I only hate one thing about this quadcopter frame (Flyfish Volador)

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00:00:00 - Enter: The Flyfish Volador
00:00:26 - Choose either X or deadcat geometry
00:01:31 - Premium Features
00:02:13 - What comes in the box
00:02:36 - Complaining about the battery pad and straps
00:03:13 - Excellent assembly guide
00:03:45 - Install the arms
00:05:21 - Install the mid-plate
00:06:57 - Install standoffs
00:10:27 - Install stack screws
00:12:52 - Install the antenna mount and related 3d prints
00:13:51 - The problem with the "chin guard"
00:15:25 - Assemble the front end
00:17:14 - Install the XT60 plug
00:18:04 - Install the top plate
00:19:03 - O3 Air Unit Mounting
00:20:56 - There's ONE THING that ruins it for me

[@bulufish8208]

By your videos I started in this hobby and I have no regrets. Thank you for your time and effort 👌.

[@boo7948]

pog

[@AndrewHoltmeier-zu2zs]

Buddy you are an absolute god send in this hobby. You literally cover EVERYTHING I have ever had questions about or had problems with. You make this hobby so much more enjoyable for us trying to learn. Without you most of us would have given up and im sure a lot of you will agree. Many thanks brother you’re a legend!!!

[@Bmeadowz]

Been flying one of these frames for a good few months now, Albeit heavy this is a seriously good frame with some seriously good customer service behind it.. highly recommend! Massive thanks to the FlyFishRc Team🐟

[@richardamiss7000]

Haha. Love the twist at the end! Thanks for the honest reviews

[@GrauFPV]

If you’re running the o3 then it absolutely makes sense to run it! Being a little heavy really doesn’t matter any more at that point, and durable it sure is! My absolutely go to frame! Stoked you gave it some positive light though!

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome assembly and review, Joshua! 😃 You should definitely build it!!! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@CarbonGlassMan]

Velcro tape on the batteries and the top plate of the frame. Your ejecting battery days will be over. Then just use a kevlar battery strap.

[@Kmart_FPV]

I was kinda sold at the hex-shaped retention in the frame for the standoffs. Top shelf!

[@painy6588]

Excited for this series. Hoping the quadmula is up next, been doing a bunch of builds on the f5 split mini recently.

[@StrickleeFpv]

Awesome video as always . I dream of this frame I want one so bad just can’t afford new carbon . Can’t wait to hopefully one day meet you mr bardwell and shake your hand and thank you for all your advice and knowledge through my fpv journey . Forever grateful and thankful 🙏. Bonus would be to rip a pack or 2 with ya 🤜🤛😎

[@ts13fpv]

Theres a v2 of this frame now . Made a few improvements and lightened the frame slighly too . I have both the v1 qnd v2 and both have taken a beating and are still going strong

[@creationlabsinc.189]

I ordered a 2nd v1 and the next day at rdq saw the v2 🤦‍♂️

[@ts13fpv]

No way 😂

[@scu-dub]

I literally was going to ask that lol I could've swore I seen a v2 of this frame 👍🏼

[@smithe68]

I’ve been trying to figure out the differences between the 2, is it worth the $11 extra to buy the v2?

[@batlong261092]

I have both v1 and v2 too. The v1, FC mount screws in 20x20, the v2 is in 30x30 😂😂🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@CDRaff]

FlyFish's logo is awesome. So simple and so effective. Edit: Black and Decker makes several decent electric drivers that are more than capable of driving screws on a drone for $40 or less depending on the model. I have the "pivot" version and it works well for driving anything you might drive by hand.

[@ImperialArmour]

This is probably the most "premium" review since the Geprc Mark 5 some time back. Flyfish is gonna make a lot of sales from this video.

[@VulpeculaJoy]

Take a look at the O3 DeadCat version of the MK5. It's basically this frame, but without the unnecessary bling Flyfish added. They also sacrificed weight for the dead cat layout. MK5 - 158g MK5X O3 - 156.1g MK5D O3 - 197.0g

[@ImperialArmour]

@@VulpeculaJoy I have 2 MK5D's, and it's probably not T700 carbon fiber.

