The Lumenier QAV-X CHARPU FPV racing quadcopter is a symmetrical X, light weight, super stiff, finely tuned airframe designed for high performance FPV Drone Racing. The QAV-X was created in collaboration with and named after the World-Famous Lumenier team pilot, CHARPU as featured in WIRED video article. This racing airframe is stripped down to the bare essentials without sacrificing strength and durability. This version features the ultra-durable 4mm carbon fiber main unibody plate.

The QAV-X features a unique FPV camera and HD mounting system. The FPV camera is recessed partially below top plate and protected by the top cross bar, guarding your electronics. At the same time, the camera side walls act as an angled wedge to set your HD camera on for recording, such as a GoPro, at a 35 degree angle. No need to 3D print custom mounts to angle up your camera anymore, just add some of the included neoprene foam, securely strap down your camera and fly!

The main "unibody" 4mm plate is CNC milled out of a solid sheet of premium Lumenier carbon fiber. The outer weave of the carbon fiber runs 100% down each arm of the QAV-X (0/90 weave), maximizing the strength of the carbon and arms. The center layers are offset at 45 degrees providing even and balanced strength throughout the entire plate.

The top plate includes an accessory antenna extension plate, allowing for multiple cable ties to lock down your antenna in place. No more damaging the SMA connection on your VTX. The top plate also has a cutout allowing access to your VTX button and LED displays for easy channel adjustment. The balancing bumps on the sides of the top plate make it easy to measure the center of gravity on your frame in the field to get the perfect balance.

Each kit includes a carbon fiber battery protector plate. The airframe is designed to strap a LiPo battery to the bottom, leaving the battery exposed during a hard landing or crash. Use this included plate to wrap underneath the battery, sandwiching the pack between the main plate and protector plate. Additionally, you can use the included Neoprene foam to create a landing pad on the bottom of the battery protector plate. This will help keep the airframe upright during take off and landings.

The airframe comes with high quality aluminum hardware. All screws are premium, black oxide steel. The spacers have a textured grip surface treatment, which facilitates holding of the spacers during assembly and servicing of the airframe. The spacers are also 28mm tall vs the standard 35mm. This gives the airframe a sleek, low profile look.

Included with the QAV-X CHARPU kit is the popular Lumenier 4Power power distribution board which can be fitted with an optional Pololu voltage drop-down circuit (to 12v or 5v), a XT60 pig-tail. Like the QAV210/180, the QAV-X kit enables mounting of small FPV cameras such as the Lumenier CM-650 in a fully encased assembly which protects the FPV camera during crashes and enables pointing the FPV camera at a wide variety of viewing angles.

Features

Full 3K Carbon Fiber airframe featuring a solid 4mm main plate.

Dual purpose FPV and HD camera mounting solution.

Compact size for 5" propellers, 214mm motor to motor.

Black Oxide steel screws

Easy grip black anodized spacers

Multiple motor mounting holes to fit a variety of motors (M3 and M2 screw mounting patterns).

"Bumpers" on the end of the arms to protect the motor during a crash, just like the QAV250.

Included Lumenier 4Power power distribution board and XT-60 Pig-Tail to power ESCs and FPV flight electronics. The PDB can optionally be outfitted with a Pololu 12v or 5v voltage step-down (Pololu board not included).

LiPo battery protection plate included.

Designed around popular 26mm sized cams in cases such as the Lumenier CM-650 or HS1177.

Support to carry HD camera at 35 degree angle(such as the GoPro 4, Mobius, etc).

Lightweight and rigid

Weight

Airframe: 88g (airframe + hardware), 93g (with battery protector plate).

Versions

The QAV-X is designed to fit up to 5" propellers and comes in 2 versions. The standard, light-weight version is the 3mm carbon fiber unibody plate, and the 4mm version is for those looking for maximum strength and durability.

Includes

1x QAV-X CHARPU Carbon Fiber airframe kit (4mm)

4mm carbon fiber unibody main plate



2mm carbon fiber top plate



1.5mm carbon fiber antenna plate



2x 1.5mm carbon fiber camera sidewall plates



1x 1.5mm HD camera mounting plate



1x 1.5mm Battery protector plate

1x Set of black steel screws and aluminum hardware including knurled spacers

1x Lumenier 4Power Power distribution board + 3mm spacer / screw set

1x set 6mm black polyamide spacers / screws for flight controller

1x XT-60 Pig-Tail

2x Neoprene foam tape

1x Lumenier small lipo strap

Social

Join the online discussion about the QAV-X on popular forums like RCGroups and FPVlab.

Videos

Lumenier QAV-X CHARPU FPV Quadcopter flown by CHARPU himself!

The Lumenier QAV-X CHARPU FPV Quadcopter airframe flown by Tomz FPV

Drone Camps RC Unboxing of the QAV-X CHARPU

Drone Camps RC QAV-X Review

FPV Academy QAV-X Review

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