How Can You Design a Parafoil for Controlled Descent of Small Payloads?

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The discussion focuses on designing a parafoil capable of descending a payload of approximately 1.2 lbs (544 grams) using two control lines operated by a servomotor. The user seeks recommendations for suitable parafoils and suppliers, specifically mentioning the Flexifoil website as a potential resource. Additionally, the user has experience with Flexifoil kites and model planes, indicating a background in aerodynamics and design.

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  • Understanding of parafoil aerodynamics
  • Familiarity with servomotor control systems
  • Knowledge of payload weight considerations in descent design
  • Experience with model aircraft design and construction
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  • Research specific parafoil designs suitable for 1.2 lb payloads
  • Explore servomotor integration techniques for controlling parafoil descent
  • Investigate descent time optimization strategies for payload delivery
  • Review Flexifoil product offerings and specifications for suitable parafoils
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Aerospace engineers, hobbyists designing model aircraft, and individuals interested in payload delivery systems using parafoils.

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I'm working on a project that requires 1.2lb(approx.)-payload to be descended by a parafoil. The parafoil needs to have 2 control lines which will be steered by a servomotor. However, I don't know what parafoil to use, nor where to buy it from (even after countless number of searches online). I really need help on this. Thank you very much.
 
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contact me if oyu have not comeright. I fly flexifiol kites and model planes all of my own design and have done this before
 
how can i design a parafoil to carry payloads of 200 g with 100s descent time?
 

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