
BetaFPV Air65 II
The Air65 rebuilt on a tougher board and frame, still 65 mm and 18 g on analog video. Indoor flying, in the same three motor tunings.
- Control link protocolExpressLRSThe transmitter-to-receiver RF protocol.
- Control link band2.4 GHzBands do not interoperate.
- Video systemAnalog 5.8 GHzDecides what it fits
- Battery connectorBT2.0Decides what it fits
What this fits
Checked against every other product in the catalog by the same engine the planner runs, rule by rule. Where a specification is missing the answer is unknown, which is a different answer from compatible.
Champion
Battery
!Works, with a compromise (19)9 not yet judged
All battery · All 19 battery checked against this complete drone
- !Works, with a compromise (10)
XT60 does not match BT2.0. Re-soldering or an adapter is needed.
Rule: Battery connector match
- !Works, with a compromise (7)
XT30 does not match BT2.0. Re-soldering or an adapter is needed.
Rule: Battery connector match
- !Works, with a compromise (2)
A30 does not match BT2.0. Re-soldering or an adapter is needed.
Rule: Battery connector match
Show the 9 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded
- ?Not enough recorded specification (9)
Not enough recorded specification to judge this combination.
Goggles
×Does not work with (4)!Works, with a compromise (2)✓Works with (13)4 not yet judged
All goggles · All 23 goggles checked against this complete drone
- ×Does not work with (1)
DJI Goggles 3 does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz.
Rule: Video system match
- ×Does not work with (1)
DJI Goggles Integra does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz.
Rule: Video system match
- ×Does not work with (1)
DJI Goggles N3 does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz.
Rule: Video system match
- ×Does not work with (1)
Walksnail Avatar Goggles L does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz.
Rule: Video system match
- !Works, with a compromise (1)
HDZero Goggles does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz natively, but accepts it through its AV or HDMI input. Expect a little added latency.
Rule: Video system match
- !Works, with a compromise (1)
Walksnail Avatar Goggles X does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz natively, but accepts it through its AV or HDMI input. Expect a little added latency.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
BetaFPV VR02 Goggles receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
BetaFPV VR03 Goggles receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
BetaFPV VR04 Goggles receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Eachine EV800D receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Fat Shark ECHO receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Fat Shark HDO+ receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
HDZero BoxPro receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
HDZero Goggles 2 receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Orqa FPV.One Pilot receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Skyzone Cobra SD receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Skyzone Cobra X receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Skyzone SKY04O Pro receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Skyzone SKY04X Pro receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
Show the 4 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded
- ?Not enough recorded specification (4)
Not enough recorded specification to judge this combination.
Rule: Video system match
Radio
×Does not work with (8)✓Works with (13)16 not yet judged
All radio · All 32 radio checked against this complete drone
- ×Does not work with (4)
FrSky ACCST D16 cannot bind to ExpressLRS.
Rule: Control protocol match
- ×Does not work with (2)
DJI integrated control cannot bind to ExpressLRS.
Rule: Control protocol match
- ×Does not work with (2)
TBS Crossfire cannot bind to ExpressLRS.
Rule: Control protocol match
- ✓Works with (13)
Both use the ExpressLRS control protocol.
Rule: Control protocol match
- BetaFPV LiteRadio 3 ELRS 2.4 GHz
- Jumper T15 ExpressLRS
- Jumper T20S ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster Boxer ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster GX12 ExpressLRS
- RadioMaster Pocket ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster T8L ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster TX12 MKII ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster TX15 ExpressLRS
- RadioMaster TX15 Max ExpressLRS
- RadioMaster TX16S MK3 ExpressLRS
- RadioMaster TX16S MKII Internal ELRS 2.4 GHz
Show the other 1
Show the 16 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded
- ?Not enough recorded specification (16)
The control protocol of one of these is not recorded yet.
Rule: Control protocol match
- FLYSKY PL18 Ultra Paladin 18CH
- Flysky ProArt PA01 2.4GHz 18CH
- FrSky TWIN X Lite RII
- HelloRadioSky V12 CNCMAX 2.4GHz Dubbelfrekvens
- HelloRadioSky V14 MAX 2.4GHz Inbyggd
- HelloRadioSky V14 MAX/MAX R9 2.4GHz
- HelloradioSky V14 MAX R9 2.4GHz
- HelloRadioSky V16R Inbyggd 1W ELRS
- HelloRadioSky V16R MAX R9 Inbyggd
- iFlight Commando 14 2.4GHz/900MHz Dual-Band
- iFlight Commando 8 Pro 2.4GHz/900MHz
- Jumper T22 ELRS 2,4 GHz/915
Propellers
22 not yet judged
Show the 22 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded
- ?Not enough recorded specification (22)
Not enough recorded specification to judge this combination.
