Little update for you guys!

Hello there! Thank you very much for your comments! I have added some pictures for better understanding the design. I will consider all your input. But parts are on the way to me - so no chance to change things at this moment. The 3D plastic parts comes from highest quality Shapeways material (HP printer). From my experience this material is very strong, flexible and has a very fine resolution. Yes, the feet could break - but I want to give them a try. The battery is a hardcase lipo from the german brand SLS - and yes, it is probably a rebranded Gens Ace battery. I like hardcase batteries! It will be hold in place by a large o-ring. I made some guides in the main frame to hold it in place. The front/rear arms are made from one-piece, what give the whole frame a lot of durability. They are from 5mm carbon fibre material. The inserts for the motors has a 5 degree angle. You can change the position to angle the motor to the inside/outside, to the front, or to the rear. I am not sure, if this will change the flight characteristics, but this is something for testing. I also made inserts with zero degree for standard position. By the way, the 8 inserts weights only 4 grams total. talking about total weight, after my calculations this 5 inch quad will weight around 490 grams in total. Once I have everything here will will know the truth. I hope, you guys enjoy this build as I do! Please keep up your comments and all your help! thanks you!

I would never expected someone inexperienced with quads to have come up with something like this, this is so impressive. not got a lot to add to the other comments, except maybe about antenna orientation

Love the tenacious approach, jump in the deep end!

1. landing gear are unnecessiary weight, and those will definitky break unless you make them WAY too heavy.
2. Where are you planning to put your battery? What about straps?
3. you need some part to extend out in front of your camera to keep it from getting smashed (no, the front arms aren't enough)
4. The tilt on your motors are unnecessiary, and unproductive, as well as adding weight in a VERY undesirable position relative to the CG ( I know, you were hoping to add stability mechanically, to make it track straight. The software will do it so well that it will blow your mind, and you will quickly realize you don't need it. It's much more important to mount your motors securely, and the spacer there to accomodate the tilt is just in the way)
5. I know it's not a criticism, but MAAAAAAAAAN that upper deck/canopy on top looks siiiiick!!!! I love the integrated ventilation, antenna mounts, and the subtle turtle mode fin!
   Can't WAIT to see it built!

the arms dont look like they have enough material suppoting them where they attach. it might be a good idea to look at other frames and see what they do well. also thnk about what your doing differently to other frames.

Excelent render I wish i had the skills

Love the look ! The camera might need a bit more protection and those landing feet won't survive that's long.