Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Why are some FPV controllers $40 while others are $250? What makes some radios better than others and, as a beginner, which features should you actually care about? Here's my take on FPV Controllers 101... and my top recommendations!
BetaFPV Lite Radio 2 SE - tiny.cc/zyzvtz
Radiomaster TX12 - tiny.cc/0zzvtz
Radiomaster TX16S - tiny.cc/1zzvtz
Radiomaster TX16S (with Crossfire Module) - tiny.cc/3zzvtz
TBS Tango 2 - tinyurl.com/ybz5yzzp
Here’s all the gear I currently use:
(links unavailable as of April 11, 2023. Will be back in a few days!)
All of the above are affiliate links! They will not cost you anything extra but will give me a small commission when used!
Want to support my work and get exclusive benefits? Check me out on Patreon!
patreon.com/mattpochwat
For business inquiries, feel free to contact me at:
mattpochwat@gmail.com
You can also check me out on Instagram!
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0:00 Intro
1:55 Form Factor
3:36 Gimbals
4:43 Switches
5:31 Channels
6:54 Receiver Protocols
9:41 Frequencies
11:15 Module Bay
12:43 Simulator Support
13:04 Software
13:42 Telemetry Support
14:22 Output Power
14:49 Other Features
15:26 Configuration
16:09 Some radio recommendations
Why are some FPV controllers $40 while others are $250? What makes some radios better than others and, as a beginner, which features should you actually care about? Here's my take on FPV Controllers 101... and my top recommendations!
BetaFPV Lite Radio 2 SE - tiny.cc/zyzvtz
Radiomaster TX12 - tiny.cc/0zzvtz
Radiomaster TX16S - tiny.cc/1zzvtz
Radiomaster TX16S (with Crossfire Module) - tiny.cc/3zzvtz
TBS Tango 2 - tinyurl.com/ybz5yzzp
Here’s all the gear I currently use:
(links unavailable as of April 11, 2023. Will be back in a few days!)
All of the above are affiliate links! They will not cost you anything extra but will give me a small commission when used!
Want to support my work and get exclusive benefits? Check me out on Patreon!
patreon.com/mattpochwat
For business inquiries, feel free to contact me at:
mattpochwat@gmail.com
You can also check me out on Instagram!
instagram.com/matt_pochwat
0:00 Intro
1:55 Form Factor
3:36 Gimbals
4:43 Switches
5:31 Channels
6:54 Receiver Protocols
9:41 Frequencies
11:15 Module Bay
12:43 Simulator Support
13:04 Software
13:42 Telemetry Support
14:22 Output Power
14:49 Other Features
15:26 Configuration
16:09 Some radio recommendations
