It only takes a glance at Drone Eclipse's Shiv frame to understand where they got the name. Wikipedia's definition is simple: "Shiv (possibly from the Romani word chivomengro, "knife"[1]), also chiv, is a slang term for any sharp or pointed implement used as a knife-like weapon."

"Knife-like weapon..." That's what I thought when I first saw the frame. This is my third quad build and was intended to be my first attempt at a "big boy" quad. My first, a QAV210 clone with cheap components and 3S power did its job -- I learned to fly FPV and gained the confidence for more speed and power. So when it was time to build 4S freestyle quad, I knew I needed something sturdier than a thin-plated clone with one-piece arms. I had a lot of options but decided on the Shiv 5" because a) it looked awesome, b) I loved the engineering approach to creating a lightweight but bombproof design and c) everyone who's flown it raves about its durability. But with all that durability comes a lot of weight, right? Wrong. My frame weighs in at just 115g, built out at 365g, and has an AUW of only 520g with a 1300 mAh 4S battery. Strong and light.

Some of the features I absolutely love about this frame:

• The camera mount design is unique and works great. It's also independent of the top plate, allowing you to run longer standoffs if you prefer and making repairs much easier.
• The front and rear bumpers are thick carbon and provide great protection and prevent dirt and grass from getting between the plates.
• The way the arms meet in the center and support each other is very cool and adds to the bombproof design.
• True X pattern