Radio receivers

Nowadays most common radio receivers are with 6 and 8 channels but you can find versatile 2.4Gh, 915MHz, and 868MHz radio systems with up to 16 channels.

According to the adopted modulation, radio receivers can be categorized in:

  • PWM RX (Pulse Width Modulation);
  • PPM receivers (Pulse Position Modulation);
  • CPPM receivers (Combined PPM);
  • SBUS receivers (Serial Bus  aka S.BUS);
  • DSM2/DSMX receivers (Digital System Multiplexer);
  • ExpressLRS radio receivers.

Radio receivers for drones and quadcopters

Just few of the best radio receiver brands: FrSky, Futaba/Spektrum, iRangeX, RadioLink, FlySky, ELRS, and Walkera.

Which type of receiver should you use?

Tough question, When it comes to choosing one I would personally suggest FrSky radio system for multi-rotors but I also like the much cheaper FlySky radio.

BetaFPV SuperD ELRS Diversity Receiver

SuperD ELRS Diversity Receiver
BetaFPV's new SuperD ELRS 2.4G Diversity Radio Receiver has dual RF receiver chains with two antennas, ensuring longer and more stable flying for FPV drones and other RC flying machines. It is equipped with two T-type antennas, just like the Happymodel EP1. The BetaFPV SuperD ELRS RX module measures 22x14mm and weighs about 1 gram without the antennas. It features...

RadioMaster RP3 ExpressLRS 2.4G Nano Diversity RX

RadioMaster RP3 ELRS RX
For Christmas 2022, RadioMaster announced another 2.4 GHz ELRS radio receiver for long-range enthusiasts. RadioMaster RP3 features a dual-antenna diversity system that ensures a stable signal. You can opt to install one antenna in the front and the second one in the rear of the aircraft. You can also mix polarization by installing one antenna vertically and the other...

iFlight ELRS RX (2.4Ghz & 868/912MHz)

iFlight ELRS RX
iFlight is the latest FPV drone brand that joined the ExpressLRS platform. The iFlight ELRS RX is available with two frequency options: 2.4 GHz and 868/912 MHz. Will the higher frequency version provide a longer range, the lower frequency edition has better penetration for flying between buildings and other obstacles. The iFlight ExpressLRS 2.4G RX comes with four antenna options....