Drone Frame Explained: Carbon X-Frame Basics

The frame holds everything together. We use a carbon-fibre X-frame: light, stiff, and wide enough that the propellers do not strike each other. Wider frames fly more steadily; smaller frames turn faster.

Parts and connections

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Carbon-fibre X-frame, 100–120 mm motor-to-motor

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Rubber landing feet (soften desk landings)

Check before the next step

• Frame is flat and does not bend easily
• Arms are spaced evenly in an X

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