My FPV Scratchbuild

[spencertrejo]

Just wanted to share what i threw together last night. After trying to find something similar, I just decided I'd have to make it up as i went. It turned out pretty good. I love the look so far (although the nose is far from done). I wanted to build something similar to the Bixler, so that's where I got most the inspiration. I know, why rebuild an already inexpencive plane. But I had a box a foam and an afternoon, so there it is.

Let me what you think. If there is interest, I will put together some plans for it.

 

[earthsciteach]

It looks like it will be a nice, stable flyer. What are you planning on powering it with? Any idea what your all up weight will be?

 

[Nonamerc]

Looks cool, try a low Kv motor with a big prop. Maybe a triple blade? Looks really cool but the motor mount looks a bit wobly!

 

[spencertrejo]

I've got 900kv turnigy motor that I'll be swinging an 8" prop with. That's about all the room I have without going with a 3 blade (which I may have to try). Not sure on weight yet. It's a 40" wingspan and 8" wide, so I should have plenty of wing there. 9gr all around, a 20amp and 3s 1800 should round it out. I'll get it on the scale tonight to see what it weighs.

 

[spencertrejo]

Flying weight without FPV gear is about 28oz. FPV gear will add about 5-6 oz at the most. Total wing area is just over 300 sq/in. Almost have it ready to put in the air. I'll let ya know how it does.