Design and Development of a 3D-Printed UAV
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2025
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Hrynchuk, Tymofii
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Over the last decade, FPV (First-Person View) drones have become a major part of modern culture. Thanks to affordable technologies for manufacturing drone components, they are now widely used in delivery, rescue missions, military operations, and many other fields. Similarly, 3D printing technology has transformed prototyping and small-scale manufacturing — it is now difficult to imagine modern product development without using a 3D printer, whether the part is made from plastic, metal, or composite materials. In this study, I developed, assembled, and tested the physical characteristics of FPV drones, with most of the frame parts printed on a 3D printer. After a series of tests, we compared flight performance, structural strength, and noise levels across different frame designs. As a result, 3D printed drones, in some cases, can be a reliable alternative to traditional composite-based frames. Although they are sometimes more complex and have a lower impact survival rate, they are cheaper and can be easily customized for various purposes. A demonstration video of the test flights is available at: YouTube
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FPV (First-Person View) drones, 3D printing, 3D printer, transformed prototyping, term paper