DarwinFPV CineApe35 3.5-Inch Whoop FPV Drone (Analog / Wasp / O3 | 4S / 6S)

Overview

The DarwinFPV CineApe35 Whoop FPV Drone is an upgraded 3.5-inch cinematic platform based on the widely respected "XI35 Pro" frame. Designed for both indoor and outdoor aerial cinematography, the CineApe35 combines the impact protection of a full propeller guard with long-range performance, high-definition video transmission, and powerful thrust—capable of carrying a full-size GoPro.

Available in Analog, Wasp Nano Digital, and DJI O3 HD versions, and compatible with 4S or 6S batteries, the CineApe35 offers an unbeatable mix of flexibility and performance. Whether you’re shooting cinematic footage, flying freestyle, or just cruising, this drone delivers a near-5-inch flying experience in a compact whoop format.

Key Features

• Versatile Video System Options:
  Choose from three video configurations:

  • Analog: Caddx Ant + DarwinFPV VT5804 5.8G 1W VTX

  • Wasp: Wasp Nano Camera + RunCam Link Digital VTX

  • DJI O3: DJI O3 Camera + O3 Air Unit (up to 4K/120fps)

• Durable and Safe Frame Design:
  Built with a high-strength one-piece injection-molded propeller guard and EVA bumper strip for maximum safety and crash resistance.

• Powerful Motor Configuration:
  Fitted with 2006 motors—available in 3400KV (4S) or 2030KV (6S)—paired with GEMFAN D90S-3 propellers to support fast flights and high payloads like a GoPro.

• Front-Mounted GPS Module:
  Includes DarwinFPV GM8 GPS for enhanced flight safety and positioning, kept away from interference zones.

• Protective Electronics Coating:
  AIO board is sealed with conformal coating to guard against moisture, dew, grass juice, and metallic debris.

• Unmatched Value:
  Offers professional-level features at nearly half the price of similar drones—without compromising on quality or flight performance.

Specifications

Packing List

• 1 × CineApe35 FPV Drone (Analog / Wasp / O3 BNF)

• 1 × Spare Screws Pack

• 1 × Accessories Pack

• 1 × CineApe35 EVA Bumper Strip (Injection-Molded Guard)

• 1 × 120×120mm Logo Sticker

• 1 × User Manual

Details

CineApe35 3.5-inch Whoop FPV Drone with propeller guard, brushless motors, GPS module, and durable AIO design.

High-strength, one-piece injection-molded propeller guard ensures durability and explosion resistance.

CineApe35 3.5-Inch Whoop FPV Drone with 2006 brushless motor for speed and efficiency.

Front-mounted GPS module ensures safer distance from interference, minimizing disturbances during rescue. All CineApe35 versions include GPS.

DarwinFPV CineApe35 protects with glue filling, preventing debris and environmental damage.

DarwinFPV CineApe35 is super cost-effective at $199.99, nearly half the price of competitors like SpeedyBee Bee35 ($265.99), GEPRC Cinelog35 ($286.99), Axisflying Cineon C35 ($454.99), and EMAX Cinehawk ($489.99).

DarwinFPV Care Card provides accident protection. Pay 75% for replacements, use 25% discount twice yearly. Covers impacts, water, lost drones, and soldering issues.

DarwinFPV CineApe35 3.5-inch whoop FPV drone specs: Ture-X frame, 151.5mm wheelbase, 3.5mm arm thickness. Supports 4S/6S batteries, various cameras, VTX options. Max speed 110km/h, payload 900g.

CineApe35 FPV Drone includes: 1 drone, EVA bumper strip, logo sticker, accessories pack, manual, and spare screw pack. Ideal for analog/wasp/O3 setups with 4S/6S power.

 How to bind this drone to your own remote controller ? 

First, you need to make sure your remote controller is ELRS protocol. Secondly, the FC of this drone is a built-in SPI ELRS receiver, and the factory default firmware version is 3.x. The remote controller firmware 3.x is required to properly bind. Set the remote controller refresh rate to 250HZ, connect Betaflight and click the "Bind Receiver" button to enter the binding mode, not power on 3 times.

Betaflight Configurator interface displaying receiver settings for a FPV drone. Includes telemetry, RSSI, channel map options, and bar graphs for roll, pitch, yaw, throttle, and auxiliary functions. Expert mode required for failsafe setup.