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Reviews
1. Hobbywing XRotor Flight Controller F4 w/OSD
Feature
Super-high Running Frequency The STM32F405 MCU which features the powerful computing capability and super-high running frequency allows the FC to run the PID and gyro with higherDShot 150/300/600/1200, Oneshot125, Oneshot42, Multishot Modes Supported Besides the latest Dshot 150/300/600/1200 mode, the FC also supports the regular PWM mode, Oneshot125 mode, Oneshot42 mode and Multishot mode.
TF-card Insertion Supported Onboard OSD microchip allows users to easily adjust various (OSD) parameters via the Betaflight/Cleanflight software.
built-in OSD
More details, visit HOBBYWING North America https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/collections/xrotor-flight-controller-f4
Description
Super-high Running Frequency The STM32F405 MCU which features the powerful computing capability and super-high running frequency allows the FC to run the PID and gyro with higher frequency. DS DShot 150/300/600/1200, Oneshot125, Oneshot42, Multishot Modes Supported Besides the latest Dshot 150/300/600/1200 mode, the FC also supports the regular PWM mode, Oneshot125 mode, Oneshot42 mode and Multishot mode. TF-card Insertion Supported Onboard OSD microchip allows users to easily adjust various (OSD) parameters via the Betaflight/Cleanflight software. Onboard OSD Microchip Onboard OSD microchip allows users to easily adjust various (OSD) parameters via the Betaflight/Cleanflight software. BetaFlight/Cleanflight Firmware Ready The FC which supports Betaflight/Cleanflight firmware & allows parameter adjustment via Betaflight /Cleanflight software is more applicable to FPV flying & racing. Perfectly integrable with the Hobbywing 4IN1 ESC & VTX It's easy to wire and install when pairing the FC with a Hobbywing 4-in-1 tower ESC & an HOBBYWING VTX (Video Transmitter).2. Wolfwhoop Betaflight Omnibus F4 Pro Flight Controller with SD Card Slot FC Integrated OSD Include PPM and RSSI and Current Sensor
Feature
Match for Wolfwhoop Q3/Q3-S/Q3-Pro/Q3-Pro-MicroOMNIBUSF4SD firmware, the device support SD card
Compatible with all ESCs, On-board Betaflight OSD
This tightly integrated systems packs the FC, ESC, RX, VTX, PDB, CURRENT SENSOR and OSD into neatly stacked boards that can be easily serviced or upgraded
MPU6000 accelerometer/gyro (connected via SPI),Make flight more stable
Description
Description:
The Flight Controller (FC) is a critical part of your drone and the faster the FC goes the better the response to your stick inputs. The Betaflight F4 Flight Controller comes with a 32bit processor for excellent performance and a built-in On Screen Display (OSD) .
The STM32F405 processor is the workhorse behind the FC which has ample memory and CPU power for even the most impressive fliers. Included with this is the MPU600 sensor which combines a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer which will help keep you in the right place. When FPV flying it helps to have easy access to flight data and the built-in OSD provides all the flight information straight to your video feed and onto your goggles or monitor screen.
Features:
STM32 F405 MCU for quick processing power
MPU6000 for gyro and accelerometer, with Barometer BMP280
SBUS/PPM input (Pinheaders)
Built-in Betaflight OSD: Support ground station Betaflight OSD parameter configuring; support tunning PID with OSD by using remote controller.(Support FPV transmitter like Wolfwhoop Q1/Q3/Q1-Pro/Q3-Pro)
Specification:
Size: 36x36mm
PCB Thickness: 1.2MM
Mounting hole: 30.5x30.5mm
Firmware: betaflight_3.1.7_OMNIBUSF4SD
SCM: STM32 F405 RGT6
Sensor: SPI Sensor MPU6000
Barometer: BMP280
Slot: standard SD card slot
BEC: 5V/2A
With LC filter
Built-in OSD
Receiver configuration: SBUS/PPM
Galvanometer: Integrated Gal, power current consumption real time monitoring available
Power supply: Built-in power module BEC
Weight: 7.5gram
More information, please refer to:
https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/releases
http://dronin.org/
Package included:
1 x F4SD Flight Controller
1 x Cable
3 x Pin
N x screw
3. Matek AIO F4 FC Flight Controller + PDB + Bateflight OSD + BEC for FPV Racing RC Drone Quadcopter
Feature
MCU: STM32F405(168MhZ). IMU: 32K ICM20602 accelerometer/gyro (SPI); Blackbox: MicroSD card slot (SD/SDHC); VCP, UART1, UART2, UART3, UART4, UART5OSD: BetaFlight OSD w/ AT7456E chip; PDB Input:9-27V (36S LiPo) w/TVS protection,4x30A (Max.4x50A); Dual BEC: 5V 2A 9V 2A
Supplied by MATEKSYSTEM, all of our product is original Matek product, high quality !
