Bardwell QAV-S2 Sub 250

I started flying FPV a little over a year ago as of the writing of this post. I started with a Mini 3 Pro with the Motion controller and Goggles 2. This inevitebly lead me to the Avata 1 and soon therafter i chose to build my first quad and went with the Bardwell QAV- S2 kit. I have since built quite a few DJI 03 quads along with a HDZero 3.5"

So i was very interested when i saw Bardwell had a new kit and specifically in the Size i have started to grow to love the 3-3.5" class of micro quads.

It also just so happens i had been planning on building a Analog 5" and i still might. But this little 3" looked very promising. I have been drawn to the analog aesthetic but also the lower cost to build, repair, maintain an analog quad. Everything is cheaper and from my time flying tinywhoops i feel like the camera isn't terrible.

The kit includes everything you need including three sets of Gemfan props ( I was excited to try these i have only flown HQProp on my 3" quads)

The packaging was very similar to that of the 5" version, its all organized and easy to find. The carbon on the frame seems like good quality.

The Build was extremely easy and satisfying to build, all the components had more than enough room to fit inside the frame nothing feels cramped or hard to place.

All together the build took me about 2 hours to complete not including brushing up on my analog build knowledge along the way. I am extremely satisfied with the final build especially the weight at 229g could easily go to a larger battery and stay under 250 grams,

I was recently able to take this little drone out to a local park for 6 packs, when getting my stuff packed I realized this build easily fits inside the case along with two extra sets of props and Six 4s 650mah packs and a 1.5mm driver.

I wish the pocket opening was reversed but it's not a deal breaker. Makes a nice neat park flyer no need for a large pack.