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Flight controller for drones, is like brain for humans. They are the central nerve system of multi-rotors.

Drone flight controls are many and very varied. In nutshell there are two type of flight controller. One for brushed and one for brushless drones.

Flight controllers for drones and quadcopters

RushFPV BLADE F7 AIO: FC for Hassle-free FPV drone building

RushFPV BLADE F7 AIO
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...

MEPS SZ F7 HD: Easy to wire high-performance flight controller

MEPS SZ F7 HD
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...

iFlight BLITZ F7 V1.1 flight controller: Is it good?

iFlight BLITZ F7 V1.1
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...

JHEMCU GF30F722-ICM: Most affordable F7 flight controller

JHEMCU GF30F722 flight controller
A few months ago, I built an iFlight Nazgul5 V3 FPV drone, and being on a tight budget, I looked for a cheap but versatile flight controller (FC). While most F7 flight controllers from reputable brands such as Diatone, SpeedyBee, RushFPV, HGLRC, or iFlight were priced close to $100, I found this JHEMCU GF30F722-ICM for only $38. F7 flight controllers...

Holybro Kakute H7 V1.3 flight controller for drones and opto-copers

Holybro Kakute H7 V1.3
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,...

MEPS SZ F7 Mini: Small and versatile F722 flight controller

MEPS SZ F7 Mini FC
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...

AxisFlying F405 + Argus ECO 55A ESC flight stack

Axisflying ARGUS ECO F405 + 55A ESC
AxisFlying's Argus product range includes flight controllers, electronic speed controllers, and combo flight stacks. The Argus ECO family includes lightweight, cost-effective products for budget FPV drone builds. This flight stack includes an F405 flight controller and a 4in1 55A ESC board for only $59.90. The AxisFlying Argus ECO F405 flight controller has onboard connectors for various accessories, so does not...

T-Motor F722 60A flight stack for Octo-CineDrones

T-Motor F722 60A 8in1 flight stack
T-Motor's latest F722 8in1 60A flight stack combo is intended for professional octocopters. Its integrated design with connectors allows a clean design with minimal soldering required. The module measures 50.5*96*23mm and weighs 101 grams. It has multiple mounting patterns and a heatsink on both sides. The low-ESR capacitor is pre-soldered and integrated under the top cover. It has eight connectors...

RushFPV Blade F722 V2 digital flight stack

RUSHFPV F722 FC and BLADE 50A ESC
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...

SKYSTARS F722HD Pro FC for DJI O3 Air Unit

SKYSTARS F722HD flight controller review
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...

BETAFPV Flight Controller Series: For 1S-6S FPV drones

BETAFPV Flight Controller Series
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....