Development of a Prototype Drone through Carbon Fiber Composite Structures and Additive Manufacturing Techniques

Abstract

Drones, currently employed in various sectors such as the military, agriculture, mapping, and transportation, function as aerial vehicles. This paper highlights contributions related to the construction of a drone with composite structures, utilizing epoxy resin reinforced with carbon fiber. The focus is on designing and practically implementing key structural components, including the main body that supports electronic parts, carbon tube arms, the drone head, and landing bracket. Geometric design is carried out using Inventor 2023 software. Practical aspects encompass the technology employed for crafting drone body elements and details about the materials used. The drone's design undergoes iterative improvements to produce an advanced prototype with superior capabilities compared to existing models. Additive printing is performed using an Anycubic Vyper printer. To ascertain the quality of the new material, tensile and bending tests are conducted to validate the integrity of the composite structures.