{"product_id":"fractal-engineering-fractal-wingman-1s-18650-foldable-3-inch-micro-frame-kit","title":"Fractal Engineering Fractal Wingman 1S 18650 Foldable 3 inch Micro Frame Kit","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHave you ever wished you had an extra sidekick quad to help you recover your main machine from a tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOr perhaps one you could deploy from the comfort of your car to recon a new spot without the hassle of going out and walking there?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOr maybe just an ultra-compact video rig to give your loved one an excuse to rip a few packs under the pretense of documenting your vacation?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWell, the Wingman is all of that, and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYou can find all related Parts in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pyrodrone.com\/collections\/fractal-wingman-frame-and-parts-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fractal wingman Frame sold by Pyrodrone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFractal Wingman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pyrodrone.com\/collections\/fractal-wingman-frame-and-parts-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fractal wingman Frame sold by Pyrodrone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e Frame Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out all our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Frames for FPV Drone Racing and Freestyle sold by PyroDrone\" href=\"https:\/\/pyrodrone.com\/collections\/all-frames\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrames\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the rest of our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pyrodrone.com\/collections\/fractal-engineering-products-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFractal Engineering Products!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"The Wingman Frame Kit (Fractal Engineering) | Rip \u0026amp; Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Af5HXsvVyBA\" height=\"787\" width=\"1399\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Fractal Wingman 15mins Flight 1S 18650 Demo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MhE8u-Btn6Q\" height=\"787\" width=\"1399\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/e4q9gp36mc8.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_3705_2048.jpg?strip=all\u0026amp;lossy=1\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/e4q9gp36mc8.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_3705_2048.jpg?strip=all\u0026amp;lossy=1\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first-ever foldable and soft mounted arms in FPV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe major unique feature of this frame kit is obviously the folding arms\u003cbr\u003eAnd the way it manages to achieve this feature in such an integrated manner is where the whole secret sauce resides\u003cbr\u003eThis 3″ 1S format offers the possibility to push incredibly intricate ideas down to an incredibly simple execution thanks to the low prop load\u003cbr\u003eIn this case, I’ve chosen to make the top and bottom plates clamped to the standoffs,\u003cbr\u003eWhile using the same standoffs as pivots for the arms, themselves sandwiched between 2 TPU shims and a nylon spacer to press them down in position\u003cbr\u003eThose TPU shims also serve 2 purposes at the same time; they primarily provide friction for the quick deployment of the arms, while also dampening the junctions\u003cbr\u003eThis helps reduce the number of vibrations transmitted to the FPV and HD camera (more on that in a bit) and the FC gyro, enabling smooth footage and easy tuning\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/e4q9gp36mc8.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/R0301123_DxO-1920.jpg?strip=all\u0026amp;lossy=1\u0026amp;fit=1024%2C768\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/e4q9gp36mc8.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/R0301123_DxO-1920.jpg?strip=all\u0026amp;lossy=1\u0026amp;fit=1024%2C768\u0026amp;ssl=1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-lightweight, durable and compact design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe spaceframe carbon fiber body was meticulously designed to only keep material where absolutely necessary\u003cbr\u003eThis includes protecting all the electronics and maintaining a rigid platform,\u003cbr\u003eWhile pocketing everything else for lightweight and airflow\u003cbr\u003eMaking it only 24g frame only, or 60g ready to fly excl. battery\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-release arm mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor being designed around ease of use and quick deployment, I went for a friction fit with a light detent to hold the arms open\u003cbr\u003eJust simply pull the arms out until the detent clicks, and push them back in when you’re done\u003cbr\u003eThat means no manual latch, no thumbscrew, no positive lock\u003cbr\u003eThis also means that in the event of a crash the arms might fold and you would need to go get it…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e…But you’re also more likely to be able to take off again without any damage, as I’ve found during testing that the folding appears to absorb a lot of energy that might have snapped something otherwise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/e4q9gp36mc8.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/R0301119_DxO-1920.jpg?strip=all\u0026amp;lossy=1\u0026amp;fit=1024%2C768\u0026amp;ssl=1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely efficient and long flight time – Over 20mins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DVR to the right speaks for itself;\u003cbr\u003eI was able to get over 20mins of decent acro flight time on a poorly tuned build with a mere VTC5A 2600mAh cell\u003cbr\u003eI reckon this is not even near what this platform can achieve with a 3000mAh VTC6 and proper tune\u003cbr\u003eHow long can you fly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Wingman HM Prototype Test Flight - 1S 18650 VTC5A 19mins!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WU9bV3ILCW4\" height=\"522\" width=\"926\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHD Cam capable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera mount that comes with each kit isn’t just for shows, it can definitely carry it 😄\u003cbr\u003eWell maybe not your full-size gopro, but if you have a caddx peanut, insta360 go, or a thumb you’ll get a lot of fun from it\u003cbr\u003eI bring mine on short trips, takes no space in the bag, is quickly deployed, just a great little compact video rig\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"926\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6myeXdQQpE0\" title=\"Fractal Wingman - Maiden Flight with Caddx Peanut 4K\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNow HDZero\/Walksnail Capable!\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe first batch of ~100 Wingmans was designed before lightweight HD FPV options became available\u003cbr\u003eWith this new batch I’ve implemented many small revisions, from cooling improvement to weight savings passing by M1.4 cam mounts for the Nano Lite camera and improved general tolerances\u003cbr\u003eThis makes it a fantastic frame for HD FPV cruising, exploring and rediscovering the world with this new improved resolution\u003cbr\u003eAs such I’ve also created a 12mm stack height option giving more room to comfortably build a double stacked boards build\u003cbr\u003e— not mandatory however for advanced builders  \n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Fractal Wingman HDZero Maiden Flight - 18mins off a single 18650!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tuxha_9bSCM\" height=\"522\" width=\"926\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotors:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1202.5 11500kv or equivalent,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80mm long wires. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3018 biblades or equivalent.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAIO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAny 5A 1S will do, I’ve had great luck with Happymodel ELRS F4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAny 14mm micro cam.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVTX:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI like them built-in the AIO, but if you prefer it discrete I recommend powering it through a voltage booster circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHD FPV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse the optional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHD Grommets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a compact stack,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evoltage booster module is strongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas most VTX brownouts below 2.8V, which happens rather quickly on a 18650 \u003cbr\u003eAlso make sure to get\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-80mm mipi cable\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackage Includes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Top plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Bottom plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Front plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x Arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 18650 Tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x M2 x 10mm alu standoffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x M4 x 6mm nylon spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10x M2 x 5mm steel screw (for the standoffs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x M1.7 x 5mm steel self-threading screw (for the 18650 Tray)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x TPU cam holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x TPU shim set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x M2 x 10mm steel screw (for the stack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10x M2 nylon nuts (for the stack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10x M2 x 4mm socket screws (for the motors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fractal Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68063124848890,"sku":"I11-12526","price":40.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/6632\/1146\/files\/1_f831b01c-0b19-482b-ac89-93c4e69afe7d.jpg?v=1793669316","url":"https:\/\/aeroforgerc.store\/products\/fractal-engineering-fractal-wingman-1s-18650-foldable-3-inch-micro-frame-kit","provider":"AeroForge RC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}