Builder Resources

Below you will find the currently available resources for building the DarkAero 1. We are in the process of providing more content here as we get closer to production of kits.

Engine 3D Model for UL Power UL520iS


Click to open the UL Power UL520iS Engine CAD


Purchased Separately Guide

The Purchased Separately Guide gives a detailed breakdown of the all the components that need to be bought separately from what DarkAero produces at our facility. This list provides guidance on each third-party component’s purchase quantity, location, and pricing.


Click to open the Purchased Separately Guide



To create an editable version of the spreadsheet tool in your Google Drive account use this link:
Click here to create a copy of the sheet in Google Drive

Build Instructions

The first drafts of chapters one and two of the DarkAero 1 build instructions can be found below. The instructions are also integrated with the aircraft CAD itself. Since the DarkAero 1 was designed using Onshape CAD, the builder can view the 3D models and exploded views just by having a website link. We encourage you to review these revisions of the instructions and let us know what you think.

Click to go to Chapter 1: Introduction



Click to go to Chapter 2: Horizontal Stabilizer