How much effort to lift a human being?

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To lift a 180 lb person 30 ft consistently, a two-bladed propeller is being considered, with calculations suggesting the need for a specific size and power output. The discussion references using a static thrust calculator to determine appropriate propeller and motor specifications. Theoretical mechanics indicate that the induced velocity and power required for lift depend on air density and the weight being lifted. For instance, a small helicopter weighing 700 kg requires approximately 60 kW (80 hp) to achieve lift. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for anyone exploring personal lift systems.
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What size propeller is required to lift a 180 lb person 30ft into the air consistently? Also, how powerful would the motor have to be to lift itself, the propeller, and person?
 
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Are you trying to build something like this:
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Not quite. I am looking for a 2 bladed prop. This is a theoretical question at this stage.
 
I think you can google "static thrust calculator" and find what size of propellers and motors are available.
 
From the Wikipedia page on mechanics of helicopter flight:

For stationary flight, out of ground effect, and for a helicopter weight F

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where
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is the air density.
The induced velocity needed for lift will be:

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and the power (called induced power) :

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.
For example, in the case of a small helicopter of 700 kg mass and a rotor diameter of 7 m:

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= 60 kW = 80 hp

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