[@inCarsoNatedFPV]

I have the VD6 II version of this frame and absolutely love it!! Build on rotorbuolds 😎

[@mentzerd]

I just assembled this frame a couple days ago. I didn't know they had detailed instructions. I just had to figure it out haha. Also it's the first frame I ever put together.

[@wyatthumphreys]

WOOHOO THE FLYFISH WAVE TAKING OFF. I have a ton of vids flying this frame if anyone here wants to see some Volador ripping!

[@hubieh3374]

The deadcat, with O3 and no gopro is an amazing combo!

[@alperenozgur]

i still dont get why o3 quad "needs" gopro unless you are filming for hollywood 🙄🤪

[@sunsetpark_fpv]

It was a very intuitive, smooth build, with very snappy looking 3D prints but I already have a trio of heavyweight girls. In the beginning, a heavier more durable quad is good but sometimes raw power is fun too 😁 Great review JB.

[@an_o_ia]

i love your shirts they are allways so nice🤣 ill will buy the deadcat version of this frame

[@deadstickfpv]

I was almost at a point where I wanted to order this frame until you put it on the scale .the frame It self looks pretty sweet

[@mentzerd]

I wish you had put this video out last Friday. It would have saved me several hours.

[@jamesgreenler8225]

This new content is making me want to switch all of the gear from one of my drones to a new frame . 😛 Off topic tho I think it would be productive to use a drone to drop a 150 mm popper on breezing Bluefin Tuna from a distance but design a setup that can be used rapidly to deploy baits and lures for 25 rods , one right after the other . Currently some sportfishing charters use kites and balloons so bait placement is dictated by boat positioning and the wind . Its very productive for Bluefin Tuna ( 40 to 180 pounds ) in the proper situation and when nothing else is working. A drone can move at any angle across or against the wind so that bait placement can be dramatically improved and expedited. I've seen a few fishing assist drones online and are mostly used for surf casting long distances . Hovering over a drifting boat is probably challenging.

[@TimsDrones]

I have the DC version of that. And I had to buy TPU inserts, put em into the mounts, which had to be turned inside out, and then make sure the cam wasn't touching the frame, in order to keep jitters out of the camera's gyro data. Otherwise - it's a great frame, as JB noted.

[@1uvakindfpv]

I just came here for that shirt! Love it!

[@mikecurran883]

love to see you build the demibot!

[@Les_Grossman]

I have the 6" and actually it is my best flying rig 👍No O3 problems and in general easy to tune and butter smooth! (Quick add on: for Cinematic flying!!)

[@MadDragon75]

I'd build it. Love the design and thoughtful layout. The XT 60 mounted is a bonus.

[@MadDragon75]

Yes.. I'd use your link if I do buy it.

[@QuandarNl]

How did you mount the capacitor with the wires going to the back + vtx.

[@MadDragon75]

@@QuandarNl I'm sorry, I read your question five times and I'm not sure what you are asking. Just to be clear I haven't built this quadcopter yet, I had to buy a new car so it was put on hold. Perhaps if I watch the video again you're question will make more sense.

[@gqp3215]

Looks like drone mfg. is getting better, nice frame

[@EliteFpv]

❤ had the same reaction. Probably would not have bought this frame if I had seen this video first. 10:18

[@geterdnboy]

it cant be a coincidence that these videos come out on Friday payday.. here's some affiliate money!!

[@Atlas_FPV]

I like this series, I hope you get to check out the Supafly Flipmode

[@flyfishrc]

Thank you for your sharing!

[@DigitalCruzer]

I have started using 3mm grommets on my screws that hold TPU on like the front bumper, got a bag of 250 for 6 bucks on Amazon They just kinda smash down so your screw is tight without crushing tpu

[@Monty_FPV]

Arms look like a beast to replace.

