Apex 5" DC - Readytosky

By Cine UAV on Mar 20, 2023

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This serves as my preferred 5" frame, featuring a Dead-Cat design to minimize props within the camera view. It caters to both freestyle and filmmaking pursuits. When employing a 6s, 1300mAh battery and flying relaxed, I achieve about 5-6 minutes of airtime. The frame is cost-effective, coming in at around $30, inclusive of some 3D prints. One drawback lies in the positioning of the front standoffs, visible in the FPV camera when using 19:9, due to their setback. However, this setup provides an added layer of protection.

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