FPV Frame LHCXRC Cloud 160 3.6 Inch Freestyle

The CLOUD-160 frame adopts a new 7075 aluminum alloy CNC side panels, which can be adapted to be used with the DJI O3 air unit. We provide TPU lens shock-absorbing prints for both sides of the lens. The viewing angle is unobstructed during flight. We also specially designed a CNC aluminum alloy cooling fin for the O3 image transmission module, which can better dissipate heat for your image transmission in a timely manner.

See my thoughts on this frame as well as an example build and data at the bottom of this page.

CLOUD-160 rack parameters:

Wheelbase size: 160mm

Top plate thickness: 2 mm

Bottom plate thickness: 2 mm

Arm Thickness: 4 mm

Flight control installation pattern: 20mm X 20mm 25.5 mm x 25.5 mm

Video transmission installation hole pattern: 20mm X 20mm 25.5 mm x25.5 mm

Motor mounting hole distance: 9mm X 9mm / 12 mm X12 mm

Max camera size: 20mm

Suitable prop size: 3.6 inch (0r 3.5 inch)

Dimensions: 195mm X 158mm

Weight: 81g (including 3D printing parts)

Product List:

1 x upper plate 2.0mm
1 x Front base plate 2.0mm
1 x rear bottom plate 2.0mm
2 x front arms 4.0mm
2 x rear arm 4.0mm
4 x textured aluminum column M2.5×3.5×25
12 x Cup Head M2.5×5 Screws
4 x Round Head M2.5×12 Screws
4 x Round Head M2x9 Screws
4 x Round Head M2x18 Screws
4 x Cup Head M1.6×8 Screws
4 x Standoff Nuts M2 (already pressed)
1 x CNC side panel left
1 x CNC Side Panel Right
1 x camera vibration reduction 3D print left
1 x camera vibration reduction 3D print right
1 x Image Transmission Antenna Installation 3D Printing
1 x GPRO mount 3D print
1 x battery rolling strip
1 x Anti-slip mat for battery
4 x Arm EVA Foot Pads

This is a great frame for a 3.6 inch build. However, please note that an AIO board will not fit between the rear stand-off and alloy camera mount rear leg. You must use a 20 x 20 stack.

I’m running a naked Vista unit in the back. You can also see that I have used the void behind the camera to mount the cap and spike absorber. I’ve run wires from the battery pads on the ESC up to the front under the board. Not the best solution, but there was no space for the cap and spike absorber in the rear so this was the best option.

I don’t usually like deadcat layouts but for this frame the deadcat design allows the battery to still be mounted centrally when carrying a GoPro Session (or Runcam Orange) up front.

Double battery straps are used for 6S.
Also, this frame has 2 handy cutouts in the alloy side plates that I have used to run the cable ties through to secure the GoPro mount.

Technical Notes

I’ve tested this frame with many different motors and these below are the best options for 4S and 6S

#### Frame Weights ####
Completed Frame Weight (with electronics and motors): 207 grams

#### 4S Setup ####
Motors: HGLRC AEOLUS 1804 3500KV (or similar Motor)
With 850 4S Battery: 303 grams – Freestyle Flight Time: 3:20
With 1050 4S Battery: 320 grams – Freestyle Flight Time: 4:40

#### 6S Setup – Without 4K Camera ####
Motors: LannRC 2004 2500KV (or similar Motor)
With 650 6S Battery: 303 grams – Freestyle Flight Time: 3:30
With 850 6S Battery: 320 grams – Freestyle Flight Time: 4:30

#### 6S Setup – With GoPro Session 5 ####
Motors: 2005 2500 to 2800KV (or similar Motor)
With 650 6S Battery: 420 grams – Freestyle Flight Time: 3:00
With 850 6S Battery: 462 grams – Freestyle Flight Time: 4:00

1100mAh 6S Battery – do not use! Too heavy for these motors and maybe about 2 minutes+ flight time. You would need to use 2105.5 size motors similar to the GepRC DoMain, and then the disc loading is way too high anyway.

NOTE: I am running a 30 degree camera angle so I’m flying faster straight and level and therefore also higher in the throttle because the whole quad is tilted forward more compared to for example a 17 to 20 degree camera angle which many freestyle pilots are using. This uses the battery faster, so at lower camera angles you will be lower in the throttle straight and level and battery times will probably be better than those stated above.

#### My thoughts on flight performance ####
This quad is just great on either 4S or 6S. 6S is needed however if you want to carry a heavy 4K action cam. If you are just running a Runcam Thumb Pro then 4S will still be just fine. In both cases (4S and 6S) I really liked the agile feel of the quad on the smaller battery – 850mAh for 4S and 650mAh for 6S. It is noticeably more responsive with the lighter battery. But in both cases with the heavier battery you will get better flight times and the additional mass actually gives more “carry” through the air in freestyle moves. Moving forward,  I will be running an 850mAh 6S with a GoPro Hero Session 5.