GoKawiilHobbyist builds A10-style RC plane using twin 130,000 RPM air duster motors
YouTuber RCMakerLab built a 21-inch, Styrofoam-bodied RC plane resembling the A10 Warthog, powered by two motors salvaged from PC air duster devices rated at 130,000 RPM. The maker shared a full build video showing construction of the wings, flap controls and motor installation, noting the finished 368g aircraft flew 'much faster than I had anticipated.'
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The project illustrates how cheap, high-RPM components originally made for cleaning electronics are being repurposed by hobbyists for unrelated DIY applications, potentially inspiring further experimentation in small-scale RC aviation. It also highlights a growing market of affordable, no-brand brushless air duster motors from retailers like AliExpress that could appeal to budget-conscious makers.
- A DIY RC plane was built using two salvaged PC air duster motors rated at 130,000 RPM
- The 21-inch, 368g aircraft resembles an A10 Warthog and reportedly flew faster than expected
- The build used Styrofoam, hot glue, micro servos and budget AliExpress components costing around $23 per motor
Wolfbox MF60 Cordless Air Duster — This is the exact 110,000 RPM brushless air duster used as the jet engine in this DIY RC plane build, making it a perfect starting point if you want to replicate the project. It's also handy for everyday PC cleaning duties when you're not raiding it for parts.
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Published there as: “PC air duster motors power 21-inch DIY remote control plane at 130,000 RPM — $23 air duster power styrofoam A10 Warthog-style RC plane, hits the skies much faster than expected”
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