This is the third solar powered plane I have built. I went to a canard configuration for this one and used the motor and ESC from the first small solar plane I built.
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The completed airframe with the motor and prop. |
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Solar cells laying in the bays for a test fit. |
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Frame and solar cell layout. |
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Four solar cells installed in canard. |
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Completed canard and motor. The open bays are covered with the same mylar covering I used for the first two planes. |
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Main wing and tail complete. |
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Entire plane ready for flight. It has an IPS 100 motor, 4 amp ESC, GWS R-4P-II receiver, and 2 Hitec HS-55 servos. |
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Another angle. |