Zephyrus
Autonomous Solar-Powered VTOL Drone
A three-rotor Vertical Takeoff and Landing drone with autonomous flight capability and solar panels for extended flight time
Build Progress
Frame Assembly
With the tilt rotor pods and rear rotor put together, I'm gearing up for a first flight!
Tilt Rotor Assembly
Each pod comes out to ~450g, due to the high-power motors and aluminum joint construction.
V2 Tilt Rotor Design
After facing issues with the lack of support for the tilt rotor in the V1 servo mount design, I've designed and tested a much more robust and compact version, utilizing a spur gear for power transfer.
Spar Assembly
With a 2-meter wingspan, the spar and tail boom combined will be lightweight thanks to the carbon fiber construction, enabling longer flight times with high structural integrity.
Motors and Propellers
With the three-rotor configuration, each featuring a 12x6 propeller and 790kv motor, the total weight is ~0.6 kg.