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Lumenier QAV-S 2 Joshua Bardwell SE 5” Frame Kit

Lumenier QAV-S 2 Joshua Bardwell SE 5” Frame Kit

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The Lumenier QAV-S 2 5" Freestyle Quadcopter Frame - Joshua Bardwell Special Edition, now at RaceDayQuads! Customize your favorite frame with the electronics of your choice!

This Lumenier frame was designed in collaboration with world-renown FPV guru Joshua Bardwell to bring you the "perfect" FPV freestyle frame. Building upon the success of the QAV-S series, the QAV-S 2 takes it a step further with an optimized design to save weight, X-Lock arm retention for added strength and rigidity, an aluminum FPV camera mount, injection molded GoPro mount, O3 compatibility, and much more!

Make sure to check out our other Pre-Built quads and our Lumenier product selection!

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Features

  • Made in Collaboration with FPV expert Joshua Bardwell
  • Frame made of High-Quality Lumenier components
  • Backward-compatible mounting patterns
  • Aluminum FPV Camera Side Plates
  • Injection-Molded GoPro Mount
  • O3 Compatible Mounts
  • X-Lock Mechanism

**Note:  This frame fits the O3, Vista, Walksnail, or Analog units in rear-mounting orientation. HDZero Freestyle fits in a center-mounted orientation with a rear-mounted FC or ESC.

DURABILITY
The QAV-S 2 is a 5-inch freestyle airframe that is ultra-durable, easy to work on, and locked in to perform and provide the best flight feel. The QAV-S 2 has many small details that were well-thought-out - including premium Lumenier carbon fiber with finished and chamfered edges on all the plates, and 7075 colored aluminum standoffs to give the quad a sleek look.

INNOVATIONS
The QAV-S 2 brings several innovations to the table. The first innovation is the arm locking system which includes a hinge with a press nut that secures the arms and requires just one screw to swap the arm. This is a convenient feature when maintenance is needed. The second feature is a split bottom plate that gives enough room for a micro camera, while also reducing the rear deck space for components. Lastly, the QAV-S 2 has isolated 20x20 and 30x30 stack mounting in the center (and 20x20 mounting in the rear) that lets you take care of your electronics stack without the need to alter the frame structure and overall build.

Lumenier QAV-S 2 Joshua Bardwell SE 5” Frame Kit

X-LOCK MECHANISM
The QAV-S 2 introduces a new lateral X-Lock arm system. This all aluminum arm locking system improves on the QAV-S design in both rigidity and ease-of-use, providing two-axis clamping that is mechanically isolated from the main plates and flight controller stack. The new lock system also allows the arms to fold with only one screw for easy transportation. 

Lumenier QAV-S 2 Joshua Bardwell SE 5” Frame Kit

ALUMINUM FPV CAMERA PLATES
The new FPV camera mounting solution offers excellent camera protection and support for a range of cameras. The use of a unique interlocking system allows for minimal hardware, and strengthens the front end while staying light weight.

Lumenier QAV-S 2 Joshua Bardwell SE 5” Frame Kit

INJECTION MOLDED GOPRO MOUNT
The QAV-S 2 uses the same GoPro mount pattern used by other Lumenier frames, allowing a durable injection molded GoPro mount to attach with a single screw. 

Lumenier QAV-S 2 Joshua Bardwell SE 5” Frame Kit

BACKWARD-COMPATIBLE MOUNTING PATTERNS
For those who still want to use printed GoPro and antenna mounts the QAV-S 2 maintains the same mounting pattern and standoff placement. All mounts for the previous QAV-S* and Bardwell Special Edition frames will fit without modification.

*QAV-S JohnnyFPV Special Edition mounts are not compatible 

O3 COMPATIBLE MOUNTS
The rear plate adds 25.5 M1.6 mount holes to allow direct mounting of the O3 air unit to the frame. This frame can also house the Vista/Walksnail/Analog system in rear-mounting orientation. (HDZero works in center-mounting orientation with FC or ESC in the rear.)

