eXplora Tailsitter VTOL
A fully 3D printed vertical take-off tailsitter drone suitable for FPV, photogrammetry and other purposes.
- Drone
- Open source
- Work in progress
- 3D printable
Suggested by Robotheca, created by @robustini (opens in a new tab), from github.com/robustini/eXploraVTOL (opens in a new tab). Pinned to commit 1da97a4 (opens in a new tab).
- Hardware license
- GPL-3.0-only (opens in a new tab)
- Software license
- GPL-3.0-only (opens in a new tab)
- Commercial use
- Allowed
Photo and 3D model
3D preview converted from github.com/robustini/eXploraVTOL at 1da97a4, under GPL-3.0-only. View the original files from GitHub (100.6 MB) (opens in a new tab)
What it can do
Written by Robotheca from the project's documents.
- Fully 3D printed vertical take-off and landing tailsitter drone (UAS) for FPV, photogrammetry and other roles.
- Has been tested with Ardupilot and PX4 flight controller firmware.
- Repository includes flight tests of automatic missions, acro capability, Ardupilot weathervaning and QRTL features.
Bill of materials
This repository has no parts list Robotheca can read yet.
Build guide
The guide appears here as you scroll.
Guide by @robustini (README.md), under GPL-3.0-only.
Wiring and electronics
Notes written by Robotheca from the project's documents.
Main parts
- Flight control electronics and other components are required; the repository says a provisional BOM lists the parts needed to complete the aircraft.
- Bill of materials is provided as a separate document and is still being updated; screws and nuts are not yet listed.
Connections
- The documents do not describe how the electronic parts are connected.