Potensic D85 Drone Landing Gear

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After I bought my first drone, a Potensic D85 I found another use for the 3D printer. Of course, I crashed it and broke some of the landing gear legs. This is part of learning to fly. The original legs are made of a brittle plastic and cost $25-$30 for a set of 4 legs. I knew that I could make a suitable replacement and set out to do so. The legs are printed in White and Red PETG. This allows the the operator to identify front or rear visually at a distance. I use White for front and Red for rear. PETG has just enough flexibility for this application, PLA seems to be too brittle for my liking. This design has gone through several iterations, V2.5 has numerous changes to improve ease of printing, mounting and durability. V2.5 has more strength without adding excess mass. There is a recess in the ends where you can place a piece of foam cushion for anti slip properties and to soften the landing. Uses original screws and mounting points. Design allows leg to break off or detach in the event of a serious accident, this is done to prevent damage to the drone main body,