![]() ![]() (If you are the hardest-core of concrete bando bashers, you might want a heavier frame.)Īs much as I loved the QAV-S, there were a few things I changed to make the JB Edition. It’s also relatively lightweight, but still tough enough for typical freestyle bashing. It hits the sweet spot of being roomy enough to build with ease, without being so big that it compromises flight characteristics. I fell in love with the QAV-S because of the genius way its arms join to the frame, allowing for one-screw arm changes, without putting a weakening screw hole through the center of the arm. The 800 mW vTX on the Nazgul will also make the decision for some people. Personally, I would decide based on whether you want better flight characteristics (the Roma) or better durability (the Nazgul). The Roma’s F7 flight controller will have more room for future expansion than the F4 flight controller on the Nazgul. only 400 mW for the Roma, so the Nazgul will have more video range and penetration (this doesn’t apply if you are buying the DJI version). The analog version of the Nazgul has an 800 mW vTX vs. ![]() The Nazgul is heavier, which means it’s not quite as nimble, but it’s more durable. The Roma F5 is a bit more premium in feel, with beveled carbon fiber plates, metal front end, plastic arm guards, and sharp-looking motors. They are extremely closely matched, with high performance motors, good-quality camera, and a custom PID tune pre-installed for great handling. The iFlight Nazgul V2 and the Diatone Roma F5 are the “budget” option in this category. Some people will be willing to pay a premium for that others won’t. This is because Vannystyle is hand-built by technicians in Orlando, Florida, with a custom PID tune designed by Vanover himself, and backed by Rotor Riot’s support. It’s way more expensive than the Nazgul or the Roma, and its specs are similar, or in some cases worse (e.g. The biggest objection some people will have to the Vannystyle is its price. Alex’s motors have all the punch and power that a racing pilot would expect. The no-frills design of the quad keeps weight reasonable and makes for snappy, responsive flight. The Vannystyle frame has 6mm arms for maximum durability and stiffness. He’s known as one of the fastest racing pilots in the world, but he’s also an incredible freestyle pilot. ![]() The “Vannystyle” is based on Alex Vanover’s signature frame. The analog version has a 1600 mW video transmitter, the highest of the bunch. The frame design is my favorite of the three. The GEPRC seems to me like the best option if you’re willing to pay a little bit more. It’s got a tough aluminum front end and a clever split top-deck that allows maintenance without removing the HD camera mount. The GEPRC Mark 5 is, at the time of this writing, the most expensive. The analog version has a 1000 mW video transmitter. The V2 version fixed the “arm breaking” problem that the V1 had, but the arms are still relatively thin and may not be as durable as the other two. The Roma V2 is the lightest of the three. I was most impressed with the Evoque’s flight characteristics, although all of the three were very good. That’s enough to get the job done, but the Diatone and GEPRC are stronger. If you buy the analog version of the Evoque, it’s got the weakest video transmitter, at 600 mW. It’s got 20mm sized FC and ESC, which are usually less durable than 30mm-sized ones on the Diatone and GEPRC, although I haven’t heard any specific complaints about the Evoque blowing up ESC’s. The Evoque has awesome LED light-pipes on the side plates and bottoms of the arms. So let’s focus on the things that set them apart. They’re all available in either a DJI FPV version or an analog version. They’ve all got very capable ESC, flight controller, and motors. Frankly, you won’t go wrong with any of them. The iFlight Evoque, Diatone Roma F5 V2, and GEPRC Mark 5 are all extremely closely matched in terms of performance and durability. ![]()
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