Petrol/Nitro engines?

[Lupus]

What do most robot fighting competitions feel about petrol/nitro engines? (rule wise) Im not building one...Im just wonderin'

[SKBT]

Most don't allow them for because of the possibility of fire, exhaust fumes in arena, fuel spill and messy clean up.


Also I'd never use a nitro engine in a fighting robot for 3 reasons.

If the motor dies it has to be restarted

You can stall it if inverted for too long

They  typically weigh more than an electric motor.

[Incredirobotwars]

Most Nitro engines are incredibly noisy, and the actual power outlet can cause troubles. On an R/C scale, I have known the nitro burner to simply burn out in mid-use. This may alsobe a problem.