On Monday, March 21, 2016 at 5:41:25 PM UTC-4, Steve Koerner wrote:
On Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 1:05:18 PM UTC-7, DaleKramer wrote:
Agreed, right now I am sort of allocating 1 minute WOT electric time with about 3 minutes of reserve (even though hovering should require about 1/2 power in electrics). This is another fine tunable value when the full size vLazair is detail designed. I am hoping that I can make vertical landings that use around 30 seconds of electric time.

I suppose if you can incorporate a very accurate indicator of remaining battery life with an alarm feature, or a separate reserve battery that is switched in when the main gets low, then that might work. I can't help but visualize myself spending several minutes trying to get her lined up to the helicopter pad on my future yacht. The seas are bumpy and the breeze variable -- I think the process might take a few minutes to get landed.

If Andy flies production unit number 1 and lives, and if there are positive reviews on Amazon, I will order unit number 7.

I am with you but at this point I am trying to be realistic in my empty weight predictions. I will increase battery capacity, down the road, if I can. I am really trying to build with existing technology that is available. At this stage I have a perfect 25 lbish pack in mind, by the time I build the full scale we will likely have 300+ whr/kg packs available.

Lucky #7, but Amazon reviews, I really question