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  Greg Tanous June 21, 2023 at 6:50am

  Hello! I suggest a composite aircraft. Let us 3d print complex elements of the aircraft combined with lightweight waterproof Depron brand foam for the flat and curved larger sections ( wings/ side-bodies/ tail). This will save significant amount weight. Hence a heavier payload and or better efficiency. In the USA it is found at rcdepron.com
• Petr Zverina January 21, 2016 at 2:48pm

  hello ;-) im printing all my drones with very good results ;-) im using my printers DS EVIL FORGE ;-) for more infos watch drone solution LTD on facebook ;-)

  if some one will need help with printing or some around , feel free to ask ;-)
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  Don Pillow November 21, 2015 at 11:23pm

  There is 3d software like blender and onshape that is easy to use so you can easily put your ideas to a .igs file. Almost any library has a 3d printer and will print out your files for an small fee $5 for a decent size part. Some even let you use the machine if you bring your own filament. 
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  Eric June 21, 2014 at 2:06pm

  I've had good luck with MakeXYZ.com. Sort of like 3d hubs but better in my opinion.
• Edwin WIdjonarko June 21, 2014 at 1:58pm

  Hi Bill,

  Sorry for the late reply, but I'd like to add to Andrew's comment. I too had a good experience with 3D hubs. I printed a customized cam holder with bearings and all. You only need to provide the STL file. Warning: 3D hubs will "optimize" the fill rate of your model. It tends to make it lighter, but might compromise structural strength. I don't know if there's any setting for this.

  Hope this help. Cheers, 
• Andrew Neushul June 20, 2014 at 10:06am

  Hi Bill my email is aneushul@submerse.com. I'm located is Santa Barbara CA
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  Bill Piedra June 20, 2014 at 5:14am

  @andrew , @joshua - Thanks.  I'm going to try both.  Andrew, can you send me an email or tweet direct.  Where are you located ? 

  tweet me @billrockus
• Andrew Neushul June 18, 2014 at 2:13pm

  I have 3d printed clamps for carbon fiber tubes. I just finished a design that converts a standard DJI 450 to use CF tubes instead of the plastic arms. I have a printer, would gladly print some parts for you as I'm interested in doing the same thing - covering the printed parts with CF
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  Joshua Johnson June 18, 2014 at 12:35pm

  @Bill,
  Trying using the official 3D Printing Service of CADDrones.com which is 3DHubs.com! You should be able to find someone local using that.
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  Bill Piedra June 18, 2014 at 10:06am

  I don't have a 3D Printer, but I would like to print some parts.  Rather than build a 3d printed fuselage, I am using carbon fiber tubes and plates.  What I would like to do is print the tube clamps and other hardware on a 3D printer and reinforce them with CF/Epoxy.  I have used Shapeways before, but I would really like to find someone local who can do the printing for me.  I need fast turn around which I don't get from Shapeways.