Another question about the hottub

[Skwink]

You will probably remember the hot tub I got zapped in. Well, if I flew a small RC Helicopter into it, could I fly the helicopter back out or would it be ruined?

EDIT: also, would it be dangerous to do this with someone in the hottub?

 

[Cutlass]

generally electric and electronic machines don't function well when wet....

 

[shadowplay]

Don't introduce electronic devices into water that aren't designed for it.

 

[Joecoolyo]

If the helicopter is also a submarine, you might have a chance.

 

[Skwink]

If the helicopter is also a submarine, you might have a chance.

I bet we could of got Osama six years earlier if we had those.

 

[Joecoolyo]

FINALLY

Someone who understands me!

 

[Core Imposter]

You will probably remember the hot tub I got zapped in. Well, if I flew a small RC Helicopter into it, could I fly the helicopter back out or would it be ruined?

EDIT: also, would it be dangerous to do this with someone in the hottub?

Is the tub filled with water?

Have you thought about trying this with a large RC Helicopter?

If female, please post pics of said forezapping.

 

[History_Buff]

Odds are the heli would be ruined. If, and it's a big if, you're running absolutely pure water through the hot tub, it'll probably be fine; pure water is a great insulator, so the circuits can't short. On the other hand, the motor probably isn't prepared to put out enough force to displace the water, so it wouldn't be able to fly out, and trying might burn out the motors. Of course, the RC signal probably won't cross the boundary into the water anyway, so it probably won't respond to any command. Should be fine if you leave it to dry though.

In the entirely more likely situation that your water has some level of mineral content, it'll probably short out the board and the motors soon after submergence. That would be A Bad Thing.

In either case, it's not any danger to people in the hot tub. Assuming this is running off of regular consumer level batteries, they aren't capable of putting out anywhere near enough current for you to feel it (unless it's touching you maybe), much less harm you. It would be like licking a D battery.