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FlyFishRC Volador VD5

Name: FlyFishRC Volador VD5
Brand: FlyFishRC

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

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Specification last checked 2026-07-27

Accepted stack patterns20 × 20 mm, 30.5 × 30.5 mmA frame may accept more than one pattern, directly or with an adapter.
Accepted VTX mounting patterns20 × 20 mm, 25.5 × 25.5 mmHole patterns the frame provides for a video transmitter or air unit.
Accepted motor patterns16 × 16 mm (M3)16x16 and 16x19 share an axis, so many frames accept both.
Accepted camera sizesMicro (19 mm)Decides 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.

Flight stack (FC + ESC)

Works with (6)

All flight stack (fc + esc)

Works with (5)
The frame accepts a 30.5 × 30.5 mm stack.
Rule: Stack mounting pattern
Works with (1)
The frame accepts a 20 × 20 mm stack.
Rule: Stack mounting pattern
- SpeedyBee F405 Mini stack

AIO board (FC + ESC)

Does not work with (6)

All aio board (fc + esc) · All 6 aio board (fc + esc) checked against this frame

Does not work with (6)
This board mounts 25.5 × 25.5 mm and the frame accepts 20 × 20 mm, 30.5 × 30.5 mm.
Rule: Stack mounting pattern

Flight controller

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

All flight controller

Does not work with (1)
This board mounts 16 × 16 mm and the frame accepts 20 × 20 mm, 30.5 × 30.5 mm.
Rule: Stack mounting pattern
- Flywoo GOKU GN405 Nano V3
Works with (1)
The frame accepts a 20 × 20 mm, 30.5 × 30.5 mm stack.
Rule: Stack mounting pattern
- Hobbywing XRotor F7 Convertible
Works with (1)
The frame accepts a 20 × 20 mm stack.
Rule: Stack mounting pattern
- Lumenier LUX MINI F7 V2

ESC

Works with (5)1 not yet judged

All esc

Works with (3)
The frame accepts a 20 × 20 mm stack.
Rule: Stack mounting pattern
Works with (2)
The frame accepts a 30.5 × 30.5 mm stack.
Rule: Stack mounting pattern
- Hobbywing XRotor FPV G2 4-in-1 65A
- Lumenier ELITE PRO 60A 4-in-1

Show the 1 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded

Not enough recorded specification (1)
The mounting pattern of one of these is not recorded yet.
Rule: Stack mounting pattern
- Flywoo GOKU G55M 55A 4-in-1

Motors

Does not work with (19)Works with (6)12 not yet judged

All motors · All 19 motors checked against this frame

Does not work with (9)
3 × M1.4 at 6.6 mm (whoop) motors do not fit this frame's arm pattern.
Rule: Motor mounting pattern
Does not work with (9)
19 × 19 mm (as quoted by vendors) motors do not fit this frame's arm pattern.
Rule: Motor mounting pattern
Does not work with (1)
9 × 9 mm (M2) motors do not fit this frame's arm pattern.
Rule: Motor mounting pattern
- BetaFPV 1404 4500KV
Works with (6)
The 16 × 16 mm (M3) motor pattern fits this frame.
Rule: Motor mounting pattern

Show the 12 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded

Not enough recorded specification (12)
Not enough recorded specification to judge this combination.
Rule: Motor mounting pattern

Propellers

Works with (6)16 for other sizes

All propellers · All 22 propellers checked against this frame

Works with (4)
5" props fit this frame.
Rule: Propeller fits the frame
Works with (2)
5.1" props fit this frame.
Rule: Propeller fits the frame
- Gemfan Hurricane 51466
- HQProp 5.1×2.5×3

