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Funky FPV Racing Drone

21.8k Ownedpilot  1.5 years ago
Auto Credit Based on WinsWings's 25 PARTS CHALLENGE 9.30.22 [CLOSED]

My weird take on 25 part challenge. Since there is no limit on how much Funk I can use. I decided to make something that require Funk to fly. The result is something that flies awfully close to a IRL FPV racing drone but there are some differences. The RPM of the propellers are fixed but the prop pitch is changing to control the aircraft. However, this leads to some unintended flight characteristic which require special care to handle. During sharp turns, it is recommended to rapidly decrease the throttle and increase the throttle to keep the engine rpm. Therefore, an RC transmitter is highly recommended to fly this thing. This drone is slightly slower than propeller planes in normal air racing events designed for propeller planes. However, it can be used to cheese the car racing events. Although it require great skills to pull off due to the low height of the checkpoints. It is very satisfying when being done. And the result is marginally faster than records achieved by the most cars.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor 25 PARTS CHALLENGE 9.30.22 [CLOSED]
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 26.8ft (8.2m)
  • Length 27.9ft (8.5m)
  • Height 6.6ft (2.0m)
  • Empty Weight 2,551lbs (1,157kg)
  • Loaded Weight 2,817lbs (1,277kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 1.419
  • Wing Loading 174.5lbs/ft2 (851.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 16.1ft2 (1.5m2)
  • Drag Points 1895

Parts

  • Number of Parts 21
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 167
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    21.8k Ownedpilot

    @o2o I am not sure though, the problem with creating a detailed build is that I have to compromise on flight characteristic. But I think I may give it a try.

    +1 1.4 years ago
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    13.2k o2o

    @Ownedpilot will you compete?

    1.4 years ago
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    13.2k o2o

    @SemiCollin most agreeable for the flight characteristics. But for the looks part i would actually say this build or this build is probably the most detailed on the site. (not trying to brag but it is my build…)

    1.4 years ago
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    This is the closest I've seen anyone get to making an actual FPV drone in this game

    +1 1.5 years ago
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    257k WinsWings

    Thanks for joining. I will test it.

    1.5 years ago
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    21.8k Ownedpilot

    @WinsWings
    Something Funky

    +1 1.5 years ago