Betaflight is an open-source flight controller software (or firmware) specifically designed for multi-rotor drones used in FPV (First Person View) flying, especially popular among freestyle and racing drone pilots. It provides the flight controller (the onboard computer that manages a drone’s movement) with customizable settings, advanced stabilization, and responsive control features that are crucial for high-performance flying.
Some of the key features of Betaflight include:
PID Tuning: Allows pilots to adjust proportional-integral-derivative (PID) settings, which control how the drone responds to inputs. Tuning these parameters can make the drone fly more smoothly or aggressively, based on pilot preference.
Flight Modes: Offers different modes like Acro Mode for full manual control, Angle Mode for stabilized flying, and Horizon Mode for hybrid control. These modes are tailored for both beginner and experienced pilots.
Advanced Filtering: Filters out vibrations and unwanted signals to create smoother flight performance, particularly at high speeds.
Telemetry and OSD Support: Betaflight can send data back to the pilot in real-time, showing information like battery voltage, current, GPS coordinates, and flight time on the FPV screen.
Configurable LEDs and Beeper: Enables customization of LED indicators and warning sounds, helpful for drone orientation or alerting when battery levels are low.
Community-Driven Development: Betaflight is supported by a large community of developers and enthusiasts, resulting in regular updates and improvements to the firmware.
Pilots configure Betaflight through a desktop app, which connects to the drone’s flight controller via USB and provides a user-friendly interface for making adjustments. It’s compatible with a wide range of flight controllers, making it versatile and widely adopted within the FPV community.
Website: betaflight.com