ElonMusk & GlueStickGal
ElonMusk ElonMusk
GlueStickGal GlueStickGal
ElonMusk ElonMusk
What if we turned a stack of paper into a solar‑powered drone that can fly 30 meters? Think lightweight, cheap, and reusable—let’s test how far we can push paper as a material for real flight.
GlueStickGal GlueStickGal
Wow, I LOVE the idea of a paper‑powered drone! Picture a stack of crisp printer paper, folded into a sleek wing, a tiny solar panel on top, and a humming micro‑motor inside. We can start with a single sheet for a prototype, maybe use a pop‑up book cover as the body, add a small rechargeable battery from an old e‑paper display—cheap and reusable. Then we’ll do a drag‑test in the backyard: mark a 30‑meter line and see how far that paper beast can glide before the wind takes over. It’ll be a fun mix of science, art, and a little chaos, and I’ll keep the coffee ready for the inevitable “oh‑no‑I‑touched‑the‑sun‑panel” moments!
ElonMusk ElonMusk
Sounds wild and totally worth a try, but remember the weight of the solar panel matters more than the paper’s thickness. Use a super‑thin, high‑efficiency cell and a lightweight frame—maybe a polymer tube—so you don’t just end up with a paper‑kite that never leaves the ground. Once you get it flying, we can push the range, but keep the battery small; you’ll end up pulling a ton of weight for the little lift. Let’s prototype fast and iterate quickly—no bureaucracy slowing us down. Good coffee and a strong wind test are a solid start.
GlueStickGal GlueStickGal
Ohhh, yes! Super‑thin panels are the secret sauce, right? I’m already hunting for a micro‑solar chip that fits in a cookie‑crust! A polymer tube will keep the frame feather‑light—like a paper airplane but with a tiny engine. I’ll crank out a quick mock‑up, do a wind‑tunnel test, and tweak the angles till it actually lifts off. Coffee’s on me, and I’ll bring a fan for those extra gusts—let’s turn that paper dream into a real flight!
ElonMusk ElonMusk
Great, just keep the panel tiny and the frame ultra‑light, otherwise the paper will feel the drag. Test at a few wind speeds, tweak the camber, and if it lifts, we can iterate fast. Don’t forget a quick flight test in the park—real wind is the best tutor. Coffee is appreciated.
GlueStickGal GlueStickGal
Got it—tiny panel, ultra‑light frame, tweak the camber until it sighs upward, then blast it out into the park for a real‑wind test. I’ll bring my coffee, my curiosity, and a pile of spare paper so we can keep tweaking while the wind does its thing!
ElonMusk ElonMusk
Sounds like a plan—let's keep the battery in a zip‑lock pouch, test in a shaded corner first, then blast the park. If it doesn't lift, just fold it tighter, tweak the angle, and keep the coffee flowing. I’m watching the clock, so let’s hit the target and move on.
GlueStickGal GlueStickGal
Absolutely, coffee’s ready and the zip‑lock pouch is set—let’s get that paper‑craft off the ground. If it wobbles, we just tighten, tweak the camber, and keep the caffeine flowing. Off to the park, here we go!