Zephyr Industries Velora Pro V4 - 3D PRINTED AIRPLANE WING - Twin or Single Motor - FPV DJI O3 / Walksnail Moonlight

V4 UPDATE!!!

Snap fit connectors using PETG. no more screws for the tail fins or wing 3!!!

The Velora is highly versatile and has many possible configurations. It can be flown as a twin puller or single pusher. It can be flown as FPV or without. Parts are replaceable and easy to switch out configurations or in case of damage!

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Highlights

Discover the perfect blend of simplicity and performance in our latest RC plane:

- Easy Assembly : Universal connectors guarantee perfect alignment every time. - Innovative Design : 3D printed spars for a stiff wing or use 8mm carbon square tubing or 5/16" basswood for ultimate stiffness. - Clever Hatches : Smooth-sliding and magnetic, providing quick, secure access. - Easy Repairability : Many parts including nose cone, wings, wingtips, and tail fins can be removed using only M2 screws for simple repairs. - Adjustable Battery Placement : Sliding tray system for effortless CG adjustments. - FPV Ready : Options to integrate DJI O3 FPV or Walksnail Moonlight system components for immersive flight experience. - Optional Extended Wing: Easily replace the wingtips with an extended wing for an almost 1.2m span! Great for FPV cruising! Experience a design that makes building, flying, and maintaining your RC plane easier than ever.

Required Components

Magnets: 8 x 8mm x 3mm magnets for hatches

Screws: 2 x M3 x 12-16mm screws for motor mount, 40 x M2 self-tapping screws (M2 screw assortment set recommended)

Filament: TPU95A for Elevon Hinges PLA+ (~600g) for airframe

Or

Also possible to use LW-PLA for airframe of around 350g (preferably using PLA+ for tail fin and elevons for durability)

Motor: T-Motor F80 PRO 2200kv Mountable with 32mm, 16mm, or 19mm spacing

ESC: 40 amp or greater

Propeller: 6040 or 7040

Battery: 4S

Receiver/Radio: Requires radio with elevon mixing

Flight Controller: SPEEDYBEE F405 MINI or equivalent

Servos: 9g servos [SG90] or EMAX ES08 (fit servo tray)

Pushrods: 1.3mm pushrod hardware with z-bend on one end and linkage stopper on other

Twin Motor Configuration: You may use two of the same motor above for the Twin Velora. Do note with two of these motors that 3S is still extremely powerful and has unlimited vertical. Consider using 5040 props on 4S Twin. Also recommended to use lower kv motors

Optional Components

Video System: DJI O3 FPV System or Walksnail Moonlight

Detailed manual included with pictures and guidelines.

Video of Earlier version of Velora Flying