Watch: Beginner develops 3D-printed drone that could fly 130 miles in 3 hours
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An engineer designed and built a 3D-printed VTOL drone capable of flying 130 miles in 3 hours using consumer-grade components. Tsung Xu completed the project in 90 days without prior aerospace experience, demonstrating the potential of rapid prototyping and individual innovation in drone development. The fixed-wing drone features vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, efficient aerodynamics, and extended battery life, rivaling more advanced military and commercial unmanned systems.
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