Love the MiniHawk, want to update and refresh, however, missing STEP files make that quite difficult.

[NoNameCola]

Hey Stephen,

I am a student at the University of Ottawa on the Aeronautics team. We compete in SAE Aero Design and are using your MiniHawk to "learn the ropes" of designing our own tilt-rotor tricopter from scratch.

First of all, I love the MiniHawk. It is amazing that you've done all this R&D and are allowing us to build and experience it for free. I am very greatful for your efforts.

However, as I am building (and crashing) some MiniHawks there are some attributes I want to change. These include, but are not limited to:

1. Replaceable wings which are often the first to be damaged in a crash
2. Features to help index/align parts while gluing
3. Updated electronics mounting plates support newer Autopilots and 4-in-1 ESCs
4. Modifications to tilt-rotor and rear motor mechanism to allow for a flat and level takeoff and landing
5. Modifications to motor mounts to allow for a wider variety of motors to be used
6. Overall modifications to allow for up to 7 inch props
7. Servo hole adjustments to allow a wider variety of servos to be used

I know it has been a few years since there's been updates to this project. I understand how life can throw unexpected things and you may have to put aside your passion-projects. But we would like to build on the greatness you've created. If the STEP files are provided, any modified version created will still have your credit as the original creator of the MiniHawk.

I understand you are rightfully upset that Jumper ripped-off your design. I hope that I can build off your existing work rather than profit on it without giving credit.

However, the Jumper design does have a few of the modifications I mentioned above. I do not want to support IP theft but I would like to bring some of those changes to the MiniHawk.

Thank you,
McQueen.