QAV-S 2 3" Bardwell Edition

By QuadMcFly on May 03, 2025

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My favorite build of the new Bardwell 3" frame from Lumenier. I definitely didn't go for sub-250g though. About 310g flying weight with a 750mAh 4S or 650mAh 5S. It absolutely rips though! On 5S it is a total monster, probably overkill, but its fun! It's actually surprising how much it feels like a bigger quad. Super happy with how it came out.

Check out the flight here:

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Part List

Frame

Lumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE 3” - Frame Kit
Getfpv.com
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Flight Controller

Aikon F7 Mini HD 20x20 V3 Flight Controller
Pyrodrone.com
$75.99

ESCs

Aikon AK32PIN 4-in-1 35A 6S 20x20 "VERSION 2"
Pyrodrone.com
$84.99

Motors

4 x Tiger Motor F20II 1408 3750KV Brushless Motor (17 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Propellers

HQProp DP 3x3x3 PC Propeller (Set of 4) (11 builds)
Getfpv.com
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FPV Camera

DJI O3 Air Unit (7 builds)
Store.dji.com
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Receiver

RadioMaster RP1 V2 ELRS 2.4GHz Nano Receiver w/ UFL Antenna
Pyrodrone.com
$24.99

3D Printed

QAV-S 2 Sub250 Bardwell - Arm Guards by QuadMcFly
Thingiverse.com
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3D Printed

QAV-S 2 Bardwell Sub250 Rear Receiver Cover by QuadMcFly
Thingiverse.com
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