{"product_id":"darwinfpv-foldape4-frame","title":"DarwinFPV FoldApe4 Analog Frame, Foldable 4-Inch DC DeadCat FPV Drone Frame 51g±5g 168mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDarwinFPV FoldApe4 Analog Frame is a foldable FPV drone frame designed for 4-inch micro long range builds. The foldable structure reduces volume by 70% after folding, allowing storage without removing the propellers. The frame uses a reinforced arm structure and carbon fiber propeller clamp design to address vibration and arm rigidity concerns in folding frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-assembled frame (factory assembled) to reduce build time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoldable design: volume reduced by 70% after folding; no need to remove propellers for storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnfolded arms are secured with two screws to help prevent arms folding back during high-intensity moves or after a crash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-precision bushing + carbon fiber propeller clamp; propeller bushing accuracy: ±0.05mm (replacing the original plastic propeller clip design).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-optimized DC (DeadCat) structure intended to improve front\/rear moment symmetry and flight feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface chamfering and oil spraying process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor build assistance or parts selection questions, contact https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/ or support@rcdrone.top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoldApe4 Frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e154x117x29mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheelbase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e168mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51g ± 5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC (DeadCat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArm structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle quick release arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera installation space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStack installation space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19-28mm (factory equipped with aluminum columns of two heights, adjustable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArm plate thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop plate thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid plate thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFC mounting holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5x25.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVTX mounting holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x28mm (M2) three-holes; 25.5x25.5mm (M1.6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor mounting holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x10mm (M1.6) three-holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable propeller size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5-4 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard mounting base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntenna mounting base; Camera mounting base; Naked Gopro mounting base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1503-2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-4S 500-1300mAh 100C XT30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended ESC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove 15A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended propeller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGEMFAN F4019-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended takeoff weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200-300g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropeller bushing accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.05mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild Recommendation (Manufacturer Statement)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended setup: DarwinFPV 1504 long-life motor + 3S 1150mah battery for 20 minutes of empty cruising (Analog version \/ text also appears as “simulation version”).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer text states a build can be less than 250g take-off weight, depending on the final configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAntenna Mount Base Update (Analog Version)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS is only for reference to identify the version; GPS is not included in the shipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntenna mount base updated to V2 on 2015.1.4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain difference: GPS installation hole on the V2 printout is smaller (due to a smaller GPS module used on FoldApe4).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhats Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x FoldApe4 frame (assembled before shipment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 15x165mm Kevlar battery strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Accessories pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Spare screws pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Phillips screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Gray velvet bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Manual card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Logo sticker (120x120mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoldable 4-inch FPV builds for travel and compact carrying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro long range cruising and general freestyle use where a DC (DeadCat) layout is preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"details\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-gallery\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"V1 vs V2 antenna mount base comparison for FoldApe4 analog frame (GPS board reference only, not included)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-FoldApe4-Analog-Frame.jpg?v=1778090552\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the correct analog version by the antenna mount base; the GPS module shown is for identification only and isn’t included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"DarwinFPV FoldApe4 analog foldable 4-inch DC DeadCat FPV drone frame, pre-assembled carbon frame top view\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-FoldApe4-Analog-Frame_5ef66004-66ec-4102-a0ca-db8cf2d82fa0.jpg?v=1778090559\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFactory-assembled FoldApe4 frame helps shorten build time for 4-inch micro long-range FPV setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"FoldApe4 foldable 4-inch FPV frame in open and folded positions, compact size for storage without removing props\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-FoldApe4-Analog-Frame_377684e9-8ac2-4019-a394-b0d75c821962.jpg?v=1778090568\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe folding structure reduces packed volume by about 70% for easier transport without pulling off propellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Close-up of FoldApe4 folding arm lock points with two-screw reinforcement on carbon fiber frame\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-FoldApe4-Analog-Frame_fb6a1796-80c1-4479-85ec-0c3252282cb5.jpg?v=1778090577\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnfolded arms lock with two screws to help prevent arms folding back during hard moves or after a crash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Carbon fiber propeller clamp with high-precision bushing on FoldApe4 arm, replacing plastic prop clip design\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-FoldApe4-Analog-Frame_1a12298b-802f-4c29-9a36-f8a47081ab4e.jpg?v=1778090586\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carbon-fiber prop clamp and precision bushing design targets tighter fit and reduced vibration on folding arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Low-angle close-up of motor mount area on FoldApe4 frame with prop installed and XT30 lead in background\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-FoldApe4-Analog-Frame_309038d0-0c50-4d66-af6f-ce1f232be732.jpg?v=1778090595\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotor and battery pairing recommendations can be followed to target longer cruising time, depending on your final build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"FoldApe4 frame on digital scale showing about 51g lightweight build for a 168mm 4-inch micro FPV frame\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-FoldApe4-Analog-Frame_832da901-3e5d-4f6a-bb2d-0b678c3399fa.jpg?v=1778090602\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt roughly 51g (±5g), the lightweight frame is suited to compact 4-inch builds that prioritize efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Top view of FoldApe4 DC DeadCat layout with prop positions overlaid to illustrate optimized front\/rear symmetry\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-FoldApe4-Analog-Frame_122a50a3-906b-47a5-ba1f-89fa92320d15.jpg?v=1778090609\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe re-optimized DC (DeadCat) layout is designed to improve front\/rear moment symmetry for a more balanced feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"FoldApe4 carbon fiber frame with chamfered edges and smooth surface finish, detail inset of arm plate\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-FoldApe4-Analog-Frame_1432ff0a-1e53-4995-96ff-566937588323.jpg?v=1778090617\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eChamfered carbon edges and a smooth finish help with handling during assembly and routine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"FoldApe4 frame specifications table: 168mm wheelbase, 51g±5g, DC DeadCat, mounting holes and recommended parts\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-FoldApe4-Analog-Frame_310726af-6ef5-421c-85e2-aab68b32edeb.jpg?v=1778090625\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey dimensions, mounting patterns, and recommended components are summarized for quick parts matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"FoldApe4 frame packing list with included frame, gray velvet bag, hardware\/accessories pack, spare screws, tools, manual and stickers\" loading=\"lazy\" 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