Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

I know the camera image compression happens on a x86 processor. Not sure if it is rad hardened. It would be okay if the processor is not doing critical work and can be power cycled due to a rare SEU failure. Also the same with the helicopter uses a mobile phone processor.

Also some of the components are not rated for long term use. The microphones they installed will probably fail due to extreme temperature cycling. The helicopter is expected to last only 4 uses and anything beyond that is a bonus.



Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: