Our objective was to keep the cost under $1000, and we were able to design our aircraft with a total production cost of $445.
Depron foam is a light material which is easy to manufacture and repair. This allows for elevated aerodynamic efficiency and inexpensive cost to manufacture.
By optimizing our airfoil, fuselage, and choosing an efficient battery we were able to achieve an 18-minute flight time at high speeds
When the 650kV motor is paired with a 12x6 propeller it produces 5.1 kg of thrust at 13,000 RPM, allowing our aircraft to reach a top speed of 76 mph
Our team's goal was to design, manufacture, and test a fixed wing UAV to disrupt the market. Given our objective was to aid first responders by reducing their response time to get information from an accident scene, we provided an aircraft that is optimized on all levels to fulfil that purpose. It's a competitive package which eliminates the entry barrier that prevented newcomers from obtaining a fixed wing drone. By reducing manufacturing and design complexity we were able to significantly undercut our competition. Incorporating auto-leveling flight control systems eliminates the steep learning curve that novice pilots face in the current market.