This project is a custom 3D printed UAV that I built as a platform for experimenting with airframe design, flight control, and autonomous systems. It combines rapid prototyping with practical flight hardware, letting me iterate on the structure and layout much more quickly than with a more traditional airframe.

A major part of this project is the use of ArduPilot for the flight-control system. I am using it to work with tuning, telemetry, mission planning, and overall vehicle integration, while building a better understanding of how software and hardware come together in a UAV platform.

One of the most interesting parts of this build is the flexibility that comes from a 3D printed design. It makes it much easier to test ideas, revise components, and adapt the airframe around the electronics, which is especially useful when developing a custom platform instead of working from a fixed kit.

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This project also connects closely with my broader interests in UAVs, avionics, embedded systems, and aerospace hardware. I enjoy the process of taking something from concept to a real flying system, especially when it involves both mechanical design and electronics integration.

As the project develops, I want to continue improving the airframe, refining the system layout, and expanding the vehicle’s capabilities through better tuning and more advanced autonomous features. For me, this UAV is both a practical build and a way to keep developing hands-on experience in flight systems engineering.