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Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Installing or upgrading to the latest Betaflight Configurator is easier than ever!
Check it out here - youtu.be/cUdbG914nB8
The flight controller, and the firmware that makes it run, is pretty important. Especially if you want to fly well, or...at all! But before you get to install or update the firmware and configure all the settings, you'll need to install Betaflight Configurator first! In this beginner-friendly guide, I walk you through how to install Betaflight Configurator from scratch, whether you're setting up a new FPV drone or installing it on a fresh computer for the first time. Betaflight is one of the most essential tools in the FPV hobby, used for configuring flight controllers, flashing firmware, and tuning your drone's performance. If you're new to FPV or just getting started with building or maintaining drones, this video covers everything you need to know to get Betaflight up and running without confusion.
Download Betaflight Configurator here:
github.com/betaflight/betaflight-configurator/releases
Betaflight 4.5 Release Notes:
betaflight.com/docs/wiki/release/Betaflight-4-5-Release-Notes
🎥A Brief History of GPS Rescue + Quick Setup
youtu.be/9GmB0xtM-2k
🎥4" FPV Quad Setup (BF 4.2)
youtu.be/F5K3ZndTFVE
🎥5" FPV Quad Setup (BF 4.2)
youtu.be/X4uY5l5noPo?t=2675
🎥5" FPV Y6 Setup (BF 4.3)
youtu.be/fjofZoeAEhE?t=1775
🎥6" FPV Tricopter Setup (BF 4.2)
youtu.be/M0VNzzF_6kY?t=299
🎥7" FPV Quad Setup (BF 4.4)
youtu.be/6qCNKPWbaN4?t=1490
Need more help with Betaflight?
Check out my Do Everything in Betaflight playlist 👇
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT27PEVwpeh0Fxdt3kKOXMzFOs3rKHn11
If you'd like, you can buy me coffee for whatever reason here! :)
ko-fi.com/imaginationtech OR
patreon.com/ImaginationTech
Camera: DJI Pocket 2 - bit.ly/3cj7uJC
FOLLOW ME:
youtube.com/ImaginationTech
facebook.com/ImaginationTech
instagram.com/Imagination.Tech
Music:
I'm So by Andrew Applepie
DRONES
==========
Frelon Build Video - youtu.be/fjofZoeAEhE
Frelon Y6 5" Frame - youtu.be/MOAHXLA6YsU
Speedybee F405 V3 + Speedybee 50A ESCs amzn.to/3EudX2Q | https://shope.ee/AK8CMZmhtO
TBS Unify Pro32 amzn.to/3R7O6W9
TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
Runcam Nano 2 amzn.to/3Zf6KgH | bit.ly/3FWPemA
BE-220 GPS amzn.to/45Yd0vs | https://shope.ee/40E8pzbQUJ
MR30 Connectors amzn.to/465pHEV | https://shope.ee/40E8puzNMZ
Ethix P3B PB&J 5" bi-blade amzn.to/3RcnxPI
Gemfan Hurricane MCK 51466 V2 5" tri-blade amzn.to/3sJEXsG
Meps Space SZ2306 1950kv Motors - mepsking.com/sz2306-fpv-brushless-motor-for-5inch-freestyle-drone.html
"Yuki7" Build Video - youtu.be/6qCNKPWbaN4
Meps 2806.5 motors - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp100
Meps F7 HD FC - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp100
Meps 60A 4-in-1 ESC - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp10055
TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
Avatar HD V2 Kit - bit.ly/3RNIZJf
Avatar HD V2 Kit Dual Antenna - bit.ly/3Ut8baX
BE-220 GPS amzn.to/45Yd0vs | https://shope.ee/40E8pzbQUJ
"West"
-Ummagawd Remix V2 Frame
-Matek F722SE amzn.to/3YwaKHN
-T-Motor 35A ESC amzn.to/3JmhAev
-Ethix Stout V4 2306 1750kv Motors amzn.to/3SZ73sI
-TBS Unify Evo amzn.to/3J0Yh91
-TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
-Runcam Swift Mini
-TBS Triumph Pro Long Range Antenna amzn.to/3SXee4Q
-Gemfan 51466 "KababFPV" Props amzn.to/41XEmRo | bit.ly/3ni5Prf
"JeffBot30"
GEPRC Cinebot 30 CRSF Analog Ver. amzn.to/3zIVbCm
Digital version also available: amzn.to/3MrILqj
"Timmy"
TimBurger V2 4" Frame fb.com/3Dshedph
JHEMCU GHF411 PRO 25A AIO bit.ly/3DjE3CV
Happymodel EX1404 2850kv bit.ly/3o2ySRr | bit.ly/3xVjPO5
AKK FX3 VTX bit.ly/3tx80u3
Runcam Nano 2 bit.ly/3FWPemA
Gemfan Hurricane 4024 2-blade 4" durable props bit.ly/3lnANAe
Mich (Mini Tricopter) - youtu.be/M0VNzzF_6kY
-Mini Tricopter Frame - http://www.rcexplorer.se
-Mamba Basic F405 Mk3 Lite
-iFlight Xing 2208 1700/1800kv motor
-TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
-DYS Aria 35A ESC
-Savox SH0263 Tail servo
MY OTHER GEAR
==========
Radiomaster Boxer - bit.ly/2CA5KvC
TBS Crossfire Micro TX V1
Walksnail Goggles X - bit.ly/2PJUHDQ
Lumeniere Axii
TrueRC X2-Air
ToolkitRC M6D Dual Smart Charger - bit.ly/2AttXEV | bit.ly/3go2kMJ
ViFly Whoopstor 3
TS100/101 Smart Soldering Iron - bit.ly/41HMCoB | amzn.to/4aCuvEF
GoPro Hero 11 Mini
DJI Pocket 2 - bit.ly/3cj7uJC
=========
Some product links above are affiliate links. If you choose to buy anything through these links, I'll make a small commission at no extra cost to you and it helps me to keep running this channel :) Thanks for your support!
