Forward Swept Rocket with Airfoils and Ribs

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I reinforced the original design by adding airfoils to the fins for improved stability during flight. Additionally, I incorporated reinforcing ribs up the motor holder sides to address structural weaknesses that arose when using a tube alone. Ensuring proper PLA layer adhesion is crucial to this design's overall integrity, especially considering its susceptibility to damage under flight conditions. In fact, my initial successful test flight gave way to catastrophic failure on the second launch, with the drone breaking in two just above the fins. To mitigate these issues, I created a revised version featuring ribs for added strength.