The SOURCE ONE is a wide-stance X configuration frame, popular for freestyle or free-range acrobatic flying. It is built to withstand harsh crashes and abuse. It fits and protects all the classic FPV components and is optimized for light weight. The SOURCE ONE is a perfect everyday workhorse for casual FPV flying and competitive freestyle.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The SOURCE ONE project is a first of its kind collaborative FPV frame project initiated by Team BlackSheep. The frame is donated to the community to empower creators and makers, and integrate best practices and current trends faster into a continuously manufactured product. In return, it allows the local distribution network to have cheap and direct access to a good frame in order to allow them compete in an increasingly predatory marketplace.
The hope is for this frame to enable broad access to FPV thanks to a low price point, great documentation and wide availability of compatible parts and accessories, without violating other people’s intellectual property.
3D Printed Parts (STL) also avaialble on github! (Coming Soon)
PACKAGE CONTAINS:
1x Frame (Top, Middle and Bottom. Brace and 2x Camera plate, 4x Arms, 1x arms spacer)
1x Screw & Standoff set
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Wheelbase 5"
226
Top Plate
2mm
Middle Plate
2mm
Bottom Plate
2.5mm
Arms Spacer
6mm
Camera plate
2mm
Standoff height
30 and 22mm
Arm thickness 5"
6mm
Stack Mounting
30.5 × 30.5mm & 20 x 20
Weight 5"
*123.5g
HARDWARE:
16X M3x10 allen screw
4X M3x12 allen screw
4X M3x14 allen screw
4X OD 5mm M3 30mm standoff
4X OD 5mm M3 22mm standoff
8x M3 press insert nut
RECOMMENDED PARTS:
The part recommendations are put together by our engineers and pilots. We strive for reliability and high quality in all of our selections, which may cost a bit extra but it allows you to enjoy the frame much more!
BUDGET BUILD (~$230)
FC: HGLRC Titan 60A FC AIO ESC: 4x Flycolor Raptor 30A BlHeli-S Motors: 4x MasterPilot 2750kV or MasterPilot PRO 2750kV Camera: RunCam Racer 5 (1.8mm) VTx: TBS Unify Pro RACE or TBS Unify Pro HV SMA 800mW Antenna: TBS Linear Whip or TBS Triumph SMA Props: HQ V1S Props or Gemfan Hulkie or Gemfan Flash
TBS POWERCUBE BUILD (~$300)
FC, ESC, VTx, OSD: TBS PowerCube FPVision 2in1 Motors: 4x MasterPilot 2750kV or MasterPilot PRO 2750kV Camera: RunCam Racer 5 (1.8mm) Antenna: TBS Linear Whip or TBS Triumph SMA Props: HQ V1S Props or Gemfan Hulkie or Gemfan Flash
PRO FREESTYLE BUILD (~$350)
FC: BrainFPV Radix & PDB ESC: 4x TBS BulletProof DSHOT600 25A ESC Motors: 4x ETHIX Mr.Steele SILK V2 2345kV Motor Camera: RunCam Racer 5 (1.8mm) VTX: TBS Unify Pro HV 800mW Antenna: TBS Linear Whip or TBS Triumph SMA Props: HQ V1S 5x4.5x3
when i received mine the box and everything was not damaged but when i opened it the canopy was cracked and the VTX did not work when i tried my first battery. I'm alright with the vtx being DOA as all i really wanted was the motors and beeeye camara, But when i reached out to customer service i was blamed for crashing it (even tho i never flew it). beware the QC is total garbage. save your money and buy a Mobula6 from a reputable company like GetFPV for RDQ's. I wasn't going to write a review but after the email i received i don't want anyone else getting scammed.
Darren excelled in selecting the development kit and essential accessories that would have to purchase separately, ensuring I made an informed purchase. His attention to detail and dedication prevented any post-purchase disappointment. I am thoroughly pleased and grateful for his exceptional service.
An absolute pleasure to fly. Handles incredibly well and responds to any input just as I expected.
The only criticism is not of the performance of the drone. Unfortunately, it arrived with damage to the canopy. But I was still able to fly it and make initial observations.
Update process is cumbersome, better if done with the VTX out of the quad. Also the update port is much flimsier than the earlier 2 antenna versions, IMO.
