The BetaFPV ELRS Lite receiver, Happymodel EP2, and AIO flight controllers with ELRS built in are all great options, but which of these is the best choice for a whoop build? I compared these receiver to help you decide which one to pick for your next whoop.
Note: BetaFPV sent me the ELRS Lite receiver for review, and the Happymodel Mobula7 HDZero was sent to me for review earlier this year. Receiving products for review does not impact my opinions or review of the product, and manufacturers do not get the opportunity to view my videos before publishing.
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Table of Contents:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Receivers under test
1:46 Testing environment walkthrough
6:06 Tests
10:53 Key takeaways
16:06 Purchasing recommendations
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Links (buying from these supports my channel):
BETAFPV ELRS Lite Receiver with Flat Antenna v1.1:
BetaFPV: https://bit.ly/3NWF4qO
Happymodel EP2:
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3HCWip8
RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/3lLYUZF
Happymodel Mobula7 HDZero (it's hard to find AIOs with ELRS in stock...this is the one I used):
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3JJZBwU
Jumper T-Pro:
RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/3BkjM0v
ELRS Website:
https://www.expresslrs.org/2.0/
Use the following targets for these receivers:
BetaFPV ELRS Lite (flat antenna): Use the newest configurator and select category BetaFPV 2.4 GHz and target BetaFPV Lite 2400 RX
Happymodel EP2: category Happymodel 2.4 GHz and target Happymodel EP 2400 RX
AIO Board: Get latest Betaflight Configurator release candidate and update the board firmware, being sure to use the correct firmware target for your board.
All receivers were tested with ELRS 2.3 for the majority of this testing. I tested a special build of ELRS 2.3 for the BetaFPV receiver which addresses some telemetry issues -- this fix should be in the latest version of ELRS from the configurator as of this publishing.
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MakerFire: https://bit.ly/3lC9Fh4
Banggood: https://bit.ly/3EH5WX3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91rxfZOwVuo
The Matek R24-D and R24-S ELRS receivers are much larger than the Happymodel ELRS receivers, and they cost more as well. But is the performance worth the added size and cost? I put them to the test to find out.
Note: Banggood provided me with these Matek receivers for testing. Neither Banggood or Matek had any influence in the content of this video, and neither company was given any opportunity to see this video before publishing.
My previous video comparing ELRS whoop receivers: https://youtu.be/91rxfZOwVuo
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Links (affiliated -- use these links to buy FPV products to support my channel!):
Matek ELRS R24-D (External antenna variant):
Banggood: https://bit.ly/3yH7cZF
RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/3NBakdG
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3RbmEEe
Matek ELRS R24-S (Tower/cube antenna variant):
Banggood: https://bit.ly/3NIPg54
RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/3bTKOmU
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3ycpyQJ
Happymodel ELRS EP1 (External antenna):
Banggood: https://bit.ly/3PkknoT
RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/3IblMva
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3eS1QzU
Happymodel ELRS EP2 (Tower/cube antenna):
Banggood: https://bit.ly/3P3Yo5a
RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/3lLYUZF
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3HCWip8
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BETAFPV: https://bit.ly/3BpxRcT
MakerFire: https://bit.ly/3lC9Fh4
Banggood: https://bit.ly/3EH5WX3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxmysOQBFM8
Many are wondering whether Fat Shark will continue to innovate on Shark Byte and whether it will ever open up to other manufacturers. I decided to investigate and find out the answer. In this video, I present what I learned from my own research and from speaking with the inventor of the HDZero technology that powers Shark Byte.
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Links:
Chris Rosser's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/neucleotide
HDZero Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hdzero
HDZero Discord server: https://discord.gg/DN3E8DTF
Divimath website: http://www.divimath.com
Richwave analog chips: https://www.richwave.com.tw/en/page_prd_new.aspx?Id=8
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RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/31vgNEz
BETAFPV: https://bit.ly/3BpxRcT
MakerFire: https://bit.ly/3lC9Fh4
Banggood: https://bit.ly/3EH5WX3
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My HDZero/Sharkbyte Gear:
Shark Byte Receiver Module:
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3EPPCm1
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3EtfN2B
HDZero Whoop VTX:
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3eUfP8p
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3zEU8CZ
HDZero Race V2 VTX:
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3JFoJoh
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3JJZFwi
Nano HDZero Camera:
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3EUDPmc
RDQ: https://bit.ly/32K1to5
Micro HDZero V2 Camera:
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/333lKFf
MIPI Cables:
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3zyjW3p
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3F2tll6
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7krQVRYIREw
The ExpressLRS 2.0 update has a lot of great features that I'm excited about. In this video, I explain some of the big new features and give you an overview of the update process. You should install this update if you're using ELRS!
