A Deep Dive into the New Era Frame from ItsFPV

The Era O4 frame comes with a tweaked design compared to its predecessor, the original Era frame. It features a new front cage, adapted carbon fiber plates, and is specifically tailored to accommodate the O4 Pro camera setup. Ian clarifies that existing Era owners cannot simply upgrade their frames with the new cage alone, as significant changes to the carbon fiber plates were necessary.

Upon receiving the frame, Ian showcases the unboxing experience. The kit arrives in a well-designed box, complete with a picture of the quad. Inside, it contains all the necessary components for assembly:

New nylon front end

Wiring protectors for motor wires

Bottom plate, mid plate, and top plate

Centerpiece for the arms with foam for vibration isolation

Screws, accessories, and battery straps

Sticky battery pad

One of the standout features of the Era O4 is its front end, which utilizes a new manufacturing process. Unlike the molded nylon of the original, this part is made using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing. This method allows for in-house production without the need for expensive molds, leading to a unique texture and robustness.

Ian walks through the assembly process, detailing the steps to put the frame together. He emphasizes the importance of inserting the press nuts for the carbon fiber plates before assembly, ensuring that the flight stack standoffs are in place early on.