Rule: Propeller fits the frame
Racing
Battery
!Works, with a compromise (19)9 not yet judged
All battery · All 19 battery checked against this complete drone
- !Works, with a compromise (10)
XT60 does not match BT2.0. Re-soldering or an adapter is needed.
Rule: Battery connector match
- !Works, with a compromise (7)
XT30 does not match BT2.0. Re-soldering or an adapter is needed.
Rule: Battery connector match
- !Works, with a compromise (2)
A30 does not match BT2.0. Re-soldering or an adapter is needed.
Rule: Battery connector match
Show the 9 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded
- ?Not enough recorded specification (9)
Not enough recorded specification to judge this combination.
Goggles
×Does not work with (4)!Works, with a compromise (2)✓Works with (13)4 not yet judged
All goggles · All 23 goggles checked against this complete drone
- ×Does not work with (1)
DJI Goggles 3 does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz.
Rule: Video system match
- ×Does not work with (1)
DJI Goggles Integra does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz.
Rule: Video system match
- ×Does not work with (1)
DJI Goggles N3 does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz.
Rule: Video system match
- ×Does not work with (1)
Walksnail Avatar Goggles L does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz.
Rule: Video system match
- !Works, with a compromise (1)
HDZero Goggles does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz natively, but accepts it through its AV or HDMI input. Expect a little added latency.
Rule: Video system match
- !Works, with a compromise (1)
Walksnail Avatar Goggles X does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz natively, but accepts it through its AV or HDMI input. Expect a little added latency.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
BetaFPV VR02 Goggles receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
BetaFPV VR03 Goggles receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
BetaFPV VR04 Goggles receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Eachine EV800D receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Fat Shark ECHO receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Fat Shark HDO+ receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
HDZero BoxPro receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
HDZero Goggles 2 receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Orqa FPV.One Pilot receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Skyzone Cobra SD receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Skyzone Cobra X receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Skyzone SKY04O Pro receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Skyzone SKY04X Pro receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
Show the 4 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded
- ?Not enough recorded specification (4)
Not enough recorded specification to judge this combination.
Rule: Video system match
Radio
×Does not work with (8)✓Works with (13)16 not yet judged
All radio · All 32 radio checked against this complete drone
- ×Does not work with (4)
FrSky ACCST D16 cannot bind to ExpressLRS.
Rule: Control protocol match
- ×Does not work with (2)
DJI integrated control cannot bind to ExpressLRS.
Rule: Control protocol match
- ×Does not work with (2)
TBS Crossfire cannot bind to ExpressLRS.
Rule: Control protocol match
- ✓Works with (13)
Both use the ExpressLRS control protocol.
Rule: Control protocol match
- BetaFPV LiteRadio 3 ELRS 2.4 GHz
- Jumper T15 ExpressLRS
- Jumper T20S ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster Boxer ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster GX12 ExpressLRS
- RadioMaster Pocket ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster T8L ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster TX12 MKII ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster TX15 ExpressLRS
- RadioMaster TX15 Max ExpressLRS
- RadioMaster TX16S MK3 ExpressLRS
- RadioMaster TX16S MKII Internal ELRS 2.4 GHz
Show the other 1
Show the 16 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded
- ?Not enough recorded specification (16)
The control protocol of one of these is not recorded yet.
Rule: Control protocol match
- FLYSKY PL18 Ultra Paladin 18CH
- Flysky ProArt PA01 2.4GHz 18CH
- FrSky TWIN X Lite RII
- HelloRadioSky V12 CNCMAX 2.4GHz Dubbelfrekvens
- HelloRadioSky V14 MAX 2.4GHz Inbyggd
- HelloRadioSky V14 MAX/MAX R9 2.4GHz
- HelloradioSky V14 MAX R9 2.4GHz
- HelloRadioSky V16R Inbyggd 1W ELRS
- HelloRadioSky V16R MAX R9 Inbyggd
- iFlight Commando 14 2.4GHz/900MHz Dual-Band
- iFlight Commando 8 Pro 2.4GHz/900MHz
- Jumper T22 ELRS 2,4 GHz/915
Propellers
22 not yet judged
Show the 22 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded
- ?Not enough recorded specification (22)
Not enough recorded specification to judge this combination.
