Alignment on Big Fixed Wing 2025 Timelines and objectives
Will this plane be a similar design as our comp drone? Should we decide on a rough comp drone design before starting this project?
Design around sensors and electronics, create a full list of every electronic part and their mounting requirements first.
Optimize for space, the fuselage has to be small and aerodynamic.
Custom battery? Should we look into this?
Discussion topics/specs:
Wingspan
Weight
Number of props
Prop/motor locations
Motor type
Tail type (V-tail, elevator/rudder, inverted v-tail)
Landing gear
Manufacturing methods
Simulations