DIY Build MQ-9 Reaper UAV Drone - Foam RC plane 2500 mm

This is the first time I make a glider like model aircraft. I build and make the plans for this MQ-9 Reaper because there are many request for this UAV drone and it looks cool with all bombs and missiles it can carries. Learning from many previous model on KZbin videos, I decided to make the size of it with 2500mm wingspan, to give lighter wing loading. I enlarge the wing area almost doubled also made the stabilizers a bit bigger then the scale for maintaining stabilization. Surprisingly it take off without any issue and fly very stable and floating.
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A4 Plans : paper-replika.com/RCplans/PR_...
A0 Plans : paper-replika.com/RCplans/PR_...
Decal : paper-replika.com/RCplans/MQ-...
Build instructions :
paper-replika.com/index.php/r...
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Playlist :
00:00 Opening
00:33 Making wing with 5mm foam
05:18 Making landing gear
06:40 Building the fuselage
10:31 Making V-stab
13:06 Install brushless motor
16:09 Covering with laminating film
18:49 Applying decals with painted vinyl stickers
19:49 Making pylons with 3mm foam and plywood
21:26 Attaching aileron hinges
22:06 Making camera holder from paper
23:21 Making hellfire missile with paper
25:46 Balancing 3 blade prop
27:25 Installing stabilizer servo and linkages
29:27 Maiden flight
32:25 Second flight
34:58 Next Episode?
Specs :
1. Wingspan 2500 mm / 98.4 inches
2. Flying weight : 1800 grams/ 63.5 oz
3. Wing loading :33.7 gram/dm2 - 11 oz/sq.ft.
4. Wing cube loading : 4.6
5. Wing Area : 53.46 dm2 / 829 sq.in.
6. CG : 8 cm / 3.14 inch from LE (leading edge on root chord)
Electronics
- DXW 3536 1200kv
- 50A ESC
- Battery Lipo 3S 2200mah
- 3 x 9 gram servos (micro servo)
- 1 X standard servo
- 50mm, 60mm foam wheels
Materials :
1. 5mm + 3mm Foamboard/ Depron/ Polyfoam
2. 3mm + 9mm Plywood
3. 0.1mm Mica Plastic
4. hot glue, UHU glue, CA glue
5. laminating film • Making RC Flying Wing ...
Tools :
1. Hot glue gun
2. Heat gun
3. Covering iron

[@AeroStuffFPV]

Dude, That looks insane! Excellent craftmanship and flying. It really does look like an actual Reaper! I made my version but with the purpose to fly Long Range FPV - Part 1 is uploaded :)

[@JuliusPerdana]

thanks, nice build on yours

[@babumohan4549]

The one and only reality and detailed RC plane maker is Mr.Julius perdana.cheers. thanks for making and posting.

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thank you too!

[@AnthonyPuca]

I've been flying RC for about 36 years now and saw several things for the first time in this video. You have a very artistic approach to construction that is awesome. I loved the thread around the landing gear wire! Your prop balancing had me laughing, but it's effective and can't believe I never thought of hot glue for that. Can't believe your spinner didn't come apart either. Love it. Subscribed.

[@JuliusPerdana]

That's the 3rd spinner, others breaking off because unbalanced. Luckily I found a way to balance it lol. Thanks

[@Petermomo5050]

That is a pretty nice scale replica, excellent craftsmanship as all ways

[@wakandagaming5763]

Keren banget Indonesia bangga punya orang² seperti Abang 🙌

[@jumpingjacks5558]

You did a fantastic job building this model. It flies so straight and level

[@Wolverine1228d]

You continue to build such wonderfully complex projects while making them seem invitingly simple. Julius, thank you for taking us along on another journey into the fascinating world of Julius Perdana.

[@christophemicoud1508]

Félicitations. Je suis toujours aussi bluffé par la qualité de vos modèles par rapport aux moyens utilisés. Avec un résultat magnifique à chaque fois. 👍👌✌️👏💪

[@Rybo65]

Imagine seeing this guy fly this over your house XD I swear he’s gonna get arrested for making a uav that looks too realistic XD

[@k1ortia]

Behave yourself..ain't no one getting arrested!.

[@NoobSharkYT]

but its not as big tho (thats what she said)

[@McGuire2778]

I don’t see him getting arrested. But I sure see some people having to check their underwear after seeing it if they don’t realize it’s an RC plane. 😂

[@Ruy69420]

​@@McGuire2778 It missiles doesn't work, right?

[@McGuire2778]

@@Ruy69420 that’s an odd question/reply. I’m sure they don’t. I merely meant, it looks so good that could easily be mistaken by folks as the real thing. I mean people can be really gullible at times. Myself included 😂 😂 😂

[@hobbyjadipropesor875]

Luarbiasa.. Mangharumkan nama Indonesia, dalam dunia aeromodelling

[@RC-planes.]

Oh and I almost forogt ,every single plane I built form your KZbin channel flew 👍👍👌thanks again

[@JuliusPerdana]

That's awesome!

