FT Explorer VTOL

August 2018 - September 2019

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Check out my tutorial HERE

Introduction

After building many remote controlled airplanes and drones, I decided to merge the two into one singular VTOL (Vertical TakeOff and Landing) aircraft. VTOLs are not only cool, but have many usefull applications as they allow aircrafts to take off without a runway and maintain efficient horizontal flight.

Video

Maker Fair Bay Area 2019

I presented this project at Maker Fair 2019 and even won the Editor's Choice Award!

Components List

Qty	Component
x1	FT Explorer Speed Build Kit
x1	Power Pack D (Standard Quadcopter)
x1	Power Pack C (Fixed Wing Large)
x4	FT Elements Simple Firewall
x8	Female XT60 Connectors
x1	Male and Female 3.5 mm Bullet Connectors
x1	Flite Test Water-Resistant Foam Board by Adams
x1	ZIPPY Compact 3300mAh 3s 60c Lipo Pack
x1	Hobbyking KK2.1.5 Multi-rotor LCD Flight Control Board With 6050MPU And Atmel 644PA
x1	ZYX-S S.BUS Connection Cable
x1	USBasp AVR Programming Device for ATMEL Processors
x1	Amazing Goop
x1	12AWG Red and Black Wire
x17	18AWG Black Wire
x1	X4R-SB Reciever
x1	FrSky Mini LiPo Voltage Sensor