The GFS-UAV N-01A
Manoeuvrability and Translation test flights
created on April 25, 2006 - JLN Labs - May 31, 2006
Toutes les informations et schémas sont publiés gratuitement ( opensource ) et sont destinés à un usage personnel et non commercial
All informations and diagrams are published freely (opensource) and are intended for a private use and a non commercial use.

On April 25, 2006, I have conducted a new serie of indoor test flights with the GFS-UAV N-01A. The purpose of these flights is to test the manoeuvrability and the translation of the UAV at high speed.

You will find below some photos and a video of the test flights.


The hovering is still impressive and very stable.


While the power is increased the UAV climbs at high speed.


The N-01A is able to translate at high speed in straight line at a constant level above the ground.
As a confirmed pilot of RC helicopters, I am very surprised by the stability of the flight during the N-01A translation,
much more than with a common helicopter.


Woow, this is very fun and I really enjoy to pilot my N-01A...


The N-01A is able to do a high speed turn during the translation.


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Test flights video #1


Click here to download a Medium Quality video for Windows (WMV) (5.9 Mb)
Click here to download a High Quality video for Windows (WMV) (15.7 Mb)
Click here to download a DivX video (AVI) (15.2 Mb)
Click here to download a video for Quicktime (MPEG) (21 Mb)

Test flights video #2


Click here to download a Medium Quality video for Windows (WMV) (5.9 Mb)


The best engine tested for the GFS-UAV N01 is outrunner brushless motor : AXI 2808/24 with
a propeller Graupner ECO CAM PROP 10/6" ( 25/15 cm ) ref : 2941.25.15


AXI 2808-24
High torque brushless motor
with rotating drum and high power neodym magnets

Specification
Voltage range 4-10 cells
RPM per Volt 1,160 RPM/V
Max. Efficiency 82%
Max. Efficiency Current 6-15 A (>75%)
Max. loading 22 A / 30 s
No load Current/8V 1,0 A
Internal resistance 115 mohm
Dimensions 35x31 mm
Shaft Diameter 4 mm
Weight 76 g


The Lipo battery used is a PowerHouse (selected cells) 3S1P at 11.1V 950mA (rated for 25C)
Lipo pack weight : 96 g

Comments from Jean-Louis Naudin : During these N-01A test flights, I have been very surprised by the capabilities of the UAV to translate and turn at high speed and also to stop very quickly. The translation at high speed is done in straight line at a constant level above the ground without need of compensation, this is really impressive. As a confimed pilot of RC helicopters, I can say that the UAV N-01A has a great potential of manoeuvres and the steering is far more simple than a common helicopter...

For more informations, please contact Jean-Louis Naudin : JNaudin509@aol.com

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