The project is to design, develop and construct a full size of prototype of an aerial observation platform. It should be:
1. Hoverable
2. Stable
3. Manportable
4. Based on a vertical tube configuration (rotors mounted on the top)
5. 45 minute duration
6. Camera that can be panned and tilted
7. Image can be transmitted to a ground station
8. Able to be controlled by iPad/iPod (preferable)
Professional aerospace and automation domain expert can give you the design.
(For this detailed project duration of execution will be in the range of 90-180 days type so this kind of budget need to be planned)