3D Printed Drone

The versatility of the drone has proven to be incredibly useful, with applications ranging from aerial photography and racing to inspection, mapping, and education. In this project, you will be able to create a fully functional 3D-printed drone that is not only functional but also customizable and accessible.

This drone has several advantages over other drones due to the use of 3D printing technology. First of all, the drone is fully customizable, and the frame can be designed according to the needs of the user. Secondly, the drone is cost-efficient, and the cost of replacement parts is minimal due to the ability to print them on demand. Lastly, the drone can be improved easily due to the prototyping technology.

Our drone has also been designed with carbon fiber inlays, which have provided it with the necessary strength and lightness. We also utilized the SpeedyBee F405 flight controller, which has provided the drone with the necessary control and configuration through Betaflight. This project is ideal for anyone interested in learning about drone technology and the capabilities of 3D printing technology.

battery + charger

speedybeef405 v3 + capacitator

radiomaster controller + 18650 batteries

Dvs 4pcs motors x2897 brushless motor

Solder the wires following the order in the 2nd image. If you don't have access to a soldering station, you can buy a ribbon cable when purchasing the flight controller.

For our software, we used Betaflight. It is easy to work with and has a browser version, making it easy to run.

Based on the controller you have, pair it with your Speedybee through Betaflight. Once done, set up the arm toggle in the modes tab, and the motors should be paired with the controller.

Based on the type of drone you want, create a body that suits it. Make sure to measure the size of your motor and create the correct orientation of holes for it. Your flight controller and battery should also be in the center of your design to make. The body we used for the drone is attached below.

Combine all your parts, and your drone should be done. The last step is changing some settings. Make sure to play with your controller and find out what each switch or button corresponds to, which auxiliary port. Then use beta flight to calibrate the accelerometer.

Practice flying your drone for short distances, calibrating PID values on beta if it does not stay steady in the air. With enough patience and hard work, you should end up with your very own 3d printed drone!