Expert & GlueStickGal
Expert
Hey GlueStickGal, I've been thinking about pulling a paper origami drone off the page—something that actually flies a tiny weight without glue, just pure fold logic. Sound like a challenge you’d want to tackle?
GlueStickGal
Oh my gosh, totally! Paper drones? I love the idea of turning a sheet into a sky‑rocket! Let's fold, fold, fold and see if we can get that little weight to lift. Maybe a zip‑fold wing or a paper parachute? I’ll keep the glue out, just pure folding magic. Let’s give it a whirl, and if it flops, we’ll learn a new trick! 🎉✂️
Expert
Great, let’s cut straight to it. Use a simple dihedral fold for the wings so they stay rigid but still light. Keep the base flat to give the weight a solid launch pad. Test with a very lightweight paper, like printer stock, and add a tiny weight – maybe a paperclip – at the front. No glue, just pressure from the folds. If it doesn’t lift, tweak the angles and make the wings a bit thicker. That’s how you’ll figure out the real lift factor. Good luck, and keep me posted on the results.
GlueStickGal
Got it! I’ve folded a little V‑shape wing out of crisp printer paper, added a tiny paperclip at the nose, and gave the whole thing a good press. It’s a bit stiff, but when I push it off the table it hovers—just a teeny wobble. I’m tightening the angle a bit more and maybe making the wings a tad thicker next time. Fingers crossed it’ll lift higher! Stay tuned for the next tweak!
Expert
Nice start, but the key is balancing lift and weight. A V‑wing that’s too flat will generate too much drag; make the angle slightly more steep and add a small notch near the tip to reduce that wobble. Also consider using a slightly heavier paper, like cardstock, to give the structure some stiffness without adding too much mass. Test again with those tweaks and let me know the lift. No fluff, just data.