Micro SPortcam

One of 3DAeroventures’ biggest goals is to make 3D printing your own R/C aircraft more accessible and enjoyable. In order to meet that goal, the design needs to encourage the beginner 3D printer to feel less timid to experiment with different materials and finishing options, while at the same time bringing just as much joy to the expert 3D printer and pilot.

We believe we’ve struck that balance with the Micro SportCam. The inspiration for this design is a full-scale homebuilt aircraft called the AirCam which was originally developed in conjunction with National Geographic Magazine as an aerial photography and inflight video platform. This is a simplified version of the AirCam, with it’s single pusher motor, but it is still loaded with options. Set it up as a traditional tricycle gear configuration for easier takeoffs and landings, or build it as a back-country bush plane complete with bush tires and flaperons. Whichever way you build it, we think you’ll agree the Micro SportCam perfectly captures the spirit of homebuilt aviation: curiosity, a sense of adventure, and the pure joy of flight.

All of 3DAeroventure’s 3D printable aircraft designs are now free. We are committed to keeping future designs free as well. If you are happy with the design, build, and flight performance of our models, please consider donating anything you see fit to help grow the website with exciting new designs and the YouTube channel with fresh content. Thank you so much for your support!

Included in Your Download:

  • Includes files for both LW-PLA and Standard PLA versions

  • STL Files

  • Simplify3D Factory Files

  • Starter Cura and PrusaSlicer settings (user refinement needed)

  • Generic Gcode for i3 style printers

  • PDF Build Guide

Features:

  • Sub-250g flying weight if printed in ColorFabb LW-PLA (recommended)

  • Design for printing in standard PLA included

  • 4-Channel setup: Throttle, Aileron, Elevator and Rudder

    • Flaperon programming optional

  • Taildragger or Tricycle landing gear options

  • Standard size tires or bush tires included

  • Light weight, strong design capable of slow flight or sport aerobatics

  • Inexpensive internal components

WATCH THE ORIGINAL DESIGN, BUILD, AND TEST FLIGHT VIDEO of the micro sportcam ON YOUTUBE: