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The ZD680 is engineered for FPV enthusiasts who need a strong, lightweight and reliable quadcopter frame for advanced FPV flying and aerial applications. It is built from 3K full carbon fiber for durability, stability and vibration resistance.
The integrated carbon fiber landing skid allows stable landings on rough or uneven surfaces. The page lists a recommended configuration (not included) of 3508 motors, 15-inch CW/CCW propellers, a 30A (2-6S) or 40A (2-4S) ESC, an APM open-source flight control system and a 4-6S LiPo. At the time of the check the page showed it as sold out (SKU TIFMC0332).
3K full carbon fiber: durable and lightweight.
680 mm wheelbase: for stability in high-wind conditions.
3 mm bottom plate: for motor and electronics mounting.
Carbon fiber landing skid: for smooth, protected landings.
Vibration resistance: as described.
For high-performance motors and electronics: as described.
A drone frame is the skeleton that holds everything together: the arms carry the motors, the plates carry the flight controller, ESCs, battery and camera, and the whole structure must be stiff enough that vibration does not reach the gyro. Carbon fibre is the standard material because it is light and very rigid. The wheelbase, measured motor to motor across the diagonal, sets the size of propeller the frame can carry, and the arm thickness sets how well it survives crashes.
Match the frame to your parts. Check the motor mounting pattern, the flight controller and ESC stack hole spacing, the camera width, the video system you want to fly and the largest propeller the arms allow. TPU parts such as arm guards, antenna mounts and camera mounts are printed in a flexible plastic so they absorb impact. The battery strap and anti-slip pad keep the pack from moving under G-force.
Build carefully. Use thread-locking compound on the metal screws that are not in a plastic nut, keep the screw lengths from the hardware bag matched to the holes they belong in, and do not over-tighten screws into carbon fibre. Route motor wires away from sharp plate edges, mount the flight controller on soft grommets when the frame supports it, and check that nothing rubs a propeller before the first flight. After a crash, inspect the arms for cracks and replace any that are damaged.
Plan the balance of the build. A heavier battery moves the centre of gravity, so place it where the frame is designed to carry it, and keep the antenna, GPS and camera clear of the carbon plates where possible because carbon blocks radio signals.
Large FPV quadcopters
Aerial photography
High-wind flying
15 inch propeller builds
Heavy-lift platforms
The recommended parts are 3508 motors, 15-inch propellers, a 30A or 40A ESC and a 4-6S battery. These are not included with the frame.
The ESC recommendation is printed as 30A (2-6S) or 40A (2-4S).
Wheelbase: 680 mm
Material: 3K full carbon fiber
Frame type: FPV quadcopter frame
Landing gear: carbon fiber landing skid
Bottom plate: 3 mm
Recommended motor: 3508
Recommended propeller: 15 inch CW/CCW
Recommended battery: 4-6S LiPo
1 x ZD680 680mm carbon fiber FPV quadcopter frame kit
Builders of large FPV quadcopters who want a 3K carbon frame with a landing skid.
680 mm.
The page recommends 15 inch.
3K full carbon fiber.
Yes, a carbon fiber landing skid.
| Brand | ZD |
|---|---|
| Battery Compatibility | 4-6S LiPo |
| Bottom Plate Thickness | 3.000000 mm |
| Compatible Propeller Size | 15.000000 in |
| Material | 3K full carbon fiber |
| Recommended Motor | 3508 |
| Wheelbase | 680.000000 mm |
| Selling unit | PCS |
