{"product_id":"beginner-diy-fpv-drone-kit-qav-s-2-sub-250-joshua-bardwell-se-3-analog","title":"Beginner DIY FPV Drone Kit - QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE 3” - Analog","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE 3”\u003c\/strong\u003e Analog DIY Kit is designed for Freestyle FPV, featuring a 3\" QAV-S 2 frame with \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ealuminum FPV camera plates and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea mono plate for the arms. This frame kit accommodates lightweight performance electronics, such as the Lumenier AIO and XILO 1404 motors, and is made from high-quality Lumenier carbon fiber. Compatible with analog systems, this DIY kit comes with all hardware components and the FPV system needed to build the frame. It also includes a step-by-step guide by FPV expert Joshua Bardwell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9525\/8342\/files\/JOSHUA_BARDWELL_QUOTE_TEMPLATE.jpg?v=1741715473\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNote: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThe receiver is not included. A receiver that is compatible with your controller is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a Full DIY Build Kit with assembly required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eVideo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"The FAA can't touch this! Sub250g drone build for total beginners!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g26ASthCzvs?list=PLwoDb7WF6c8mEdPbe9yyCopFaoZL5K9f0\" height=\"609\" width=\"1083\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"FPV Drone Build for Beginners: Joshua Bardwell QAV-S 2 Sub250g kit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Adzjw6CfmJs\" height=\"671\" width=\"1695\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped in collaboration with FPV expert Joshua Bardwell\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono-plate arms for enhanced rigidity and reduced weight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY Kit includes everything needed to complete your build\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed with high-quality Lumenier components\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight design optimized for sub-250g builds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable aluminum FPV camera side plates\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with analog camera mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog DIY Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARM MONO PLATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell Special Edition is truly unique, featuring 3.5mm thick arms paired with an Arm Mono plate. Weighing just 55g (frame only, without accessories), this design strikes an industry-leading balance between lightweight construction and durability, perfect for even the most demanding applications. The Arm Mono plate enhances rigidity while keeping the configuration light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9525\/8342\/files\/QAV-S_2_Sub-250_Bardwell_Slim_Graphics_Lumenier.com_3.jpg?v=1741381720\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALUMINUM CAMERA PLATES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumenier QAV-S2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell frame kit features aluminum FPV camera side plates for enhanced protection and flexibility. It supports both HD and analog cameras, including damped mounts optimized for O3 and O4 Air Unit cameras—offering endless possibilities for your setup! These plates are also backward compatible with the QAV-S 2 Bardwell 5\" frame kit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9525\/8342\/files\/QAV-S_2_Sub-250_Bardwell_Slim_Graphics_Lumenier.com_2.jpg?v=1741381720\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOFT RUBBER CAMERA ISOLATION MOUNT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE 3\" frame kit features a soft rubber camera isolation mount, reducing vibrations for smoother, more stable footage when stabilizing with either on-camera stabilization (RockSteady) or software stabilization (Gyroflow).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9525\/8342\/files\/QAV-S_2_Sub-250_Bardwell_Slim_Graphics_Lumenier.com_1.jpg?v=1741381720\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo Transmitter: XILO STAX 5.8GHz FPV Video Transmitter (25-600mW) w\/ Smart Audio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera: Caddx Ratel 2 Micro Starlight 1200TVL Low Latency FPV Camera Black\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropellers: Gemfan Hurricane 3020 3-Blade Propeller (1.5mm Shaft - Set of 4)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Lumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE 3” - Frame Kit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAIO: Lumenier LUX HD AIO - G4 FC + 35A AM32 3-6S ESC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntenna: XILO AXII MMCX 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: Xilo Stealth 1404 4500kv\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLinks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMANUAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/getfpv-media.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wysiwyg\/files\/Lumenier+QAV-S+2+Sub-250+Joshua+Bardwell+SE+3+Frame+Kit+Manual.pdf\" title='Lumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell 3\" Manual' rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D PRINTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:6981043?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0Vt1cGZspvZDCAby4zfjJYnRKP6NvmXZ_MHDJm91ZjaqONJSgXocVEpbs_aem_LN6Y0p2bannX8XQnIs5YGA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE Arm Guards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:6976891?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR204uP6ykDH2spSn3nlykTuhKzXtj9-YAKT_26WxIuLWWMeb_K7pX0nY0w_aem_zYnME7BNAspStY9mn-x4xQ\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLumenier QAV-S 2 Joshua Bardwell SE Camera Damping Inserts*\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:6976870?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3L5WdQhJM_2bwkFWn5S5zfNpm-y0UThICkaODXuWTLkHFMP40zu7fx8bk_aem_ZtJZheJ0Dr_so2Ik8GKOlw\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLumenier QAV-S and QAV-S 2 (Joshua Bardwell SE and Standard) Antenna Mounts \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:6961830\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDJI O4 PRO 3D Printable Camera Bracket and Mount for QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Bardwell SE Frame Kit**\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The damper inserts should be printed in TPU; you can reduce the walls and infill percentage to help with damping if necessary. Machined aluminum parts will be available soon, and these same damper inserts will work with the production parts if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**This mount is a drop-in replacement for the camera cage on the Bardwell edition of the Lumenier QAV-S 2. The camera cage portion should be printed in something stiff and tough, like nylon or carbon fiber nylon. PAHT-CF is a great choice if you can print it. This mount was also tested in PETG-CF, and it works decently. These are printed parts, though, so remember that durability will suffer compared to machined aluminum parts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Caddx Ratel 2 Micro Starlight 1200TVL Low Latency FPV Camera Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x Gemfan Hurricane 3020 3-Blade Propeller (1.5mm Shaft - Set of 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Lumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE 3” - Frame Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Lumenier LUX HD AIO - G4 FC + 35A AM32 3-6S ESC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Lumenier Bardwell 3inch AXII Antenna mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Lumenier Zipper Case - Bardwell Sub-250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x XILO AXII MMCX 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x Xilo Stealth 1404 4500kv Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Lumenier Analog VTX Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9525\/8342\/files\/Lumenier_DJI_Compatibility_Chart.webp?v=1740666463\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lumenier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45751591338214,"sku":"22777","price":324.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9525\/8342\/files\/analog.webp?v=1741628433","url":"https:\/\/shop.lumenier.com\/products\/beginner-diy-fpv-drone-kit-qav-s-2-sub-250-joshua-bardwell-se-3-analog","provider":"Lumenier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}