Project Lamda [3D Printed Quadcopter Frame] hybrid frame with carbon-rods as reinforcement

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Human: 3D-Printing and Drones are two hobbies that complement each other perfectly. In self-built drones, you often require special adapter parts or mounts for cameras that are tailor-made for FDM 3D-Printing. However, the typical frames are mainly made of carbon fiber since high stiffness is essential. In my last design, the Xevo X210 (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3325221), which was heavily inspired by the TBS Oblivion, I demonstrated that 3D printed 5-inch drones are feasible and work well if the design is optimized for 3D-Printing. This design takes it to another level by combining a 3D-printed plastic frame with the stiffness of carbon fiber by reinforcing the arms with carbon fiber rods. There are axial holes in every critical location where the carbon rods can be easily inserted. To simplify the printing process, the holes are shaped like teardrops, eliminating the need for drilling to achieve a perfect fit. The side panels of the frame should be printed in TPU, while the frame and top plate can be printed in ABS, PC-ABS, Nylon, or tempered/annealed PLA. Make sure to compensate for the shrinkage of ABS by scaling the model uniformly to 100.8% in your slicer. For annealed PLA, you need to stretch the model in x and y by a factor of 102%. Please feel free to leave a comment if you have further questions or want to provide feedback on the design. Have fun building and flying! Some flight footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2MqVLvKako Check out our new website: http://www.xevox3d.com/