Hmm. not an easy one anymore…
Originally drones were sized by measuring the motor spindle diagonal distance.
Then people got lazy and referred to the prop size and as you have said above @cedric that can move a frame into a different category.
Most frames are sold with a size within their description but I imagine it will only be hours before someone highlights a frame without a measurement in the description.
So yep, not straight forward anymore… BUT we need to have a reference point so I PROPOSE the diagonal frame measurement method rounded up/down to the nearest inch.
I’m the opposite to Steviegeek (lazy I suppose). While I understand the origins of quad sizing, despite the occasional mentions of frames, I’ve always taken the sizes to be that of the props, as it’s going to be more directly influential on the speed. You could put 3" props on a 5" frame, although I don’t know why you would, unless you could make a build that way which would be faster than 3" props on a 3" frame (if the categories are by prop size).
Looks like we need another poll
Here are I believe the 3 options we have considered - shout if you think of another one
Diagonal Spindle to spindle distance boundaries to be used to reach 4 size groups (to define what is the min distance for a “2-inch frame”, for a “4-inch frame” and a “6-inch” frame)
Manufacturer recommended prop size for the frame - ie: AOS HS5 is a 5" frame
Max prop size frame can handle - ie: AOS HS5 is a 6" frame
Really great time at the Big Meet this weekend. While there managed to finally break the speed record with my newly built self build 5" quad named ‘Snail’.
160mph with 11 sats locked. Hit 160 twice, once at 27secs and the second at 1min 15secs
Been wanting a Speed Freak badge ever since I joined
Very fast and well put together @SirGunner - Happily pass the baton to you mate.
Congratulations, it’s good to see the race for the top pick-up after a year without challenge
you guys too
