BPYL / Delivery plane / Prototype
A 3D-printed delivery plane. Launched by a quadcopter.
A prototype we're developing for package delivery. A quadcopter lifts it off a launch platform and releases it in the air, so nobody has to throw it.
- 24 hof 3D printing, approximately
- 2–3 hof assembly
- €40airframe without electronics, approximately
The problem
The riskiest moment is the launch.
3D-printed planes are heavy. One bad throw before the plane is tuned can mean a crash and a lot of rework.
So we don't throw it.
How it works
A quadcopter does the launch.
- Launch platform
- Two work stands with 3D-printed supports. The quadcopter sits on the supports, with the plane hanging below it.
- Supports fold out
- The supports fold out automatically during launch, so the plane doesn't hit the platform or get stuck on it.
- Release in the air
- The quadcopter releases the plane in the air and can then be used again.
On video
Watch the launch.
Status
Where we are.
- This is a development prototype, not a product.
- We have not delivered a package yet.
- Reliability across many flights has not been established yet.
Coming up
More soon.
We'll add to this page with each development step.
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Interested in aerial delivery?
We're looking for partners and opportunities for field tests.