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VTAIL configuration

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 1:55 pm
by Wipo
Hi,

Currently I'm working on a 3Dprinted quad vtail.
I have read a lot on this forum about vtail frame configuration but it is still not 100% clear to me.
As I see a vtail can be made in 4 different ways. see image:
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Is my image correct? Do the configs correspond to the vtail frame type?
Is it necessary to config other options?

Re: VTAIL configuration

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:42 pm
by copterrichie
Based upon my bench testing, as long as the angle remains the same in all four configurations, the efficiency is the same. they are all the same V-Tail, just appearance and the YAW direction varies. However, number 1 is the simplest to construct and the most durable in my opinion. As for which one is BEST, that is purely subjective.

Here is are few videos of testing done.






Re: VTAIL configuration

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:59 pm
by nechaus
I am currently printing a 4 minute design via cad lol..

have you tested different angles? I was going to test a punch tomorrow... But do you have any idea which is the most efficient ?