How to "Rubber Band Powered" Quadcopter

by IC Aeronautics | April 25, 2020 | (2) Posted in Projects

To the Flite Test Community,


What do you do if you are a IC Aeronautics student that is stuck doing online work all day and you have no creative time like back in the shop? Well Ashley has a cool idea, take common house hold items and try to make something fly only powered by rubber bands. With some creativity, a cool at home workshop, and some grit, watch Ashley as she shows off her engineering skills by trying to get a rubber band powered quad fly. She has offered up the challenge to other students around the FT community that are stuck at home, have fun and please share with us!


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She made her propellers out of plastic dixie cubs glued to a center blob of glue, the frame out of straws, and some rubbers bands that shot through the legs of the aircraft that also helped generate thrust.


After 3 tires and a little grit she was able to get the aircraft to fly!



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COMMENTS

neilrochelle@live.co.uk on April 26, 2020
Well done Ashley, using a straw to house the motor is a great idea and similar devices were used back in the 1960's and earlier when I started aero modelling. The idea could be used to power some free flight models from the FT range. You have inspired me to try a free flight rubber powered Long Ez. Thanks for the inspiration. Neil (59 and 3/4's)
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NYCBobby on April 26, 2020
Super cool idea, I love your innovation and your workshop. Not easy making your own propellers. Keep on flying.
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knadityas92 on April 27, 2020
Sweet girl makes a cute quad
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How to "Rubber Band Powered" Quadcopter