More specification: http://www.mateksys.com/?portfolio=f405-ctr
Me: If you use the SD BlackBox and get some issues. Pls type "set sdcard_dma = off" in CLI, Type"Save".It is an open issue https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/issues/2631
Description
Matek AIO F4 FC Flight Controller + PDB + Bateflight OSD + BEC for FPV Racing RC Drone QuadcopterFC Specification:
MCU: 168MHz STM32F405
IMU: 32K ICM20602 accelerometer/gyro (SPI)
Max. 32K Gyro update andamp; 16K PID Loop
OSD: BetaFlight OSD w/ AT7456E chip
Blackbox: MicroSD card slot (SD/SDHC)
VCP, UART1, UART2, UART3, UART4, UART5
Built in inverter for SBUS input (UART2-RX)
PPM/UART Shared: UART2-RX
SoftSerial on S5 andamp; S6 optional
Smartaudio andamp; Tramp VTX protocol supported
Spektrum BIND_PIN: RX4
WS2812 Led Strip : Yes
Beeper : Yes
RSSI: Yes
PDB Specifications:
Input: 9~27V (3~6S LiPo) w/TVS protection
PDB: 4x30A (Max.4x50A), 6 layers*2oz copper PCB
Dual BEC: 5V 2A andamp; 9V 2A
LDO 3.3V: Max.300mA for Spektrum RX
Current Sensor 200A (Scale 165)
Battery Voltage Sensor: 1:10 (Scale 110)
2x LEDs for FC STATUS (Blue, Red)
6x PWM / DShot outputs without conflict
5x UARTs
1x Group of G/S1/S2/S3/S4 pads for 4in1 ESC Signal/GND
4x pairs of corner pads for ESC Signal/GND connections (DSHOT compatible)
1x pair I2C1 pads (for INAV firmware only)
1x Side-press button for BOOT(DFU) mode
36x51mm PCB with 30.5mm mounting holes andamp; XT60 socket
12g
w/ 1x Rubycon ZLH 35V/470uF (Low ESR)
w/ 4x M3 Anti-vibration Standoffs
w/ FR4 PCB Plate 36*36*1mm
Package Including:
1 * Matek F4 Flight Controller
4. DYS F4 PRO V2 Flight Controller Betaflight with 5V/3A 9V/1.2A BEC Integrated OSD Flight Control Board
Feature
Item name: DYS F4 PRO V2 Flight ControllerSize: L 38mm X W 38mm, hole distance 20X20mm
Six-layer PCB board and 3OZ copper to enhance the over-current and heat dissipation
PDB board with reverse high voltage protection circuit
Net weight: 10.5g (exclude the cable)
Description
The DYS F4 Flight Controller V2 combines your PDC, FC, and OSD into one board. With a 3A 5V BEC built in you can power all your FPV gear, and with a current meter and MaH consumption, you can get real-time battery information on your screen. The 3oz copper PDB guarantees stable current flow up to 150A!
The F4 processor runs 8KHz easily and allows the other functions on the board to run smoothly such as OSD, Smart Audio, and Telemetry.
New features with the V2 include 3.3v, PPM, and RSSI functionality.
(Optional) If used with the DYS F20 4-in-1 ESC or F30, there is no need to solder, simply attach the flat cable.
While using with 4-in-1 esc
- Please solder the battery power cable with esc power cable, do not connect with the battery
- The current meter will be no use when used with 4-in-1 esc
- With voltage detection for battery
- F4 Processor runs great at 8KHz
- 5V 3A BEC Built In
- V2 adds 3.3V Output for Spektrum Rx's
- V2 supports RSSI, PPM
- BetaFlight OSD Built In
- Current Sensor Built In
- Integrated PDB with 3oz Copper ensures stability
- Easy to use Solder Pads
- DShot 600 support
- Blackbox support
- Buzzer support
- F4 (STM32F405) Processor
- Firmware: OmniBus F4
- Input Voltage: 2-6s lipo support
- Max Current: 150A
- Net weight: 11.2g (exclude wire)
- Size: 42x36mm, hole distance: 30.5x30.5mm
- Gyro: MPU6000
- 1x DYS F4 Pro V2 Flight Controller
- 1x Piezo Buzzer
- 1x XT60 Cable
- 2x ESC Cables
- Mounting Hardware
- Updated V2 Manual
5. Wolfwhoop Betaflight Omnibus F4 Flight Controller Integrated OSD and 5V / 0.5A BEC FC Include PPM and RSSI for Drone
Feature
Match for Wolfwhoop Q3/Q3-S/Q3-Pro/Q3-Pro MicroOn-board Betaflight OSD,Integrated 5V/0.5A BEC,Integrated LC Filter
OMNIBUSF4 firmware, Dedicated PPM/ SBUS/IBUS receiver input
MPU6000 accelerometer/gyro (connected via SPI),Make flight more stable
This tightly integrated systems packs the FC, ESC, RX, VTX, PDB, CURRENT SENSOR and OSD into neatly stacked boards that can be easily serviced or upgraded
Description
Description:
The Flight Controller (FC) is a critical part of your drone and the faster the FC goes the better the response to your stick inputs.
