NOTE:
The canopy that comes with this frame is kinda ugly and designed to be replaced. There are no readily available canopies that meet our preferences so we threw this canopy design on top to make sure at least the camera has some reasonably good protection. If something good comes around, we will offer that and likely drop the carbon canopy off these kits. For now you’ll need to provide your own battery strap.
The PowerPick is a Toothpick-like design that’s not really a Toothpick. It has a more robust structure and the resulting craft will be way more powerful. That’s why it’s called Power Pick. Once you get up to 4” and 5”, you start entering the realm of blistering speeds and enough inertia to demolish the craft. Even we don’t feel comfortable flying something that would be super fragile under these conditions. The PowerPick is not a tank by any standard but it’s also not a super light. It’s designed to use it’s weight efficiently to withstand minor to moderate impacts, and at least offer some component protection in the form of motor bumpers. When paired with the FPVCycle 2203 motors and 3S 1100mah batteries, this thing will be one of the most nimble FPV vehicles in existence.
Some thoughts on the 250g AUW number:
There are some countries that strictly enforce the 250g AUW policy (sorry if you live in one of those) but most don’t have people walking around with scales making sure your toy is under 250g. This 250g number was taken from something a scientist may have said about a projectile during the world war II era (we think, we’re not even sure). Today this 250g number is completely arbitrary and means absolutely nothing. Just because you’re flying something that’s 249g does NOT mean you cannot cause trouble and does NOT mean you won’t get in trouble for doing something dumb. On the same note, if you’re flying something that’s 251g, it doesn’t mean you’re going to go to jail. Be safe, use good judgement and don’t piss off or annoy ANYONE! The proposed setup with our recommended motors, batteries and electronics on this frame will put it a bit over the 250g mark. This has been designed to be light yet durable enough and above all, perform well. We just do not understand the rationale behind sacrificing performance for the sake of this totally arbitrary 250g number that means absolutely nothing. If you’re one of those hankering for that number, you can just run smaller/lighter motors and hit that number if you wish.
Specifications:
- Included canopy is Nano sized camera only (15mm width)
5" version weight ~29g without carbon canopy, ~43g with carbon canopy
- 4" version weight ~24g without carbon canopy, ~39g with carbon canopy
- 3mm arms, 1.5mm body plates
- Motor mount: 12x12 M2
- Diagonal size in 4”: 154mm
- Diagonal size in 5”: 186mm
- FC mounting: 20x20, 25.4x25.4 through 26.6x26.6 Toothpick/whoop mount slot
- Nice sized motor protection bumpers
Customer Reviews
I really like this little frame, I got 2 of the four inch and two of the 5-in. Since they on sale, I always buy sets of two so I got spare parts... But the thing flies amazing and is super fast, flys great on stock betaflight, i still gotta tune it there was a little yaw wash on 6s. Also it's fairly rugged, its already took a few tumbles cuz its so fast i clipped branches a few times hitting gaps in the trees. I built mine with 1505 motors on a 40a aio, 1.6w whoop vtx which is pretty heavy, was thing about leaving off the metal case, and an old predator nano off an old build, under a picklepick canopy. I just wish there was higher pitched 3.5 and 4 in props so it could go faster I think there's more in those motors. Those 3630 hit 119, but the 3052 hit 125 according to the gps, was no wind today. I saw somebody complaining about putting the strap in, I think they're strap-on was getting in the way cuz all I had to do was loosen the five bottom screws slip it right through and tighten them back down... Anyhow I love the frames and the filters i got at the same time, thanks Kabab!
The overall design is good, it flies great. The things that bug me: The battery strap provisions. It is extremely difficult to get a strap in during the build because you have to have everything taken apart. There isn't enough wiggle room to route a strap through normally. My strap setup is ghetto AF and it's mostly using Ummagawd Ummagrip Lite to hold the battery in. The carbon quality isn't as nice as my Armattan frame, but that is a small nitpick. Also, the curves on the CAD drawing were done by hand or something, instead of true programmed curves, if you know what I mean, because they aren't symmetrical/even especially around the FC, so it looks kinda amateur if you look up close. Other than those details, the weight and design make for an incredible flying machine. With 1404 motors and just little 3.5" props she's a ripper!
Hey are there any replacement arms for the PP5 coming?
The frame is very easy to build , I changed the standoffs to a 24mm so it can take the stack + VTX . It flies smooth . PIDs are easy to tune . I use 4s 1100mah . The camera hub is weak it always takes the beating so it has some cracks now . I will definitely buy another one if the current one breaks .
I've been a big fan of Bob's design philosophy for a while. My original tooth fairy frame is still kicking! I decided to experiment and managed to build a 5in sub250g 6s quad with this frame. As ridiculous as this is, the frame flies great and has been suprisingly durable.