Lumenier QAV-S 2 Joshua Bardwell SE 5” Frame Kit

Specifications

  • Weight: 124g (without HD camera mount, 130g with)
  • Standoffs: 7075 Aluminum (Purple)
  • Arm: 5mm 3K Carbon Fiber
  • Screws:  Steel 12.9 grade
  • X-Plate: Aluminum
  • Frame Size: 220mm

Lumenier QAV-S 2 Bardwell Manual

Includes

  • Lumenier QAV-S 2 Joshua Bardwell SE 5” Frame Kit
    • 1x Bardwell QAV-S 2 Pro Mount Spacer Plate 1mm
    • 2x Bardwell QAV-S 2 Aluminum Arm Wedge 5mm
    • 1x Bardwell QAV-S 2 Aluminum FC Isolator 5mm
    • 1x Bardwell QAV-S 2 Split Plate Front 2.5mm 
    • 1x Bardwell QAV-S 2 Split Plate Rear 2mm
    • 4x Bardwell QAV-S 2 5 Inch Arm 5mm
    • 1x Lumenier Battery Strap 16x220mm
    • 1x Bardwell QAV-S 2 Top Plate 2mm
    • 1x Bardwell QAV-S 2 Battery Pad
    • 1x FPV Camera Mount Right
    • 1x FPV Camera Mount Left
    • 6x Knurled Standoff
    • 1x GoPro Mount
    • 1x Hardware Set

More Info

  • SKU: 20487
  • Barcode: 724376354986
 

Overall rating: 4.8095236 / 5 from 21 reviews.

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Nice frame.

"Nice frame."

Drew W. (5/5)

Great frame

"Fantastic frame to build on."

zac c. (5/5)

Ultra clean/light build

"Very well laid out frame. Very convenient and sturdy. It also came in very light which was my goal. You need couple 3d parts for an ultra clean build. Mainly an antenna holder. Nice job!"

Mark J. (5/5)

Great frame with an easy

"Great frame with an easy build system. Using it as a spare."

Julien W. (5/5)

Perfect frame

"JB knows what he's doing."

Kyrylo N. (5/5)

Good frame with a few issues

"The frame quality was good and this is one of the better flying frames I have built but there were a few issues. One press nut did not have threads and one had been installed in the wrong side of the plate. These press nuts are different from everything I have seen for sale. It would be nice if it was possible to order replacements if needed. GetFPV took care of this issue quickly though. It would have been nice if the front camera mount had used soft mounting. I built mine up using a Vista knowing stabilization on the O3 was not going to work well. Last nit picky issue is that they they put Bardwell’s signature on the top of the bottom rear plate where it end up hidden under the VTX. It would have been better to put it on the other side so it would be visible on the bottom of the frame after assembly."

Tom A. (4/5)

Nice improvements to the QAV-S2 frame

"I have the 2022 JB build kit with the QAV-S frame in it. I hadn’t built it yet when I received an email announcing that JB improved the frame and called it the QAV-S2. Watched the video and decided to make the updated frame version. All parts fit great. I’m in the process of building the kit now and ready to install and solder the Esc. I would recommend this frame for sure."

George R. (5/5)

I’m Impressed!

"JB & Lumenier made it an easy success. Only thing “I did wrong” was I ordered the frame & components separately instead of ordering the “kit” for analog or digital and I missed out on the 3D printing supports for the antennas.” GET FTV.com has delivered promptly as always!"

Chris G. (5/5)

sweet freestyle frame

"First 5" build. Easy to assemble. Already survived some pretty gnarly crashes without any frame damage and it protects the camera very well too. There are already plenty of parts on thingyverse too (some skids, etc)."

Christopher M. (5/5)

Just a slight refresh to an already great frame

"This frame is almost exactly like the old JB frame. I think the aluminum arm jig is just a gimmick as I see no real advantages to it as I don't do repairs in the field anymore. The overall all build is pretty solid, though but I think there was a real big opportunity missed by not soft mounting the camera whenever you use the 03 air system. I like to do 3d freestyle so running a second HD cam is too much weight for too little gain. Overall, it's a good frame. Not too heavy and not too light to take a bit of beating. I hope they come out with new camera mounts later that do allow you to soft mount the 03 camera."

Yancy B. (3/5)

Q&A

how far between the moter mount holes
11.5mm center to center. The holes are oblong for wiggle room.
Are props in view of the o3 camera?
I do not have a 03 but I am using a walksnail camera. I believe any FPV camera you use on this frame the props will be in view.