A modified H-King Bixler 3 Glider 1550mm foam RC aircraft used as a flight test platform for avionics development and atmospheric measurements.
TF-A1 is based on the 1550 mm wingspan plane manufactured from EPO foam glider with highly stable flight characteristics. The airframe is equipped with a Pixhawk autopilot running PX4 firmware and carries a small payload gondola for sensor integration.
The platform serves two primary purposes:
- Avionics flight testing — validation of ThunderFly avionics hardware and firmware in real flight conditions
- Atmospheric measurements — in-situ sensing of meteorological and atmospheric variables
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 1550 mm |
| Material | EPO foam |
| Flying weight | 1400 g |
| Battery | 3S LiPo 2500 mAh |
The Pixhawk runs PX4 using the default Standard Plane airframe configuration.
- Pixhawk autopilot with PX4 firmware
- Under-fuselage payload gondola for sensor integration