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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.

3 variantsSpecification last checked 2026-07-27

BetaFPV Air65 II

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Champion

PropertyValueSource
Control link protocol decides fitThe transmitter-to-receiver RF protocol. NOT the same as the receiver-to-FC serial protocol.ExpressLRSBetaFPV 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 GHzBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Video system decides fitAnalog 5.8 GHzBetaFPV 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 mWBetaFPV 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 mWBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Battery connector decides fitBT2.0BetaFPV 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 whoopBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Wheelbase65 mmBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Ducted propellersShrouds around each prop: protects people and objects, adds thrust at low speed.YesBetaFPV 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.YesBetaFPV 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 droneBetaFPV 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.YesBetaFPV 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 minBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table
WeightBuild-critical rather than compat-critical: needed to answer registration and class questions.16.6 gBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
  1. BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Air65 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.
  2. BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Flight 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

PropertyValueSource
Control link protocol decides fitThe transmitter-to-receiver RF protocol. NOT the same as the receiver-to-FC serial protocol.ExpressLRSBetaFPV 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 GHzBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Video system decides fitAnalog 5.8 GHzBetaFPV 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 mWBetaFPV 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 mWBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Battery connector decides fitBT2.0BetaFPV 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 whoopBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Wheelbase65 mmBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Ducted propellersShrouds around each prop: protects people and objects, adds thrust at low speed.YesBetaFPV 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.YesBetaFPV 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 droneBetaFPV 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.YesBetaFPV 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 minBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table
WeightBuild-critical rather than compat-critical: needed to answer registration and class questions.17.7 gBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
  1. BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Air65 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.
  2. BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Flight 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

PropertyValueSource
Control link protocol decides fitThe transmitter-to-receiver RF protocol. NOT the same as the receiver-to-FC serial protocol.ExpressLRSBetaFPV 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 GHzBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Video system decides fitAnalog 5.8 GHzBetaFPV 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 mWBetaFPV 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 mWBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Battery connector decides fitBT2.0BetaFPV 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 whoopBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Wheelbase65 mmBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Ducted propellersShrouds around each prop: protects people and objects, adds thrust at low speed.YesBetaFPV 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.YesBetaFPV 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 droneBetaFPV 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.YesBetaFPV 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 minBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table
WeightBuild-critical rather than compat-critical: needed to answer registration and class questions.17.8 gBetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
  1. BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Air65 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.
  2. BetaFPV product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Flight 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

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.

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

Propellers

Not enough recorded specification (22)

Battery

Works, with a compromise (19)Not enough recorded specification (9)

Goggles

Does not work with (4)Works, with a compromise (2)Works with (13)Not enough recorded specification (4)

Radio

Does not work with (8)Works with (13)Not enough recorded specification (16)

Racing

Propellers

Not enough recorded specification (22)

Battery

Works, with a compromise (19)Not enough recorded specification (9)

Goggles

Does not work with (4)Works, with a compromise (2)Works with (13)Not enough recorded specification (4)

Radio

Does not work with (8)Works with (13)Not enough recorded specification (16)

Freestyle

Propellers

Not enough recorded specification (22)

Battery

Works, with a compromise (19)Not enough recorded specification (9)

Goggles

Does not work with (4)Works, with a compromise (2)Works with (13)Not enough recorded specification (4)

Radio

Does not work with (8)Works with (13)Not enough recorded specification (16)

The standards this part is judged by

What the properties above actually mean, which differences are absolute, and where the names used in shops mislead.