📻 Radio Control Systems
How you control your FPV drone
ExpressLRS (ELRS) - The 2026 Standard
ExpressLRS is the industry standard radio protocol. Open source, cheapest, best performance. Available in 2.4GHz (most popular) and 900MHz (long range).
| Band | Update Rate | Range | Best For |
|---|
| 2.4 GHz | 1000Hz | 10km+ | General use |
| 900 MHz | 200Hz | 30km+ | Long range |
Recommended Radios
| Model | Price | Best For |
|---|
| RadioMaster Pocket | $65 | Budget/Beginner |
| RadioMaster Boxer | $100 | Best Value |
| RadioMaster TX15 | $139 | Color Screen |
| Jumper T20S | $110 | Portable |
Control Inputs
| Stick | Axis | Function |
|---|
| Left - Up/Down | Throttle | Motor speed |
| Left - Left/Right | Yaw | Rotate left/right |
| Right - Up/Down | Pitch | Tilt forward/back |
| Right - Left/Right | Roll | Tilt left/right |
ELRS vs Crossfire
| Feature | ELRS | Crossfire |
|---|
| Cost | Cheaper | More expensive |
| Update Rate | 1000Hz | 150Hz |
| Open Source | Yes | No |
| Range | 10-30km | 30km+ |
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