"Golfball" V2 Teal Sport Drone

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Racing drones aren't just about fun; they're a serious sport. Therefore, the goal when using a 3D printer should be to improve the drone's performance. It's easy and inexpensive to create multiple parts for experimentation and optimization. My objective was to design a cover that enhances flight behavior. The cover I created is based on the concept of a golf ball, aimed at reducing air turbulence. One of many experimental possibilities with 3D printing technology. Edit: Version 2 I was informed that I wasn't the first person to come up with the Golfball idea. Consequently, I had to make some adjustments. Now, I'm more confident in the capabilities of 3D printing for developing parts for the Teal Drone Sport. It's always possible to refine an existing concept and implement it without significant time investment. The improved cover still relies on the Golfball concept but now features small walls around the rotors to prevent airflow from one rotor disturbing its neighbor. This allows air to flow more smoothly, while the outer airstream can still pass over the golf ball dots. Another crucial consideration is printing with a low filling percentage to achieve a lower mass. Even with a thin outer wall, it should remain stable due to the dots providing additional stability. This is another advantage of 3D printing: you can create lightweight parts.