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

The Lumenier QAV-S 2 Sub-250 Joshua Bardwell SE 3” HD Ready DIY 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 DJI O3, DJI O4 Air Unit, or Walksnail systems (sold separately), the DIY kit comes with all hardware components needed to build the frame 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.
  
• This frame fits only the DJI O4 Air Unit and is not compatible with the DJI O4 Air Unit Pro without adaptation.
  
• This is a Full DIY Build Kit with assembly required.

 

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Features

• 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
  
• HD Ready 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).

 

Specifications

• 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
  
• Motor: Xilo Stealth 1404 4500kv

 

Links

MANUAL

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

3D PRINTS

• 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. 

 

Includes

• 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 Zipper Case - Bardwell Sub250
  
• 4x Xilo Stealth 1404 4500kv Motor

 

Compatibility Chart