Rule: Propeller fits the frame
Freestyle
Battery
!Works, with a compromise (19)9 not yet judged
All battery · All 19 battery checked against this complete drone
- !Works, with a compromise (10)
XT60 does not match BT2.0. Re-soldering or an adapter is needed.
Rule: Battery connector match
- !Works, with a compromise (7)
XT30 does not match BT2.0. Re-soldering or an adapter is needed.
Rule: Battery connector match
- !Works, with a compromise (2)
A30 does not match BT2.0. Re-soldering or an adapter is needed.
Rule: Battery connector match
Show the 9 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded
- ?Not enough recorded specification (9)
Not enough recorded specification to judge this combination.
Goggles
×Does not work with (4)!Works, with a compromise (2)✓Works with (13)4 not yet judged
All goggles · All 23 goggles checked against this complete drone
- ×Does not work with (1)
DJI Goggles 3 does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz.
Rule: Video system match
- ×Does not work with (1)
DJI Goggles Integra does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz.
Rule: Video system match
- ×Does not work with (1)
DJI Goggles N3 does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz.
Rule: Video system match
- ×Does not work with (1)
Walksnail Avatar Goggles L does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz.
Rule: Video system match
- !Works, with a compromise (1)
HDZero Goggles does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz natively, but accepts it through its AV or HDMI input. Expect a little added latency.
Rule: Video system match
- !Works, with a compromise (1)
Walksnail Avatar Goggles X does not receive Analog 5.8 GHz natively, but accepts it through its AV or HDMI input. Expect a little added latency.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
BetaFPV VR02 Goggles receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
BetaFPV VR03 Goggles receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
BetaFPV VR04 Goggles receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Eachine EV800D receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Fat Shark ECHO receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Fat Shark HDO+ receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
HDZero BoxPro receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
HDZero Goggles 2 receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Orqa FPV.One Pilot receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Skyzone Cobra SD receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Skyzone Cobra X receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Skyzone SKY04O Pro receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
- ✓Works with (1)
Skyzone SKY04X Pro receives the Analog 5.8 GHz system.
Rule: Video system match
Show the 4 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded
- ?Not enough recorded specification (4)
Not enough recorded specification to judge this combination.
Rule: Video system match
Radio
×Does not work with (8)✓Works with (13)16 not yet judged
All radio · All 32 radio checked against this complete drone
- ×Does not work with (4)
FrSky ACCST D16 cannot bind to ExpressLRS.
Rule: Control protocol match
- ×Does not work with (2)
DJI integrated control cannot bind to ExpressLRS.
Rule: Control protocol match
- ×Does not work with (2)
TBS Crossfire cannot bind to ExpressLRS.
Rule: Control protocol match
- ✓Works with (13)
Both use the ExpressLRS control protocol.
Rule: Control protocol match
- BetaFPV LiteRadio 3 ELRS 2.4 GHz
- Jumper T15 ExpressLRS
- Jumper T20S ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster Boxer ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster GX12 ExpressLRS
- RadioMaster Pocket ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster T8L ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster TX12 MKII ELRS 2.4 GHz
- RadioMaster TX15 ExpressLRS
- RadioMaster TX15 Max ExpressLRS
- RadioMaster TX16S MK3 ExpressLRS
- RadioMaster TX16S MKII Internal ELRS 2.4 GHz
Show the other 1
Show the 16 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded
- ?Not enough recorded specification (16)
The control protocol of one of these is not recorded yet.
Rule: Control protocol match
- FLYSKY PL18 Ultra Paladin 18CH
- Flysky ProArt PA01 2.4GHz 18CH
- FrSky TWIN X Lite RII
- HelloRadioSky V12 CNCMAX 2.4GHz Dubbelfrekvens
- HelloRadioSky V14 MAX 2.4GHz Inbyggd
- HelloRadioSky V14 MAX/MAX R9 2.4GHz
- HelloradioSky V14 MAX R9 2.4GHz
- HelloRadioSky V16R Inbyggd 1W ELRS
- HelloRadioSky V16R MAX R9 Inbyggd
- iFlight Commando 14 2.4GHz/900MHz Dual-Band
- iFlight Commando 8 Pro 2.4GHz/900MHz
- Jumper T22 ELRS 2,4 GHz/915
Propellers
22 not yet judged
Show the 22 we cannot judge yet, because a deciding specification is not recorded
- ?Not enough recorded specification (22)
Not enough recorded specification to judge this combination.
Rule: Propeller fits the frame
Where to buy
Champion
- BanggoodProduct pageOne retailer listing covers several builds of this product, so its price is the page's rather than this build's.Buy at Banggood
Ships from China. Expect import VAT and a carrier handling fee if that crosses a customs border into your country.
