Xinjie Li

Xinjie Li’s AEV Design

Based off of: Star Wars’ ship, the J-type 327 Nubian Royal Starship

Features of ship: 

• Two wings
  • One on each side
• Backbone
  • Connect main body to the two wings
  • Battery on backbone
• Nose
• Propellors
  • On the wings

Benefits of ship:

• Energy minimized
  • Reduced air resistance
• Increased efficiency
  • Minimal weight

Estimated bill of materials: $109.00

Materials needed (beyond original AEV parts): 

• Wings (2) – Hobby shop
• Nose of ship – 3D printed
• Backbone – Laser cut

An orthographic drawing of Xinjie’s design is shown below: