Objective

Design an aircraft that maximizes payload weight carried and wingspan

Technical Details

Body & Wing

• Maximum wingspan of 180 inches (15 feet)
• Minimum wingspan of 120 inches (10 feet)
• Min wingtip chord of 4 in
• Outermost wing panels must be a minimum of 42 inches in span
• Disassembled components must NOT exceed 48 inches (4 feet)
• Gross takeoff weight cannot exceed 55lbs (includes payload)
• No gyros or other stability assists devices

System Requirements

• Power limiter of no more than 750W
• 6 cell Lipo battery pack
• Single (1) electric motor
• Motor rpm must be maintained (prop must spin at motor’s original rpm)

Payload Details

• Cargo must be carried internally in cargo bay
• No restriction on size
• Tape, Velcro, rubber bands, container systems and friction systems alone may not be used in cargo bay