UFO Introduction with Mission Objective and Desired Look

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By Tuan Vo, Project Manager

A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft is one that can ascend vertically into the air and land the same way.  There are many quadcopters and hexacopters that have achieved this feat. The use of electric ducted fans (EDF) to accomplish VTOL and hover flight is rare and have not been widely established.  This project will attempt to use EDF’s to achieve VTOL and hover flight in a fashionable manner.

Mission Objective:
Build a VTOL aircraft modeled after the UFO from movie The Day the Earth Stood Still.  The VTOL will utilize some of the major components provided by the customer and be controlled wirelessly to fly safely around a classroom.

The desired look: (taken from the movie)
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Rough 3D model:
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Exploded View:
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