Prop guards make it safe(r) to fly indoors and help keep you in the air if you bounce off the wall. The A85 was designed for smooth, cinematic flying and long flight time (about 5-7 minutes). The iFlight Alpha A85 is one of the best tiny quads built to carry the DJI HD system. The camera mounts and Air Unit mount allow these components to be knocked out of position in a crash.įlying DJI FPV doesn’t have to mean you give up micro-sized quads. The antennas are placed below the top plate, which can reduce range, and they are placed exactly where an antenna will strike, so I would expect they might be damaged in a crash. The biggest criticism I have of this kit is the way the accessories are mounted. The Lumenier kit can be purchased with a ticket for 30 minutes (or more) of phone support. GetFPV’s technical support is one of the best in the business. This combo comes with the patented POPO system for fast propeller swaps with no wrench.
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Lumenier’s Zip 2407 motors make ridiculous amounts of power and are pretty durable, but they definitely need to be paired with a capable battery to perform at their best. In addition, the H-style geometry minimizes or eliminates props from the camera’s view. So you don’t compromise handling to get HD video. Lumenier has found a way to carry the Air Unit in its QAV-R 2 frame without changing the frame’s geometry. This results in a quad that, put simply, flies worse. With the release of the DJI FPV system, some designers are stretching their frames to make the Air Unit fit. Finally, the X-style geometry means props are prominently visible in the HD camera’s view, which some pilots don’t like. The un-supported length of top plate between the standoffs seems less than ideal, although Rotor Riot reports that none have broken in their testing. The HD1 frame has been stretched to fit the Air Unit into it, which results in a longer, less nimble frame. The Vortex motor has similar power to the Drib, but with a little more punch at the top end. The Le Drib motor gives a bit more power (and shorter flight time) with a linear throttle curve. The Hypetrain Freestyle V2 is my pick for a general purpose motor. Each motor has different performance characteristics to suit your style. The most compelling part of this bundle is that you get your choice of pilot-branded motors. The HD1 frame is simple, durable, but largely unremarkable. The Rotor Riot HD1 built-and-tuned bundle lets you fly the exact same quad that Rotor Riot pilots fly on their YouTube channel.