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4x Arms
2x Arm Braces
1x Top Plate
1x Bottom Plate
1x Mid Plate
8x Motor Plates
2x Fang Mounts
2x Fang Adjustment Plates
1x Cock Plate ( Yes i know )
All needed 3d Prints
Nylon Quick Release Plate
3x Nylon Battery Plates
Ackerman
Fast Battery Changes. Zero Compromise.
Inspired by the proven Straw Hat battery release system, the Ackerman refines the concept of a carbon fiber rail and instead a durable lightweight nylon surface. The result is a quick-release mechanism that's stronger, smoother, and designed to withstand years of repeated battery swaps.
For maximum longevity, we recommend reinforcing the battery plate with fiberglass tape and using Dual Lock or Velcro to secure the landing plate. This creates a secure connection while allowing the landing plate to be swapped in seconds for transport or maintenance.
Lightning Quick Repairs
Opening up The Ackerman only takes 5 screws! Unlike traditional Cinelifters that require lots and lots of hardware, The Ackerman was optimized with repairs in mind, mimicking the repair speed of an FPV racing drone.
There is nothing worse than needing to make a last minute repair on-set, so speed is an absolute key to success. Additionally, the Crossfire or RX is mounted just below the bottom plate, giving easy bind access to both DJI and RX whenever necessary,
— Brian White (PID Toolbox)
During a tuning session with Brian White, creator of PID Toolbox and one of the FPV industry's most respected tuning experts, he reviewed the Ackerman's flight logs and immediately recognized how exceptionally clean they were.
Clean gyro data means less vibration, lighter filtering, and a drone that responds exactly as the pilot expects. The result is an incredibly smooth, locked-in flying experience that feels remarkably connected in the air.
“This Drone is 1 out of 100”
The Ackerman features the proven FANG camera mounting system, allowing rapid camera angle adjustments without disassembling your drone or reaching for tools.
Two precision thumb screws let you dial in the perfect camera angle in seconds, making it easy to adapt between slow cinematic flights and aggressive high-speed runs. The lightweight design also reduces unnecessary weight compared to traditional mounting systems.
A universal camera mount is currently in development and will be available in a future release very soon!
Tool-Free Camera Adjustment
Engineered for Exceptionally Clean Noise
Every component of the Ackerman was designed with vibration control as a priority while maintaining impossibly low weight. Through careful structural engineering and optimized load paths, the frame minimizes resonance and mechanical noise before it ever reaches the flight controller.
The result is cleaner gyro data, lower filtering requirements, and a drone that feels remarkably connected in the air—delivering the responsiveness of a racing platform while carrying professional cinema payloads.
High quality and reliable 3D prints
Every Ackerman kit includes professionally manufactured Nylon and TPU components designed specifically for demanding production environments.
From cable management and antenna mounts to camera protection and finishing details, each part is printed using engineering-grade materials selected for strength, durability, and flexibility where it matters most.
Need to print replacements or customize your setup? Every 3D printable component is also provided as downloadable files below, so you'll always have access to the latest designs.
ACKERMAN
LIGHTWEIGHT
RIGID
MODULAR
CINEMATIC
OPTIMIZED
VERSATILE
KOMODO
SMOOTH
EFFICIENT
PREMIUM
PROVEN
ACKERMAN LIGHTWEIGHT RIGID MODULAR CINEMATIC OPTIMIZED VERSATILE KOMODO SMOOTH EFFICIENT PREMIUM PROVEN
2x Foxeer Reaper IMPORTANT! DO NOT GET A ESC BIGGER THAN 42.5mm LONG
Tattu 4500mah XT90
Coaxial SMA Extender (100mm)
Grab Cad 3D print page can be found here
IMPORTANT! Not everything in the Ackerman uses TPU! It’s a mix of Nylon, and TPU. So PLEASE read before printing anything!
Professional Tune with PIDToolBox Guy can be found here
As always if you have any questions at all feel free to message me! drobotracer@gmail.com
Recommended Parts and build Guide
Patch Notes
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Slight chamfer on frame
Mid-plate now has rounded edges on motor hole to prevent motor wire wear
Reworked “match box” TPU print
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Added universal camera mount
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Release Baby!
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FANG mount can now fold all the way down thanks to small notches
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Reworked Top-plate to make DJI FPV mount easier.
Universal Camera Mount BETA
From the bottom of my heart, a huge thank you to everyone involved in the process of the Ackerman. It has always been my dream to sell a product that I am genuinely proud of. The Ackerman did not start out as something with the intention to make any sort of profit, it was designed with the sole purpose of being the industry standard when it comes to FPV Cinelifters.
And to anyone who buys the Ackerman, thank you for making this dream of mine a reality.
Yours truly,
