Nicholas Rehm
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I made a giant flying ceiling fan (and battled 100 RC airplanes)
Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video--check out their website for an instant quote on custom PCBs, 3D printing, or even CNC machined parts: www.pcbway.com/?from=Nicholas
I built the world’s largest electric RC helicopter for the sole purpose of destroying it in aerial combat against 100 other RC airplanes at Flite Fest 2024. Chaos definitely ensued, but only after I nearly lost my sanity getting everything working.
*Patreon:* www.patreon.com/NicholasRehm
*Free 3D print files on my website:* www.drehmflight.com/
*Flite Test’s video on this project:* czcams.com/video/fGqlhI_vanM/video.html
*Michael’s FPV Motion Simulator:* czcams.com/video/RUl8RUT7FV0/video.html
*Peter's Flite Fest Video:* czcams.com/video/6v_o_zH6UJQ/video.html
Thanks to EMAX USA for sponsoring the power system for this project!
Motors I used: emax-usa.com/products/pro-series-2814-730kv-brushless-motor
ESCs I used: emax-usa.com/collections/electronics/products/emax-formula-series-45a-esc-support-blheli-32-2-5s
Tip-jet helicopters are an old design that never really gained popularity due to their noise levels and issues arising from fuel plumbing through the rotor head. Electric propulsion fixes both of these problems, making an overbuilt electric tip-prop helicopter the perfect candidate for a giant RC combat helicopter. Despite the absurdity of this project, there was still quite a bit of engineering involved, from the structural components to the control system design. It even involved some engineering logistics to get a 15ft helicopter halfway across the country and set up in time for Flite Fest 2024. If you enjoyed this video and want to stay up to date with future crazy flying contraptions, don’t forget to subscribe!
Intro & Background: 00:00
Blades Build: 02:41
Hub Build: 05:39
De-spun Fuselage: 06:20
Roll & Pitch Control: 08:39
Finishing Build & Full Assembly: 09:25
Re-Assembly at Flite Fest: 11:39
Prep for Flight 1: 13:32
Flight Attempt 1: 14:48
Field Repairs: 16:21
Flight Attempt 2: 18:02
Flight Attempt 3: 22:37
Conclusions & THANK YOU!: 25:03
#Quadichopter
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Un-Folding a Quadcopter to Increase Efficiency - Part 1
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Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video check out their website for an instant quote on custom PCBs, 3D printing, or even CNC machined parts: www.pcbway.com/?from=Nicholas If you take a large, efficient wing and fold it up into a box, you can turn it into a quadcopter. This sounds kind of silly, but I promise there’s some distinct benefits to controllability in hover, and efficiency in forwa...
Taming the Tail-Sitter: Hover to Forward Flight Explained
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Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video check out their website for an instant quote on custom PCBs, 3D printing, or even CNC machined parts: www.pcbway.com/?from=Nicholas In theory, tailsitter VTOL aircraft are incredibly simple just add a wing to something like a quadcopter, pitch it over 90 degrees, and cash in on the sweet, sweet efficiency benefits of forward flight. But there are actua...
World's Fastest FLYING RC Drift Car
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Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video check out their website for an instant quote on custom PCBs, 3D printing, or even CNC machined parts: www.pcbway.com/?from=Nicholas I made a 3D printed drone that is as easy to fly as an RC car is to drive using a combination of standard miniquad drone parts and an RC car controller. But it wasn’t quite as easy as just slapping a pusher motor on a quad...
DroneCase: The DIY Phone Case That FLIES
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Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video check out their website for an instant quote on custom PCBs, 3D printing, or even CNC machined parts: www.pcbway.com/?from=Nicholas I took the infamous “Phone Drone” scam, originally debunked by Mark Rober, Peter Sripol, and Captain Disillusion, and made my own version that actually works using hobby drone components, special sensors, and some PID magi...
The Extraordinary Redundancy of Spinning Drones - Part 3
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Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video check out their website for an instant quote on custom PCBs, 3D printing, or even CNC machined parts: www.pcbway.com/?from=Nicholas How do you control a drone designed to spin itself at over 250 RPM, and how in the world does this allow for it to maintain stable flight with 2 dead motors? In this video, we answer just that with some unique flight contr...
Is THIS the Most Versatile Aircraft Design? (Forward Flight Testing) - Part 2
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In part 1 of this series, we explored this unique drone concept and demonstrated a more efficient way for a multirotor drone to fly by essentially turning itself into a tip-jet helicopter. In this video, we take it a step further and try out fast forward flight. *Patreon:* www.patreon.com/NicholasRehm *My Website:* www.drehmflight.com/ *Part 1 - The Spinning Drone Paradox:* czcams.com/video/7JH...