=========
UPDATE: Installing or upgrading to the latest Betaflight Configurator is easier than ever!
Check it out here - youtu.be/cUdbG914nB8
The flight controller, and the firmware that makes it run, is pretty important. Especially if you want to fly well, or...at all! But before you get to install or update the firmware and configure all the settings, you'll need to install Betaflight Configurator first! In this beginner-friendly guide, I walk you through how to install Betaflight Configurator from scratch, whether you're setting up a new FPV drone or installing it on a fresh computer for the first time. Betaflight is one of the most essential tools in the FPV hobby, used for configuring flight controllers, flashing firmware, and tuning your drone's performance. If you're new to FPV or just getting started with building or maintaining drones, this video covers everything you need to know to get Betaflight up and running without confusion.
Download Betaflight Configurator here:
github.com/betaflight/betaflight-configurator/releases
Betaflight 4.5 Release Notes:
betaflight.com/docs/wiki/release/Betaflight-4-5-Release-Notes
🎥A Brief History of GPS Rescue + Quick Setup
youtu.be/9GmB0xtM-2k
🎥4" FPV Quad Setup (BF 4.2)
youtu.be/F5K3ZndTFVE
🎥5" FPV Quad Setup (BF 4.2)
youtu.be/X4uY5l5noPo?t=2675
🎥5" FPV Y6 Setup (BF 4.3)
youtu.be/fjofZoeAEhE?t=1775
🎥6" FPV Tricopter Setup (BF 4.2)
youtu.be/M0VNzzF_6kY?t=299
🎥7" FPV Quad Setup (BF 4.4)
youtu.be/6qCNKPWbaN4?t=1490
Need more help with Betaflight?
Check out my Do Everything in Betaflight playlist 👇
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT27PEVwpeh0Fxdt3kKOXMzFOs3rKHn11
If you'd like, you can buy me coffee for whatever reason here! :)
ko-fi.com/imaginationtech OR
patreon.com/ImaginationTech
Camera: DJI Pocket 2 - bit.ly/3cj7uJC
FOLLOW ME:
youtube.com/ImaginationTech
facebook.com/ImaginationTech
instagram.com/Imagination.Tech
Music:
I'm So by Andrew Applepie
DRONES
==========
Frelon Build Video - youtu.be/fjofZoeAEhE
Frelon Y6 5" Frame - youtu.be/MOAHXLA6YsU
Speedybee F405 V3 + Speedybee 50A ESCs amzn.to/3EudX2Q | https://shope.ee/AK8CMZmhtO
TBS Unify Pro32 amzn.to/3R7O6W9
TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
Runcam Nano 2 amzn.to/3Zf6KgH | bit.ly/3FWPemA
BE-220 GPS amzn.to/45Yd0vs | https://shope.ee/40E8pzbQUJ
MR30 Connectors amzn.to/465pHEV | https://shope.ee/40E8puzNMZ
Ethix P3B PB&J 5" bi-blade amzn.to/3RcnxPI
Gemfan Hurricane MCK 51466 V2 5" tri-blade amzn.to/3sJEXsG
Meps Space SZ2306 1950kv Motors - mepsking.com/sz2306-fpv-brushless-motor-for-5inch-freestyle-drone.html
"Yuki7" Build Video - youtu.be/6qCNKPWbaN4
Meps 2806.5 motors - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp100
Meps F7 HD FC - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp100
Meps 60A 4-in-1 ESC - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp10055
TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
Avatar HD V2 Kit - bit.ly/3RNIZJf
Avatar HD V2 Kit Dual Antenna - bit.ly/3Ut8baX
BE-220 GPS amzn.to/45Yd0vs | https://shope.ee/40E8pzbQUJ
"West"
-Ummagawd Remix V2 Frame
-Matek F722SE amzn.to/3YwaKHN
-T-Motor 35A ESC amzn.to/3JmhAev
-Ethix Stout V4 2306 1750kv Motors amzn.to/3SZ73sI
-TBS Unify Evo amzn.to/3J0Yh91
-TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
-Runcam Swift Mini
-TBS Triumph Pro Long Range Antenna amzn.to/3SXee4Q
-Gemfan 51466 "KababFPV" Props amzn.to/41XEmRo | bit.ly/3ni5Prf
"JeffBot30"
GEPRC Cinebot 30 CRSF Analog Ver. amzn.to/3zIVbCm
Digital version also available: amzn.to/3MrILqj
"Timmy"
TimBurger V2 4" Frame fb.com/3Dshedph
JHEMCU GHF411 PRO 25A AIO bit.ly/3DjE3CV
Happymodel EX1404 2850kv bit.ly/3o2ySRr | bit.ly/3xVjPO5
AKK FX3 VTX bit.ly/3tx80u3
Runcam Nano 2 bit.ly/3FWPemA
Gemfan Hurricane 4024 2-blade 4" durable props bit.ly/3lnANAe
Mich (Mini Tricopter) - youtu.be/M0VNzzF_6kY
-Mini Tricopter Frame - http://www.rcexplorer.se
-Mamba Basic F405 Mk3 Lite
-iFlight Xing 2208 1700/1800kv motor
-TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE amzn.to/44BXnsw
-DYS Aria 35A ESC
-Savox SH0263 Tail servo
MY OTHER GEAR
==========
Radiomaster Boxer - bit.ly/2CA5KvC
TBS Crossfire Micro TX V1
Walksnail Goggles X - bit.ly/2PJUHDQ
Lumeniere Axii
TrueRC X2-Air
ToolkitRC M6D Dual Smart Charger - bit.ly/2AttXEV | bit.ly/3go2kMJ
ViFly Whoopstor 3
TS100/101 Smart Soldering Iron - bit.ly/41HMCoB | amzn.to/4aCuvEF
GoPro Hero 11 Mini
DJI Pocket 2 - bit.ly/3cj7uJC
=========
Some product links above are affiliate links. If you choose to buy anything through these links, I'll make a small commission at no extra cost to you and it helps me to keep running this channel :) Thanks for your support!
=========
![[Betaflight Basics] How to Install Betaflight From Scratch](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HFiWdl_d1NY/mqdefault.jpg "[Betaflight Basics] How to Install Betaflight From Scratch
UPDATE: Installing or upgrading to the latest Betaflight Configurator is easier than ever!
Check it out here - https://youtu.be/cUdbG914nB8
The flight controller, and the firmware that makes it run, is pretty important. Especially if you want to fly well, or...at all! But before you get to install or update the firmware and configure all the settings, youll need to install Betaflight Configurator first! In this beginner-friendly guide, I walk you through how to install Betaflight Configurator from scratch, whether youre setting up a new FPV drone or installing it on a fresh computer for the first time. Betaflight is one of the most essential tools in the FPV hobby, used for configuring flight controllers, flashing firmware, and tuning your drones performance. If youre new to FPV or just getting started with building or maintaining drones, this video covers everything you need to know to get Betaflight up and running without confusion.
Download Betaflight Configurator here:
https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight-configurator/releases
Betaflight 4.5 Release Notes:
https://betaflight.com/docs/wiki/release/Betaflight-4-5-Release-Notes
🎥A Brief History of GPS Rescue + Quick Setup
https://youtu.be/9GmB0xtM-2k
🎥4 FPV Quad Setup (BF 4.2)
https://youtu.be/F5K3ZndTFVE
🎥5 FPV Quad Setup (BF 4.2)
https://youtu.be/X4uY5l5noPo?t=2675
🎥5 FPV Y6 Setup (BF 4.3)
https://youtu.be/fjofZoeAEhE?t=1775
🎥6 FPV Tricopter Setup (BF 4.2)
https://youtu.be/M0VNzzF_6kY?t=299
🎥7 FPV Quad Setup (BF 4.4)
https://youtu.be/6qCNKPWbaN4?t=1490
Need more help with Betaflight?
