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Oct 28, 2023

World’s largest quadcopter drone made from foamboard takes flight

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A team of engineers from The University of Manchester has created and flown the world’s largest drone, made from a lightweight and eco-friendly material.


The Giant Foamboard Quadcopter (GFQ) is unlike any other drone worldwide thanks to its innovative design. It is made from foamboard, a cardboard type with a foam core and a paper skin.

A team of engineers from The University of Manchester.

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