EagleTree Guardian Mount

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The Guardian needs to be securely fastened to the airframe. Typically, this involves attaching it with strong adhesive. One alternative is using velcro, but this can shift during flight, or double-sided foam tape, which may come loose under aggressive maneuvering. If the Guardian is glued in place, after its service life has ended - usually due to an unplanned early landing - you will need to remove it and prepare it for reuse on the next plane. When it becomes detached, it often carries bits of adhesive residue from glue, foam, or wood. Carefully removing these without damaging the Guardian's thin plastic casing can be a challenge. There are two key components involved in this solution. The first part is the guardian tray with a hole in it; this is where the Guardian itself is attached. The second component is the base plate that gets glued to the plane, and which serves as a single-use item. Attach the Guardian tray to the base plate, then fly. In the event of a crash, remove the mounted Guardian from the plane and print out a new base plate for use on the next aircraft. This design is intentionally thin and lightweight, yet capable of securely holding the mounted Guardian in place without excessive movement during flight or detachment during flight. It should also be easy to put on and take off. A potential drawback to keep in mind is that hot glue should not be used when attaching the Guardian; it can melt PLA. In the future, I plan to adapt this design for mounting other components as well. This may involve simply enlarging or modifying the dimensions of the tray to accommodate receivers, stabilizers, and other items.