The Xero S5M is a new frame by Avant designed to be used with the new generation of micro cameras, the Foxeer Arrow Micro and Runcam Micro Swift.

It sports a stretched-X configuration, making it ideal for racing, where the stretched-X profile has advantages over the classic true-x configuration.

Nothing on this frame feels cheap or poorly made. The carbon is cut in 45º degrees, offering more stiffness than a standard cut.

Both the bottom and top plates are chamfered, allowing for better resistance in case of heavy crashes, since it helps to prevent delamination of the carbon fibre layers.

The frame also allows for 20mm x 20mm and 30.55mm x 30.5mm mounting which is usefull nowadays since 20mm x 20mm eletronics are becoming more popular due to higher amperage AIO ESC and tinier flight controllers.

So last but not least, the frame features 3 motor mounting points instead of 4. This has been a recent update to the design to help add stiffness in that area since there have been some issues regarding heavy crashes.

The FPV camera can be screwed in two places, either closer or further away from the flight controller.

The frame comes in at 65$, which I consider to be a steal! It’s cheap when you factor in the quality you’re getting here.