be enough to either power the motor or also charge the battery in flight for extended fun let me know what you think?
Awesome paramotor. Do you really feel safe charging those batteries while you're not home though? It would suck if some poor quality from the chinese battery light up your shop. Also, have you considered what might happen if any of your batteries lit-up in flight for some freak reason? Might be better for have a box around at least the front?
Love it! Also, nice place you have, and I have shoes just like yours.
Even if the panels did not provide enough power to run motor, you could extend airtime and safety. I wonder what the weight of the electric motor is compared to a rotax? I'm guessing the electric motor would be lighter than rotax, but battery pack heavier than full fuel container.
There are a few types of Photo voltaic dyes around, I bet it's possible to make a good solar wing/chute, Price could be another thing all together though.
You are the coolest!
My question also. I know the PPG's can stay up longer on 5 gallon tanks than we PPC guys can on 10 gallons but we carry more weight/passenger. I run about 2.5 hours max on gas but if the weight of the solar panels and batteries is close to the weight of 10 gallons fuel & can run a 65 HP Rotax engine at 6500 RPMs max thrust, I'm definitely interested! I'd be cautious about messing with the aerodynamics of the wing however no matter how flexible solar panels can be. Especially w/elliptical wings.
this is nice way to get to work, could large capacitor be used instead?
nice work bro how many minuites before the battery runs out.?
but great job bro...
Hi, great job mate. I want to build an electric paramoter to very soon. What are your flighttimes with fully charged batteries?
What sort of flight time do you get? Have you looked into flexible solar panels for the parrachute? I'm guessing it's mostly sunny when you fly... The extra weight might be worth the extra charge, Plus if you get stranded somewhere, you can spread the chute out in the sun, to re-charge... Thanks for sharing. This might be one of mankind's first sustainable energy flights. All the other powered air craft I can think of uses fossil fuel...
This is the best project that I've seen you work on.
I might build this sometime next year.
Do you have a link for the parachute part?
You should be funded! Once the bugs are worked out, it will be the toy of the decade.
I fly PPC now but want an electric PPG for short fun flights. Looks like you are on track.
You didn't mention the cost of a wing in your price list. What? Another $2000?
Keep up the good work.
nice work bro
groovy, do you think that the motor would drive a bicycle?
Hmmm...are you thinking along the lines of an ultracapacitor?
Nice. My concern is the harness, really wonder how you can sit on it.
Good job!
Nice job LS as always. Looks fun! How long can you stay up for?
lipo batteries are not calculated like that. the unit of calculation is "S" meaning series. this system in the video uses 4 6S batteries. Probably in parallel. Each cell(S) can be charged up to 4.2 volts, 2.7-3 volts means the batteries are empty. so 3.5 volts is quite ok.
i would like to build my own .. like you tired of the heave noise and gas .. what is the leanth and pitch of your prop ??? .. where do i buy the motor and the electronics and all the rest ?? thanks .. larry
Nice job!!!
What size prop you are using direct drive on rotomax 100cc?
looks like it could be useful for search and rescue also
Very nice rig -- I am surprised at the size of the prop you can put on the Turnigy 100cc - what is the Prop size and adapter p# for that -- with two of those I can really push my Ultralight or maybe go with the new 150cc -- I like your recharge on solar -- did you get the 4 cell charger? Thx for sharing -- Cheers, Patrick
Hello I am from France, Bordeaux ( french Wine) near The dune du Pyla, highest sand dune in Europe ( 110 m high) you know? paradise for free flight...
2 questions about your électric PG : the weight with batteries, and battery life in flight?
Thanks and congratulations for your good job !
The website for the motor was ambiguous, can you tell me your total battery pack voltage and amp draw at full throttle? I have a 48 volt 20 amp hour battery pack on my bike, and I'd like to know if I could use it.
Hello from Russia! Good fellow, good result!
The propeller - what diameter and a step?
I too assembled the electroparamotor:
I will build one once i get the funds
I have dreamed about owning an ultralight for over 30 years now...get curious every now and then but put down the magazines when I see $10 to 25K for one of these..so the question begs: you've done a great job inventing a practical low cost power source...how about sourcing a low cost, safe parachute ( I know I know that's an oxymoron) ???
You could put a gearbox on the 100hp electric and get the revs you need, more weight though. Probably high amp draw too. Although you can get a few amp hours into 65lb... Would there be much air time with motor off? if so you might be able to have the wind spin the prop for some regenerative air braking... Props probably all wrong for that though. Electric is much cheaper! You could get a lot of Li batterys for the difference...
I just picked up a 48v 1000 watt motor what are you using
so awesome!
how meny Watts is the solarpanels on each, and what brand, and what do they cost?
How long does it take to charge the batteries?
Can You tell me how heavy You are?
Hey brother,
So you generally do engine out landings?
HOLY CRAP!!!!!! I think I just fell in love. Since I was a little boy I dreamed of flying. You have just made it possible for me to have a dream come true that I never thought possibly could ever happen. Would we be able to talk lasersaber. Skype or phone. I have a bunch of ideas that mighty interest you.
Please help us with the circuit diagram?
i was wondering if somehow we could use the canopy to harvest the sun imagine all that area could pick up enough sun to keep it recharged what do you think of my idea ??
lol actually i read about solar balloons that harvest the sun if i could find it again then yes its not impossible and im wondering why it has not been done before
would a carbon prop help some?
Looks great! can I get in touch with the maker on private talk?
it says HOMEBUILT as in he made it
Sergii hood We can provide that big motor
Mark Lee
cool. Can I get more details on the deal, is it available online?
Sergii hood YOU CAN CHECK our website: www.emotor.cc
Mark Lee hello, our motor 12090 is just 245usd/pcs and you can paid by paypal.
how long does it last for and how high can it go
estimated maximum flight time? an hour?
Of course, next time you video a flight make sure the camera is tilted up a bit....Lol.
"If anyone deserves a prize for posts is you! Congratulations! This is a childhood dream, to fly again ...""
how much did you weigh in this video....170lbs?
Fun!
how can i get one?
how many 2m is the wing
all your projects are fucking awesome :3 subbed
From sun to fun could ya ask for any thing more
lol in 2017 the same solar cells that helped this guy are now thrice 3x as efficient and cost half
When I got my PPG training it was a well known fact that electric PPG's just wouldn't ever be able to fly like the gas ones, and if they did, wouldn't last longer than a few minutes.
So what the heck did I just watch... because it looked far better than a gas PPG.
If indeed this video wasn't fake, then you are sitting on a gold mine.
You realize many have unsuccessfully tried the electric approach, yet here you are flying one that appears to actually work like its no big deal... wow. NICE
I just googled "100HP electric motor" and got several returns.
Take a look at:
Ghost Glider Electric Powered Paraglider
Their you can see my NotMot.
Greetings
G.G.
You almost sound like bruce willis :-)
100 Hp must be a mistake No?
nEXT FLIGHT i believe i can fly lol
Maybe this can be designed to a poratble hover trike
a tribute to Armstrong
It was nice, except for looking at your feet the whole time, should of shown the horizon, was nice though.
Keep up te good work . . how about using hydrogen (HH0) to power a engine that way you will get more smiles for miles for a lot less cost qand no polition
jacky Parker What about Nuclear lol! He did a nice job didn't he... I wonder how he's going a year on...
I thought the camera at your feet looked good, any higher all you would see is sky and blinding sun when turnin, the feet angle showed everything, forget about the feet . I love your feet man.