The Spinning Drone Paradox - Part 1
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Generally speaking, if your drone starts spinning incredibly fast, you have a serious problem. But here’s the twist: (ba-dum-tsss) with the right design, spinning actually provides a substantial increase in hovering efficiency due to some clever exploitation of the laws of physics. *Patreon:* www.patreon.com/NicholasRehm *My Website:* www.drehmflight.com/ *FREE print files and parts list to bui...
Ground Effect Vehicle Autonomous Vision-Based Tracking
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When the RC Ekranoplan master himself, Mr. Think Flight (aka Kavin), asked me to help take his new ground effect vehicle to the next level, it was the perfect chance to build my own radio controlled ground effect vehicle. To achieve ‘Next Level,’ I built a flight computer with an autonomous, vision-based control algorithm. *Patreon:* www.patreon.com/NicholasRehm *My Website:* www.drehmflight.co...
Cycloidal Rotor Airplane: The Cycloplane
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Cycloidal rotor propulsion is being used on new vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, but how about using a cyclorotor for forward flight instead of purely hovering? I strapped a few cyclorotors on a simple RC airplane design to put it to the test versus a regular propeller, and the results are explosive. *Patreon:* www.patreon.com/NicholasRehm *My Website:* www.drehmflight.com/ *Jude’s channe...
Flying Inverted Pendulum
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Balancing a rod on your finger can be tricky, but we’re going to do it with a drone instead. With just a little extra hardware and custom flight control code, I modified my racing drone to be able to balance an inverted pendulum while I fly it around. *Patreon:* www.patreon.com/NicholasRehm *My Website:* www.drehmflight.com/ *Mars Rover Sky Crane Pendulum video:* czcams.com/video/6KsFICAE1vE/vi...
Making a Drone Smarter With Motion Planning
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This fully autonomous drone has an onboard computer ‘brain’, camera ‘eyes’, and an algorithm that generates the fastest path around unknown obstacles as they’re detected mid-flight. Everything is computed onboard with no need for a radio connection to the ground, making it completely immune to jamming. *Patreon:* www.patreon.com/NicholasRehm *My Website:* www.drehmflight.com/ *Check out my Cycl...
Cycloidal Rotor Drone: The Cyclocopter
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As it turns out, a propeller isn’t the only way to generate thrust to fly. The Cyclocopter is a unique drone platform with cycloidal rotor propulsion and thrust vectoring capabilities that allows for some interesting flying qualities. *Patreon:* www.patreon.com/NicholasRehm *My Website:* www.drehmflight.com/ *Cycloidal Rotor Airplane:* czcams.com/video/iCEGgSJTXvc/video.html With rotors that ro...
Making an INSANE Hovering RC F-35 VTOL Jet
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I built this insane radio controlled VTOL F-35 parkjet that can takeoff and land vertically using conventional miniquad/drone parts. The best part is the plans and code are all free, and I’m going to teach you how to build your own. *Patreon:* www.patreon.com/NicholasRehm *My Website:* www.drehmflight.com/ *FREE Plans and .STLs:* hackaday.io/project/180603-rc-vtol-f-35-parkjet *FREE dRehmFlight...
Mars Rover Sky Crane: Drone Test
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The Perseverance Mars rover successfully landed in Jezero Crater after being delivered via rocket powered 'sky crane.' I dressed my drone up as the sky crane and built a DIY winch to explore the dynamics of this interesting system, that upon first glance, looks like a pendulum. Turns out, landing a rover on Mars via sky crane is really, really, difficult and far more complicated than a simple p...
How the Flight Controller Code Works - dRehmFlight VTOL
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How the Flight Controller Code Works - dRehmFlight VTOL
Mounting and Configuring the IMU - dRehmFlight VTOL
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Mounting and Configuring the IMU - dRehmFlight VTOL
Radio Controlled SpaceX Starship CRASH
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Radio Controlled SpaceX Starship CRASH
Radio Controlled SpaceX Starship Belly Flop
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Radio Controlled SpaceX Starship Belly Flop
Radio Controlled SpaceX Starhopper
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Radio Controlled SpaceX Starhopper
Setting Up Your Radio Connection - dRehmFlight VTOL
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Setting Up Your Radio Connection - dRehmFlight VTOL
Building the Flight Controller Hardware - dRehmFlight VTOL
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Building the Flight Controller Hardware - dRehmFlight VTOL
dRehmFlight VTOL - Teensy (Arduino) Flight Controller and Stabilization
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dRehmFlight VTOL - Teensy (Arduino) Flight Controller and Stabilization
The Difference Between a Drone Flight Controller and Flight Computer
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The Difference Between a Drone Flight Controller and Flight Computer