Check out my Do Everything in Betaflight playlist 👇
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT27PEVwpeh0Fxdt3kKOXMzFOs3rKHn11
If youd like, you can buy me coffee for whatever reason here! :)
https://ko-fi.com/imaginationtech OR
https://www.patreon.com/ImaginationTech
Camera: DJI Pocket 2 - https://bit.ly/3cj7uJC
FOLLOW ME:
https://www.youtube.com/ImaginationTech
https://www.facebook.com/ImaginationTech
https://www.instagram.com/Imagination.Tech
Music:
Im So by Andrew Applepie
DRONES
Frelon Build Video - https://youtu.be/fjofZoeAEhE
Frelon Y6 5 Frame - https://youtu.be/MOAHXLA6YsU
Speedybee F405 V3 + Speedybee 50A ESCs https://amzn.to/3EudX2Q | https://shope.ee/AK8CMZmhtO
TBS Unify Pro32 https://amzn.to/3R7O6W9
TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE https://amzn.to/44BXnsw
Runcam Nano 2 https://amzn.to/3Zf6KgH | https://bit.ly/3FWPemA
BE-220 GPS https://amzn.to/45Yd0vs | https://shope.ee/40E8pzbQUJ
MR30 Connectors https://amzn.to/465pHEV | https://shope.ee/40E8puzNMZ
Ethix P3B PB&J 5 bi-blade https://amzn.to/3RcnxPI
Gemfan Hurricane MCK 51466 V2 5 tri-blade https://amzn.to/3sJEXsG
Meps Space SZ2306 1950kv Motors - https://www.mepsking.com/sz2306-fpv-brushless-motor-for-5inch-freestyle-drone.html
Yuki7 Build Video - https://youtu.be/6qCNKPWbaN4
Meps 2806.5 motors - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp100
Meps F7 HD FC - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp100
Meps 60A 4-in-1 ESC - https://meps.vip/s/5hi8FAp10055
TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE https://amzn.to/44BXnsw
Avatar HD V2 Kit - https://bit.ly/3RNIZJf
Avatar HD V2 Kit Dual Antenna - https://bit.ly/3Ut8baX
BE-220 GPS https://amzn.to/45Yd0vs | https://shope.ee/40E8pzbQUJ
West
-Ummagawd Remix V2 Frame
-Matek F722SE https://amzn.to/3YwaKHN
-T-Motor 35A ESC https://amzn.to/3JmhAev
-Ethix Stout V4 2306 1750kv Motors https://amzn.to/3SZ73sI
-TBS Unify Evo https://amzn.to/3J0Yh91
-TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE https://amzn.to/44BXnsw
-Runcam Swift Mini
-TBS Triumph Pro Long Range Antenna https://amzn.to/3SXee4Q
-Gemfan 51466 KababFPV Props https://amzn.to/41XEmRo | http://bit.ly/3ni5Prf
JeffBot30
GEPRC Cinebot 30 CRSF Analog Ver. https://amzn.to/3zIVbCm
Digital version also available: https://amzn.to/3MrILqj
Timmy
TimBurger V2 4 Frame http://www.fb.com/3Dshedph
JHEMCU GHF411 PRO 25A AIO https://bit.ly/3DjE3CV
Happymodel EX1404 2850kv https://bit.ly/3o2ySRr | https://bit.ly/3xVjPO5
AKK FX3 VTX https://bit.ly/3tx80u3
Runcam Nano 2 https://bit.ly/3FWPemA
Gemfan Hurricane 4024 2-blade 4 durable props https://bit.ly/3lnANAe
Mich (Mini Tricopter) - https://youtu.be/M0VNzzF_6kY
-Mini Tricopter Frame - http://www.rcexplorer.se
-Mamba Basic F405 Mk3 Lite
-iFlight Xing 2208 1700/1800kv motor
-TBS Crossfire Nano RX SE https://amzn.to/44BXnsw
-DYS Aria 35A ESC
-Savox SH0263 Tail servo
MY OTHER GEAR
Radiomaster Boxer - http://bit.ly/2CA5KvC
TBS Crossfire Micro TX V1
Walksnail Goggles X - http://bit.ly/2PJUHDQ
Lumeniere Axii
TrueRC X2-Air
ToolkitRC M6D Dual Smart Charger - https://bit.ly/2AttXEV | https://bit.ly/3go2kMJ
ViFly Whoopstor 3
TS100/101 Smart Soldering Iron - https://bit.ly/41HMCoB | https://amzn.to/4aCuvEF
GoPro Hero 11 Mini
DJI Pocket 2 - https://bit.ly/3cj7uJC
Some product links above are affiliate links. If you choose to buy anything through these links, Ill make a small commission at no extra cost to you and it helps me to keep running this channel :) Thanks for your support!")
