18 Oct 96 20:51, Crocker Jarman was yackin' to Anyone Who May Be Of Help and 
said:
 CJ> I would be interested in anyone one who could tell me whether a
 CJ> large scale flying model which meets the following specifications
 CJ> is in existence or could be constructed for under $30,000.  The
 CJ> craft would have to meet the following specifications:
 CJ> 1. The craft may be either fixed wing or helo.  However, it
 CJ> should be smaller than nine feet in diameter or wingspan.  It
 CJ> should be able to carry a payload of up to ten pounds in addition
 CJ> to the video camera which would be required to transmit remote to
 CJ> my receiver so that I could pilot/guide it via my video receiver.
 CJ> Naturally it would require an advanced radio control mechcanism
 CJ> which would be necessary for me to adequately control its
 CJ> manuvers pursuant to the images which I would be receiving from
 CJ> the video camera/transmitter.  The craft would have to have a
 CJ> cruising range of 20Km or 12.4 miles.  Naturally, it would have
 CJ> to be designed to carry a sufficient amount of fuel to meet this
 CJ> specification.  once airborne, the craft should be able to reach
 CJ> a maximum speed of at least twenty (20) miles per hour.  It
 CJ> should be highly manueverable and the video transmiter should be
 CJ> able to transmit clear picture from at least ten (10) miles away
 CJ> to ensure proper navigation.  An internal compass or navigational
 CJ> aid would not be required.
 CJ> 2.  If a comparable craft current exists on the market, I would
 CJ> be very interested in learning where I may obtain one and what
 CJ> price I could expect to pay.  However, if such a craft is not
 CJ> readily available, I would be interested in learning if such a
 CJ> craft could be manufactured and what costs would be associated
 CJ> with such production.  I would also be interested in any
 CJ> legitimate bids for production or offers to sell.       However,
 CJ> simply placing the necessary remote (radio/video) control
 CJ> mechanisms in a existing craft designed for a human pilot is
 CJ> unacceptable.  The craft should be relatively small as specified
 CJ> above. I look foward to any legitimate responses to this querry.
 CJ> -+- Maximus 2.02
 CJ>  + Origin: Outdoor Focus - University Place, WA (206)565-7730
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Just who are you mad at?  The range of the radio and the payload are two 
items that take this beyond the scope of most modelers.  Try Nasa?
allabes
Ian Macaulay
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