BETAFPV Advanced Kit 2 Is an RTF Kit. for Beginners and Advanced Pilots

The developer presented a modified version of the kit – BetaFPV Cetus Pro FPV Kit. We recommend our detailed review!

Introduction

BETAFPV Advanced Kit 2 is an RTF kit that includes everything you need to learn and quickly advance in the UAV racing niche. First of all, it is designed for a novice audience of users, since it does not require retrofitting and “charged and flew” settings, however, due to the potential of the components included in the kit, it will be no less interesting for advanced pilots. As usual, let’s start with the key features.

BETAFPV is one of the leading FPV drone companies whose products are widely recognized in the drone racing and freestyle hobby.

Peculiarities

• Drone weight (without battery): 28.8g
• Drone: BETAFPV Meteor75 Light
• AIO Type Flight Controller: Lite 1S Brushless Flight Controller
• ESC: 4-in-1 5A
• Motors: B/C 1102 18000KV
• Propellers: 3-blade 40mm Gemfan
• Receiver: Frsky D8 RX
• FPV: BETAFPV M01 Camera AIO VTX V2.1 + 37CH VTX 5.8GHz Raceband 25mW
• FPV Goggles: BETAFPV VR01 FPV Goggles
• Remote control BETAFPV LiteRadio 2

Equipment

The RTF BETAFPV Advanced Kit 2 will include:

1. Drone Meteor75 Light
2. Remote Control LiteRadio 2
3. FPV Goggles VR01 FPV Goggles
4. 4 × spare 40mm 3-blade Gemfan propellers (2CW/2CCW)
5. Charging USB cable
6. 2 × 5.8GHz dipole antennas
7. 2-in-1 Charger/Tester with BT2.0 connector
8. 2 × 1S 450mAh 30C LiPo batteries with BT2.0 connector
9. Propeller removal key
10. User’s Manual
11. Transport case

Specification

Drone

Brand:

BETAFPV

Model:

Meteor75 Light

Weight without battery:

28.8 g

Diagonal dimension (from motor to motor):

75 mm

Frame material:

polypropylene

Recommended battery:

1S 450mAh 30C LiPo with BT2.0 connector

PC

Flight controller:

BETAFPV AIO Lite 1S Brushless Flight Controller (On-chip: STM32F042G6U6; Firmware: Silverware)

ESC:

4-in-1 5A

Receiver:

Frsky D8RX

Battery connector:

BT2.0

Motors

Motors:

B/C BETAFPV 1102 18000KV with PCB connector

Weight (without propellers):

2.9 g

Propellers:

3-blade 40mm Gemfan (shaft bore: 1.5mm)

FPV

AIO FPV camera:

BETAFPV M01 Camera AIO VTX V2.1 + 37CH VTX 5.8GHz Raceband 25mW

M01 Camera AIO VTX V2.1

Brand:

BETAFPV

Matrix:

1/4 inch

Horizon. permission:

600TVL (640×480)

FOV:

Horizontal: 120°
Vertical: 100°

Video system:

NTSC

Food:

5V

Antenna:

RG178 Antenna

Frequency:

5.8GHz, 6 bands, 37 channels, with frequency band: 5362 ~ 5945MHz

Dimensions VTX:

18×14×4.5mm

The weight:

2.72 g

fpv goggles

Brand:

BETAFPV

Model:

VR01 FPV Goggles

Weight (with stock battery):

375 g

Dimensions:

155×144×113mm

Head strap:

3 way adjustable

Receiver:

40-channel 5.8GHz RaceBand with two antennas

Diagonal display size:

4.3 inches

Display resolution:

800 × 480p (no blur after lens zoom)

Display Brightness:

300 cd/m² with dedicated high brightness LED for outdoor FPV flight

Viewing Angle:

12 O’CLOCK

Lens:

2.8x video zoom; Transparency 92% without light distortion

Connectors/Ports:

Input voltage:

3.3-6.0V

Battery:

Built-in 3.7V/2000mAh LiPo (when the battery is charging, the red LED will be on, when the charging is completed, the green LED

Remote control LiteRadio 2

Brand:

BETAFPV

Model:

LiteRadio 2

Frequency range:

2.4GHz (2403MHz -2447MHz)

2.4G system:

NRF24L01 or CC2500

Number of channels:

eight

System:

Bayang Protocol/Frsky Protocol

Power:

≤80mW

USB charging support:

Yes

Support to connect to FPV simulator:

Yes

Exit:

PPM, supports Student Radio Mode

Status status LED indication:

Green – Power on
Red – Warning
Blue – Devices are paired

Battery:

2S 350mAh LiPo

Weight (with battery):

227.4 g

Meteor75 Lite Drone

The BETAFPV Meteor75 Lite is a redesigned version of the popular Meteor75 micro drone with a redesigned frame that makes it more impact resistant. In addition, meteor75 lite is the first drone built on Lite 1S Brushless FC lightweight flight controller. Paired with 1102-18000KV brushless motors and 40mm Gemfan 3-blade propellers, pilots can get even more dynamic flying potential.

