The Cricket200 V2 F7 Flight Controller is finally here, This second generation Cricket flight controller are optimized base on the first generation. New Layout but we keep the same solder pad configuration. Gyro change to BMI270 so far is the best to replace MPU6000. Power unit optimization provide better and cleaner power for internal and external power support. I also support HD and Analog configuration as the first generation.
Specification:
2xBMI270 Gyro
STM32F722 216mhz
3-6S direct battery input
5V 3A,
3V3 100mA
9V 2A 18W Design for DJI FPV Air Unit
5V Camera Power
BetaFlight OSD
31.5x27 CB with 20x20 mounting holes, weight: 5.85g
6 UARTS on board.
UART1 (Only RX, Air Unit connector)
UART2 (Free)
UART3 (Free)
UART4 (TX and RX connected together for F.Port)
UART5 (Only RX, ESC Telemetry)
UART6 (MSP/Configuration Port for Air Unit)
Built-in 4 IN 1 ESC socket(including ESC telemetry, External current sensor) JST1.0 8Pin
Plug and plug with NBD Cricket200 ESC/Infinity200 ESC. Also compatible with most of the ESC on the market.
Built-in solder pads for ESC signal output and power
Printed layout instructions ON the board - no need for instructions!
DJI FPV Air Unit socket (use UART1 and UART6)
Includes:
1x Cricket200 FC F7 flight controller
4x Grommets short 4x Grommets Long
1x Cricket200 FC to DJI Air module cable 70mm
Firmware target name on official Betaflight GUI: NBD_CRICKETF7V2
Great pouch! Goggles 2 fit perfectly. Outside pocket holds one battery and cable. I feel comfortable leaving the eye lens cover off and just putting goggles in bag when not in use.
It is unfortunate that this is basically the only super lightweight RID module, because I have heard a lot of issues with them just straight up not working. Essentially a worthless product. Does not obtain any satellites. I have contacted DroneTag support and they tried troubleshooting a little and then recommended I pay to ship the product all the way back to the Czech Republic… I contacted NewBeeDrone support for a return and they have not responded in 2 business days. I am hoping I will be able to return this or swap it for another unit (if its just a faulty one).
I love NewBeeDrone, the Cockroach 65mm frames and the warranty. However, I decided to try the 75mm frame and have to say they are extremely fragile. I typically reinforce all my frames in the corners with e6000 and have added protection, but that did nothing to help here. I suspect this frame is just basic plastic and would love to see it in a more durable polycarbonate or even better a Polypropylene version.