Unmanned aerial vehicles are widely used in various fields of application. Due to their low weight requirements and favorable strength properties, UAVs are primarily manufactured from CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer), however, 3D printing technology also appears to be a promising technique for the production of such structures. This article presents a comparison of two materials that can be used to manufacture a small, high-performance UAV. The drone frame was selected as the research object. In order to determine the basic mechanical properties of the proposed materials, samples were made from CFRP using the vacuum bagging method and from PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) Carbon filament. The samples and frame elements made of PETG Carbon were manufactured using a Prusa i3 MK3 printer. Tensile and impact tests were conducted to evaluate the mechanical properties of the materials. CFRP demonstrated 16 times higher tensile strength and 10 times higher Young's modulus compared to PETG Carbon. In the Charpy impact test, CFRP demonstrated 72% higher surface impact strength and 121% higher edge impact strength than PETG Carbon. For the flight tests, the quadcopter frame was made of PETG Carbon due to its simpler production process and approximately 7.5% lower density compared to CFRP. These properties were prioritized due to the intended use of the unmanned aerial vehicle being tested. A commercial CFRP frame was used for comparative flight tests. After assembling the drones, test flights were conducted.