Update: I wasn't happy with the performance of this build compared to my iFlight Cidora SL5-E; I think it is a combination of the shorter stator (2306 vs. 2207) and lower kv motors (1700kv vs. 1800kv). So I dropped $100 on some top-tier motors with more power; T-Motor F60 Pro IV 1,950kv. Wow, what a difference! With the Eco motors it pulled 65-70A at full throttle and now it pulls 95-100A. That's with the S3 props - I also have some Dalprop 5045 that I haven't tried but I bet it will really RIP with those. The Eco motors were fine and it's not a reflection of the motors themselves that I've already upgraded, I just needed a bit more power for it to fly the way I wanted. I have added a couple photos of the new motors compared to the original.

This is my first build ever and I'm incredibly happy with it. My first solder experience came just a few weeks ago when I replaced a motor on my iFlight Cidora SL5-E and after that I had the confidence and itch to build my own quad.

I chose the Chameleon frame because it looks badass, has a lifetime warranty, and offers excellent protection of the camera. Aside from the frame, it's a bit of a budget build. Literally got the cheapest stack I could find on GetFPV that had solid reviews, same goes for the motors - I didnt want $25 motors because I know I'll wreck them more than anything else. I also splurged a little on the VTX because good video is important to me (but not so important that I've gone digital!).

In terms of the build, I wanted to try my hardest to make it super clean. In that effort, I meticulously planned out where every component would go, how it would mount, and how I would route the wiring, before I soldered my first joint.

The motor wires are heatshrinked, cut to the exact length necessary, and held to the arms by Ranger Bands which are essentially bicycle innertubes. The bands are very thick and strong and will hopefully protect the wires from the props - we'll see, but it's clean!

The signal wires are all shrouded in de-cored paracord.

I put wires on the capacitor so I didn't have to mount it on top of the battery leads - I put it over on the side in the rear, heatshrinked it, and ziptied it to the frame. The battery leads are ziptied in three places to the bottom plate and rear standoff for strain relief.

The receiver is mounted with VHB tape to the bottom plate between the stack and camera. Antennae are ziptied and heatshrinked facing backwards on front arms.

VTX is mounted with VHB tape on the bottom rear of the top plate and the lead to the antenna mount has two zip ties for strain relief.

The stack is all conformal coated, including all solder joints.

Haven't flown it yet, but ive powered it on (after tons of checks) and no magic smoke. Got the flight controller updated to Betaflight 4.2 and the ESCs updated to JEsc along with operational Bidirectional DShot and RPM filtering. Receiver is binded and everything has been programmed, including my preferred rates. Did a quick hover test but haven't truly flown it yet. I have a feeling that the S3 props may not have quite enough thrust with this low KV motor (even on 6S) and may end up going with the S4s or some Dalprop 5045s that I like.

I got tons of excellent ideas and inspiration from other people's builds so I am excited to share my own work and I hope you enjoy it!