[@Holy_Algorithm]

There it is! The t-shirt! I really need it… Can we get one too? :) Btw thanks for all your great work!

[@jimreynolds8284]

So the one I got was little different in that the pressed nuts were not that same. Top plate was not cu out for battery slip pad. Well over all it was a great build thanks Josh.

[@flyfishrc]

Great job!!!

[@exzeroex]

Check out the Dewalt DCF680N2. It has an adjustable clutch and can be used in gun shape too.

[@jaechoe]

I got the v1 frame about 4 months ago and still love it. The build is pretty straight forward, parts are quality. My daily go to 5", flies great. Always a very detailed video JB!!

[@Les_Grossman]

Btw- I put a RGB LED for status depiction in top of the small transparent company logo (little CA)- works perfectly- plenty of space under the FC 👍

[@manski209]

Great video as always. I'm currently building the dead cat version, waiting for the SpeedBee stack to arrive.

[@boostey42]

have u buildet yours? i buildet a 5inch deadcat and after the 3th fly-day im pretty happy with it

[@manski209]

@@boostey42 Yes, diy build.

[@sirlanzi]

great series

[@user-fk6sy7if8e]

Hi, I just finished my first quad using your videos! But I did something wrong with the VTX, I got the wrong type of antenna. Now ordering again I want to make sure that I'm getting something that is suitable for my needs, I'm ordering a "lollipop antenna" since it has pretty good reviews but I'm not sure about it's range (which is the most crucial factor for me) in comparison to other antennas. Could you please make a video on that or tell me what type of antenna would be best for high range flying? Thanks!

[@FORTYVIII]

Nice shirt! 🙂

[@sadkingbilly4531]

I wanna know-it-all where to buy that excellent cine bon roll whoop T-shirt!

[@piercel8553]

It would be nice if the review was for the V2 version.😂

[@fooojin]

what does xt60+antislip+3d prints weigh? most frames come with the weight before that

[@samtarariverasanchez59]

I can’t wait for mine the 3.5in

[@BOOST_FPV]

I've been flying the VX5 for a few months and it's really durable. The only thing I didn't like when building it was the power wires. if your esc positive and negative aren't lined up with the connector you gotta cross the wires and it's a tight fit.

[@piercel8553]

Build hard for 5 minutes, fly happy for life.

[@joshloff3126]

please do a review on the Matek H743-SLIM V3 Flight Controller

[@mallowpuff2649]

I am building my first ever FPV freestyle quad. I am going fairly budget with the electronics, all analog. Would this be a good frame? I was considering the One Source V5, Roma F5 V2, and Marmotte as well. I know I don't need to spend quite so much on the frame but assuming I enjoy the hobby I'd like to eventually go digital and would likely use the same frame. Or maybe not? Also I will be mounting a go-pro and be using it as a Freestyle/Cinematic. Thank you regardless!

[@JustKeepLivingFPV]

I was going to buy this frame, it's going to be sold out by midnight now

[@franciscolezcano7441]

Can i use the hardware of my nazgul5HD for this frame?

[@hristiantodorov3923]

I like the double bottom at the back, it can be used to mount some sensors like optical flow, has someone tried that ?

[@CGFPV]

I guess you need to subtract the XT60 weight, because that‘s usually hanging on the ESC wires, but that won‘t make that much of a difference. My 7 inch frame weighs 150g, and that’s pretty durable too, so for a five inch that weight is a deal breaker for me as well.

[@Photonees]

The O3 camera is hard mounted it seems? No silicon inserts provided I see

[@grampafpv8013]

Now its time for the Quadmula 5inch frame the mini or the standard one

[@1969jfp]

Great video. I get my screws off Amazon. I think $10 for one box.

[@3DKreateFPV]

Please do one of these style of videos on the craftedquads freshman frame JB

[@nosmokingnl]

Looks like the old old frame Blackout Mini H Quad Frame Are we full circle again?

