Interesting RC Kite: Preview

Here's a heads-up on an interesting new project. We may be getting some prototypes of a flying kite to test.  I've always thought flying kites were beautiful and I'm excited at the change to try one out!

Preliminary specs for the two three channel models:

1.8m wingspan
motor: 2212 1400KV
battery: 3S, 1300-2200MAH 3s
servo: metal gear 9g
ESC: 20A
prop:  9050

1.0m wingspan
motor: 2204 1400-1800KV
battery: 2S 800MAH
servo: 9g
ESC: 12A
prop: 8043

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