If you haven’t already, connect the flight controller to your PC with your USB cable and select the Setup tab from the menu on the left. There is very little to do on the Setup tab. First, place the quadcopter on a flat, level surface and ensure it isn’t moving. […]
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Quite a few flight controllers are shipping with Betaflight firmware already installed. That’s fantastic for a new user as it eliminates the need to flash the firmware. With the Betaflight Configurator open, plug in a USB cable to the flight controller. Ensure you are using a USB cable that is […]
In order to ensure the Betaflight configurator can communicate with your flight controller, it is necessary to install two drivers on your PC. Both are linked on the Betaflight configurator welcome page. First, click on the link to CP210x Drivers and follow the instructions on that page to download […]
Here is my tutorial for building the FlexRC Ascent With a Spektrum/Lemon Rx. Please read through the whole thing before you get started to make sure you understand the order you would like to build in. Install battery plug and FC power wires Battery plug and FC power wires […]
The Betaflight Configurator is a Google Chrome App and is available for free from the Chrome store. Install Chrome on your PC if you don’t already have it. Head to the Chrome Store at https://chrome.google.com/webstore. In the search bar in the upper left corner, type “betaflight” and hit Enter. “Betaflight […]
This guide is intended for anyone new to setting up quadcopter flight controllers using the Betaflight firmware and configurator. It is not intended as a guide for experienced users but will instead give new users instructions on the basic, bare-bones setup steps that will just get your quad up in […]
Building your own quad can be very satisfying. You can completely customize to your own requirements and if it finally works it’s even more fun then buying ‘off the shelf’ and easier to repair when you break something. The thing I love about the FlexRC frames is the durability and […]
Download FlexRC Mini Owl – Extreme Omnibus – DIY Build Instructions This guide will walk you through the detailed build steps using the FlexRC Mini Owl Extreme FPV Racing Drone DIY Kit. The kit contains everything you need to build your Mini Owl except the radio receiver, which is purchased […]
