The Emu

The Emu is a ~3:1 scale non-flying model built to showcase the EVTOL Project's aircraft structure & design

It demonstrates our vision of the full-scale aircraft at events & exhibitions, providing the public, industry partners & potential sponsors a first look at what we’re building.

The Team

Primarily designed, manufactured & tested by participant Cooper Glover

Design & Construction

Specs

  • Modelled in Onshape (our chosen cloud CAD environment)

  • 1.3m wingspan

  • 3D printed with PETG filament on a Bambu Labs P1S

  • Approx one year in development

  • Hinged canopy

  • Piece-wise assembly for portability

Design & Construction

Modelled in Onshape & printed in sections, the Emu is bolted together using heat-set inserts for a rigid & an easily serviceable structure. Seams are filled and finished with body filler.

Display

  • Custom-designed mounting stand, recently redesigned for improved stability & portability.

  • Three individual supplementary display stands

  • Integrated LED lighting

  • Arduino controlled motor-driven props

  • MIT toroidal props

Display Stands

Generation 1