Uploaded March 2012 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Axon is made of Dollar Tree foamboard (Readi-Board) using the simple construction techniques described on this channel. Four sheets of foamboard plus hot glue, packing tape, plastic gift cards, four 9 gram servos, and flight electronics are all that are needed to build this plane.
Designed in the same category as the EasyStar, Bixler, HawkSky, etc. the Axon has a mid-mounted pusher motor for safety, crashworthiness, and for unobstructed front view for FPV. The construction technique provides 1-2 spare nose sections for replacement due to crash damage.
I made this one out of spare parts so it's not the most colorful in my fleet. Being a pusher prop it does still make that characteristic buzzing but for as well as it flew it's a small price to pay.
The motor mount 5 degree thrustline adjustment is to ensure the thrust force approximately intersects the aerodynamic center of the aircraft. This is very roughly at the mid-chord of the wing. The angled thrust avoids pitching forward and down upon adding power.
Below is a sample parts list as bought from HobbyKing. There are other good sources and many variations of these parts, so use your judgment and ask questions as needed.
PARTS LIST:
Colored Packing Tape:
tapebrothers.com/Colored-Carton-Sealing-Tapes-s/218.htm
D2826-6 2200kv Outrunner Motor:
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=12919
or for more power, (and use a larger ESC):
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21481__NTM_Prop_Drive_28_36_2200KV_696W.html
30A+ ESC (below is one example)
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__2164__TURNIGY_Plush_30amp_Speed_Controller.html
9G Servos:
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=662
Servo Lead Extensions (many options, below is one):
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=20960
6x4 Propellers:
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8009
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7936
2200mAh Battery (many choices, below is my preferred):
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__20753__Turnigy_nano_tech_2200mah_3S_45_90C_Lipo_Pack_USA_Warehouse_.html
The Axon is made of Dollar Tree foamboard (Readi-Board) using the simple construction techniques described on this channel. Four sheets of foamboard plus hot glue, packing tape, plastic gift cards, four 9 gram servos, and flight electronics are all that are needed to build this plane.
Designed in the same category as the EasyStar, Bixler, HawkSky, etc. the Axon has a mid-mounted pusher motor for safety, crashworthiness, and for unobstructed front view for FPV. The construction technique provides 1-2 spare nose sections for replacement due to crash damage.
I made this one out of spare parts so it's not the most colorful in my fleet. Being a pusher prop it does still make that characteristic buzzing but for as well as it flew it's a small price to pay.
The motor mount 5 degree thrustline adjustment is to ensure the thrust force approximately intersects the aerodynamic center of the aircraft. This is very roughly at the mid-chord of the wing. The angled thrust avoids pitching forward and down upon adding power.
Below is a sample parts list as bought from HobbyKing. There are other good sources and many variations of these parts, so use your judgment and ask questions as needed.
PARTS LIST:
Colored Packing Tape:
tapebrothers.com/Colored-Carton-Sealing-Tapes-s/218.htm
D2826-6 2200kv Outrunner Motor:
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=12919
or for more power, (and use a larger ESC):
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21481__NTM_Prop_Drive_28_36_2200KV_696W.html
30A+ ESC (below is one example)
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__2164__TURNIGY_Plush_30amp_Speed_Controller.html
9G Servos:
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=662
Servo Lead Extensions (many options, below is one):
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=20960
6x4 Propellers:
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8009
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7936
2200mAh Battery (many choices, below is my preferred):
hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__20753__Turnigy_nano_tech_2200mah_3S_45_90C_Lipo_Pack_USA_Warehouse_.html
