Amount needed: 12 x 8.5” per plate (x2 plates) - probably want enough for 2 or 3 drones in case they need replacements
Supplier | Specs | Price | Other | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rock West Composites | 12” x 24” - 3mm 24”x 24” - 3mm | $110 $207 | SKU: 404-12 SKU: 404-22 | |
Dragon Plate | 12” x 24” - 3mm 24” x 24” - 3mm | $142 $220 | https://dragonplate.com/economyplate-solid-carbon-fiber-sheet-3mm-x-12-x-24-2 | |
Clearwater Composites | 12” x 24” - 3mm 24” x 24” - 3mm | $160 $305 | SKU: PL-0.119-05 SKU: PL-0.119-07 | https://www.clearwatercomposites.com/product/3mm-carbon-fiber-plate/ |
GetFPV (for drones) | 400mm x 500mm - 3mm (~15.7” x 19.6”) | $90 | This sheet is smaller but still enough for both cutouts so probably the best optino | https://www.getfpv.com/lumenier-3k-carbon-fiber-sheet-3mm-thick-400x500mm.html |
Email Draft:
Hi! My name is –YOUR NAME – and I am a mechanical team member on the University of Waterloo’s Aerial Robotics Group (WARG). Every year, we build and fly autonomous aircraft at the Unmanned System Canada Competition. For this year, we are looking to machine our drone frame out of carbon fiber. We were looking at --COMPANY NAME’s--- --PRODUCT-- and were wondering if you would be interested in sponsoring our team via an in-kind donation or discount.
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