How’s this for a marriage of bleeding edge technology? A 3D printed quadcopter! I spotted this Thingverse post on 3D System’s web site. So says creator PolakiumEngineering:

This micro quadcopter is 3D printed with ABS plastic parts. The arms are capable of bending without fracturing under a heavy impact, yet they are rigid under a normal load. These attributes are perfect for a micro multicopter frame.

 

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BY Stett Holbrook

Stett is a senior editor at MAKE.

One Response to 3D Printed Quadcopter

  1. rocketguy1701 on said:

    DIY Drones also has a 3D printed Drones sub group:

    http://diydrones.com/group/3d-printing-drone-parts?xg_source=activity

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