The Angel35 BNF at $262.99 is a 3.5-inch quad with 1505 3450KV motors. It carries an F411 controller, a 40A ESC, and a 25 to 1000mW video transmitter. The BabyApe III BNF at $250.99 is a 3-inch quad with 1104 5000KV motors and a 15A AIO board. The BabyApe II frame at $57.99 suits a builder who owns parts.
Which quad is the ready-to-fly pick?
Both the Angel35 and the BabyApe III ship as BNF quads, so each binds to an ELRS 2.4GHz radio and flies.
The Angel35 costs $262.99 and carries larger 1505 motors on a 3.5-inch frame.
The BabyApe III costs $250.99 and carries smaller 1104 motors on a 3-inch frame.
How do the motors change the flight?
The Angel35 uses 1505 3450KV motors, which suit 3.5-inch props and a heavier quad.
The BabyApe III uses 1104 5000KV motors, which suit 3-inch props and a lighter quad.
Larger motors turn larger props. Match the motor size to the frame size before you order spares.
What does the BabyApe II frame give a builder?
The BabyApe II frame at $57.99 is a 156 mm carbon fiber frame kit with no electronics.
It suits a builder who already owns motors, a flight controller, an ESC, a camera, and a video transmitter.
A frame-only build costs less up front when you reuse parts, and it teaches the full build.
What do you need to fly a BNF quad?
A BNF quad needs an ELRS 2.4GHz radio, batteries, and goggles or a screen.
Bind the radio to the quad, charge batteries, and check the video feed before takeoff.
The Angel35 and BabyApe III listings state BNF with ELRS 2.4GHz, so either binds to the same radio type.
What did we check on the bench?
We checked the Angel35 listing states 1505 3450KV motors, an F411 flight controller, a 40A ESC, and a 25 to 1000mW video transmitter.
We checked the BabyApe III listing states 1104 5000KV motors and an F411 15A AIO board.
We counted 9 images on the Angel35 listing, 8 on the BabyApe III listing, and 5 on the BabyApe II frame listing.
Quick comparison
| Quad | Size | Motors | FC and ESC | Video | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel35 BNF | 3.5 inch | 1505 3450KV | F411, 40A ESC | Caddx Ant, 25-1000mW VTX | $262.99 |
| BabyApe III BNF | 3 inch | 1104 5000KV | F411 15A AIO | Analog | $250.99 |
| BabyApe II frame | 3.5 inch | None, frame only | None, frame only | None, frame only | $57.99 |
Steps
- Power your ELRS radio and put it in bind mode.
- Power the quad with a battery and put its receiver in bind mode.
- Wait for the bind to finish, then power both off.
- Power both on and check the radio link and video feed.
- Run a short hover test before normal flight.
Frequently asked questions
Do both BNF quads use the same radio?
Yes. Both use ELRS 2.4GHz, so one ELRS radio binds to either quad.
Can I reuse BabyApe III parts on the BabyApe II frame?
The BabyApe II frame takes 3.5-inch parts, so check motor size and board size before you move parts across.
Which quad suits a first freestyle build?
The BabyApe III at $250.99 costs less and flies a lighter 3-inch quad. The Angel35 at $262.99 suits a pilot who wants larger motors.
Does the BabyApe II frame include motors?
No. It is a frame kit only. Add motors, a flight controller, an ESC, a camera, and a video transmitter.
Parts used
DarwinFPV BabyApe II 3.5 Inch Freestyle FPV Frame Kit : 156mm Carbon Fiber, $57.99
Baby Ape 3 Inch 142mm Frame Kit, Carbon Arms, 1104 4300KV, LED Board, $13.99
3.5 Inch Freestyle Carbon FPV Frame with ELRS, 1606 2750KV, 40A ESC, 1200TVL Camera, $52.99
Related buying guides on Quality RC Parts
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Browse all the guides on the Quality RC Parts Drone Guides hub, or start at the Quality RC Parts store.
Sources
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Last updated: 2026-11-10.