[@kanenstuff]

I really like this frame I have some parts and need a new frame the only that may hurt me is the shipping to Malaysia.

[@yehonatanrichter-levin7825]

Whats up with you T-shirt? where do can i get one of those? 😃

[@DVN_FPV]

I own one. best frame I ever had.

[@imu4869]

3:45 "above and beyond having the assembly guide." thats not a lie i go to your videos or rotor riot to watch build videos XD

[@proxemiafpv5746]

Love it jb

[@w1llyFPV]

For all vtxes? What about HDZero freestyle vtx 30x30? 🤔

[@bkmahaffey]

Locktite on threads, nice!

[@Kai-P]

It would be great if you could measure the frames and quads you get in a similar manner to make them comparable. Not sure which frame you mean with 110g, but from what I found the QAV-S Joshua Bardwell Special Edition is 107g WITHOUT battery pad, hardmounted XT60, chin guard, arm guard, antenna holders and stack screws. The rotor riot tanq which you quote as "only 180 grams" is 184.8g on your scale, without battery pad, XT60, chin guard, arm guard and stack screws. I don't think a manufacturer should be shamed for providing optional additional pieces.

[@TuccoBenedicto]

194 grams!!! You are having a laugh 😂

[@jeremiahthomas2669]

@joshua bardwell hey I am doing the tyro119 build finally getting around to finishing it, kinda put the hobby on hold for a little anyway. If I buy the radio master x12 elrs. and a elrs receiver should work right any recommendations for radios or receiver. Trying to go kinda cheap right now if I keep building quads I'll probably buy a radiomaster x16s

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Yes if you buy the TX12 ELRS and an ELRS receiver they will work. Here are my recommendations: www.fpvknowitall.com/fpv-shopping-list-controller-and-receiver/

[@CapnBry]

Holy smokes! I thought it looked heavy and called 160g thinking I would be on the high side, but then 😂 ed. Wow. Wow wow wow wow wow.

[@austinspired]

But doesn't extra weight even though obviously thicker is stronger create more mass slamming into the ground? To me anytime I fly a heavier gopro or a tank like this they seem to slam the ground way harder to me. Wich to me isn't worth giving up the flight performance for the "durability"

[@PortalFPV]

I am of the mindset of lighter frame over durability. I've been designing for a few years now, slowly fine tuning my design for weight/durability/functionality/maintenance/harmonics/aesthetics/easy prints. That's a lot to juggle 🙃

[@noahtrieloff8833]

Check out the iFlight XL5 V5 sometime! I just bought it and I like it a lot!

[@DoctorORBiT]

Hey buddy, do you know these small screw sets with the small screw heads and screwer (don't know the exact word). Do you know why it's hard to apply much torque with these tools while screwing stuff in? It's so you don't strip it. You're using a power tool, for aluminium screws, relax, or set the torque to 1nm, and do the rest manually.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

The torque on my driver is adjustable simply by twisting my wrist. It has a gyro in it. I am turning them in as gently as possible. They are not stripping because I have an electric driver.

[@QuandarNl]

I bought this frame for my 8s build. The thing I dislike the most is having the connect at the back. Because of this I have to extend the capicator with a wire to the front, but this causes problems. The other way is to mount it at the arm, which looks ugly and is not well protected there. I should have bought a different frame.

[@inCarsoNatedFPV]

Why 2.5mm screws? Because that’s the only size I’ve ever seen that hold an xt60 in place.

[@christopherbuga3608]

What us your favorite 3 inch or 3.5 inch for freestyle flying and which is best for freestyle out on the cinebot 30 or the ci elog 35 performance or the cinelog 35 v2?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

None of the cinewhoop frames are great for freestyle. I suggest the aos3.

[@christopherbuga3608]

@@JoshuaBardwell thank you is there any other 3 or 3.5 inch quads that are good for freestyle

[@SBvice]

Flyfish do a 3 and 3.5 inch version of this frame.

