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Custom RC Quadcopter

Project type

Personal project

Role

Mechanical design & prototyping

Timeline

July 2`026 – Sept 2026

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorks

3D printing

ESP32

PID tuning

Problem

Develop a lightweight aircraft while maintaining rigidity, propeller clearance, and a balanced center of mass.

My role

I designed and prototyped the chassis, arranged the components, and worked through flight testing and control tuning.

Outcome

Controlled flight through iterative testing and PID tuning.

Design process

I designed and prototyped the chassis, revised frame geometry, and arranged the motors, battery, and electronics to balance weight, rigidity, propeller clearance, and center of mass. Repeated flight testing and PID tuning helped reduce oscillation and achieve controlled flight while I troubleshot mechanical and control-system issues.

Result

Controlled flight through iterative testing and PID tuning.

What worked

Revising the frame geometry and component arrangement addressed weight, rigidity, clearance, and balance. Repeated flight tests and PID tuning reduced oscillation and supported controlled flight.

What I learned

I learned how frame geometry and component placement affect weight, rigidity, propeller clearance, and balance. Repeated flight tests taught me to troubleshoot mechanical issues alongside the control system and refine PID tuning to reduce oscillation.

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Mechanical lead

Danial Hassan

Mechanical engineering · Vancouver, BC