Catalyst Machine Works new super light frame.  $66 for the 5 inch, and $62.00 for the 4 inch.

I figured some of you guys who like to go small and light might like this frame if you have been considering a HD quad.

Check it out HERE



Features: 

• Crazy light weight frame
  
  
• Designed for cruising long range flights in beautiful HD
  
  
• Very tough for it's weight
  
  
• Easy access to components for field repairs
  
  
• Quick swap arm design
  
  
• Designed primarily for the Caddx Vista but will accept analog FPV video systems 
  
  
• Lots of available accessories 
  
  
• Optional colored Aluminum screw set available (save weight!) 
  
  
• Lots of deck space for large lipos
  
  
• 2 velcro straps hold the lipo firmly in place
  
  
• Superior FPV camera protection 
  
  
• Wide range of FPV camera adjustment 
  
  
• Available in 4" and 5" prop versions 
  
  
• Two screw arm removal. Remove arms be loosening one screw and removing the other
  
  
• No arm "slop"
  
  
• Industry leading camera protection (FPV)
  
  
• Provisions for crossfire gear 
  
  
• Mount options coming soon for GoPro 9, GoPro 8, GoPro 6/7, session, and insta 360 cams
  
  
• Superior Catalyst Machineworks design
  
  
• Superior Catalyst Machineworks customer support
  
  
• Electronics sold separate 
  

Specs 

• 5" Weight: 52g (optional aluminum arm screws), 55g (standard steel arm screws)
  
  
• 4" Weight: 44.7g (optional aluminum arm screws), 48.5g (standard steel arm screws)
  
  
• Carbon fiber: Twill Weave 3K Matte
  
  
• Standoff color: Matte black
  
  
• CF Arms: 4mm thick (5" version), 3mm thick (4" version)
  
  
• Top CF plate: 2mm
  
  
• Side CF cage plates: 1.5mm
  
  
• Front brace: 2mm
  
  
• Optional rear brace (sold separate): 2mm
  
  
• Frame type: 'dead cat' quad
  
  
• Frame size: 206mm
  
  
• FPV camera angle range: 0 - 70 degrees
  
  
• Motors supported: T-mount 2204, 1805, 1806 or similar (must have M2 screw on 12mm diameter bolt circle)
  
  
• Lipos supported: 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s 
  
  
• Lipos suggested: 850 - 1050mah 6s, or 650 - 1300mah 4s
  
  
• Lipo mounting position: Top 
  
  
• Prop size: 5.1 inch (max) T-mount suggested
  
  
• Accepted ESC: 4-in-1 micro design with 20mm x 20mm M3 or M2 mounting holes
  
  
• Accepted FC: micro 20mm x 20mm M3 or M2 mounting holes 
  
  
• Supports "Mini" FPV Cameras (caddx vista)
  
  
• Supports "Micro" FPV Cameras: (analog) Adapter needed 
  

I like it! But would still put analog VTX in it...

xD me too

Interesting design.    I have seen these "bottom slung" electronics frames from time to time.  Looks heavy duty.  

Yea it reminds me a lot of Ummagawd's Remix or Airblade UAV's Nugget. Except this one's catered to weight with its 2020 stack and 12mm motor mounts.

I have added this frame to my Parts Guide in the 4 inch Frames tab.  

Although the Shocker HD from Catalyst Machine Works is pitched as a "light weight" frame and I guess it is when you compare it to the more traditional "heavy" 5 inch frames, it is still more than 10 grams heavier than an unmodified Katana 2 4 inch frame and 15 grams heavier than the AirBlade Transformer Mini 4 inch LR. 

So far, the lightest 4 inch frame is the FPV Cycle (KababFPV) Power Pick frame at 24 grams, but you might or might not get a vista rig to fit comfortably.

I am getting the 5" version with the recent BF discount.

I enjoy flying my light Fpvcycle Fouride 5" a lot and this will be similar with longer flight time, low noise park cruising /freestyle. Selling a Cinewhoop to make space for this.

(03-Dec-2020, 03:26 AM)jasperfpv Wrote: I am getting the 5" version with the recent BF discount.

I enjoy flying my light Fpvcycle Fouride 5" a lot and this will be similar with longer flight time, low noise park cruising /freestyle. Selling a Cinewhoop to make space for this.

Hi jasper,

Looking forward to your build thread and some flight video 

I will do a build thread. Might be a while yet as it is on preorder for the second batch and I chose the slow freight option to Australia approaching festive season. Getting more Fpvcycle 2203/3000kv for the build.

I like this frame too. I may have to build one in the future. Leaning away from the micro long range though. Going back to 7" and above. I've been waiting for someone to mention this frame.

I am highly considering getting a Shocker 4”.

 I just got a baby crocodile HD and it’s a blast to fly.I would like to build another 4” and the Shocker 4” does look very interesting and I like the way it protects electronics.

   I don’t like the Caddx Vista on top of flight controller in baby crocodile and it looks like the Shocker 4” may be better at protecting equipment.

    I wouldn’t know what motors or components  to use on shocker.My baby crocodile uses 1404 and they are plenty powerful enough and fast for my level of flying.
 
  I’d need some help picking out the components for Shocker 4”.

JB is waiting for his 4" Shocker from Catalyst Machine Works, so you may want to wait for his review, especially if you can't fly for a while anyway due to the poor weather. It's supposed to be quite a heavy 4" frame, but all Catalyst Machine Works frames are pretty heavy so it follows suit.

(06-Dec-2020, 07:28 PM)SnowLeopardFPV Wrote: JB is waiting for his 4" Shocker from Catalyst Machine Works, so you may want to wait for his review, especially if you can't fly for a while anyway due to the poor weather. It's supposed to be quite a heavy 4" frame, but all Catalyst Machine Works frames are pretty heavy so it follows suit.

   Whether things have changed JB was supposed to review the 4” shocker against the other LR 4” drones but CM sent him a 5” and CM didn’t want him comparing them with the others.
 
   You got a good point and there’s probably new technology likely coming out soon for Christmas or next spring.

  I do enjoy building but what I really need is a tank or basher to learn how to use goggles.
   LOS feels natural but FPV is completely different.

   How are whoops on taking crashes?

CMW sent JB him the 5" version of the Shocker by mistake but they are going to send him a 4" as well which he said he'd review, but not up against the other 4 he's already reviewed because both he and CMW agreed that even the 4" Shocker was in a different class category to the other 4" long range quads, so it wouldn't be fair to compare them. So it will just be a standalone review.

Whoops usually take loads of crashes without things breaking anything.

Yeah, the Shocker is an unusual {but not unique, I have seen others} in that the arms are attached to the top plate instead of the bottom plate so the design is a little different than the other 4 inchers.

Yeah, small whoops in the 65mm to 85mm {that is frame not props} take a beating and keep on flying. Since they don't hurt things that they crash into, you can safely fly them in the house.