The STM32F405 processor is the workhorse behind the FC which has ample memory and CPU power for even the most impressive fliers.
Included with this is the MPU600 sensor which combines a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer which will help keep you in the right place.
When FPV flying it helps to have easy access to flight data and the built-in OSD provides all the flight information straight to your video feed and onto your goggles or monitor screen.
Features:
STM32 F405 MCU for quick processing power
MPU6000 for gyro and accelerometer.
Firmware: betaflight_3.1.7_OMNIBUSF4
SBUS/IBUS/PPM input (Pinheaders)
Built-in Betaflight OSD: Flight Control Board IMU with Integrated OSD, support ground station Betaflight OSD parameter configuring;
support tunning PID with OSD by using remote controller; Transmitter power, frequency band/CH can be tuned with OSD based on the Betaflight.(Support FPV transmitter like Wolfwhoop Q1/Q3/Q1-Pro)
Specification:
Weight: 5.6gram
Size: 36x36mm, 30.5x30.5mm (hole)
PCB Thickness: 1.2MM
Built-in OSD
BEC: 5V/0.5A
Firmware: betaflight_3.1.7_OMNIBUSF4
SCM: STM32 F405 RGT6
Sensor: MPU6000
With LC filter
Receiver configuration: SBUS/PPM
Onboard memory capacity: 16MB
More information, please refer to:
https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/releases
http://dronin.org/
Package included:
1 x F4 Flight Controller
1 x Cable
3 x Pin
N x screw
6. Airbot Omnibus F4 Nano v6 with LC Filter Flight Controller uses The MPU6000 Over SPI for The Stable Flight Performance
Feature
STM32 F405 MCU,Runs Betaflight firmware(supported from v3.2)MPU6000 Over SPI Bus in damping box. 20x20 mm Mounting holes
Supports Lipo direct plugin(3-6s) Supports 5V 1A BEC output(Buck)
Supports 8V 1A BEC with LC filter output for camera and VTX(Buck) STM32 controls OSD chip over SPI in DMA mode(Betaflight OSD)
More caps to reduce gyro power noise.
Description
Omnibus F4 Nano V6F405 / 5VBEC /Camera control /5x UART / Flash /Baro
The Omnibus F4 Nano V6 Flight controller uses the MPU6000 over
SPI for the stable flight performance.Also onboard are a barometer
and AB7456 OSD chip for the BetaFlight integrated OSD.
Omnibus F4 Nano V6 using same target as Omnibus Fireworks
supports 3-6s LIPO direct input,has 5x hardware UARTs.
Modifications on V6:
Tantalum Capacitors added for noiseless gyro reading
Solder pads added for SmartAudio and camera control(next to video pads)
Added an 8v BEC and LC filter for the camera and VTX power
This board now has 5 UART ports
New style layout
package included
1 x FC
7. F4 Pro V2 Flight Controller,Rcharlance Upgrade 36 x 36mm F4 OMNIBUS Flight Controller With Betaflight OSD 5V BEC & Current Sensor for RC Multirotor FPV Racing Drone
Feature
OMNIBUS F4 Pro V2 has a more powerful STM32F405RGT6 MCU operating at a higher frequency, making everything run smoothly. You can add GPS and anything else you like freely because the CPU utilization is lower.Integrates pneumatic module, SD card slot.Integrated current sensor to monitor the real-time power consumption.
Support upgrading 32K gyroscope and using the remote control to set the video transmitter.
Supports the input voltage of up to 6S LiPo battery.Comes with heat resistance damping ball to upgrade the stability and operation.
Use remote control to view flight control parameter through OSD / - Support SMART AUDIO, adjust the VTX by OSD.Enjoy FPV racing better and realize the full potential of your drone.
