Foldable 3D-Printed FPV Quadcopter

We love to bring projects and plans to our readers in our other publications and what better way to launch a new magazine than to have a custom-designed quadcopter and make it available to you for FREE?  Well, it is not totally free as you will need to buy the electronics and have access to a 3D printer, but the design is free and even if you don’t have access to a printer, we can help you there as well.

THE PARTS

Below are two files for each part.  The .STL files () are the all set to slice with your printer’s slicing software and then send to the printer.  The .SKP files () are the original Sketchup files that you can feel free to modify as you see fit.

All the parts were printed with 3 top and 3 bottom layers, 30% infill, and 3 perimeters.  No support is necessary.  All parts were printed with PLA filament (orange parts printed on a Ultimaker 2 and the white parts printed on a Leapfrog Creatr)

DON’T HAVE A 3D PRINTER?

If you don’t have a 3D Printer but would like to get a mount, please contact me at erickr@maplegatemedia.com and I will put you in touch with someone who can print one for you.

Top Frame Plate

FPV-Quad-Top-Plate.stl   FPV-Quad-Top-Plate.skp

Bottom Frame Plate

FPV-Quad-Bottom-Plate.stl   FPV-Quad-Bottom-Plate.skp

Modified files for the Makerbot Replicator 2 (Thanks to ‘Scifictus’ on Thingiverse)

Bottom Plate for Replicator 2.stl   Bottom Plate for Replicator 2.skp

Arms

FPV-Quad-Arm-NHT.stl   FPV-Quad-Arm-NHT.skp

Legs

FPV-Quad-Legs.stl   FPV-Quad-Legs.skp

Electronics Cover

FPV-Quad-Electronics-Cover.stl   FPV-Quad-Electronics-Cover.skp

Fatshark Camera Mount

FPV-Quad-Fatshark-Camera-Mount.stl   FPV-Quad-Fatshark-Camera-Mount.skp

Mission Planner Screen Shots

Assembly Photos