Agave - Fixed-Wing FPV Carrier Aircraft

November 19 Update:

Uploaded watermark-free fuselage file

September 19 Update:

There are 3 more aircraft to follow: one with a 1240mm wingspan, twin-engine with tail pipes, one with a 780mm wingspan, delta wing, and one with an 860mm wingspan, V-tail twin-engine. Amateur time is limited, currently only the 1240mm one has completed its test flight and is ready to be launched

The original intention of the design was to create a carrier aircraft with low wing loading, flexible operation, and modular portability. Its wings are broad, like the leaves of an agave plant, hence the name Agave

Aircraft Basic Data:
Wingspan 1100mm, wing area 25 square decimeters. Compatible with 4-6s 21700 battery pack, motor mounting holes 16*19mm

Test Flight Data:
Empty weight 900g (Bing ABS-ASA filament, 3% gyroid infill)
Take-off weight: 1900g
Wing loading: 76g/square decimeter
Electronics: 6S1P21700 battery, 2212/980kv twin-motor, 8045 two-blade propeller. 9g metal servo*6
Test data: Max speed 150mph, Stall speed 30mph (with flaps at position 2)

Required Accessories
I. Carbon Tubes and Carbon Strips

1. M8 (inner 6 outer 8)*80*1 (fuselage)
2. M8 (inner 6 outer 8)*460*2 (main wing spar)
3. M6*500*2 (auxiliary wing spar)
4. M6*100*2 (fuselage tail quick-release load-bearing beam)
5. M4*300*1 (horizontal stabilizer main spar)
6. M4*150*1 (vertical stabilizer main spar)
7. 3MM wide 1MM thick carbon strip - total length about 2 meters (fuselage, control surface reinforcement)

II. Screws and Nuts

1. M6*60 - nylon thumb screws - 3 pieces (main wing + horizontal stabilizer)
2. M6 nylon nuts - 3 pieces
3. M4*30 - nylon thumb screws - 4 pieces (canopy + fuselage)
4. Heat set inserts: M2*4*4, M3*5*5, M4*5*5
5. Pan head machine screws: M2*6, M3*8

III. Hinges and Control Horns

1. For control surface hinges, use small plastic hinges (25*11). Foam glue is recommended for adhesion, super glue may detach after prolonged use

2. For control horns, use standard plastic control horns. It is recommended to glue them first and then reinforce with screws

3. Round magnets 2 pieces, 10mm diameter 2mm thick

Assembly Instructions