The BeeBrain BLV3 Flight Controller Flight Controller!
The latest iteration of the BeeBrainBL contains massive improvements to the performance of the built in FrSky Receiver and built in video transmitter.
In addition, the MOSFETs were upgraded to support the power demands of micro toothpick drones.
The solder pads on each ESC were enlarged to enable custom builds! With plenty of surface area and spacing, you can now solder on any motor of your choosing. One of our favorite applications of the BeeBrain BL is in micro drones. Since the BeeBrain BL integrates the flight controller, ESCs, receiver, and video transmitter all in one package, it's insanely easy and clean to build.
Receiver Improvements - 50% More Range
Optimized SPI Receiver hardware to improve efficiency within the receiver.
Removable antennas.
Additional low noise amplifier to increase range.
Optional wiring harness is included to install an external receiver (Crossfire, Ghost, etc)
Video Transmitter Improvements - 120mW
New heatsink and layout to increase heat dispersion and efficiency.
Transmitting power increased to 120mW from 25mW (V2)
Specifications
STM32F411 MCU
ESC Firmware: Ships with JESC 48 KHz. BLHeli_s capable.
ESC Specifications: 4 channel 12A ESC
Weight: 6 grams (including antennas and battery connector)
Size: Outer dimensions 29 x 29 x 7.6 mm
Holes: 25.5 x 25.5 mm
Battery input: 1 – 2 S
UART2 TX and RX free for external receiver (un-inverted SBus signal only)
Note: The default power mode is low (5mW). Set the power level to medium (50mW) before flying.
there is no way to know how to bind this with my Taranis x9 lite S and it says it is compatible. But how? nowhere to find the info.
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Aadric Allan
long lasting
have had this one for 7 months with no problems!
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JoeE
Works fine for me
Using with a cockroach frame, NBD 0802 Gold motors with plugs, BeeEye camera, goober canopy, and FrSky X9D + XJT JR module (for D8 Tx/Rx).
Haven't had any issues so far with overheating or VTX signals flying around my apartment and a warehouse. Could see this being a little difficult if you're trying to solder wires or motors to it, but should be managable if you're careful. Will update review if and how it dies on me.
Have heard that it is not allowed for certain race/comps due to VTX/interference issues (whooptopia?), but I'm not racing it so this is not an issue for me.
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benjamin de la calle
I dont know how to change the power level to medium
I tried flying it and it wont lift off. After closer inspection to the specifications I learned that I might need to change the power level but I cant figure out how. I looked all through betaflight and just couldnt find it.
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Lee Aamold
Issue with BLV3 Flight controller
There seems to be an issue with this flight controller. The vtx has very poor range and is overheating and totally flashing out and back on. I have ordered many of these boards and have not ever had this issue. Can I send this back and get a replacement?
This thing is really fun and I haven't had to touch the PIDs at all. Super maneuverable on high rates and really mellow on low rates. I'm teaching my six year old grandson how to fly and he's doing great with it then raise the rates and I doing freestyle in my livingroom. Top off the performance with Newbeedrones awesome customer service and you can't lose. Newbeedrone is now my go to site for whoop stuff.
These props work great for me don't have to remove props because of space confinement. Fold out of way for easier transport and performance is not compromised.
I’ve had and loved the hummingbird line since my first project mocking bird brushed hummingbird. Then the the f4 pro followed by the v2 with elrs! And now this ditching the standalone vtx dropping weight adding higher kv motors than ever before. Personally I believe the hummingbirds fly better than their higher priced flagship brother the beebrain. Get one today you won’t regret it
