Aircraft Introduction - XDynamics EVOLVE 2 User Manual

AIRCRAFT INTRODUCTION

Graceful by Nature. Strong by Design
The EVOLVE 2 is a graceful and well-balanced aircraft designed with both the strongest and lightest materials that not only
withstand the tests of time and weather but also provide a unique, comfortable, intelligent, and safe flight experience.
Taking inspiration from nature, the silhouette of the body is optimized to increase efficiency during flight.
Monocoque Chassis
The monocoque carbon fiber airframe is a structural skin system that supports loads with its external skin, similar to an
egg. The design concept began with boats but quickly was adapted by the aircraft industry before being introduced to
automotive racing by McLaren's MP4/1 Formula One car and ultimately spacecraft like the SpaceX Falcon 1.
Monocoque construction is ideal for aircraft and, when combined with carbon fiber, creates a lighter, faster and stronger
body. Rather than relying on internal beams and other internal reinforcements to produce structural support, the EVOLVE 2
utilizes a single sheet of 3K twill carbon fiber to form the drone's airframe. We believe these modern materials and design
provide the finest airframe available on any drone platform today.
Magnesium Undercarriage
Similar to the carbon fiber featured on the EVOLVE 2, the magnesium underbody allows for lighter weight while
maintaining strength and durability. Magnesium alloy, which is 34% lighter than aluminum and 76% lighter than stee, is 20
times stiffer than thermoplastics featured on most other drones. The magnesium underbody also offers significantly greater
shock absorption as compared to standard aluminum, for increased efficiency, improved flight times, and reductions in
vibration and noise. The magnesium underbody features a heatsink design forimpressive heat dissipation and cooling the
aircraft during times of high usage.
3K Twill Carbon Fiber
XDynamics designed a custom carbon fiber airframe of the Evolve 2, which is intricately constructed over 26 stages from
one sheet of carbon fiber by highly skilled technicians. With the highest strength-to-weight ratio and tensile strength over
50 times that of plastics (like most other drones), the EVOLVE 2 is designed to fly for many years.
Our custom 3K twill is stronger than other patterns and has higher elongation before failure. As compared to 6K and 9K
patterns, 3K has a smaller bundle of fibers, thinner fabric and can be woven without affecting the stiffness and strength of
the overall airframe, all while providing superior protection for the aircraft's sensitive components.
Quick Release Propellers
The EVOLVE 2's patented snap-on quick release mechanism provides a fast, safe, and secure method to snap on, lock and
unlock the Dyna-WING 2 propellers. The dual safety system is designed with clockwise (black) and counterclockwise (white)
icon markers on the propeller system as well as white/red lock icons, to ensure secure assembly of every flight.
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