10 m Solar powered RC Blimp (Uniblimp design)

The 10 m Solar Blimp is designed for hours of flight autonomy and able to carry a payload of up to 2 kg. It has a single front motor, back reverse motor, stabilizers with ailerons all synchronized for maximum power efficiency. The rail system allows simple payload attachment for various remote sensing equipment. Several subsystems were developed to make this Blimp possible. Most important is the intelligent power distribution unit that is, in essence, an automated switch that diverge the solar power to batteries or system. The power to the Blimp comes from the batteries and the solar modules are in the same time gives energy to the system and charge the batteries. So It flies until sufficient sun power!

Specification:

Envelope and related accessories

• - 10 x 1.9 m
• - 1: 5.26 Envelope ratio
• - 22.5 m3 volume
• - Envelope material 125 microns white Polyurethane UK Quality. B1 grade fire retardant.
• - Double welding technology
• - Helium permeability 0.5 to 1% on total volume maximum daily – guaranteed
• - Envelope parts 8 (longitudinal)
• - Filling valve 2 x Scoprega (at the front and back)
• - Balance Lead bars 4 kg (4 x 1 kg) rough balance
• - Front and back Reinforced with 3 Ply PVC
• - Balance pockets Front and back weight pockets for fine balance
• - Lift capacity 1 to 2 kg
• - Safety Valve Set on top of the envelope – servo controllable.
• - Rail system Multiple attachment points to allow move able cabin to be set in the exact gravity point.
• - Strong attach points Front and back for secure tethering and “parking”

"Gondola", batteries and electronics

• - Principal body material 2 mm aluminum – water jet cut
• - Main motor Positioned on the nose – in line with horizontal axis
• - Motor mount 3D printed – PLA and aluminum 8 mm tubes
• - Main motor ESC 120 A
• - Brushless motors 200 to 340 kv
• - Back reverse motor ESC 50 A
• - Back reverse motor 800 to 1100 kv
• - UBEC 5 A min
• - Batteries 4 x cells, 22.2 V, LiPo, 5000 mAh – Total 20.000 mAh
• - Connection system 10 contact points (5 in parallel) for the cabin
• - RX/TX Futaba T12K or similar in quality
• - Futaba Telemetry Battery voltage
• - Intelligent Power Control In: Power from Solar Modules, Out 1: Battery charge, Out 2: Power to the main motor and system
• - UBEC 5 A min
• - Batteries 4 x cells, 22.2 V, LiPo, 5000 mAh – Total 20.000 mAh

Solar Modules

• - Cells type Maxeon GEN III 24 % efficiency
• - Cells per module 18
• - Number of modules 3 (18 x 3 = 54 cells total)
• - Cells connection method Serial
• - Peak Power 12.5 V + and up to 6 A
• - Attachment system on the envelope 50 mm adhesive tape
• - Housing Eva foam 3 mm + Pressphan 1 mm + 0.5 mm 100% Clear PET

Stabilizers

• - Material 10 mm Foam (foam/cardboard). Balsa reinforced frame covered in PVC film for durability and water protection
• - Ailerons 2 x horizontal and 2 x vertical - synchronized
• - Configuration type X stabilizers
• - Total number of servos 4 (1 for each aileron)
• - Stabilizers tensioning system Velcro base, 1 mm Nylon lines and Velcro bases on the envelope.Strong and durable system easy to set and take down
• - Power to servos 24 V to a DC/DC convertor to 6 V

Rest Solar Blimp related

• - Filling hose 2 m with special adapter to the Blimp Scoprega valve
• - Repair Kit 0.5 m2 125 microns Polyurethane and 250 g of Special Polyurethane adhesive
• - Digital charger Included
• - Small lead for fine balance
• - 10 m safety "park" line

Status - Use

• - Use 2 settings: Main 1 – Solar setting with solar modules and Main 2 – Batteries only
• - Aileron servos Power to the stabilizer aileron trough 24 V and lowered to 6V by a DC/DC converter
• - Safety RC safety valve on top of the envelope, RC Safety reel with 100 m of 2 mm Dacron line
• - Status Fully set, tested electronics, synchronization and ready to fly -except helium (lift gas)
• - Transport packing Packed in reinforced cardboard box with humidity protection
• - Total weight of the Solar Blimp 23 kg
• - Use (recommended) On air flow of 7 to 8 km/h and wind gusts up to 13 km/h
• - Autonomy 2 + hours on dry and calm weather
• - Solar Autonomy Direct sunlight needed to get 100% cells capacity
• - Status Completely set up to RX/TX level
• - Power distribution autonomous
• - Ground crew 2 to 3 trained persons
• - Storing In closed space or close trailer if not in use
• - Use and handling responsibility The end client is entirely responsible for Blimp use. We will design and produce the Blimp with outmost care and applying all our experience. Flying, storing and handling is under client direct influence and we recommend to synchronize flight activity with local laws for drones.
• - Production time Up to 30 to 35 days

Status: Ready to fly (Tested prior to delivery) - All included except lift gas

Production time: around 30 to 35 days

Price: 36.437,00 Euro - 39.794,00* USD

FedEx (Transport): price depending on destination

Payment method: 50% to start, 30% during production and 20% when finished prior to delivery

Note: export value (transport papers are at 20% value)

*Exact USD price on purchase day!