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Aeroptera DESIGN

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Mission Statement

Aeroptera is a US-based student initiative that developed a new approach to customizable drones. The first application of this technology is the Lace series, a line of open-source, 3D-printed low-altitude drones designed for research, environmental monitoring and much more.

 

Aeroptera is determined to become a leading force in the aerial robotics field.

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MEET

LACE AERO

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SPECIFICATIONS

  • Weight: 3kg

  • Max Takeoff Weight: >5kg

  • Frame Size: 800mm

  • Redundant Battery System 

  • Flight Time: Up to 40 min 

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Unique Features

Environmental scientists require cheap and efficient tools to execute the research. To this end, we developed Lace, a fully 3D-printed drone frame ecosystem that provides endless opportunities for customizations. - Affordable to anyone - Completely by 3D printing - First foldable quadcopter frame

Made possible by Polymaker

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Polymaker’s materials has been our go-to since the early development of Lace. This is why we are proud to announce an alliance between Aeroptera and Polymaker. Lace is designed to be printed with Polymaker materials. For detailed instructions, see the manuals for Lace.

Our Partners

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