question would this also work with a gas engine ? or would i have to add more ?

@@SSGTWinters This design is made for electric propulsion only. If you want to convert this into a gas powered UAV, you have to think about enlarging internal area's for fuel storage and other components (instruments) that go with it. But the most complicated thing would be the weight by the gas engine itself, and all the combined weight by the reinforcements needed throughout the airframe to prevent fatigue by the engine vibrations. My advice is to keep it electric but upgrade to a powerful electric engine that has the same CC-output/or equivalent as a gas engine.

@@AeroStuffFPV okay i was just thinking about more endurance for longer loiter time. i get i would have to up scale but would just adding ribbing and frame work , well work you think ?

Great Video, thank you. Please do you happen to have the circuit diagram of your connections ?

With the right electronics you can use this as a mobile repeater for handhelds using FMRS GMRS or ham radio

Oh nice. Overlap between the 2 videos I watched

How long till 🚀

looks like a skyhunter

I used it to scout a close military base so i can steal some mid grade explosives thanks

Sup😊

@@moonshot9056 oh fk off. stop gatekeeping. The more people start doing diy guides, the more ideas can spread and can inspire like-minded hobbyists to do the same.

Thanks man, Once I got the time for it, I’ll work on making plans because my designs are from the mind up - never used plans/drawings

Will you pay for this work?

​@@AeroStuffFPV I can draw schemes myself for each aircrafts on the channel (gmail in my channel description), just specify the dimensions and a list of components (it's not difficult for me and you, but the audience is pleased :))

@@timecode9269 whats the code of doing that, is there any guide video what to have in mind when creating bigger or smaller airplanes? lfyr, thanks

yes I need it too thanks

It reminds me of the prototype drone from AC7, ngl

Many Thanks!

What material do you use with your cnc machine?

@@jhejhobbies5850 Mostly plywood but certainly aluminum although, not being a pro, the finish on aluminum that I get could be improved. More recently I've been cutting carbon fiber sheet and it is a dream to machine. Very quick although it does eat through cutters more quickly although they are pretty cheap. For these flying machines, I'd be cutting plastic, maybe the foam that is shown in the video, 1/16" and 1/8" plywood, or carbon fiber. Here is a clock that I made of wood, aluminum and carbon fiber. The carbon fiber is really tough stuff. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g8-dqM5m3uCZg6c.html

Maybe one day! But I'd start with 3D printing instead of CNC - small things like noses, Pan/Tilt or other and extend it until printing full airframes/parts to advance in aerodynamics & flight performance

@@AeroStuffFPV Excellent idea.

What is a CNC router?

hows it coming?

Hi man, how's the project? Love to see it in pictures or videos (Instagram: AeroStuff.FPV) send me a message!

It’s not duct - It’s silver packing tape

@@AeroStuffFPV ahhh. Looked like duct. Never mind then

Go for it!

Thanks man! You're right. Tractors are the most quit of all other configurations because like you said, there is no turbulent 'wash' coming for the prop. This is very noticeable with my FPV Planes as the tractors are very quiet (you can see them fly-by on my channel after Long-Range FPV moments with cetrain models), compared to the pushers like my V-Tail builds or a Flying Wing design featured on my channel (which is the loudest FPV platform I ever built) - You literally could hear it buzz at over 800m away at +300ft up... With this particular design, the propeller isn't that close to the trailing edge of the middle wing so the noise isn't that loud - But the characteristic pusher noise is always present. This also depends on the type of propellers (slowfly, carbon or direct-drive props)

Thanks! It really isn’t expensive or complicated- This is my easiest way to build something close to an expensive one regarding capabilities & applications I have other build-videos which are easier to build (V-Tail Pusher) - Or go to Experimental Airlines for just the basic way of building an RC plane

Thank You! Totally agreed on the advantages compared to this configuration - I didn't even know they were so many besides noise, vibration torque and carrying capacity. I'm flying a DJI Mini 2 while the aircraft does it's WP-Missions

Twin tractor, you mean two engines on the wing pulling rather than pushing? basically every twin recip Cessna yes? I know twins are safer in case of engine failure, which also means nothing when you run out of batter, but, I'm wondering about efficiency. is that because you have more excess power for the weight? since you are not doubling the servo/controller/infrastructure weight? since you still need the motor and battery 2x. More things to break? what bout the pusher puller concept? single slip stream? you also mentioned that the forward propellor would have better air to bite into, but, then the wings have bumpier air.. I didn't know there was a benefit there.. in that case, it would be better to have 2 pushers on each wing and get the best of both worlds no? like a jet engine would. Thoughts???

@@gjsxnobody7534 more disk area means less pressure difference for a given amount of thrust. efficiency is improved. yes, you are correct about the definition of twin tractor. yes, there is some disturbance of the airflow over the wing, but it is almost all straight by the time that the air reaches the wing if the nacelle is long enough, as they usually are. in the case of an inline twin, the air is accelerated twice in the same stream, which decreases efficiency, when compared to a twin tractor. it is good for very high speed aircraft, and still flies well with one engine out, in the case of fuel powered manned aircraft, but not very great for long distance flying, with the rare exception of Voyager. This worked because of the very long distance between the tractor, and pusher, and also that the pusher was shut down partway into the flight, and prop feathered. prop on back of wing Trailing edge would cause intense vibration due to pressure differential of the wing hitting the prop arc. it has been tried, and can work, but not desirable in most cases, and not that efficient. it is undesirable for the accelerated air from the props to hit anything that is not necessary, with the exception of the wing. yes, there is some bad airflow, and some loss, but there are several benefits. most of the aero drag from the accelerated air hitting the wing is recuperated in lift. the increase in lift allows the aircraft to fly slower, reducing overall drag. and mounting the motors to nacelles on the leading edge of the wing, right to the main spar saves structural mass compared to mounting them literally anywehre else. it also allows for 2, 4, 6, etc. motor configurations, and reduces takeoff distance significantly, as well as lift at any high power setting. it is counter intuitive that more motors and props is more efficient, not less. and that is only true if the motors/props are efficient themselves, and do not have a. large aerodynamic penalty in drag from each nacelle. more motors will make a draggy, inefficient design worse, but will make a good one better. make sense? don't take my word for it. look up distributed electric propulsion. most configurations use a blown wing, although there are other possibilities.

