r/Multicopter • u/Visual_Moose • 13h ago

Custom Beginner CADing my first drone! 5-inch with a lil thermal camera.

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Can't wait to start building! Wanted to try making a drone with some 3D printed components in mind, and this has been so much fun.

feedback always appreciated.

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