Massive Droner: Review, Discussion and Problems

Massive Droner frame by Catalyst Machineworks turned out to be quite problematic and hard to maintain, while the build itself went pretty well. I'm sharing the details in this video.
Table of Contents:
0:32 - Problems with the frame
5:00 - Build specs
6:40 - Flight footage
9:45 - My speculations about reasons for the problems
Build Specs:
Catalyst Machineworks Massive Droner 2.5"
RCX H1304 5000 KV
Gemfan Flash 2540
Spedix IS 20A 4-in-1 ESC
Matek F411-mini
TBS Unify Pro Nano
RunCam Micro Eagle
HMDVR-S on-board
Tattu 450 mAh 4S 75C
AUW ~ 155 grams

[@rubenvaneupen7327]

Finally an honest review! Other than that UAV futures guy where everything is amazing :D. Better experiences with other frames? Currently doubting between kwad karls 2.5 inch frame (pretty solid), massive droner 2.5, or this GEPRC Phoenix frame., or course, I could buy 2 of the latter for 1 massive droner

[@FernandoPonteFilho]

What frame could replace this on a 2.5 build?

[@ErgoFPV]

Hyperlite Tooth Fairy. There’s a 2.5” version, it weighs the same, but sooo much simpler in maintenance pirofliprc.com/HyperLite-Tooth-Fairy-25-Race-Frame-_p_4327.html I went with a 3” version of it to see what a light 3” looks like.

[@rednofpv3647]

very nice video!

[@rubenvaneupen7327]

micro eagle is a quite big camera for this size of frame, maybe u should go predator V3, won't stick out

[@ErgoFPV]

I really like Micro Eagle (have it in my whole fleet except whoops) and it kinda fit, but you're right. A smaller camera would have been protected better in this case.

[@carlgill5946]

no offense bud butt it sure seems you crash alot... I fly every single day and i might crash once out of 20 flights and i usually always get them back with at worst a bent prop or something as minor.. I take chances as well trust me so maybe try to relax a little, take a couple hits off a dooby and just fly my friend!

[@ErgoFPV]

Yeah, I guess I abused that little frame too much. On the other hand the harder you push it the faster your progress

[@motiv8154]

Nice video dude! See ya soon :D

[@ErgoFPV]

Thank you! Yeah, we should get together and fly again :)

[@motiv8154]

ErgoFPV in Canada for 2weeks. Will give u a holla when back.. Be safe and fly well :D

[@ProgarDatua]

moar!