Materials

LW-PLA Airframe

Lightweight foamed PLA creates a strong, light airframe that's printable on standard 3D printers and repairable in the field with CA glue.

Lightweight

LW-PLA foams during printing, creating a cellular internal structure that's roughly half the weight of standard PLA. This is critical for a sub-3 kg aircraft.

3D Printable

The entire fuselage and aerodynamic surfaces are printed on standard FDM printers with a 220×220 mm bed. No custom molds or tooling required.

Field Repairable

Cracks and damage can be repaired with CA glue and baking soda. In the field, a damaged panel can be patched in minutes — no factory return needed.

Modular Design

The airframe is printed in sections and assembled. Individual panels can be reprinted and replaced without rebuilding the entire aircraft.

Primary — LW-PLA

MaterialLW-PLA (lightweight foamed PLA)

Density Reduction~50% lighter than standard PLA

Min Print Bed220 × 220 mm

Nozzle Temp230–250 °C (foaming activation)

Infill0% (walls only, foamed structure)

RepairabilityCA glue + baking soda

Secondary Materials

ASAUV-resistant motor mounts, external brackets

Polycarbonate (PC)High-stress structural joints

PETGBattery compartment, payload bay

Carbon FiberWing spars, VTOL booms (see Carbon Fiber page)

Engineered to last

Every Stork airframe is printed, assembled, and structurally verified before delivery.

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