BETAFPV Flight Controller Series: For 1S-6S FPV drones
Besides the frame and motors, the flight controller (FC) is an essential part of an FPV drone. Flight controllers are the brain of drones, they control the speed of each motor based on the input of various sensors and the pilot's stick movements. BetaFPV has many FCs, including Brushed, Brushless, Standard, AIO, 1S-6S, with/without a built-in receiver, and more....
RushFPV BLADE F7 AIO: FC for Hassle-free FPV drone building
RushFPV is known for its easy-to-use, solder-free flight controllers. This review will examine their latest BLADE F7 45A AIO flight module with a built-in 45A ESC.
An AIO (All-In-One) flight controller is a type of flight control system used primarily in compact FPV drones. AIOs integrate multiple components necessary for drone flight into a single circuit board. This integration commonly...
Happymodel X12 AIO 5-IN-1 Flight Controller
The Happymodel X12 is a highly integrated brushless flight controller with onboard ESC, RX, and VTX. Its integrated 4in1 ESC (DSHOT300) can handle 12A continuously or 15A peeks if needed. The onboard OpenVTX FPV transmitter features up to 400mW broadcast power and SmartAudio remote configuration. The FC can be powered with 1S and 2S LiPo batteries.
According to your existing...
RushFPV Blade F722 V2 digital flight stack
Looking for a versatile and easy-to-use flight controller stack for your next digital FPV drone? Check out the RushFPV F722 V2 + 5A ESC Stack which has just been released and seems a reliable option. The biggest advantage of this flight stack is that it requires minimal soldering due to the onboard connectors. This modular design is also great...
Holybro Kakute H7 V1.3 flight controller for drones and opto-copers
The newly released Holybro Kakute H7 V1.3 flight controller supports 2 to 8S LIPO batteries and is intended for classic four-motor drones and professional octocopters. It has nine PWM outputs (2x4in1ESC and LED), six UART ports (UART2 is used for Bluetooth telemetry), and a dedicated HD digital port for DJI O3 Air Unit and other compatible VTXs.
According to HolyBro,...
F4 flight controller review: First piece of your DIY drone
F3 flight controllers are outmoded; they have half of the processing speed of the latest F4 flight controllers. But are UART ports making a difference up to 32 kHz loop-time and more? Let’s find out in our AKK F4 FC review.
Flight controllers are the nerve center of drones. They use various sensors to stabilize your aircraft by individually controlling...
SpeedyBee F745 35A Wireless AIO flight controller
SpeedyBee F745 35A BLS claims to be the world's first AIO flight controller with built-in wireless connectivity (Bluetooth and WiFi). It allows changing everything right on the flight field using your mobile phone. You can configure a new radio receiver, motor layout, PIDs, and other things.
The flight controller measures 36.5x36.5x7 and it has a 25.5x25.5 mounting pattern. Weighting just...
iFlight BLITZ F7 V1.1 flight controller: Is it good?
The flight controller (FC) is the brain of the FPV drone and is probably the most critical component, as it is responsible for stabilizing the drone. The FC generates the motors' control signals based on the pilot's and sensors' inputs. If you are starting with this hobby, I strongly recommend using BetaFlight-based flight controllers like this iFlight BLITZ F7...
MEPS SZ F7 Mini: Small and versatile F722 flight controller
F722 flight controllers like the MEPS SZ F7 Mini find applications across various FPV drone platforms, from racing and freestyle quadcopters to professional aerial cinematography rigs—the precise flight control, advanced features, scalability, and configurability suit novice pilots and seasoned professionals.
The flight controller (FC) is a critical component of an FPV drone responsible for controlling and stabilizing the aircraft during...
MEPS SZ F7 HD: Easy to wire high-performance flight controller
Here at FirstQuadcopter, we start 2024 with a flight controller review. The MEPS SZ F7 HD is the company's second FC we tested. Both have similar features, mainly just the mounting pattern difference. The smaller 20x20mm is suitable for compact 3-5" CineWhoop drones, and the bigger 30x30mm for 5-9" freestyling and long-range FPV drones.
The flight controller is one of...
SKYSTARS F722HD Pro FC for DJI O3 Air Unit
With the release of the new DJI O3 Air Unit, everyone started to look for a compatible flight controller. The SkyStars-RC F722HD Pro has impressive specs and a dedicated digital VTX connector. SkyStars offers the F722 MINI HD Pro in a bundle with three types of ESC boards, 40A, 45A, and 55A -shown in this review.
In a nutshell, a...