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DarwinFPV CineApe35 RTF
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DarwinFPV CineApe35 RTF

A 3.5 inch cinewhoop boxed with a radio, goggles, two batteries and a charger. Ducted props for smooth video close to things, and nothing else to buy.

Specification last checked 2026-07-27

  • Control link protocolExpressLRSThe transmitter-to-receiver RF protocol.
  • Control link band2.4 GHzBands do not interoperate.
  • Video systemAnalog 5.8 GHzDecides what it fits
  • Maximum propeller size3.5 inDecides what it fits
Compatibility

What this fits

Checked against every other product in the catalog by the same engine the planner runs, rule by rule. Where a specification is missing the answer is unknown, which is a different answer from compatible.

Propellers

Works with (13)9 for other sizes
Show the 9 made for a different size or voltage

Goggles

Does not work with (4)Works, with a compromise (2)Works with (13)4 not yet judged
Show the 4 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded

Radio

Does not work with (8)Works with (13)16 not yet judged
Show the 16 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded

Battery

28 not yet judged
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Offers

Where to buy

Ships from China. Expect import VAT and a carrier handling fee if that crosses a customs border into your country.

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Evidence

Recorded specification

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PropertyValueSource
Control link protocol decides fitThe transmitter-to-receiver RF protocol. NOT the same as the receiver-to-FC serial protocol.ExpressLRSDarwinFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Control link band decides fitBands do not interoperate. A bare '900 MHz' usually means 915 in US listings: review, never guess.2.4 GHzDarwinFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Video system decides fitAnalog 5.8 GHzDarwinFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Maximum propeller size decides fit3.5 inDarwinFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Build class decides fitShorthand for the size regime. wheelbase_mm is the underlying physical spec.3.5" cinewhoopDarwinFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Integrated receiver decides fitAn SPI receiver on the board satisfies the receiver slot and bypasses the serial protocol.YesDarwinFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table
Included in the box decides fitCategories the kit physically contains. A ready-to-fly kit fills the radio, goggles, battery and charger slots, and without this every RTF kit reports missing parts that are in the box.Complete droneRadioGogglesBatteryChargerDarwinFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Flight timeThe manufacturer's figure, measured hovering with the stock battery. Real flying, especially freestyle, lands well under it.7 minDarwinFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 3, below the table
  1. DarwinFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27DarwinFPV CineApe35 FPV Drone RTF. CineApe35 RTF is prepared for any new beginner who wants to explore the world of FPV. Everything you need is inside. CineApe35 RTF includes CineApe35 Analog FPV Drone, Radiomaster TX12 MARK II controller, 5.8G 4.3-inch FPV goggles, 4S 1500mAh battery and charger, etc. CineApe35 is a 3.5-inch whoop fpv drone that can fly for 7 minutes, 3 kilometers away, and has a maximum speed of 110km/h. Packing List: 1 x DarwinFPV CineApe35 4S Analog FPV Drone, 1 x RadioMaster TX12 Mark Ⅱ(ELRS2.4G version)Controller, 1 x DarwinFPV 4.3 Inch FPV Goggles, 1 x HotRC A400 Battery Balance Charger, 2 x DarwinFPV 4S 1500mAh Battery.
  2. DarwinFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27DarwinFPV CineApe35 Whoop FPV Drone: the FC of this drone is a built-in SPI ELRS receiver, and the factory default firmware version is 3.x.
  3. DarwinFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27CineApe35 is a 3.5-inch whoop fpv drone that can fly for 7 minutes
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