The World's First Flying Leaf Blower Airplane

✈️We were challenged to fly a real leaf blower without modifying it, and we did!

🛠️We built a sail plane using flight test foam board, which is lighter and more efficient than the material used last year.

🔋We faced challenges with the battery pack, but eventually got a new one and made the airplane fly.

⚙️The leaf blower airplane had a polyhedral wing design and a three-channel control system.

🌬️Flying the leaf blower airplane was a mix of success and crashes, but we finally achieved multiple circuits and a successful landing.

How did you make the leaf blower airplane fly without modifications?

—We built a sail plane using flight test foam board, which is lighter and more efficient. The leaf blower was attached on top, and a servo was added for throttle control.

What challenges did you face during the process?

—We had issues with the battery pack, and it took multiple attempts to achieve successful flights. There were also challenges with the wing design and maintaining stability.

Did you make any changes to the leaf blower?

—No, we did not modify the leaf blower itself. We only attached it to the sail plane and added a servo for throttle control.

What materials did you use to build the sail plane?

—We used flight test foam board, which is a lightweight and strong material. We also used spars to reinforce the structure.

How did it feel to finally achieve successful flights?

—It was a great accomplishment after facing multiple crashes and challenges. We were thrilled to see the leaf blower airplane fly and complete multiple circuits.

00:04We were challenged to fly a real leaf blower without modifying it.

00:51We built a sail plane using flight test foam board, which is lighter and more efficient than the material used last year.

06:29After facing battery and wing design challenges, we successfully flew the leaf blower airplane.

09:35We achieved multiple circuits and a successful landing with the leaf blower airplane.

11:45We concluded the video with a summary of our accomplishments and plans for future power tool projects.