[@thercbat]

Learned a new technique of balancing the props. This is so cool! ❤️❤️

[@bobmcnelis3648]

Outstanding! I can appreciate all of the hard work that went into this build. You are very talented!

[@tamilkeerthi]

Another marvelleous creation from the master aero modeller!

[@robertmorey4104]

Another awesome build! Wow looks great in the air!

[@1Rabble-Rouser]

You have "Mad Skills"....👏

[@nicateamaviation4648]

Excellent work Julius. From Central America, we send you our tokens of appreciation and consideration for your example in this Discipline. You are a born Master!

[@JuliusPerdana]

thank you Ramon, appreciated

[@8kaki]

Ini nih RC yg sempet aku idam2kan.. Trnyta udh ad yg bikin.. 😊✌🏻 kereeen.. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dastagirda]

God bless you sir. You have shared everything in detail. Thats the happiness of sharing and giving.

[@user-fg9vb8to3z]

Unbelievable skills and patience. I first came across this video two years ago. Every time I see it, I would like to have a bite. Maybe now is the time. Hope I can make it.

[@ralphvanspronse8362]

Hi Julius, Terima kasih banyak atas plannya. Salam dari Holland.

[@rays.8805]

Magnifique la réalisation parfaite de ce drone.

[@alaingillares5775]

moi je lui fait de la pub à Julius,il est dément mas ses résultats sont plus que surprenants!En plus avec son terrain pour voler c'est un As

[@eduardogonzalez6792]

Desde Colombia te envío un saludo muy especial y felicitaciones por tan especial proyecto, es usted una inspiración muy grande para nosotros, muchas gracias por compartir sus proyectos, exitos

[@januszpolski4228]

This plane looks very good and realistic. Awesome work, congratulations!

[@allanmumby]

perfect touch down

[@daviddowd3764]

Absolutely amazing!

[@breoana7824]

Fantastic job,as always!!

[@muhammadhafizollandra7976]

Plansnya ini yang ditunggu tunggu 😁🙏

[@thomasshelley4617]

Brilliant!

[@AlexaaDiecast]

This is what people say "beyond your imagination" considered fully hand made 👍👍👍

[@nursugi9797]

Mantaaab ....👍👍👍👍👍. bakalan jadi saingan berat elang hitam🙂

[@sd2635]

Great, amazing build No words Keep it up. Very inspiring

[@rollermaux]

sei un autentico Artista !!!!!

[@DeTutiDanser]

hebat sekali merancang pesawat untuk bikin drone sangat kagum mas melihatnya, dan melihat cara kamu menjelaskan gimana kamu bikin project ini sangat jelas sekali, good job 👏👏 sukses terus mas dengan kreatifitas mu

[@salvatorealessandrino945]

Hallo it was a good idea to make that plane Very beautiful and fles very good ithink Its like the real thing greetings

[@andresaguilarrodriguez9139]

Look, Julius, you have been one of the few excellent tutorials I've seen, Thank you so much for the way you explain so in-depth; please keep doing this!

[@JuliusPerdana]

You're very welcome!

[@brkfpv60]

wonderfull , nice building and nice flight . thanks

[@dante66ccced4]

Hello, I build RC planes and biplanes since nearly 40 years. So I allow myself an oppinion: You are a clever and great RC plane builder, great job.👍👍👍

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thank you very much!

[@murimitempest2345]

Oh my god it look sooooo cool!

[@JamesManimal]

OH WOW! Dude. Thank you so much for this build video, those wing spars are amazing. I never wouldve thought to wrap paper around the tube to make the slot.

[@JuliusPerdana]

Glad you liked it!

[@user-oo1pu6bj1c]

@@JuliusPerdana Ужасная работа, такое говно сделал.

[@JuliusPerdana]

@Вова Иванов thanks man for caring to comment, you're awesome!

[@ambergrovers3206]

​​@@JuliusPerdanayour reply to that clown . 😂

[@kosanmomin4315]

This is a very cool build. Greetings from the Philippines!

[@RC-planes.]

I'm just amaized of your building ,thankyou Julius , Merry Christmas and happy New year with more cool prajects

[@Splash2Pan]

One of the Best Hobby Crafted Drone planes I have seen. Great Job

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thanks

[@thjs]

great bulding techniques and very smooth flying model. congrats and happy new 2022.

[@derekdrever3470]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@ceponim8936]

Kebetulan banget lagi nungguin live Timnas vs thailand masih lama sambil nunggu liat dulu ini dah

[@mariohdezch]

Hace grandes trabajos. Muchas felicidades.

[@craigchan7106]

Very Nice Julius. Once again a master at work. Happy New Year!

[@spaced-mouse]

Love your builds! Im still very new to diy airplanes, but i have learned a lot watching your videos and finding them inspiring for my own projects. Thank you for your awesome content and I cant wait to see what you post next!

