KD50 is a 5" X8 cinelifter designed to carry a Red Komodo, Sony FX6, BM4k/6k etc. It has a unique design where the 2 layers that hold the motors can be detached with only 2 plugs. No other X8 whoop cinelifter has this feature, they all require you to remove or de-solder the motors to open up the frame. It is also a double pusher for better efficiency and performance.
KD50 has KDCM/DAC camera mount holes at the front and middle, and also naked BM mounting holes. This allows for top or bottom mounted battery. The top and bottom plate can also fit together to make a KD50 X4. It's a compact, stiff frame with fantastic performance and is much much easier to build and maintain compared to traditional designs.
YouTube Video: Overview - Flight Footage - Build Guide
Specs:
Weight: 526g
Size: 280 x 327 x 80 mm
Mounting:
- KDCM/DAC camera mount (61 x 50.8 mm M4 holes with press nuts)
- Naked BM M3 mounting holes (90 x 124 mm)
- 20 x 20, 25.5 x 25.5, 30.5 x 30.5 everywhere
- 16 x 16 and 19 x 19 Motor pattern
Frame kit includes:
- T700 Carbon: 1x top plate, 1x middle plate, 1x bottom plate
- Hardware
- Motor screws
- 2x FC/ESC screws and nuts
- 3D Prints
- Mounted XT90
- Mounted XT60 (for connecting 2 motor sections)
- XT30 female (for camera power)
- 2x battery straps
- Battery pad
- STLs and a Betaflight 4.4 tune can be downloaded for free from the KD50 GrabCAD page. The tune is used at your own risk and is not recommended for use. See below to get your own tune.
Recommended Parts (not included):
- KDCM or DAC camera mount
- KD50 Handles
- KD Battery Plate if you want to bottom mount your battery
- Matek 12S Pro BEC for camera power
- 2806.5 1700kv Xnova motors
- iFlight F5 tri blade props
- Hobbywing 60/65A or Foxeer Reaper 65A ESC and any X8 FC with a good gyro
- 6s 4000-5000 mAh Lipo
- Any VTX you like will fit, and there are SMA mounts side and back for antennas (for ufl to SMA extensions use 20cm for side and 25cm for back)
- Custom PIDtoolbox tune, available here: https://ptblabs.ca/
Reviews
My go to frame for indoor cinelifter . Brilliantly designed . Can convert it from X8 to X4 in just 5 mins
This little thing could carry an FX6 and Komodo with ease, while still remaining compact and manageable enough to get around within tight spaces. If you fly it like a cinewhoop is meant to be flown, then you will not be disappointed.