Komentáře

  • @James-wd9ib
    @James-wd9ib Před 21 hodinou

    Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! actually, run for your life

  • @qualudia1
    @qualudia1 Před 22 hodinami

    As I jumped down the rabbit hole of videos and saw your video in the beginning I thought it was some sort of silly video. Boy was that a wrong assumption. You are very smart guy very talented and made it incredibly interesting video. I watched the whole thing. I am a flyer, and have attended many of those where I live. There’s nothing better than watching your plane destroy others. You have made me as subscriber to your channel. I look forward to seeing what’s next.

  • @drfirechief8958
    @drfirechief8958 Před 22 hodinami

    Just found your site. The build was awesome. From simple high school balsa wood and styrofoam to high tech stabilization electronics. I thought it was great. You have a new sub.

  • @GageTucker-of2wd
    @GageTucker-of2wd Před 23 hodinami

    Oh wait flight fest 2024 happened😳

  • @podulox
    @podulox Před dnem

    +1 to Kyle & Merv!

  • @WinnfieldCustoms
    @WinnfieldCustoms Před dnem

    very cool

  • @imacomputer1234
    @imacomputer1234 Před dnem

    wouldn't the propellers be more effective being parallel to direction of travel?

  • @blazevalentine569
    @blazevalentine569 Před dnem

    10:03 i wanted to make a joke about the silver surfer from fantastic 4 but nahhh its good

  • @Smrts955
    @Smrts955 Před dnem

    Are you not releasing the plans to this project because you don't want to encourage that level of irresponsible spending with your fans

  • @ryelor123
    @ryelor123 Před dnem

    That poor cornfield.

  • @joshlego4775
    @joshlego4775 Před dnem

    mow your lawn

  • @codybrown7196
    @codybrown7196 Před dnem

    That was super cool man. Good job

  • @KyleJones734
    @KyleJones734 Před dnem

    I learned about you in peters video. I just subscribed. Great project.

  • @fryncyaryorvjink2140

    I'm suddenly remembering the time i bought a 4x8 sheet of foam, couldn't fit it in my van, didn't have a knife, so i just slammed it on the cart until it broke into small enough pieces to fit. Lol

  • @poseidonswe
    @poseidonswe Před dnem

    To work on????????? Why you say every sentence as if you are making a question? Airfoil? Epoxy? Gorilla glue? Center pieces? I could not help myself? Motor mounts for me?

  • @safetymikeengland
    @safetymikeengland Před dnem

    that was incredible!

  • @karieclingo8328
    @karieclingo8328 Před dnem

    That was FUN! Makes me want to go to Flite Fest now....

    • @NicholasRehm
      @NicholasRehm Před dnem

      Definitely worth the trip for combat alone

  • @Mr-Chris
    @Mr-Chris Před dnem

    6:06 my man represents UMD! Maryland! Go Terps!

  • @SherlockAppl3
    @SherlockAppl3 Před dnem

    R.i.p boomerang plane 20:07

  • @teddaw2799
    @teddaw2799 Před dnem

    That was cool 👍⚜️🇺🇸

  • @davebarrow4460
    @davebarrow4460 Před dnem

    So fun.

  • @fpvDRE
    @fpvDRE Před dnem

    haha thats awesome brudda 😎😎😁😁

  • @streetmotionfilms
    @streetmotionfilms Před dnem

    UFO 🛸

  • @DaughterOfDrakes
    @DaughterOfDrakes Před dnem

    I have watched so many videos with the same 'huh, this broke and idk why, oh well, let's do the same thing again, probably a fluke' *15 minutes later* 'It broke again, but *this* time we know why!' progression XP

  • @jameswilson5165
    @jameswilson5165 Před dnem

    Wonderful!!

