The new VDQ250 / VDQ280 is a low weight ultra sleek Professional Mini Sport FPV Quadcopter. 100% USA made. This pro edition features a custom engraved bottom deck and carbon fibertop and middle deck. Simply a beautiful machine. Made for the professional FPV pilot. Materials: USA G10 and USA carbon fiber Base Plate 3/16" thick. Fasteners: Stainless Steel & 6061 AL Standoffs Size: 250mm diagonally Propeller: 5" or 6" Motor: VooDooQuads HP2300 or HP2000 Flight Controller Mount: 30.5mm x 30.5mm Board Camera Mount: 32mm x 32mm ESC: VooDoo HP12 S12 amp SimonK ESC Battery: 3S - 4S 1300mah - 1800mah Flight Controller: MW,KK, Naze32, Flip Pro VooDoo Quads website: http://www.voodooquads.com/
How thick are the base plates of your 250-280 size quadcopters? These guys claim their's is 3/16 but I don't know if that is anything special. I do like the machining on this one also. I kind of like that orange colored one, but I am not sure if I would want that engraving they do. Seems like it might collect dirt in those ridges.
Normal material thickness is about 1/8" (3mm), but these guys have cut away so much material that they would almost have to make it thicker. Looks cool, but I don't see it providing any advantage in the end. Think I'd rather stick with the conventional approach. I think the black one is G-10 and the orange is CF. Nice looking stuff, but I'm not sure it's worth the price. ...Tiger
Most of the FPV racing quads I've seen have been more or less solid bottom plates, or plates with replaceable arms. I guess if you break an arm on this one you need a whole new base plate. $119 to $154 doesn't see too unreasonable for a good frame for any kind of quad. I just saw this somewhere and thought I'd share it. It's always fun to see what's new on the market.
