F450 Drone Frame Kit – 450mm Quadcopter Frame for DIY Drones
F450 Drone Frame Kit – 450mm Quadcopter Frame for DIY Drones
The F450 drone frame kit from Compoden features a durable 450mm glass fiber quadcopter frame, perfect for building custom drones with Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi flight controllers.
Key Specifications
| Wheelbase | 450 mm |
| Material | Glass fiber composite |
| Arm Thickness | 3 mm |
| Flight Controller Mounting | 30.5 × 30.5 mm standard holes |
| Integrated PCB | Yes (35 × 35 mm solder pads) |
| Motor Mount Hole Spacing | 16 × 19 mm (fits 2212 motors) |
| Frame Weight (without electronics) | ~280 g |
| Maximum Propeller Size | 10 inch |
What You Can Build With This
- DIY Quadcopter with MPU6050: Build a basic stabilized quadcopter using Arduino Uno and a gyroscope sensor for manual or auto-level flight.
- Wi‑Fi Surveillance Drone: Stream live video from an ESP32‑CAM module mounted on the frame and control the drone via a smartphone app.
- Autonomous Object Tracker: Use a Raspberry Pi with OpenCV on this frame to detect and follow moving objects in real time.
- Agricultural Sprayer Prototype: Design a drone for CBSE Class 11‑12 or ATL Tinkering Lab that simulates crop spraying with a small pump and relay.
- Swarm Drone Coordination: Develop a B.Tech final‑year project using multiple F450 frames with LoRa modules for synchronized tasks like search‑and‑rescue.
Compatibility
| Platform | Compatible | Connection | Library / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arduino Uno R3 | Yes | GPIO D3,D9,D10,D11 (ESCs); I2C (gyro) | MultiWii |
| Arduino Nano | Yes | GPIO D3,D9,D10,D11; I2C | MultiWii |
| Arduino Mega 2560 | Yes | GPIO 2‑13 (ESCs, receiver); I2C | MultiWii |
| ESP8266 NodeMCU | Yes (limited I/O) | GPIO D1,D2,D5,D6; I2C | Custom (Arduino framework) |
| ESP32 Dev Board | Yes | GPIO 32,33,25,26 (ESCs) | ESP‑Drone / Betaflight |
| Raspberry Pi Pico | Yes | GPIO 0,1,2,3 (PWM) | Custom MicroPython |
| Raspberry Pi 4 / 5 | Yes (companion computer) | UART to external flight controller | DroneKit, MAVLink |
Wiring and Interface Notes
The F450 frame includes a built‑in power distribution board (PDB) with solder pads for four ESCs and a battery connector. Use 20 A SimonK ESCs and a 3S 2200 mAh LiPo battery for balanced flight with 2212 motors. Secure the flight controller on the 30.5 mm standoffs and route the motor wires cleanly through the hollow arms to avoid interference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of battery and ESCs should I use with this frame?
A 3S 2200‑3000 mAh LiPo battery paired with 20 A ESCs (SimonK firmware) is recommended for stable performance with 2212 1000 KV motors.
Can this frame fly with a Raspberry Pi as the only controller?
While it’s possible, the Raspberry Pi lacks real‑time motor control; it’s better to use a dedicated flight controller (like KK2.1) connected via UART.
What you can build with this
Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items