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Links:
ELRS 2.0 Feature List: https://github.com/ExpressLRS/ExpressLRS/releases/tag/2.0.0
ELRS Configurator: https://github.com/ExpressLRS/ExpressLRS-Configurator/releases
ELRS 2.0 Lua Script: https://www.expresslrs.org/2.0/quick-start/lua-howto/
ELRS Update Guide for version 2.0: https://www.expresslrs.org/2.0/quick-start/getting-started/
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RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/31vgNEz
BETAFPV: https://bit.ly/3BpxRcT
MakerFire: https://bit.ly/3lC9Fh4
Banggood: https://bit.ly/3EH5WX3
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Gear I use with ELRS:
Happymodel ES24TX Module for T-Lite:
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3JLE4nA
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3d8VSKg
Happymodel ES24TX Pro Module (JR Bay):
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3DVNIje
Happymodel ES24TX Slim Pro Module (X-Lite or Tango 2):
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3DVNIje
Happymodel EP1 RX:
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3eS1QzU
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3IblMva
Happymodel EP2 RX:
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3HCWip8
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3lLYUZF
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMWA3TJ-FQA
In this video, I give an overview of how I'm using the HDZero video receiver with my Skyzone Sky04X goggles. Everything I talk about in this video also applies to the Machine EV300O.
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Links:
Thingiverse mount for the Sky04X/EV300O: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4947223
Skyzone Sky04X goggles:
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3pleGeG
HDZero/Shark Byte video receiver:
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3EtfN2B
Foxeer Lollipop antennas:
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3obX5GG
Fat Shark 18650 battery case:
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3rs1Xtm
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RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/31vgNEz
BETAFPV: https://bit.ly/3BpxRcT
MakerFire: https://bit.ly/3lC9Fh4
Banggood: https://bit.ly/3EH5WX3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLH1kskd_Z0
In this video, I compare the Foxeer Digisight 2 Nano and Runcam Nano HD to see which one is better in a variety of conditions. I also evaluate the HDZero glass lens upgrade for the Runcam to see if it's worth putting on your camera. Which camera do you think is better? Comment below.
If you're looking for a nano camera for HDZero today, I highly recommend checking out the newer Nano HDZero camera. It's an upgrade in every way. You can find my review video here: https://youtu.be/dVx1r3hLXLs
Buy the newer Nano HDZero camera here:
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3EUDPmc
RDQ: https://bit.ly/32K1to5
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Links:
Runcam Nano HD
RDQ: https://bit.ly/3mXTPxM
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3JFaik9
Foxeer Digisight 2 Nano
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3pVwHBU
HDZero Glass Lens for Runcam Nano HD:
HDZero Store: https://www.hd-zero.com/product-page/runcam-rc18d-lens-hdzero
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BETAFPV: https://bit.ly/3BpxRcT
MakerFire: https://bit.ly/3lC9Fh4
Banggood: https://bit.ly/3EH5WX3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujKhRXDa7z4
The Micro HDZero camera is finally here, and in this video, I give you an overview of the features in the final production version of the camera as well as sample flight footage from the camera.
This camera is no longer being produced, but there's a new V2 version of the camera. You can find my review of that camera here: https://youtu.be/zqbmBmh6e5o
Buy the newer Micro HDZero V2 camera here:
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/333lKFf
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Firmware download (you need the 20102021 version at minimum): https://www.hd-zero.com/document
Buy your camera here: https://www.hd-zero.com/product-page/hdzero-runcam-micro-hd-mipi
And find MIPI cables here if you need one: https://www.hd-zero.com/shop
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Other useful links:
HDZero Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hdzero
HDZero Discord Server: https://discord.gg/KzUbRYBujr
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RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/31vgNEz
BETAFPV: https://bit.ly/3BpxRcT
MakerFire: https://bit.ly/3lC9Fh4
Banggood: https://bit.ly/3EH5WX3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvKtOuyd7T0
With ELRS, a 350mw VTX, and an impressive flight time for a 65mm 1S whoop, the BETAFPV Meteor65 Pro already has a lot going for it. But this whoop impressed me for another reason. In this video, I review the Meteor65 Pro and tell you what it shows me about the future of FPV.
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Links:
BETAFPV Meteor65 Pro:
BETAFPV: https://bit.ly/3LFytQD
RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/3uUFUNA
BT2.0 300 mAh Batteries:
BETAFPV: https://bit.ly/3LyclHE
RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/36lwUag
BETAFPV LiteRadio 3:
BETAFPV: https://bit.ly/3GSV8VK
RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/3HDBUog
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RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/31vgNEz
BETAFPV: https://bit.ly/3BpxRcT
MakerFire: https://bit.ly/3lC9Fh4
Banggood: https://bit.ly/3EH5WX3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFBMswB9mCA
Simple guide to unlocking the HDZero Freestyle VTX to enable the 500mW and MAX (1W) output power options. Make sure you obey laws in your area! This is the internet, so you aren't allowed to lie.
Prefer a written guide? Check it out on my website here: https://www.atxairborne.com/hdzero/hdzero-freestyle-vtx-unlock-guide/
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Links:
Buy the HDZero Freestyle VTX:
RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/3MrgbBZ
GetFPV: https://bit.ly/3JA9Anl
Aliexpress: https://bit.ly/3P46qKS
Other useful links:
HDZero Website: https://www.hd-zero.com
HDZero Setup Guide: https://youtu.be/gLoepErzmX4
HDZero Firmware Update Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBkK-QFpmMg
HDZero Guides (Playlist): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ7SZTVnvXTUA6vegeolfalkn-gtMpk1a
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RaceDayQuads: https://bit.ly/31vgNEz
BETAFPV: https://bit.ly/3BpxRcT
MakerFire: https://bit.ly/3lC9Fh4
Banggood: https://bit.ly/3EH5WX3
Aliexpress: https://bit.ly/3p2zpUM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDIFy0BoZxY