AXON Foamboard Trainer and Light FPV Platform

The Axon is made of Dollar Tree foamboard (Readi-Board) using the simple construction techniques described on this channel. Four sheets of foamboard plus hot glue, packing tape, plastic gift cards, four 9 gram servos, and flight electronics are all that are needed to build this plane.

Designed in the same category as the EasyStar, Bixler, HawkSky, etc. the Axon has a mid-mounted pusher motor for safety, crashworthiness, and for unobstructed front view for FPV. The construction technique provides 1-2 spare nose sections for replacement due to crash damage.

I made this one out of spare parts so it's not the most colorful in my fleet. Being a pusher prop it does still make that characteristic buzzing but for as well as it flew it's a small price to pay.

The motor mount 5 degree thrustline adjustment is to ensure the thrust force approximately intersects the aerodynamic center of the aircraft. This is very roughly at the mid-chord of the wing. The angled thrust avoids pitching forward and down upon adding power.

Below is a sample parts list as bought from HobbyKing. There are other good sources and many variations of these parts, so use your judgment and ask questions as needed.

PARTS LIST:

Colored Packing Tape:
http://www.tapebrothers.com/Colored-C...

D2826-6 2200kv Outrunner Motor:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...

or for more power, (and use a larger ESC):
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...

30A+ ESC (below is one example)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...

9G Servos:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...

Servo Lead Extensions (many options, below is one):
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...

6x4 Propellers:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...

2200mAh Battery (many choices, below is my preferred):
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...