Here are all the popular 5″ freestyle frames that are designed specifically for the DJI Air Unit, some also offer 3″, 6″ and 7″ options. These frames come with 3D printed parts for installing the Air Unit and antennas easily and securely.
Some of these frames might have “props in view” (you can see the propellers in your video feed because of the shorter frame body), but these frames are usually lighter as it uses less material.
The way that Air Unit antennas are mounted would affect your maximum range. Depending on what the frame is designed for, there are two common orientations, “horizontal V” and “vertical V”. Horizontal V is better for range, while vertical V might be more durable against crashes.
It’s best to get a frame with TPU mounts for both antennas and the Air Unit, the soft material is more durable and provides excellent protection in a crash. Avoid frames with poorly designed and unreliable mounting solutions, such as using double sided foam tape and zip ties.
New to the DJI FPV system? I can show you how to set it up for the first time.
Newbeedrone Vivid 5″
- NBD – https://bit.ly/396c9uQ
NewBeeDrone VIM 3″
- NBD – https://bit.ly/3dluFCP
NewBeeDrone Whirligig 3”
- NBD – https://bit.ly/3anjurz
GepRC Mark4 HD5
- Banggood – https://bit.ly/3aaXkbT
- RDQ – https://bit.ly/2xdM3ZE
- GetFPV – https://bit.ly/2Uu13KY
- Amazon – https://amzn.to/3bhWASb
Rotor Riot HD1 (5″)
- NewBeeDrone – https://bit.ly/3djNGFH
iFlight DC5 HD 5″
- Banggood – https://bit.ly/3abNOoB
- RDQ – https://bit.ly/2vDovge
- Amazon – https://amzn.to/3abUTpb
iFlight Cidora SL5 HD 5″
- RDQ – https://bit.ly/2UvzyQW
- Amazon – https://amzn.to/2UbEFHp
iFlight Titan DC5 HD 5″
- RDQ – https://bit.ly/3abcgXx
iFlight DC3 (3″)
- Banggood – https://bit.ly/3abUDGZ
- Amazon – https://amzn.to/2UwUXJC
- RDQ – https://bit.ly/3bdJrti
iFlight Titan FH5
TransTEC Laser HD 5″
- RDQ – https://bit.ly/2QCb9bj
- NBD – https://bit.ly/3bgztHD
TransTEC Freedom HD 5″
- NBD – https://bit.ly/39eQwZk
Flywoo Mr. Croc HD (5″, 6″, 7″)
- Banggood – https://bit.ly/396wpfL
- RDQ – https://bit.ly/2QEgijd
Flywoo Vampire 2 5″
Armattan Marmotte DJI Edition (5″)
- Amazon – https://amzn.to/2Ua1UkN
- RDQ – https://bit.ly/2WA7EG9
Armattan Badger DJI Edition (5″, 6″)
- Amazon – https://amzn.to/2xjkU7u
- GetFPV – https://bit.ly/39bDStW
- RDQ
FlightClub VannyStyle (5″)
- Product Page – https://bit.ly/2wt7Mg7
ImpulseRC Apex HD (5″)
- NBD – https://bit.ly/2QDpTGY
- Amazon – https://amzn.to/2J8FZ7u
- RDQ – https://bit.ly/2UtXjZH
Catalyst Banggod
Edit History
- Mar 2020 – post created
- Jul 2020 – added a few more new frames
6 comments
Hi Oscar, will the TBS Source 1 frame take the DJI air unit. Thanks.
they have a new version that does, i think it’s V4? I have a build log using that frame actually.
I used the Vista not the Air unit but I think it should fit.
Great article, any chance it could be updated to October 2021
Just completed build of banggod frame and one it’s not well designed, not enough place for airunit especially for antennas.
cant you just mount battery slightly forward or back to get perfect CoG again? battery is the heaviest part of drone ? Is it worth it to cram the build together , always tough to go back and fix or upgrade parts in very tight build.
Many more frames will fit the DJI system. I found that a lot of the “new” DJI frames just slapped on some extra space at the back, completely ignoring the center of gravity.
I found that with the new electronics that are available a lot can be done to allow for the DJI AU. In my opinion a better choice to upgrade your stack if necessary than to get a bulky frame instead keep a compact and agile copter.
I personally made it my mission to provide anybody who wants an alternative, than to be forced to buy a new frame.
You can check my designs on Cults3d.com
Featuring : Armattan Rooster, Armattan Chameleon, Hyperlite Floss 2.
coming: Transtec Freedom v2, Floss 1, ImpulseRC Alien, upgrade for kopis 2 and banggod.