Imagine it's 2019, and I've just whipped up this nifty little thing called the MicroLongRange. Fast forward to now, and the FPV world has done a lot of growing up. So, I figured, why not take another crack at making a super light long-range flyer, but this time aim for something even more ambitious? Picture this: a sleek five-inch drone frame that can snugly fit a DJI O3 Unit and GPS, all while keeping the scale tipping under 250 grams. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. Crafting this frame was like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube in the dark. I churned out prototype after prototype, 3D printed model after model, until my desk looked like a drone graveyard. But, perseverance paid off, and I finally crafted something I liked looking at—so I decided it was time to immortalize it in carbon fiber.

I opted for light 5" propellers paired with 1804 motors. A 4S setup with a chill 2600kV. What does this mean in plain English? This baby flies smooth and steady for 7-8 minutes on a 750mAh 4S battery. Sure, it could lug around a 18650 4S battery, but at that point, you might as well toss the 250g limit out the window.

I've yet to take it for a real test drive in the mountains, but the backyard? Stellar. Plus, it's whisper quiet. The big question now: Will this become the next big thing in the Rekon lineup? I'm crossing my fingers, but there's a tiny voice in my head worrying about whether it's too delicate for the drone newbie or the casual flyer. Only time and additional testing will tell.