What kind of remote control is used for F3 flight control? ——Hot Topics and Buying Guide
Recently, in the drone enthusiast community, the issue of F3 flight control remote control adaptation has become a hot topic of discussion. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with structured data analysis and purchasing suggestions.
1. Introduction to F3 flight control

F3 flight control is a classic model among open source flight control systems. It is favored by DIY players for its high cost performance and stable performance. As a mainstream flight control 10 years ago, it is still used by many entry-level flying machines.
| parameters | F3 flight control specifications |
|---|---|
| Processor | STM32F303 |
| Communication protocol | SBUS/iBUS/PPM/PWM |
| Maximum supported channels | 8 channels |
| Firmware support | Betaflight/Cleanflight |
2. Adaptation analysis of popular remote controls
According to recent forum discussions, the following are the top 5 remote controls suitable for F3 flight control:
| Ranking | Remote control model | Protocol support | reference price | hot discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FrSky Taranis X9D | SBUS/D16 | ¥800-1200 | 35% |
| 2 | FlySky FS-i6 | PPM/iBUS | ¥200-300 | 28% |
| 3 | Radiomaster TX16S | Multi-protocol | ¥1000-1500 | 20% |
| 4 | Jumper T-Lite | Multi-protocol | ¥400-600 | 12% |
| 5 | BetaFPV LiteRadio 2 | SBUS/D8 | ¥300-500 | 5% |
3. Purchase suggestions
1.Limited budget:The FlySky FS-i6 is the most economical option, but please note that its receiver needs to be purchased separately and only supports 6 channels.
2.Advanced users:Radiomaster TX16S supports multiple protocols, so there is no need to replace the remote control when upgrading other flight controllers in the future.
3.Nostalgic players:FrSky X9D was once a golden partner in the F3 era, and there are still a large number of second-hand transactions.
4. Recent hot issues
According to community discussions, the following are the 3 most talked about issues in the past 10 days:
| question | frequency of occurrence | solution |
|---|---|---|
| SBUS signal is unstable | 42 times | Check wiring/update firmware |
| High latency in PPM mode | 28 times | Use SBUS or iBUS instead |
| Channel mapping error | 35 times | Reconfigure Betaflight |
5. Future trends
Although F3 flight control has gradually been replaced by F4/F7, it still has advantages in the following scenarios:
- Teaching demonstration purposes
- Low cost modification project
- Nostalgic retro assembly
It is recommended that novices consider future compatibility when choosing a remote control and give priority to products that support multi-protocols. Professional players can choose specific models based on specific project needs.
Summary:As a classic platform, F3 flight control has good compatibility with mainstream remote controls. Depending on your budget and expansion needs, just choose the most suitable model from the 5 popular remote controls in the table.
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