@@FPVREVIEWS that's cool. yeah.. I actually have an AE degree believe it or not.. plus about 10,000TT, just haven't used it once since I graduated. and don't think about it while I'm remembering V1 cuts. I'm also surprised that this rudimentary wing shape, is quite boxy, and still generates decent lift. obviously it works. I wonder how much more efficient it would be if it wasn't a box and not boxy leading edge. It it's only a 10% improvement, then probably not worth it. Secondly, I'm surprised this kid can get 1hr ++ of loitering time. that's awesome. 3rd, how would he do long distance? what kind of cell tower service would he user for that?

Quick follow up question, if I may, how did you join the outer wing sections to the inner one? If I somehow missed it in the video let me know, but I can't find it. Thanks in advance!

Thanks, good luck! In the next video, I’m showing you the setup - I join the wings together with the spar and tape the edges so they won’t slide out

Thanks man! Great you've discovered the part I left out - The spar (aluminium 1000x10x10) is put through the middle wing and the side-wings are connected with that spar as well - To secure them in place, I simply put tape between the two wing-edges.

​@@AeroStuffFPV, Thank your for the nice tutotrial! 1. Is it possible to use carbon square as booms? 2. Is it possible to use carbon square to connect outter wings too? 3. How cruical weight distribution? 4. Should I put plastic card under the tape in the middle wing? Thank you in advance!

Many Thanks!

Thanks man, DJI Mini 2!

Launching it (with a 14x4.7) is the closest call without hitting fingers - Side/Swing launch is optional But I’m replacing the 14” with a 12x6 for better efficiency and less risk of a prop strike

Many Thanks! It’s a 4S 5000mAh

I second this question. I'm doing my first removable wing build but am having trouble getting them to line up an secure them in place with too much over engineering which adds too much weight.

That's the part I accidentally left out (but is mentioned in the flight video) The spar (aluminium 1000x10x10) is put through the middle wing and the side-wings are connected with that spar as well - To secure them in place, I simply put tape between the two wing-edges and that' all it needs. Note that the spar is square so that the outer-wings can't rotate by any force of ailerons or wind, which is more likely with a round spar

14x4.7 Propeller

@@AeroStuffFPV could you link that prop because I can't find a 14*4.7 prop anywhere

@@droomdronen731Hobbyking or AliExpress! Just search for “14 inch propeller” or 14x4.7 If you can’t find it, other props (dependable on your motor) will also work. I now have a 12x6 which is more efficient than the thick 14-inch carbon SlowFly

Thanks man! Using a Mini 2

Thanks! It’s 1.6m in wingspan but can be customized to fit larger outer-wings to increase the wingspan I flew a DJI Mini 2 while the plane did WP Missions.

Thanks! It’s a belly-lander (just lands on the reinforced fuselage - The propeller doesn’t break off because the ESC has a ‘brake’ which stops the propeller from spinning by the wind

Many Thanks!

It’s possible but it’s fine with landing on the fuselage landing gear would add weight and drag which reduces efficiency and flight times

Thank you! Cheers!😎

It's not. The laws are complete bullshit though so who gives a shit.

I’ll get to that - Stay tuned

Thanks!😎

Thanks! No plans man.

Many thanks!

Maybe, but it really doesn't matter. hot glue is plenty strong enough. I've built and crashed dozens of planes like this, and usually the foam rips and tears long before the hot glue fails. epoxy would give you a slight weight advantage, but the savings would be negligible on a craft with such a massive carrying capacity. epoxy just complicates the build due to its cost, cure time, workable time after mixing, and clean up.

Thanks! ESC has a brake function to stop the propeller from ‘windmilling’ and reduce the risk of a broken/damaged prop

USA has so many restrictions as well. Can only fly up to 400 feet, must always see aircraft, no flying in or above clouds, etc.

As Russian, who is not supporting the war, but interesting in fpv long range planes, I'm in taking notes

Гы гы гы😊

Not only Russia, dutchie here! Trying to design and build a stealth drone with a 100-300km range and a 100kg payload bay is a pretty big task…

@@CodenameCat-go4xnStealth? Please do tell us more :D

@@v0id683 aluminum spars at angles to deflect radar signatures, engine cowls to reduce any radar signatures that could be picked up from the engines, low reflectivity materials such as fiberglass, carbon fibre, high density foam. Oh and don’t forget the blended wing body which increases its range!

That’s one of the reasons I’m replacing the 14x4.7 with a 12x6

he didnt invent anything they havent already been building in sheds for months.

Yes let’s support a neonazi regime!

Good one

Can we not make it military for once?

@@herbertromanski9045 you will have to talk to putin if you want that,buuuut im pretty sure he wouldn't do that.

In case you're wondering, the song is "Neon Underworld" by Punch Deck