BQE Bandolero 5″ Freestyle Frame

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Born from a collaboration with legendary pilot Jeff “Vort3x” Orta, the BQE Bandolero is a 5-inch freestyle frame purpose-built to dominate rugged environments. Engineered to excel in abandoned factories and concrete wastelands, this frame focuses on three things: extreme durability, a low center of gravity, and easy maintenance. It’s the ultimate machine for hardcore freestyle pilots.

Engineered for the Bando, the Bandolero is unapologetically beefy. It features thick, 4mm carbon fiber arms that can be replaced easily in the field without disassembling your electronics stack. The front end is protected by an integrated 30-degree bumper, perfect for mounting a GoPro at an ideal angle while also reinforcing the camera cage. With premium touches like factory-pressed stainless steel threaded inserts, this frame is built to withstand serious abuse.

Low-Profile Performance Performance is driven by its super low-profile design. With a deck height of only 12mm, the Bandolero has an exceptionally low center of gravity, resulting in a stable, responsive, and locked-in flight feel that is perfect for sharp, aggressive maneuvers. One of its most unique features is the integrated translucent “trunk,” a rear compartment perfect for housing LEDs for a bold tail light or for cleanly mounting your VTX or receiver.

Key Features:

• Designed with Pro Pilot Vort3x: A frame engineered for hardcore freestyle and bando environments.
• Extremely Durable: Features beefy 4mm replaceable arms and a protective 30∘ front bumper.
• Low Center of Gravity: A super low $12\text{mm}$ deck height provides a stable and responsive flight feel.
• Integrated Translucent Trunk: A unique rear compartment for mounting LEDs or other electronics.
• Versatile Component Mounting: Supports dual $30.5\text{x}30.5\text{mm}$ and $20\text{x}20\text{mm}$ stacks, plus fits full-size or micro FPV cameras.
• Easy Maintenance: Arms can be replaced without disassembling the main electronics stack.

Specifications

• Wheelbase: $235\text{mm}$ (Motor to Motor)
• Recommended Prop Size: 5 inch
• Arm Thickness: $4\text{mm}$
• Top Plate Thickness: $1.5\text{mm}$
• Bottom Plate Thickness: $2\text{mm}$
• Deck Height: $12\text{mm}$
• FC Mounting: $30.5\text{x}30.5\text{mm}$ and $20\text{x}20\text{mm}$
• Weight: $\sim 132\text{g}$

Includes

• 1x BQE Bandolero 5″ Frame Kit
• 1x TPU Parts Kit (Camera Mounts, Antenna Mounts, Trunk)
• 1x Screw and Hardware Pack
• 1x Extra-Long Battery Strap