Best Material for Landing Gear?

Posted by John Hudson on February 2, 2012 at 4:38pm

I have finally completed my winter project - a bench top CNC mill. After several hard landings (tongue planted firmly in cheek), I want to start making my own replacement landing gear and/or electronics platform.

I am currently flying a modded version of the 3DR frame, and wanted to know what the best (and most reasonably priced) material to use.

John

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Keith S February 4, 2012 at 6:47pm

Can I see a picture of your benchtop CNC?
Gareth Rens February 3, 2012 at 3:01pm

A pool noodle! :)

Nice soft landings and it has the added bonus of floating ;)
Todd Hill February 3, 2012 at 6:53am

Peelply carbon panel. Rockwest composites http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=tablet-android-samsun.... Excellent material to machine, price good too!

rockwest composites - Google Search
Sayan Andriyanov February 2, 2012 at 10:43pm

Fiberglass. Durable. Cheap. More flexible than carbon. Easily milled by CNC.

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