Time to build another 3" - I wanted the option to shoot HD video, but I've given up on the Split type cameras, too many issues with the FPV feed and the HD video quality is... limited. When I started looking at frames, the most important factors were weight, 1407 motor compatibility, and the ability to carry a Session. I was hoping to find something different, but the VX145 (the same frame from the HGLRC XJB145) seemed to best meet these requirements. Didn't hurt that it wasn't expensive either, micro-sized frame prices are strangely inflated at the moment - $50 or more for a 3" frame? Let's get real.

I've had success in the past with the Heli-Nation Talon 20x20 FC, love that it has dedicated camera control pads, the only downside being the lack of a buzzer pad which is a bit of a shame. Thankfully there's Dshot beacon - not quite ideal for such a tiny rig, but it's better than nothing at all. Hopefully the 20A 4-in-1 ESC will stand up to the Brother Hobby 1407-3600 motors, time will tell.

It weighs in at 228g with the GoPro Session and no battery - this is actually identical to a 3" I built last year, without a GoPro, with the same motors and a 30x30 stack to accomodate the Runcam Split 2 (before the Split Mini was realeased), so I feel I've achieved my target weight.