Overview:
The Apex DC EVO 5" frame was designed in collaboration with Mr Steele. The ApexDC brings improvements to the classic "Dead Cat" geometry for freestyle, videography and mid-range exploration.
This is the new ultra light weight Mr Steele version of the APEXDC Frame and contains the premium 7075 Aluminium hardware kit.
This is what you have been waiting for.
** Photos show quad fully built, not this advert is for the frame only **
CAMERA MOUNT
Included with the Apex EVO is a newly redesigned aluminium camera mount and 3D printed isolation inserts. This keeps the camera firmly locked in place and reduces vibrations, whilst ensuring it is electrically isolated from the frame.
UNIQUE ARM GEOMETRY
The Apex DC is a variation on the typical 'dead cat' frame which we have modified to keep the front and rear motors aligned, allowing us to maintain the much loved compressed-x geometry in the motor layout.
This ensures the frame remains balanced and flight characteristics are not compromised, unlike the classic 'dead cat' design which moves the rear motors closer to the body and severely impacts handling.
By modifying only the upper and lower main plates we retained full compatiblity with regular Apex arms, using standard 5" arms at the front and standard 6" arms at the back.
There are no props in shot of DJI HD flight cameras and for slower cinematic flying it's now possible to run GoPro angles lower than ever before.
CUSTOM GOPRO MOUNTING
Included with the Mr Steele version of the ApexDC is not only a 3D printed mount, but also a new custom designed bolt, specifically for FPV use.
Our new bolt is machined from aluminium for substantial weight savings and has an 8mm hex on the outside, along with an internal 2.5mm hex broach.
Make quick changes to your GoPro angle using either the standard hex driver for M3 bolts, or the prop tool for M5 nuts, which you already have with you in your flight bag.
CADDX VISTA ISOLATION
A major drawback of the Caddx Vista system is that the body of the unit is grounded, this can cause the conductive carbon fiber plates and frame hardware to be grounded too. In an ideal world this is not necessarily a problem, however in the real world it's an accident waiting to happen.
Alongside the required M2 mounting hardware for the Vista, we also include a die-cut mylar insulator and custom machined 'cone rivets' from non-conductive POM.
When installed the Caddx Vista and also the M2 hardware is electrically isolated from the frame. This solution adds only 0.5g of extra weight compared to other designs using bulky and heavy 3D prints.
Mr Steele kit extras:-
- Includes everything in the base kit, along with the following extras:
- GoPro mount and custom bolt
- Tracer Immortal-T mount
- 7075-T6 lightweight hardware kit
- Coyote Brown skids and bumper
- Rubber FC vibration mounts
- XT-60 pigtail
- Foam strip
- Battery strap
Included:
- 1x ImpulseRC ApexDC EVO 5" Mr Steele Light Weight Frame Kit
