As we are rapidly approaching the official release of the Albatross line of aircraft, we thought there would be no better way of saying thank you than by giving away a free airframe to someone in the community. As such we have decided a design contest is in order for the best paint scheme, with the winning designer receiving a free airframe incorporating his/her design.
We'll do our best to get the livery as an added color scheme option but thought this would be a good way to engage the community as we get ready for the release and getting this aircraft into your hands.
The contest is open as of this posting and will finish on November 10th. The designs must be possible from a production and manufacturing perspective (painting/vinyl). There must be an emphasis on orientation and visibility (i.e., contrasting colors), meanwhile maintaining an appealing and good looking aircraft. In that, we are excited and can't wait to see what you all come up with and to get the airframes out to you.
** We are looking for a color scheme that is highly visible, and good with orientation. Conventional aircraft paintjobs are preferred, but we will consider everything. We will accept ANY format. We encourage every design, no matter your artistic ability! If you need to print out the templates, color with crayon, and email us a picture, we don't mind, after all it is the design that counts! So send us your Illustrator, PNG, BMP, JPEG, MS Paint, or even hand drawn design, we will gladly take it into consideration! Ideas can either be emailed to us via the email provided below, they can be uploaded to this blog, or any other contest related posting we have made on other websites.**
Let the designs begin, we look forward to seeing them!
The Applied Aero Team
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http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/exciting-news-from-the-applied-aeronautics-team
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/applied-aeronautics-and-the-albatross-uas
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/introducing-the-albatross-uav-project
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I think the public discussion will bring more benefits to all. :))) OK, you dicede. :)))
Hello Vladimir, we would be happy to discuss aerodynamics and technology, however lets do so over private message. This blog is specifically for a paint scheme CONTEST and not a place to debate.
Dear colleague.
You probably do not fully understand me correctly.
I'm not saying that your plane is bad.
But it could have been done better.
In terms of technology and aerodynamics.
But since he is very attractive. :))))
Hello Edward, for a composite airframe is very strong and it will surely take a beating. We have had some very rough landings and the landing gear holds up great! The model will be released with 3.5" wheels, but they can take over a 4" wheel. In fact, we recently tested on a dirt road overgrown with a few weeds, using 4" wheels.
I'm in! Going to design something cool (or at least try!) Can't wait to order, when? How does it handle rough landings/terrain? Basically, is it fragile?
Do you guys have a three view drawing of the plane without shading and background? Perhaps in illustrator or dxf? Would really help make this easier for the competitors, also make judging designs easier.
We are doing our best to suit as many ideas and options as possible, howevery it isn't feasible to cater to everyone.
Thanks. Regarding the paint scheme, do you plan on offering a simple "primer coat" for those that would like to give it a custom livery?
Veikko, I am sorry for the confusion. The design contest is a con test for paint scheme designs on the albatross airframe.
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