It is equipped with a BT2.0 type connector, which has proven to solve most of the problems of the PH2.0 connector common for micro drones, including the problem of voltage drop / drawdown, which at the output allows pilots to enjoy a full 3-4 minutes of flight from a 1S 450 mAh battery.

BT2.0 connector

The BT2.0 type connector is a revolutionary type of connector for 1S micro drones, developed by BETAFPV engineers as a highly efficient alternative to the obsolete PH2.0 connector. Provides a significant difference in power efficiency compared to its predecessor. The developer notes the following advantages of the BT2.0 connector:

• Effectively reduces the internal resistance of the connector by upgrading the crimp contacts to 1mm banana connector and increasing its cross-sectional area.
• Solves the problem with a drop / voltage drop. Discharging LiPo battery with BT2.0 connector becomes more efficient. Pilots can enjoy longer flight times without the fear of overcharging their batteries.
• The battery with BT2.0 connector has stable current/voltage output and high efficiency. All 1S brushless drones get powerful and flawless performance from this type of battery.
• Ideal for Emax Tinyhawk quads as the connector delivers consistent and consistent power, resulting in dynamic balance and longer flight times.
• Compared with PH2.0 crimp contacts, BT2.0 connector is more durable, it can output more current for the same capacity and deliver much more power.

Comparison chart

Below you can see a comparison graph from the developer between BETAFPV 1S 450mAh 30C batteries with BT2.0 connector and Emax 1S 450mAh 80C batteries with PH2.0 connector. In this test, the discharge current is 11A. Obviously, a battery with BT2.0 has a longer discharge time and improved voltage drop, which results in better flight performance.

Remote control LiteRadio 2

GETFPV LiteRadio 2 Transmitter is a remote control designed specifically for piloting FPV drones. Fully compatible with Frsky D8 protocol and easy to use. Runs on OpenTX firmware. Supports connection to a computer for training piloting via an FPV simulator, and the “Student Radio” mode is also available, which allows you to combine two equipment, where a third-party remote control will play the role of the teacher’s equipment, and the LiteRadio 2 remote control will act as a student, which will allow maximum control of the student during training flights.

A visual instruction from the developer on how to quickly pair the drone with the remote control.

VR01 FPV Goggles

BETAFPV VR01 FPV Goggles are FPV goggles designed and tuned specifically for dynamic first person flight. Built on a 4.3-inch high brightness HD LCD display with a resolution of 800 × 480 pixels, paired with a high-quality lens with a transparency of 92%, providing a 2.8x magnification FPV image without distortion and blur. The built-in highly sensitive 5.8 GHz 40-channel RaceBand receiver is responsible for receiving the video signal. An automatic search function is available with the display of the current frequency on the screen, and thanks to the built-in DVR, you can record the FPV flight on a TF card (up to 30GB capacity).

In addition to the quality of the video, the developer has also worked on comfort, for which the calculated ergonomic design of the front panel with an elastic foam-based coating is responsible here. Combined with a padded 3-way adjustable headband, they provide a snug and comfortable fit for all age groups. Claimed battery life is about 2 hours.

Price

RTF kit FPV Whoop Racing Advanced Kit 2 is sold by the developer at a price of $199.99.

Conclusion

BETAFPV Advanced Kit 2 $199.99

Functionality

0/10

Flight time

1/10

flight qualities

8/10

compactness

10/10

Equipment

10/10

Reliability

10/10

Price quality

10/10

pros

• Execution quality
• Safe flight (frame with ring protection)
• Factory tuned to racing standard
• Powerful B/C motors
• Controllability
• crash resistant
• For home and street
• Price

Minuses

• The power of the video transmitter, coupled with the drain antenna.
• fpv camera

A well-executed RTF solution implemented for teaching and practicing the skills of piloting racing UAVs in first-person mode both at home and on the street. All components of the kit reach the user fully configured in accordance with racing standards and ready for operation, which allows novice pilots to safely and quickly master the technique of piloting in acro mode, and advanced pilots to improve the quality of already acquired skills. Recommended as one of the best FPV offers in RTF format. Refers to “long-playing” products in a rapidly growing hobby and will always be relevant regardless of your progress.

The developer presented a modified version of the kit – BetaFPV Cetus Pro FPV Kit. We recommend our detailed review!

Video

Test review of BETAFPV Advanced Kit 2.