  • @projectsin001
    @projectsin001 Před dnem

    If you have a cage over it, bam! UFO!

  • @nicocesar
    @nicocesar Před dnem

    7:13 that face is very calm. Outstanding confidence in you own creation. Good job.. If I were you, I would be dress like a hockey goalie

    • @NicholasRehm
      @NicholasRehm Před dnem

      hahaha the very first spool up had a bit more distance and some safety glasses involved

  • @localcrew
    @localcrew Před dnem

    Well THAT was corny.

  • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

    Man, I'm glad you weren't really on that thing. Your effigy was decapitated.

  • @R-Lmaxan
    @R-Lmaxan Před dnem

    You should some of your parts for a giant frisbee.

  • @minemaster3157
    @minemaster3157 Před dnem

    IRL plane crazy shredder bug

  • @kevinchristensen84

    22:44 The other planes sound like turbo-mosquitoes at full military power. Or Formula One cars.😁😁

  • @tpm4life
    @tpm4life Před dnem

    Now i need a 3d printer. I think your file would work well for my son's egg drop challenge.

  • @SenOverlord234
    @SenOverlord234 Před dnem

    Bro invented the next beyblade arc

  • @mic03chael
    @mic03chael Před dnem

    Just a thought. Can't you have the props mounted behind the wing in a push configuration? This would mean the leading edge can smash the enemy without easily damaging the props. You could even weaponize the leading edge?

  • @dad_jokes_4ever226

    The " Chopper " 😅😅

  • @dfgdfg_
    @dfgdfg_ Před dnem

    What is that large T shape work lamp you have?

  • @enilenis
    @enilenis Před dnem

    Started with rocket and progressed to model airplanes. Had a 2m wingspan, gas powered Citabria that I crashed twice. First time it stalled when climbing, and I landed it into a tree when gliding. Minimal damage. Other time, a gust of wind close to the ground flipped me 90 degrees and I nosedived, compressing the middle of the plane - the hub where things connected. The engine was still good, despite receiving impact right on the shaft. I then re-used it in an RC boat. That was fun. And now good luck finding a good gas engine at all. Most places enforce electrics. But where's the fun in that? I loved messing with engines pre-flight. Tunning the mixture. I needed throttle control for something else, so I mapped the actual throttle to flaps, making it dual speed. The way I mapped the controls was a bit nonsensical, which made it impossible for me to fight the wind. That was a very expensive model, that I worked full time on for 3 months. Should've kept it as a show piece.

  • @witext
    @witext Před dnem

    Your spinning drone was easily my favorite project so im so glad to see you revisit it Perhaps some sort of magnetometer could do the trick, making sure to keep the platform pointing a certain direction when not giving input

  • @jwc4520
    @jwc4520 Před dnem

    3 wire shielded microphone cable, can eliminate those power problems. And doesn't add much if any weight . ....trust me I spent a lifetime bending wires.

  • @vpexmc
    @vpexmc Před dnem

    Saw the ceiling fan while watching the flight chair simulator 13:19 omg there it is

    • @NicholasRehm
      @NicholasRehm Před dnem

      Michael and I were posted up together the whole weekend!

  • @JCAtkeson3
    @JCAtkeson3 Před dnem

    The fight is more exciting when you make the target much, much bigger!

  • @SirPano85
    @SirPano85 Před dnem

    So here you are! I finally found you after many shorts about your destructive creation! 😁

  • @mutantthegreat7963

    What does the farmer think about you guys trampling over all his crops??

  • @FlamingJD
    @FlamingJD Před dnem

    What type of engineering is this??

  • @GrumpDog
    @GrumpDog Před dnem

    hah This is great and all.. But I feel a little bad for the farmer whose crops are getting quite trampled, whenever things end up out of bounds..

  • @kptkarp5581
    @kptkarp5581 Před dnem

    a couple of flamethrowers and you're set for battlebots xD

  • @mikehensley78
    @mikehensley78 Před dnem

    the battle at the end was EPIC!!!! totally worth it.

  • @potatosordfighter666

    Hey thanks for putting the entire video in the first 3 minutes, now I don't actually need to watch it. (This was sarcasm)

  • @mxcollin95
    @mxcollin95 Před dnem

    This is awesome! Nice work man!!! 🤙