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FlyFishRC Volador VD5

A 5" deadcat frame: the front arms are shorter and set wider, so the propellers stay out of the picture.

Specification last checked 2026-07-27

Recorded specification

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PropertyValueSource
Accepted stack patterns decides fitA frame may accept more than one pattern, directly or with an adapter.20 × 20 mm30.5 × 30.5 mmFlyFishRC product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Accepted motor patterns decides fit16x16 and 16x19 share an axis, so many frames accept both.16 × 16 mm (M3)Oscar Liangchecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table
Accepted camera sizes decides fitMicro (19 mm)FlyFishRC product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Maximum propeller size decides fit5.1 inFlyFishRC product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Build class decides fitShorthand for the size regime. wheelbase_mm is the underlying physical spec.5" freestyleOscar Liangchecked 2026-07-27Quote 3, below the table
Wheelbase225 mmFlyFishRC product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
WeightBuild-critical rather than compat-critical: needed to answer registration and class questions.186.4 gFlyFishRC product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
  1. FlyFishRC product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Volador II VD5: Stack mounting holes: 20mm*20mm/30.5mm*30.5mm(M3); VTX mounting holes: 20mm*20mm/25.5mm*25.5mm(M2); FPV cam spacing: 19mm/20mm; Propeller size: 5~5.1 inch; Wheelbase: 225mm; Weight: 186.4g(with TPU parts); Arm thickness: 6mm
  2. Oscar Liangchecked 2026-07-27Compatible with interchangeable 6mm thick carbon fiber arms supporting 16x16mm motor mounting pattern; supports up to 5.1″ propellers
  3. Oscar Liangchecked 2026-07-27The VD5 is a deadcat frame, characterized by shorter front arms that are spread wider apart than the longer rear arms; this design allows for a wider field of view without the propellers appearing in the camera footage

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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.

Flight stack (FC + ESC)

Works with (6)

AIO board (FC + ESC)

Does not work with (6)

Flight controller

Does not work with (1)Works with (2)

ESC

Works with (5)Not enough recorded specification (1)

Motors

Does not work with (19)Works with (6)Not enough recorded specification (12)

Propellers

Does not work with (16)Works with (6)

Video transmitter

Does not work with (3)Works with (11)Not enough recorded specification (4)

FPV camera

Works, with a compromise (6)Works with (7)Not enough recorded specification (10)

The standards this part is judged by

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