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Give A DIY Drone Kit This Christmas

December 20, 2017January 5, 2018 Tommy 0 Comments build a drone at home, DIY Aircraft Kits, DIY drone kit

There will be no escaping drones this holiday season. Amazon is not yet able to deliver presents on Christmas morning with their drone-based courier service. But, there are still plenty of commercial drones and quadcopters on the shelves. These UAVs come in all shapes and sizes, and there is something out there for all drone pilots.

There are two options for drone enthusiasts this Christmas – a new model that’s ready to fly, or a kit.

The idea of a DIY drone kit may have passed some consumers buy. This alternative product is an excellent idea for drone enthusiasts that want to learn, build and maybe race their very own drone.

There are lots of …

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10 Cheap DIY Camera Drone Kits

June 9, 2017July 3, 2017 T. Phillips 0 Comments 10 DIY Aircraft Kits, DIY Drone Kits

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These days pilots are using camera drones to shoot photography with extraordinary clarity and quality.

Aerial footage can be stunningly beautiful, but only if the pilot is skilled and has the right equipment.

Usually, a fully tested ready-to-fly UAV for taking pictures costs $1,000 or more. The best camera drones are often the most expensive and cheaper models often can’t measure up to their performance

That said, if you’re willing to build one yourself, there are plenty of DIY kits available for purchase that come with everything you need to get your camera into the sky.

Here is a list of 10 DIY drone kits for the those looking to build their …

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4 Great DIY Aircraft You Can Build On Your Own

April 3, 2017September 13, 2016 T. Phillips 0 Comments DIY aircraft Kit

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Some pilots are taking aircraft in the skies that they have built and designed themselves. Here is a list of 4 DIY aircraft that have been built by some great pilots and shows that how dedication and hard work can lead you to put efforts for making your aircraft.

1. Savor

Chris Christiansen is somewhat of a prodigy builder. This aeronautic genius designed and built his plane The Savor in only 15 Months. He is a self-taught designer that sketches out his designs with pencil and paper.

The high-winged Savor was made to be a long range airplane and looks professionally manufactured. It can fly with a speed of 200 miles per …

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Build Your DIY Aircraft & Save a Bundle

January 12, 2017May 13, 2017 T. Phillips 0 Comments DIY Aircraft, Van's Aircraft

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Van’s Aircraft has been supplying the public with build-your-own-plane kits for over forty years. The aircraft they produce are well-known for being made from high-quality materials but sold at an affordable price.For experts and first-timers alike, Van’s Rv-12 proves to be one of the best DIY aircraft kits on the market.

This design was made to fall into the realm of light sports aircraft, which significantly lowers the Federal Aviation Administration’s requirements for upkeep and repairs.

The RV-12 kit is designed to be a two-seater, not exceed one hundred thirty-eight miles per hour while in the air, and have a fixed landing gear and weighs less than 1320 pounds.This experimental aircraft already has …

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Building Your DIY Aircraft: From Kit To Reality In 14 Days!

September 9, 2016September 13, 2016 T. Phillips 0 Comments DIY aircraft Kit

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Doug Barry was an experienced pilot living in New Mexico when he decided to build his aircraft. With some models taking years to make, Doug was astonished when he saw how he could complete his aircraft in eleven days.

Glasair Sportsman TC DIY Kit

Barry knew he wanted to build a plane with serious speed, so he purchased a Glasair Sportsman TC, one the best DIY aircraft kits available on the market. The primary construction material on his four-seater plane is carbon fiber, which is known to be incredibly durable and light. The turbocharged engine gives Barry the fastness he was looking for in his aerial vehicle.

Sadly a good majority of …

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The Most Affordable Aircraft That Can Be Built From A Kit

July 15, 2016February 13, 2017 T. Phillips 0 Comments DIY Aircraft Kits, Top Affordable Planes

For those looking to build their aircraft, it is advisable to do some research on the model they are interested in before purchasing it.

The Experimental Aircraft Association is a group of pilots who buy their airplanes and love to share their insight into building light sports aircraft.It’s best for potential builders to ask around to see if any of their fellow members have bought the model they are looking to buy and find out how their experience went.

There’s no reason to stop there, either. Would-be builders can see if any reviews are available online from verified purchasers for additional feedback.This article includes basic information on some of the most popular light sport aircraft …

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Flying As Passenger On A Solar Airplane

October 10, 2019October 11, 2019 T. Phillips 0

Believe it or not, the sun has been powering aircraft in continued flight since the 1980s, states Tony Tao, a Ph.D. trainee in Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT. Tao clarifies that NASA and its subcontractors have been at the forefront of development for solar-powered aircraft, having created the Pathfinder, Centurion and most recently, Helios. All three aircraft are remotely piloted, use batteries and fuel cells to keep power for nighttime flying, and are “all-wing” in structure.

In 2016, Facebook slid in on the action with Aquila, a solar-powered airplane designed to provide internet connectivity to areas without internet providers (probably to help boost Facebook accounts and do a good deed).

Many of these …