Description
F4 Pro V2 is a flight control board based on BetaFlight OMNIBUSF4SD firmware. While retaining the sensor comprising at OMNIBUSF4SD firmware (no current sensor, retention ADC interface) transmission module integrates a 800mW FIG. OSD mode configuration modification parameters (UART3 supports BetaFlight3.3.0 and above firmware). The image is clear and noise-free.Specifications:
Brand: Rcharlance
Item Name: F4 Pro + V2
FC:
F4 (STM32F405) Processor
Gyroscope: MPU6000(Reserved external gyroscope interface)
Firmware: Betaflight OMNIBUS F4SD
Input Voltage: 2-6s lipo support
BEC Output: 5V 3A
Fimware: betaflihgt_3.2.0_OMNIBUSF4SD
Net Weight: 12g (not including cable)
Size: 36x36mm
Mounting Hole: 30.5x30.5mm
Receiver: Support PPM, SBUS, IBUS, DSM2/ DSMX Receiver (UART1)
Integrated with OSD, support BF Ground Station adjust OSD
Adjust the PID by OSD via remote control
Dshot support
Support SAMRT AUDIO, adjust the VTX by OSD (UART3)
MicroSD card blackbox
Baro(BMP280)
VTX:
Frequency: 5362-5945MHZ
Video Format: NTSC/PAL
Transmitting Power: 25/200/600/800mW switchable
Operating Voltage: DC 7V-24V
Output voltage: 5V /450mA
Working Current: 25mW: 240mA/ 200mW: 340mA/ 600mW: 520mA/ 800mW: 600mA
RemoteSoftwareprotocol: SmartAudio V2.0
Audio Bandwidth: 6.5MHZ
Video Bandwidth: 18MHZ
Channel: 40 CH
Range: Up to 4km omnidirectional RHCP antennas
Connector: MMCX
Package Included:
1x F4 Pro+ V2
1x MMCX to RP-SMA Female
4x cable
8. Airbot FLIP 32 F4 Omnibus V3 PRO Flight Controller Board w/Baro Built-in OSD for RC FPV Racing Cross Drone Quadcopter
Feature
SPI Gyro MPU6000On-Board OSD (controllered by Betaflight, FC over SPI bus)
MicroSD Blackbox
Baro (BMP280)
F4 Processor (F405)
Description
Upgrade version of OMNIBUS F4, the OMNIBUS F4 Pro (Some shop call it as OMNIBUS F4 PRO V2) added SD card supports, has 5v3A BEC, LC filter for Camera and VTX, build in Current sensor for high Integration Frame.The V3 fixed the Current reading issue.
Baro Fixed current reading issue
Features:
SPI Gyro MPU6000
On-Board OSD (controllered by Betaflight, FC over SPI bus)
MicroSD Blackbox
Baro (BMP280)
F4 Processor (F405)
5v3a SBEC
Built-in Current Sensor
On-Board Video Filter (only can supply 5V to VTX and Camera)
Package incl.:
FC
9. DYS F4 Mini Flight Control,Flight Controller FC Integrated in both BEC 5V/2A and OSD Suitable for FPV Racing /Mini Drone
Feature
Six axis senor MPU600 connects by SPI,Microcontroller controls OSD chip through SPI bus DMS mode and faster speed.Use remote control to view flight control parameter through OSD, Support BF setting software to flash and debug OSD and SAMRT AUDIO, IRC TARAMP agreement, adjust the VTX frequency and power etc by flight control (will support DYS new VTX)
2-4s lipo input support, with the anti-ignition function TVS device, Six-layer PCB board and 3OZ copper to enhance the over-current and heat dissipation Comes with heat resistance damping ball to upgrade the stability and operation
STM32F405 master with higher refresh rate and more function ports
Dimension:33mm*30mm/Hole distance:20*20mm/Net weight:6g without cable
Description
Basic FunctionsBetaflight firmware
"DYS F4 PRO" firmware can be used
STM32F405 master with higher refresh rate and more function ports
Six-layer PCB board and 3OZ copper to enhance the over-current and heat dissipation
Six axis senor MPU600 connected by SPI
Compatible all split-type escs
Microcontroller controls OSD chip through SPI bus DMS mode to make it fast
Support BF setting software to flash and debug OSD
5V power supply max up to 2A
Use remote control to view flight control parameter through OSD
Support SAMRT AUDIO, IRC TARAMP agreement, adjust the VTX frequency and power etc by flight control (will support DYS new VTX)
Comes with heat resistance damping ball to upgrade the stability and operation
2-4s lipo input support, with the anti-ignition function TVS device
Net weight 6g without cable
Dimension L 30mmX W 27mm, hole distance 20X20mm
Caution
Please be attention to below notes to protect your flight control and ensure your flight control stable
Be attention to the polarity, please double check before power on
While pull/plug or connection, please cut off the power
Do not short the 5V or any other power, otherwise the flight control will burn
Damping ball should be installed on the flight control (Already mounted before leaving the factory)
While mount with 4-in-1 esc, please check the plugged pin correct or not, be attention that do not force to pull or plug
The maximum refresh rate of PID and gory up to 8K