This QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE 3” Beginner DIY Analog FPV Drone Kit is designed for Freestyle FPV, featuring a 3" QAV-S 2 frame with a mono plate for the arms and aluminum FPV camera plates. The 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, electronics, and an analog FPV system needed to build the drone and includes a step-by-step guide by FPV expert Joshua Bardwell.

Note: 

•  The receiver is not included. A receiver that is compatible with your controller is required; please see the options under "Recommended."
• This is a Full DIY Build Kit with assembly required.

Note:  This frame fits the O3, Vista, Walksnail, or Analog units in rear-mounting orientation. HDZero Freestyle fits in a center-mounted orientation with a rear-mounted FC or ESC.

Also Available:

• Beginner DIY FPV Drone Kit - QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE 3” - HD Ready
• Lumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE 3” - Frame Kit

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• Developed in collaboration with FPV expert Joshua Bardwell
• Mono-plate arms for enhanced rigidity and reduced weight
• DIY Kit includes everything needed to complete your build
• Constructed with high-quality Lumenier components
• Compatible with both O3 and analog camera mounts
• Lightweight design optimized for sub-250g builds
• Durable aluminum FPV camera side plates
• Analog DIY Kit

ARM MONO PLATE

The 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.

ALUMINUM CAMERA PLATES 

The 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. 

SOFT RUBBER CAMERA ISOLATION MOUNT

The 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).

• Video Transmitter: XILO STAX 5.8GHz FPV Video Transmitter (25-600mW) w/ Smart Audio
• Camera: Caddx Ratel 2 Micro Starlight 1200TVL Low Latency FPV Camera Black
• Propellers: Gemfan Hurricane 3020 3-Blade Propeller (1.5mm Shaft - Set of 4)
• Frame: Lumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE 3” - Frame Kit
• AIO: Lumenier LUX HD AIO - G4 FC + 35A AM32 3-6S ESC
• Antenna: XILO AXII MMCX 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP)
• Motor: Xilo Stealth 1404 4500kv

Note: Please ensure that if you choose an ELRS radio transmitter, your receiver is also ELRS. The same applies to TBS Crossfire options.

LiPo Battery 

• XILO 650mAh 4S 100c Essential Micro LiPo Battery XT30
• Tattu R-Line Version 1.0 650mAh 4S1P 95C Lipo Battery 
• Lumenier Graphene 700mAh 4s 75c Lipo Battery (XT-30)

Battery Charger 

• Premium: HOTA D6 Pro 325W 15A 1-6S Dual Channel AC/DC Smart Charger w/ Wireless Charging
• ToolkitRC M6DAC 200w AC/DC Smart Charger
• iSDT K1 100W/250W 10A 2-6S AC/DC Dual Channel Smart Charger
• ISDT K2 Smart Dual Charger AC200W / DC500W
• Budget: ToolKitRC M4AC 30W 2.5A Compact AC Balance Charger - XT60
• EV-Peak C1-XR Charger 100W 10A AC/DC LiHV Capable Balance Charger
• Accessory: XT60 Female to XT30 Male Adapter
• 8cm XT60 Female to XT30 Male Cable Adapter

FPV Goggles

• Ultimate FPV Bundle V2 - Fat Shark HDO+ Goggles + rapidFIRE + Lumenier AXII 2 Diversity Antenna Bundle 
• Fat Shark Dominator HDO+ FPV Goggles

Propellers 

• Gemfan Hurricane 3020 3-Blade Propeller (1.5mm Shaft - Set of 4)
• HQProp DP 3x3x3 PC Propeller (Set of 4)

Radio Transmitter 

• RadioMaster Zorro Radio Controller - ELRS 
• RadioMaster TX16S MKII MAX Radio Transmitter - Joshua Bardwell Edition – ELRS
• TBS Tango 2 PRO FPV RC Radio Controller

Radio Receiver 

• Happymodel ExpressLRS Nano 2.4GHz EP1 RX
• Happymodel ExpressLRS Nano 2.4GHz EP2 RX 
• TBS Crossfire Nano Rx (SE) w/ Immortal T V2 Antenna

Soldering and Tools 

• Flywoo FPV Tool Kit w/ Multimeter and Soldering Iron
• Lumenier Solder Wire
• TS100 Digital Mini Soldering Iron
• Kester Solder Wire 
• 110V 300W Portable Mini Heat Gun Tool
• Ethix Tool Case
• HDT RC Tool Set 

Accessories 

• Lumenier Indestructible Kevlar Lipo Strap - 10x180mm (3pcs)

MANUAL

• Lumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell Manual

3D PRINTS

• Lumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE Arm Guards
• Lumenier QAV-S 2 Joshua Bardwell SE Camera Damping Inserts*
• Lumenier QAV-S and QAV-S 2 (Joshua Bardwell SE and Standard) Antenna Mounts 
• DJI O4 PRO 3D Printable Camera Bracket and Mount for QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Bardwell SE Frame Kit**

*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.

**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. 

• 1x Caddx Ratel 2 Micro Starlight 1200TVL Low Latency FPV Camera Black
• 3x Gemfan Hurricane 3020 3-Blade Propeller (1.5mm Shaft - Set of 4)
• 1x Lumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE 3” - Frame Kit
• 1x Lumenier LUX HD AIO - G4 FC + 35A AM32 3-6S ESC
• 1x Lumenier Bardwell 3inch AXII Antenna mount
• 1x Lumenier Zipper Case - Bardwell Sub-250
• 1x XILO AXII MMCX 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP)
• 1x Lumenier Analog VTX Mount
• 4x Xilo Stealth 1404 4500kv