This Project is a Work in Progress.
This project follows the design of a 3D printed radio controlled tri-copter. Where the main body, housing the electronics is 3D printed to create a frame around which glass fibre will be applied. The body design features two parts, the frame and a cover.
The final tri-coper will feature full UAV capabilities with flight planning enabling automous flight and a Go Pro mount for FPV (First Person View) flying. The aesthetic is inspired by Thor's hammer (Mjölnir), and the F-117 Nighthawk (Nighthawk inspiration will be more apparent after the glass fibre shell is made).
The tricopter central body: The body design features channels in which carbon fibre rods will be inserted to add rigidity. The outer surface will then also be covered in glass fibre adding to the overall strength.
The design features wooded arms which aid in rotor vibration dampening and are cheap to replace in case of a crash. The arms also fold for transportation, and are held in place through friction. As such they fold in a crash event, dampening the impact to reduce potential damage.
The two central body componants. Left: Main body and electronics housing. Right: Body Cover (will be covered in glass fibre).
Cover slides onto pins in the main body and is held in place with body clips through the pins.
Currently awaitng delivery of the 3d print. Project will be updated as progress is made.