[@martincreator2960]

(FIXED) Edit: I Found a Third SD card and it worked with that one. Joshua Bardwell, i have an issue and cannot seem to solve it no matter what. I cannot Update the Firmware on my Fatshark Dominator HD, both the Goggle and vtx firmware. I have tried a different sd card, tried to format them again, Ensured i did all the steps correctly by looking at other videos as well. The version is just stuck at 20.20.3

[@bob_fpv]

What’s full weight?

[@michaelwilson3946]

Just built.. caddx vista, no gopro, 600g with battery. Lite frame if you don't need a gopro.

[@ckfpv]

Hey JB ✌️✌️✌️

[@jtcustomknives]

I have found that the 2Fitty has been real durable just because how light weight it is. I don’t run a go pro so it’s about perfect with DJI.

[@NaorFPV]

the xt60 wires have place with o3 ?

[@ViralFailsCN]

Yeah. The wires go underneath the o3 which will be standing on spacers. Also there’s milling under the o3 on the middle plate. Very very slick

[@Juan_Reyes_308]

It's a beautiful frame but I must side with you when you were ranting about all the different size screws... It's not a beginner friendly build, flies Beautifully though once it's all assembled... 👍

[@ThePieSnatcher]

Please can you durability test the AOS 5 V2? I want to see if it's enough and I'm sure there are others in my position. There are no good durability tests for this frame so it would be great if you could consider it

[@JoshuaBardwell]

How do you define "enough"?

[@scu-dub]

I am scared to death of using a drill to screw in quad screws because of the stripping possibility lol i just like to hand screw them and i can feel how much tension is on them but that is a kick@$$ lil drill i still want one for xmas😁✌🏽

[@carbonEYE007]

It would be great to see more of the non- bias effected reviews. One in wich the product isn’t rated upon one’s own personal taste rather the overall experience and quality attention to detail ext. is a slick strap worse than a frame that doesn’t include one at all?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Yes a slick strap is worse because it's just a waste. This isn't just a preference. I acknowledge preference when I express then. A battery strap that ejects your battery is worse than one that doesn't.

[@DoctorrMetal]

Nice review, too heavy for my taste, but.. First of all might not be a fair comparison of weight, because you weighed it with all tpu parts. Usually frame weight is carbon and metal hardware only,. Also, are you sure you got those 4 tpu standoff parts, facing the right way? :p Overall great review and a very nice frame. I like that it comes with all tpu pars and plenty of hardware!

[@jimreynolds8284]

TPU chin mount use a small washer

[@joepeterson749]

So while both the volador v1 and v2 are both heavier than desired, have you thought about taking a look at FlyFish's Fifty5 frame? its 127 grams and is also a true x frame which isn't seen very often in 2023/2024.

[@imenlightenxi9276]

Does anybody know Joshua’s email I need his help with biding my elrs rp1 rx to external ranger module ?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

[e-mail]

[@crazylolsbg]

whats a better motor? emax eco 2 2207 1700kv or iflight xing e 2207 1800kv?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Honestly, it's a tossup.

[@crazylolsbg]

@@JoshuaBardwell thank you so much. Love your videos!

[@whoopsiefpv2392]

can you do the quadmula siren f5,or supafly flipmode

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Siren F5 video is recorded and in editing! :-)

[@whoopsiefpv2392]

@@JoshuaBardwell sweet cant wait to see it!

[@The_1ntern3t]

I love how durable it is but I don't really care about the weight. For me it's almost perfect except for how crammed it gets in the back.

[@MountaineerFPV]

Gooooooo JB

[@Todd_G_FPV]

They probably didnt put the nut on the 20x20 because it could contact the 30x30 stack on hard hots maybe? Idk lol

[@phi-fpv]

Thanks JB, I'm down ...

[@mikecurran883]

could call this the basher series!!

[@DerekB_FPV]

Man this frame looked awesome until the last minute. I suppose if I switch my freestyle to o3 I could justify an extra chonky frame, but I'm one of those weirdos who likes audio on my freestyle recordings.