Engineer 3D-prints 134-mph X-wing drone and makes it open-source
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A homemade X-wing fighter just tore through the sky at 134 miles per hour, proving that childhood dreams and engineering prowess make a formidable combination.
German YouTuber Luis spent six iterations perfecting his real-life version of the iconic T-65 X-wing Starfighter from Star Wars. The drone reaches speeds of 216 kilometers per hour with about 10 minutes of flight time before needing to land.
The project drew inspiration from Red Bull's racing drone, which can hit 217 mph. While Luis's creation doesn't quite match that blistering pace, it represents a remarkable achievement for a DIY builder working outside corporate labs.
The design required some practical compromises. Unlike the movie version, Luis had to place the rotors at the wing tips rather than closer to the fuselage to achieve stable flight. But the engineering challenges didn't dampen his enthusiasm for sharing knowledge.
True to maker culture, Luis has made his X-wing design open-source, uploading the files to Printables so other aspiring rebel pilots can build their own fleet.
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