On the aerodynamic side, this aircraft has a mass of 1.8 kg / 4 lbs, which is an equivalent weight of 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs on Mars. That is also the force required to maintain altitude. Imagine picking up four or five apples; that's what we're talking about as a minimum to stay in the air. For comparison, a DJI Phantom weighs 3 lbs, and a Mavic comes in at 2 lbs.
I can't find numbers on the power system or materials so I can't speak to the thermal side or how much flight time that affords.
EDIT: Apparently there's enough energy to fly for 90 seconds (!) per sol.
Be careful with this. I used to give aircraft simulator instruction and had to learn that AC backwards and forwards. Bottom line is it's not enough just to get a certified yoke and throttle quadrant. The entire package, hardware and software together, has to be "authorized," not just "certified." The instrument for this is a Letter of Authorization (LOA) that spells out exactly which kinds of currency/experience can be logged on that specific Aviation Training Device, and the approved aircraft configurations (e.g. SR20, PA-28R, BE-76). No LOA, no hours. If you can get a copy of the manufacturer's LOA, and the experience you want is in that letter, go for it! Otherwise, you've just got a very expensive video game.
Years of telling Facebook I won’t give them my number finally pay off.
I deleted my account a while back. (Well, whatever Facebook calls “deleted.” Incidentally, did you know you can’t delete your HN account, even if you email them and ask?) Curious whether there’s any data for me at all in this breach.