[@JuliusPerdana]

thanks man

[@MickB235]

Hey Julius hope you had a great Christmas and all the best for the new year to you and your family. Once again I'm blown away by your skills and workmanship and this is a beautiful aircraft and even if I don't build a certain model I always learn something from you with every video you produce. I'm much looking forward to how you design your planes as I have blender as well although I haven't come close to even grabbing the basics yet. I'm curious as to what you might produce next year and you probably get suggestions and requests all over the place but if may I have a few suggestions 1- Antonov AN2 'cub' biplane ...2- Fokker F27 friendship ....3- Dehavilland Dash 8 ....and 4- SAAB SF340..just some ideas I have thrown around in my head from time to time anyway all the best 🙂

[@crashkorey]

Unbelievable work

[@mundirman]

Mantap om jul 👍

[@WACkZerden]

Terrific!

[@johnathonmullis4234]

Great stuff man. I really like how everything turned out. I wanna see more. 👍

[@leonardoalves2484]

Excelente contrução👍👏👏

[@amilamadushika2121]

Thank You So Much Julius 😥❤❤

[@dtsmychnl]

Beautiful

[@georgecain22]

Congratulations on 50k thanks for all the great videos

[@stickfurniture02]

Great job.

[@lairerayaarianrabbani2166]

keren dan mantap👍👍💯💯 ditunggu papercraft tank leopard 2a7

[@hernawaneprast3119]

mantab deh si abang satu ini

[@gertbotha20]

Amazing work

[@vladimir7613]

congratulations a work of art!!!!!!!!

[@pinoyrcmaker72]

Another perfect build…. Good job

[@nikemamut8668]

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[@lampfall7915]

Great job

[@regb3254]

That is awesome, great job again! I wish i could fine depron but cant find it in the states anymore. It makes modeling so much easier than the foam I can get now. Again fantastic model!

[@LMP-R]

Same, I'm using foam boards with the paper covering removed and it is very sub par.

[@dutchloveRC]

very cool !!!

[@_Jester_]

Fantastic build, great model, interesting subject - I don't think I have seen an RC Reaper UAV. Anyway, happy new year, looking forward to what's coming next.

[@grahambate3384]

Great job mate

[@khandakermiraz5823]

Only legend can make this type plane. Beautiful great job 👍

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thanks a lot!

[@ukandrew]

Very impressive. Great looking RC Reaper.

[@JuliusPerdana]

Thanks 👍

[@jeratjeratsukses]

Nyimak bagus pesawatnya👍👍

[@silmarlis9449]

I think this is incredible. Well done mate really impressive, but you have a link to the plans also, super cool thank you.

[@tokensharma3738]

Thumbs up to your dedication and hardwork

[@JuliusPerdana]

I appreciate that

[@blacksto1]

You did an amazing job! I like how you dress up all your planes to look exactly like the real ones do. Happy new year, and looking forward for your video where you show us how you design your models! Cheers!

[@a.darwinakash844]

Finally 50k subs!! Congratulations🎉🎊🎉🎊Waiting for blender to paper models... Tutorial...!!

[@yudiaero021]

Mantap om.

[@mustafatechnicalsaab8934]

Wooooooow that amazing 👏 😍 🙌 very cool

[@Paperbag1451]

Akhirnya indonesia memiliki uav drone tempur, bangga

[@fredericdurr4434]

This project is amazing ! I'll do mine based on your files but a little bit more improved with laser cutting.

[@pdtech4524]

Incredible build, well done 👏

[@matradeparis4817]

Bravo, i enjoyed watching your building and flying talents talents

[@creativemindz1766]

Wow, amazing 😍

[@jglwck.2092]

You are great, it look like the real deal, very detailed and it has proportions and curves like real one, also it flies amazingly good i love it, my congratulations! :D

[@SuperZeze89]

handmade tp realistis banget om saya bikin ga semirip ini 😅

[@fredtedstedman]

she looks very real in flight ! well done , best wishes from Wales .

[@Afiso]

Awesome!!! You got super skills

[@jasongriffith7298]

I built this and finally got to fly it today. It flies soooo good!

[@JordanyMonegro]

Show me please!! Im build it too.

[@kareemismail5265]

Please tell me which propeller did you use?

[@jasongriffith7298]

I used flitetest C pack

[@riovonstahl2869]

cool! very cool !

[@ToastghostPI]

Iam in the process of making this right now, this guy makes it look so easy

[@JuliusPerdana]

good luck :)

[@meisievannancy]

Brilliant. I came here to see how the American one could still fly with a broken prop and see how the SU-27 could damage the prop but not the V. Someone said the V damaged too but I don't think it could fly with damaged stabilizers.

[@sabbirislam9232]

I was waiting for your this video, Thank you so much, keep it up, Bro

[@koreanobikolano9426]

So cool

[@manojaerangawalisinghe2723]

outstanding

[@EnddyFishing]

it is a masterpiece build...great job.....

[@DavidlianchungnungaRoyte-bs7kz]

You are a great airplane builder,

[@maurusm9608]

Great job. Congrats from Argentina!!

[@blackmamba3427]

Awesome video and built 👌

[@CabralWolverine]

beautiful bird very good the details in the finish was show my congratulations

[@2814colin55555]

Merry xmas and a happy new year julius. Spend hours watching your builds.😁😁