Hovership under belly battery tray

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I'm redesigning the battery mount on my Hovership because I was getting tired of struggling to secure it using just the landing skids. After brainstorming, I took a cue from my high-performance Trex 450 3D flyer, where battery retention is critical, and developed this custom solution. This design makes swapping batteries quick and painless, taking mere seconds. Moreover, it adds some extra rigidity to the lower frame. This battery tray attaches underneath the lower deck and securely fastens to the mainframe using power board mounting holes. I added tape to create 3mm-diameter pre-drilled holes in the tray for secure anchoring, or you could opt for self-tapping screws if needed. To ensure the battery stays put during flights, I'm implementing a double-security system: a strip of hook and loop attached both to the battery and the tray keeps it locked in place initially. Another strip of this same adhesive material will be placed from the frame around the battery for extra reassurance that nothing is going anywhere. Instructions - Print three shells with 25% infill, set to 215°C with a speed of 55mm/s for one pass and 50mm/s for the second.