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MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) is developing a system, called the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Swarm Health Management Project, to allow multiple flying craft to work together under computer control and perform surveillance and monitoring tasks, using Draganflyer VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing) electric RC helicopters.

MIT’s UAV Swarm Health Management Project is focused on surveillance and monitoring of ground based objects or vehicles. The multi-vehicle testbed developed by MIT uses several Draganflyer four rotor electric RC helicopters and a computer tracking and positioning system to monitor and control multiple unmanned aerial vehicles. MIT SWARM Project Demonstration videos are available on MIT’s project website.

Draganflyer RC helicopters are unlike standard model helicopters because they use four rotor blades (one on each corner) to generate directional thrust which is used to maneuver. The use of four rotor blades makes the Draganflyer helicopter simpler and more reliable than a standard helicopter, eliminating the need for all of the mechanical linkages required for maneuvering using a conventional single main rotor. The Draganflyers used in MIT’s project are the same radio controlled helicopters used by many hobbyists, and are available from Draganfly Innovations on-line store, www.rctoys.com. The specific models used by MIT are the Draganflyer V Ti, and Draganflyer V Ti Pro.

MIT has even demonstrated the ability to land a Draganflyer on a moving object while under computer control.

MIT’s test platform is being developed by Professor Jonathan How, with graduate students Mario Valenti, Brett Bethke, Daniel Dale, Xiaojie Hu, and administrative assistant Kathryn Fischer. They are working with Boeing’s Phantom Works research unit. An MIT newsoffice article is available on their site.

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Good news! The Super B2 Spirit Bomber RC Airplanes, Mach 2 and Mach 3 Goodyear RC Blimps are back in stock at Draganfly Innovations RCToys.com. If you were holding out on a r/c blimp because the Goodyear models were sold out you’re now in luck! Get them while they last. Goodyear helium blimp envelopes are also back in stock just in time for the upcoming NFL Football playoffs! Pickup a Goodyear envelope for your UFO or American Airship blimp model.

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Thunder Power has continually upgraded their product line to reflect the needs of the rc industry. The launch of these 14 new lithium polymer battery packs definitely provides more opportunities for powering your rc aircraft. Most exciting is the new F3A battery specially tweaked for precision aerobatics flying.

New Thunder Power Receiver Packs - Great for powering your RC radio receiver!

• TP-900-2S2PR
• TP-2100-2S3PR

New Thunder Power Extreme Packs - Previously unavailable in 2 cell configuration!

• TP-3850-2SX
• TP-4500-2SX

TP 3850mAh packs from 3-6s are now available in two formats:

7 cell 25.9V Li Po: - A Thunder Power first!

• TP-3850-7SXL

Thunder Power has performed extensive research on 13C to 18C cells for F3A, and has concluded that the 25C cells used in the new TP5000-10SX are superior for F3A applications.

New LiPolys Previously unavailable in 10 cell configuration!

• TP-3300-10SX
• TP-3300-10SXL
• TP-3850-10SXL
• TP-5000-10SX

New Thunder Power Pro Lite Packs - 1320 2 cell now avialable with JST connector!

• TP-1320-2SPLJ

All these new Li Polymers are now available at your favorite Thunder Power rc dealer, Draganfly Innovations RCToys.com. Go see what Thunder Power’s got for you!

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Thunder Power breaks into the brushless electronic speed controller (ESC) market with a full line of performance brushless ESCs. There is a brushless TP ESC for everyone, with models ranging from 12A to 100A and prices below much of the competition. Cool features include switching BECs on certain models, and low li poly cell voltage cutoff (LCVC) via a balance connector. Also cool is that many models feature the ability to handle high voltages.

See these new Thunder Power ESCs now at Draganfly Innovations RCToys.com, your favorite Thunder Power dealer. The full line of Thunder Power speed controllers should be available by March 2007.

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New Thunder Power eXtreme F3A pattern Li Polymer battery increases performance, reliability, and affordability: Thunder Power eXtreme Series 25C 10s 5000mAh.

Pattern pilots, Thunder Power has a new and better battery for you.
It’s based on eXtreme Series cell technology, which delivers more power and more reliability in a wider range of cell sizes. It’s the lithium polymer cell that pattern flying wants: incredible power density, extreme C-rate, high voltage under load (3.4V @ 25C), low heat production, and the perfect capacity.

This new battery benefits all of us. Capacity is just enough to fly the most demanding pattern flight, a P-07 schedule in a strong wind. At 1198g, it weighs just 80g (2.8oz) more than the last prolific pattern battery, the Pro Lite 5300mAh. It is much easier to mount in the airframe because it is a single pack. It is much less prone to overheating, its high voltage under load will increase the power of any motor, and its high C-rate puts the power limit squarely on the motor. Also, its dimensions, 84mm x 45mm x 166mm, are nearly identical to a pair of Pro Lite 5300mAh packs, so existing battery mounts should be easy to convert.

Don’t forget the charger and balancer
One requirement to keep in mind with this new battery is the charger. You need a charger that can charge a 10s pack, such as the Thunder Power TP1010C. It is also a good idea to always charge with a balancer, so you should also have a 10s balancer, like the TP210V.

How to purchase
The Thunder Power eXtreme Series 10s 5000mAh pack is available now at Draganfly Innovations RCToys.com and retails for $579.99 US.

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We now carry factory replacement parts for both the RC Micro Mosquito and Firefly mini RC helicopters made by Interactive Toy Concepts. Wheather you suffered a catastrophic crash, ran over it with the vacuum cleaner or your new puppy thought it was an expensive chew-toy, we have you covered. Break a rotor blade or entire rotorset? Snap the main carbon fiber drive shaft? Lose the tail rotor?

Want another RC Micro Mosquito charging base station? How about an extra remote/transmitter antenna? We even sell a complete replacement Micro Mosquito body assembly with receiver and circuit board, li polymer battery, 3 tiny motors, 4 legs, 2 LED eyes, tail shaft… all you could ever need to fix your favorite little indoor r/c helicopters.

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The Future of indoor micro r/c flight is here!
Introducing the Firefly remote controlled indoor micro RC helicopter. Ready to fly (RTF) right out of the box, the Firefly is full function, 2 channel digital radio control micro helicopter. Have a blast flying this tiny twin coaxial rotor helicopter around your home, rec room, dorm, office - anywhere indoors!

The Firefly is available in both 27 MHz and 49 MHz frequencies allowing 2 Fireflys to be flown together! Micro-motor technology and revolutionary rotor design give the Firefly its amazing indoor flight performance! Also available with FREE Next-Day Express Shipping so there is still time to get the Firefly under the tree before Christmas.

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