New micro PC in AIO format
The BLITZ F411 1S 5A Whoop AIO Board with Built-in Receiver is a new flight controller developed by iFlight, a well-known and respected hobbyist company, specifically for TinyWhoop micro FPV drones. Implemented in AIO format (All In One; All in One): which implies that the flight also includes sensors, ESC, radio and video transmitter.
Peculiarities
Key features declared by the developer:
- Weight (including power cable, VTX and VTX antenna): 4.8 g
- Installation dimensions: 2.55 × 2.55 cm
- Dimensions: 2.9 × 2.9 cm
- Support for CC2500, SPI, D8, S-FHSS protocols
- Built on F4 processor (without black box and altimeter; chipset: STM32F411)
- Firmware: IFLIGHT_BLITZ_F411RX
- BEC output: 5V 500mA
- Interface: Micro-USB
- 2 UARTs
- Gyroscope: BMI270
- ESC 5A (Supported protocols: Dshot, Oneshot, Multishot; Continuous/peak current: 5A/6A; with voltmeter; without telemetry; BLHeli: BLHeli-S; Input power: 1S)
- VTX (Protocol: Smart audio; Channels: 48; Power: PIT/25/50mW; Connector: UFL/IPEX; Input voltage: 5V)
Radio components
The flight controller offers an integrated radio receiving (SPI) module, which must be selected at the time of purchase: either FrSky 2.4 GHz compatible with IPEX wired antenna or ExpressLRS 2.4 GHz compatible with SMD (ceramic block) antenna. The video part is an optional but integral component that operates in analog mode at 5.8 GHz, on 48 channels with adjustable power of 25 mW and 50 mW. The settings are accessible via SmartAudio. The antenna is a dipole type connected in IPEX.
Availability and price
The BLITZ F411 1S 5A Whoop AIO Board with built-in receiver can be purchased directly from iFlight online stores for $63 (excluding shipping and taxes). The package includes: Whip antenna, cables and 4 anti-vibration spacers.
All the best! And safe flights!