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Racing
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Freestyle
- BanggoodProduct pageOne retailer listing covers several builds of this product, so its price is the page's rather than this build's.Buy at Banggood
Ships from China. Expect import VAT and a carrier handling fee if that crosses a customs border into your country.
Some links on this page earn us a commission at no extra cost to you, and that never affects any verdict on it. How this is funded.
Recorded specification
Every value carries the source it was read from. A property with no recorded source is marked as such rather than presented as a fact. If one of them is wrong, tell us: it is the fastest way it gets fixed.
Champion
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Control link protocol decides fitThe transmitter-to-receiver RF protocol. NOT the same as the receiver-to-FC serial protocol. | ExpressLRS | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Control link band decides fitBands do not interoperate. A bare '900 MHz' usually means 915 in US listings: review, never guess. | 2.4 GHz | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Video system decides fit | Analog 5.8 GHz | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Maximum transmit powerCompliance-critical: most countries cap unlicensed 5.8 GHz transmit power, and the cap differs between them. | 400 mW | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Minimum transmit powerDecides whether a high-power VTX is merely restricted to a setting, or unusable here. | 25 mW | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Battery connector decides fit | BT2.0 | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Build class decides fitShorthand for the size regime. wheelbase_mm is the underlying physical spec. | 65 mm whoop | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Wheelbase | 65 mm | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Ducted propellersShrouds around each prop: protects people and objects, adds thrust at low speed. | Yes | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Integrated receiver decides fitAn SPI receiver on the board satisfies the receiver slot and bypasses the serial protocol. | Yes | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Included in the box decides fitCategories the kit physically contains. A ready-to-fly kit fills the radio, goggles, battery and charger slots, and without this every RTF kit reports missing parts that are in the box. | Complete drone | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Carries a cameraA complete drone is not in the camera category but carries one, and a digital air unit is a camera and a transmitter in one part. Many countries trigger registration on the camera regardless of the drone's weight. | Yes | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Flight timeThe manufacturer's figure, measured hovering with the stock battery. Real flying, especially freestyle, lands well under it. | 5 min | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table |
| WeightBuild-critical rather than compat-critical: needed to answer registration and class questions. | 16.6 g | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
- BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27
Air65 II Brushless Whoop Quadcopter specifications — Champion / Racing / Freestyle. Weight: 16.6g / 17.7g / 17.8g; Frame: Air65 Champion / Air65 II; Wheelbase: 65mm; Canopy: Air II Canopy; FC: Matrix 1S 5IN1 II; ESC: 1S 12A; VTX: Onboard 5.8G 25mw~400mw; RX: Onboard Serial ELRS 2.4G; Camera: C03; Motors: Champion 0702 (36000KV) - dual-ball bearings / Racing 0702 (30000KV) - brass bushings / Freestyle 0702 (25000KV) - brass bushings; Battery Connector: BT2.0 U Cable Pigtail; Recommended Battery: LAVA II 1S 280mAh/320mAh. The Racing and Freestyle models use the durable Air65 II Frame, while the Champion employs the ultra-light Air65 Champion Frame, both designed with optimized ducts and impact-absorbing PP material.
- BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27
Flight Time (with LAVA II 1S 320mAh Batt) 4:40; Flight Time (with LAVA II 1S 320mAh Batt) 4:30; Flight Time (with LAVA II 1S 320mAh Batt) 5:00
Racing
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Control link protocol decides fitThe transmitter-to-receiver RF protocol. NOT the same as the receiver-to-FC serial protocol. | ExpressLRS | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Control link band decides fitBands do not interoperate. A bare '900 MHz' usually means 915 in US listings: review, never guess. | 2.4 GHz | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Video system decides fit | Analog 5.8 GHz | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Maximum transmit powerCompliance-critical: most countries cap unlicensed 5.8 GHz transmit power, and the cap differs between them. | 400 mW | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Minimum transmit powerDecides whether a high-power VTX is merely restricted to a setting, or unusable here. | 25 mW | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Battery connector decides fit | BT2.0 | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Build class decides fitShorthand for the size regime. wheelbase_mm is the underlying physical spec. | 65 mm whoop | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Wheelbase | 65 mm | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Ducted propellersShrouds around each prop: protects people and objects, adds thrust at low speed. | Yes | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Integrated receiver decides fitAn SPI receiver on the board satisfies the receiver slot and bypasses the serial protocol. | Yes | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Included in the box decides fitCategories the kit physically contains. A ready-to-fly kit fills the radio, goggles, battery and charger slots, and without this every RTF kit reports missing parts that are in the box. | Complete drone | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Carries a cameraA complete drone is not in the camera category but carries one, and a digital air unit is a camera and a transmitter in one part. Many countries trigger registration on the camera regardless of the drone's weight. | Yes | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Flight timeThe manufacturer's figure, measured hovering with the stock battery. Real flying, especially freestyle, lands well under it. | 5 min | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table |
| WeightBuild-critical rather than compat-critical: needed to answer registration and class questions. | 17.7 g | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
- BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27
Air65 II Brushless Whoop Quadcopter specifications — Champion / Racing / Freestyle. Weight: 16.6g / 17.7g / 17.8g; Frame: Air65 Champion / Air65 II; Wheelbase: 65mm; Canopy: Air II Canopy; FC: Matrix 1S 5IN1 II; ESC: 1S 12A; VTX: Onboard 5.8G 25mw~400mw; RX: Onboard Serial ELRS 2.4G; Camera: C03; Motors: Champion 0702 (36000KV) - dual-ball bearings / Racing 0702 (30000KV) - brass bushings / Freestyle 0702 (25000KV) - brass bushings; Battery Connector: BT2.0 U Cable Pigtail; Recommended Battery: LAVA II 1S 280mAh/320mAh. The Racing and Freestyle models use the durable Air65 II Frame, while the Champion employs the ultra-light Air65 Champion Frame, both designed with optimized ducts and impact-absorbing PP material.
- BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27
Flight Time (with LAVA II 1S 320mAh Batt) 4:40; Flight Time (with LAVA II 1S 320mAh Batt) 4:30; Flight Time (with LAVA II 1S 320mAh Batt) 5:00
Freestyle
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Control link protocol decides fitThe transmitter-to-receiver RF protocol. NOT the same as the receiver-to-FC serial protocol. | ExpressLRS | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Control link band decides fitBands do not interoperate. A bare '900 MHz' usually means 915 in US listings: review, never guess. | 2.4 GHz | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Video system decides fit | Analog 5.8 GHz | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Maximum transmit powerCompliance-critical: most countries cap unlicensed 5.8 GHz transmit power, and the cap differs between them. | 400 mW | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Minimum transmit powerDecides whether a high-power VTX is merely restricted to a setting, or unusable here. | 25 mW | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Battery connector decides fit | BT2.0 | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Build class decides fitShorthand for the size regime. wheelbase_mm is the underlying physical spec. | 65 mm whoop | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Wheelbase | 65 mm | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Ducted propellersShrouds around each prop: protects people and objects, adds thrust at low speed. | Yes | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Integrated receiver decides fitAn SPI receiver on the board satisfies the receiver slot and bypasses the serial protocol. | Yes | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Included in the box decides fitCategories the kit physically contains. A ready-to-fly kit fills the radio, goggles, battery and charger slots, and without this every RTF kit reports missing parts that are in the box. | Complete drone | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Carries a cameraA complete drone is not in the camera category but carries one, and a digital air unit is a camera and a transmitter in one part. Many countries trigger registration on the camera regardless of the drone's weight. | Yes | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
| Flight timeThe manufacturer's figure, measured hovering with the stock battery. Real flying, especially freestyle, lands well under it. | 5 min | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table |
| WeightBuild-critical rather than compat-critical: needed to answer registration and class questions. | 17.8 g | BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table |
- BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27
Air65 II Brushless Whoop Quadcopter specifications — Champion / Racing / Freestyle. Weight: 16.6g / 17.7g / 17.8g; Frame: Air65 Champion / Air65 II; Wheelbase: 65mm; Canopy: Air II Canopy; FC: Matrix 1S 5IN1 II; ESC: 1S 12A; VTX: Onboard 5.8G 25mw~400mw; RX: Onboard Serial ELRS 2.4G; Camera: C03; Motors: Champion 0702 (36000KV) - dual-ball bearings / Racing 0702 (30000KV) - brass bushings / Freestyle 0702 (25000KV) - brass bushings; Battery Connector: BT2.0 U Cable Pigtail; Recommended Battery: LAVA II 1S 280mAh/320mAh. The Racing and Freestyle models use the durable Air65 II Frame, while the Champion employs the ultra-light Air65 Champion Frame, both designed with optimized ducts and impact-absorbing PP material.
- BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27
Flight Time (with LAVA II 1S 320mAh Batt) 4:40; Flight Time (with LAVA II 1S 320mAh Batt) 4:30; Flight Time (with LAVA II 1S 320mAh Batt) 5:00
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