Index Card Paper Drone [3x5 Card]
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Index Card Paper Drone [3x5 Card]
Hey! My first post so just getting the feels around here...I decided to start with a single post.
Here's a paper airplane I thought out on my own. This is easy to make and fun to play with. NOTE: Throw the plane lightly without brute force.
I didn't include any dimensions because the key is to be perfectly symmetrical. Any design works, the catch to this drone is the thin "railing"/body of the plane.
Here's a paper airplane I thought out on my own. This is easy to make and fun to play with. NOTE: Throw the plane lightly without brute force.
I didn't include any dimensions because the key is to be perfectly symmetrical. Any design works, the catch to this drone is the thin "railing"/body of the plane.
Find a 3x5 Index Card.
Any will work.
Fold in Half.
Draw the Design of Your Plane.
You will be cutting this out evenly, but there is usually a ±0.1mm offset, which we DON'T want. Key is symmetry. In this case, we use tape to line the edge of the ½ folded plane.
Cut Out Your Finalized Design.
Make Layers on the Front Tip of Your Plane That You Will Later Fold.
This is for the counterweight. It valences the plane and helps its aerodynamic gliding motion.
Fold the Rail/body of the Plane Like Any Other Paper Airplane.
The trick to this plane is that the thin rail/body aids with the flying. There is little to none weight dragging the plane downwards.
Finished Product!
To fly this plane, grab it by the middle of the rail, and start at a higher altitude and give a subtle forward motion flick of your wrist. The best use for this is indoors like in a classroom or at home. It has magnificent precision. It's also very discreet and quiet, no one will hear the plane.