This is the first iteration of an FPV monitoring display that is entirely hands-free and can be seen by multiple people. This version was a weekend project, using scrap parts with the exception of a 186 Wh portable battery. Currently, the design uses a DVR recorder to avoid a blue screen on the monitor when … Continue reading Groundstation V1
DBF Airfoil Optimization
Intro The goal of this guide is to provide a straightforward, formulaic method for determining the optimal airfoil choice for a given aircraft. This is a process beginning with the aircraft’s mean aerodynamic chord, wingspan, aircraft cruise speed, and required wing thickness. The end result is an airfoil profile that can be manufactured. This was … Continue reading DBF Airfoil Optimization
DBF Aircraft Component Fabrication
External Author – JJ Lay Note that this tutorial is not my own work, but was developed by the adorable JJ Lay and is hosted here for convenience. Landing Gear This is more important than you think it is. We talked about doing a drop test all year of just about a 1ft. and now … Continue reading DBF Aircraft Component Fabrication
DBF “The Spreadsheet” Aircraft Design
External Author – Preston Boling Note that this tutorial is not my own work, but was developed by the extravagant Preston Boling and is hosted here for convenience. Download default-spreadsheetDownload Introduction The ‘spreadsheet’ as it is affectionately dubbed by the capstone team as well as anybody who has taken ME461 (Aircraft Design), is the blueprint … Continue reading DBF “The Spreadsheet” Aircraft Design
DBF AIAA Competition General Information
External Author – Madi Johnson Note that this tutorial is not my own work, but was developed by the excellent Madi Johnson and is hosted here for convenience. Intro This section contains general information about the AIAA DBF competition that generally does not change from year to year, as well as a summary of what … Continue reading DBF AIAA Competition General Information
DBF Choosing Materials for a Model Aircraft
External Author – Patrick Hottle Note that this tutorial is not my own work, but was developed by the reasonably rational Patrick Hottle and is hosted here for convenience. Intro There are five primary material types that DBF (Design-Build-Fly) uses when fabricating RC planes. Foam (foam board, polystyrene) Wood (balsa, basswood, etc.) Composites (fiberglass, carbon … Continue reading DBF Choosing Materials for a Model Aircraft
DBF Carbon Fiber Wet Layup Tutorial
External Author - Sam Quick Note that this tutorial is not my own work, but was developed by the speedy Sam Quick and is hosted here for convenience. General Carbon fiber is a common material in the aerospace industry, owing to its strength and other properties as a composite material. It is lighter than aluminum … Continue reading DBF Carbon Fiber Wet Layup Tutorial
Laser Cutting Parts on a FS Hobby G5
This Tutorial goes from PDF or CAD to finished parts This tutorial was specifically written for the Rose-Hulman Design-Build-Fly team, but many of the processes are usable elsewhere. The laser in question is a Full Spectrum Hobby 5S 20x12 Laser. The flowchart is shown below. QCAD - initial setup In order to properly edit .dxf … Continue reading Laser Cutting Parts on a FS Hobby G5
“Dragster” Tilt-Rotor Quad VTOL
This vehicle was built and flown in August 2021 This was a really fun project. I only spent a week on it, as it an idea I had while working an internship. The vehicle can yaw incredibly fast compared to conventional designs and has fabulous potential for extremely maneuverable flight. Another clear benefit of this … Continue reading “Dragster” Tilt-Rotor Quad VTOL
Jordan's Juide 