(NOTE WE ARE STILL WORKING ON THIS)
There are so many parts and so many configurations that it is very difficult to pick and build something. Living in Atlanta, GA and Sarasota, FL I get a unique opportunity to be able to look at the different builds and ask other pilots about their experiences. This allows me to be able to choose parts that I know will work well with each other. Here are some current and previous builds that I know will work well for anyone who tries them.
(click the picture to see all the parts, notes, rates and other goodness)
AstroX (JohnnyFPV Version)
This is my go-to freestyle quad. It floats great, is heavy enough to be able to play with your inertia and has enough power to pull out of very bad situations. The 5.5 mm arms are hard to break and the mounting options and space available allows for a very easy build.
AstroX (Silky Version)
This thing is on rails, I love how it holds and locks into its orientation. Most of this build was given to us by Nick Willard (WildWillyFPV) and we made some small changes and this quad is a joy to fly. The oversized motors really give this quad a ton of punch that someone who pilots like Nick would definitely want.
CodeRed QAV-CODERED 3 Inch
This little beast is the first thing I throw into the air in a new environment. I can get almost anywhere with this quad and it has more than enough power to carry a HERO5 Session around to get some great shots. Freestyle with a 3 inch is a little different as the weight is so low you don’t have a lot of inertia to deal with and can really do some crazy maneuvers.
Lumenier QAV-XS
This is my racer. Not a great freestyle frame as the bottom plate is uni-body and if you break it you replace the entire thing. However, this quad is very low weight and has a power to weight ratio that allows me to do some very impressive times. I also scored a couple of the non-production ultra light bottom plates.