title: RoboSeed Nano
text: # RoboSeed Nano
  
  The RoboSeed Nano is the first monocopter UAV that has demonstrated controllable flight.
  
  ## Development
  
  The Nano was developed from research on flight characteristics of the Samara seed, coupled with modern small scale remote control electronics and research on controllability of monocopter vehicles. The aircraft is powered by a 2 cell 920mAh LiPoly Battery.
  
  ## Specifications (Nano)
  
  Data from RoboSeed
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Wingspan: 1 ft (0.30 m)
  * Empty weight: 0.22 lb (0.10 kg)
  * Powerplant: 1 × Electric Electric
  
  Performance
  
  * Cruise speed: 11 kn (12 mph, 20 km/h)
  * Range: 2.7 nmi (3.1 mi, 5.0 km)
  * Endurance: 45 min
  * Service ceiling: 5,000 ft (1,524 m) Can be drop launched from higher altitude
  
  Avionics Internal GPS, Altimeter, and Video
  
  