"Philip Giacone, to summarize, once "drones" became so easy to fly even an idiot could do it... then there's lots of idiots flying them ruining things for everyone else, both flyers and the general public."

"I have uploaded the Ready-To-Fly files to Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:272478), that concludes Phase One of the project, having a complete design ready to print and fly.
Phase Two is to install FPV gear on it and conduct further…"

"I have uploaded the files to printe the Nomad UAV Mk.I to Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:272478) so now the first phase of the project is complete. Next steps are to first install FPV gear on the plane to carry further flight testing,…"

"Randy, the plane was designed in 3Ds Max (it's not a CAD program, but it's what I use at work) I printed it with a RepRap Mendelmax 1.5 using PLA and used Slic3r for slicing the STL models.
I have uploaded the STL files to Thingiverse…"

"I did the maiden flight today, it flies!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf5Z83dHrow
I have to try dual rates on the controls, is a bit jumpy now... I'm also printing a new nose section because the second flight didn't end so well..."

"careyer, just using water won't work, you need to flush the motor and bearings with WD-40.
I've dunked brushless motors many times, in fact I have a FPV plane that is made to land on water (not a seaplane) so pretty much every landing the motors get…"

"The plane is finished and ready to fly this weekend, I'll see if I can get someone to film it."

"R.D. Sarwalt, oh... but where is the fun without the sphincter clenching adrenaline rush when you launch a plane for its maiden flight? :DI was just doing some work on the plane, doing the pushrod installation and rotating 90 degrees the SMA plug on…"

"OuBen, a flying wing could be lighter yes, actually I've been thinking of making a small one using the same printing technique later on.
Eli, Harry, thanks for the links, I admit I haven't given aerodynamics enough attention on this design, mostly…"

"Harry, the size of the stabilator is something I'm not very sure about, it's a bit on the small side I think. What would you say is a good surface area in proportion to the wing area?"

"Eli Cohen, I'm using PLA. It's not very durable, but it's easier to print and biodegradable and that has to count for something! =D
Later on, if the plane flies well I will print the molds to make a fiberglass fuselage, the end goal is to build a…"

"The inverted V-tail... one of those things I want to try out. =) The idea behind it is to save weight, specially on the tail end since the motor is mounted there, also so that there's no need for a landing gear while still protecting the propeller…"