This build is based on the newer ImpulseRC Apex Evo frame with an older vista / polar starlight camera I built for night flying at Rampage.



This turned out to be one of the lighter quads I've built using HD, but knowing what I now do about the frame's camera mounting methodology, I recommend going straight to an O3 air unit because depending on the camera you decide to go with, there is a good chance the lens will stick out beyond the aluminum standoffs which are slanted backwards now. Obviously, that's less than ideal. And I had the camera pushed back as far as I could. 

I went with a fettec stack, 45 amp esc, G4 1.7N FC with some VCI motors 2306 1850kvs.

I use the Action 2, so I used the mount I got from Woodchuck. I'm running the skids with two steel screws running opposite one another to save weight, and I was surprised to see that it came in at 634.5 g, not bad! 



I think it makes for a great beginner fpv drone build since it's quite simple to piece together. I made a post about it on my site which goes into a little more detail here


Are you guys enjoying that frame or something else? What would you do better or differently?

(24-May-2024, 03:12 PM)mattyfleischfpv Wrote: What would you do better or differently?

Not build a 650g quad for starters.

Sub 250 all the way for me, although I will have 2207 and 2004 builds this year that might push to 300-400g, but as heavy as yours, not a chance. But I also don't carry a heavy action cam, nor post footage for any reason other than fun. My needs are governed by my limited income and getting the most bang for what I put in. But I only just branched into 3" quads and will probably go no higher than 4" unless I have need of a 7-10" LR build.

As a pro, your needs are vastly different to the majority of us that fly for fun and aren't looking for subs and I guess income.