Show the 16 made for a different size or voltage

Made for another size (4)
A 5" freestyle build takes 5" propellers, not 1.22".
Rule: Propeller suits the build class
Made for another size (3)
7" exceeds the frame's 5.1" maximum.
Rule: Propeller fits the frame
Made for another size (2)
A 5" freestyle build takes 5" propellers, not 2.5".
Rule: Propeller suits the build class
- Gemfan D63 Ducted Tri-Blade
- HQProp DT63MM×3
Made for another size (2)
A 5" freestyle build takes 5" propellers, not 3".
Rule: Propeller suits the build class
- Gemfan D76 5-Blade
- HQProp T3×3×3
Made for another size (2)
A 5" freestyle build takes 5" propellers, not 2".
Rule: Propeller suits the build class
- Gemfan Hurricane 2023S
- HQProp T2×2×3
Made for another size (2)
A 5" freestyle build takes 5" propellers, not 3.5".
Rule: Propeller suits the build class
- Gemfan Hurricane 3525-3
- HQProp DT90MM×3
Made for another size (1)
A 5" freestyle build takes 5" propellers, not 1.57".
Rule: Propeller suits the build class
- Gemfan 1610-2 (40 mm)

Video transmitter

Works, with a compromise (4)Works with (10)4 not yet judged

All video transmitter · All 18 video transmitter checked against this frame

Works, with a compromise (3)
This transmitter mounts 30.5 × 30.5 mm and the frame's VTX mount takes 20 × 20 mm, 25.5 × 25.5 mm. It needs an adapter plate or a printed mount.
Rule: Video transmitter mounting
Works, with a compromise (1)
This transmitter mounts 16 × 16 mm and the frame's VTX mount takes 20 × 20 mm, 25.5 × 25.5 mm. It needs an adapter plate or a printed mount.
Rule: Video transmitter mounting
- TBS Unify Pro32 Nano
Works with (6)
The frame has a 20 × 20 mm, 25.5 × 25.5 mm mount for the video transmitter.
Rule: Video transmitter mounting
Works with (2)
The frame has a 25.5 × 25.5 mm mount for the video transmitter.
Rule: Video transmitter mounting
- DJI O3 Air Unit
- HDZero Whoop Lite
Works with (2)
The frame has a 20 × 20 mm mount for the video transmitter.
Rule: Video transmitter mounting
- HDZero Freestyle V2
- HDZero Race V2

Show the 4 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded

Not enough recorded specification (4)
Where this frame mounts a video transmitter is not recorded yet. Many frames carry an air unit on a printed mount rather than on the stack.
Rule: Video transmitter mounting

FPV camera

Works, with a compromise (6)Works with (7)10 not yet judged

All fpv camera · All 22 fpv camera checked against this frame

Works, with a compromise (6)
This frame is built for Micro (19 mm). A Nano (14 mm) camera fits with an adapter bracket, which is a stock item.
Rule: Camera size fits frame
Works with (7)
A Micro (19 mm) camera fits this frame.
Rule: Camera size fits frame

Show the 10 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded

Not enough recorded specification (10)
Not enough recorded specification to judge this combination.
Rule: Camera size fits frame

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Evidence

Recorded specification

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Property	Value	Source
Accepted stack patterns decides fitA frame may accept more than one pattern, directly or with an adapter.	20 × 20 mm30.5 × 30.5 mm	FlyFishRC product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Accepted VTX mounting patterns decides fitHole patterns the frame provides for a video transmitter or air unit.	20 × 20 mm25.5 × 25.5 mm	FlyFishRC 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 fit	Micro (19 mm)	FlyFishRC product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Maximum propeller size decides fit	5.1 in	FlyFishRC 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" freestyle	Oscar Liangchecked 2026-07-27Quote 3, below the table
Wheelbase	225 mm	FlyFishRC product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
WeightBuild-critical rather than compat-critical: needed to answer registration and class questions.	186.4 g	FlyFishRC product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table

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
Oscar Liangchecked 2026-07-27Compatible with interchangeable 6mm thick carbon fiber arms supporting 16x16mm motor mounting pattern; supports up to 5.1″ propellers
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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