2007-01-09 16:42:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
do it your self postal service
2007-01-09 16:54:43 · update #1
Yes, it has been done, although not necessarily delivering mail.
GPS chips can be had for a few dollars now, along with a microchip controller the plane can be launched, navigate it's way to the site and then do whatever, drop a payload etc.
It requires a fair amount of skill and knowledge of model aviation and custom software using a micro controller, the PIC Series is popular. Basically the plane makes slow turns responding to position but eventually gets there, although the pattern is a bit zig zag depending on many variables.
The group I saw cut the engine and deployed a parachute at the destination since landing would have been too tricky for existing technology (at a hobby level anyway)
2007-01-09 17:39:58 · answer #1 · answered by Tim H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A toy airplane wouldn't be able to carry much mail.
2007-01-09 16:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by The answer guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think someone put my mail on a toy airplane because I haven't gotten much lately.
2007-01-09 16:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by reallyfedup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure but it might be hard to find little tiny postal workers to carry out the delivery
2007-01-09 18:24:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Have R2D2 design it.
2007-01-09 16:51:10 · answer #5 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes... you'll have to be at the state line.. and use a catapult.
2007-01-09 16:50:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