BETAFPV Aquila16 Specs
Specification | Details |
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Item | Aquila16 FPV Kit |
Battery | Aquila16 Special Battery: 1100mAh (Default), 650mAh (Optional) |
Camera | C02 |
Camera Angle Adjustment | 15°-30° |
Charger Used | BT2.0 Battery Charger and Voltage Tester V2 |
Flight Controller | Aquila16 V1.0 |
Flight Modes | N/S/M Mode |
Flight Time (4.35V-3.4V) | 8 mins |
Frame Material | Black PA12 |
Goggles | VR03 FPV Goggles |
Motors | 1102|18000KV |
Power Connector | BT2.0 Connector |
Propellers | Beta-45mm 3-Blades Props |
Radio Transmitter | LiteRadio 2 SE Radio Transmitter |
Receiver | Serial ELRS 2.4G 3.0 Version |
Receiver Binding | Power up 3 times |
Video Transmitter (VTX) | Aquila 25-350mW VTX |
VTX Power and Range | 25mW (Range: 80m), 350mW (Range: 200m) |
Wheelbase | 86mm |
Weight (Without Battery) | 47.1g |
Takeoff Weight (With 1100mAh Battery) | 72.5g |
Includes
- 1x USB Type-C Adapter Board (Used in connection with the 4Pin adapter cable for FC to configuration)
- 1x BETAFPV LiteRadio 2 SE Radio Transmitter
- 1x BETAFPV Aquila16 Brushless Quadcopter
- 1x BT2.0 Battery Charger and Voltage Tester V2
- 1x Beta-45mm 3-Blades Props (Spare Set)
- 1x Aquila16 Exclusive Battery|1100mAh
- 1x BETAFPV VR03 FPV Goggles
- 1x USB Charging Cable (Type-C)
- 1x Exclusive Screw Set (Spare)
- 1x Charging Adapter Cable
- 1x Portable Storage Bag
- 1x 4-pin Adapter Cable
- 1x Prop Removal Tool
- 1x Cross Screwdriver
- 1x User Manual
BETAFPV Aquila16 Features
- Advanced hover capabilities for assisted flying, ensuring safe and easy learning.
- Frame made from durable PA12 material, offering excellent impact resistance and minimizing damage risks.
- Includes a 1100mAh battery for up to 8 minutes of flight time and a maximum distance of 200 meters; a 650mAh battery is recommended for freestyle or racing modes.
- Features three flying and speed modes to accommodate users from beginner to expert, enabling the development of advanced skills.
- VR03 FPV Goggles equipped with a Micro SD card slot for easy video recording and compatibility with most Analog VTXs.
- Literadio2 SE Transmitter supports the latest ELRS 3.0 firmware and is compatible with popular FPV simulators like DRL, DCL, VelociDrone, and Liftoff.
- All components, including the quadcopter, transmitter, goggles, and accessories, are packaged in a portable EVA storage bag for convenient transport and enhanced equipment protection.
BETAFPV Aquila16 Details
The Aquila16 FPV kit offers advanced features tailored for beginners. This inverted quadcopter boasts a modular aerodynamic design, allowing for up to 8 minutes of flight and covering distances up to 200 meters. Its design ensures stable hovering and enhanced frame protection, providing consistent flight practice and improved control. Included in the kit are the VR03 FPV Goggles for capturing your flight experiences and the LiteRadio 2 SE Radio Transmitter, equipped with the latest ELRS 3.0 firmware. Everything required comes in one convenient package! Kickstart your FPV journey and master flying skills more rapidly with this comprehensive kit.
From Zero To Hero
Aquila16 FPV Kit | Cetus Pro FPV Kit | Cetus X FPV Kit | |
Battery | Aquila16 Exclusive Battery|1100mAh (Default), 650mAh (Optional) | BT2.0 450mAh 1S 30C Battery | |
Flight Time (4.35V-3.4V) | 8 mins (Default battery) | 4-5min | |
Motors | 1102|18000KV Brushless motor | 1102|18000KV Brushless | 1103|11000KV Brushless motor |
Video Transmitter | Aquila 25-350mW VTX | 25mW(AIO FC) | M04 25-400mW VTX Cetus 25-350mW VTX V2 |
VTX Power and Range | 25mW (Range:80m) 350mW (Range:200m) | 25mW (Range:80m) | M04 VTX: 25mW(Range:80m) 400mW(Range:500m) Cetus VTX:25mW(Range:80m) 350mW(Range:200m) |
Recording Funtion | Support | Not Support | Support |
Fly Further, Fly Longer
Experience extended flight sessions with up to 8 minutes of airtime and the ability to traverse up to 200 meters, whether indoors or outdoors. These uninterrupted flights allow you to focus solely on honing your piloting skills. Featuring a powerful, low-latency 350mW video transmission system, the kit ensures real-time video feeds with stable signal reception over distances up to 200 meters. Eliminate lag and fully engage in the excitement of flight.
Enhanced Flight Assistance
The Aquila16 FPV Kit stands out with its superior hover capabilities and assisted flight features, providing a safe and smooth flying experience perfect for beginners. It incorporates a highly accurate barometer to measure altitude, ensuring exceptional stability with its position hold mode and auto-hovering. This allows the drone to maintain its current height automatically. This functionality is crucial for emergency landings in scenarios of lost control or low battery. Additionally, its stable flight characteristics facilitate capturing high-quality footage with precision using the VR03 FPV Goggles. Enjoy a tremendously enjoyable and effortless flying experience.
Note: The position hold function is only available in N mode.
Designed for Simplicity and Ease
This drone is meticulously crafted to simplify flying for beginners. Featuring an inverted duct system, it enhances thrust and stability, allowing for superior flight performance and precise control. Its design includes a fixed configuration port and a modular battery system that streamline setup, reducing complex redundancies and making installation straightforward. Additionally, the duct guard design protects the propellers, ensuring safe flights and providing resilience against unexpected obstacles, enhancing both safety and durability.
Indoor and Outdoor Flight Made Easy
The Aquila16 FPV Kit delivers an exciting flying experience suitable for everyone, no matter their age or skill level. Built to last, its durable construction ensures continued performance over time. The intuitive control system provides precise maneuverability for a seamless flying experience indoors and outdoors. Capture stunning visuals with its high-quality camera and experience the thrill of real-time FPV. With its effortless setup, you can dive right into the joy of flying, exploring endless creative possibilities.
Versatile Flight Modes for Every Skill Level
The Aquila16 Brushless Quadcopter is designed to accommodate pilots of all experience levels with its N/S/M flight modes and three adjustable speeds: SLOW, MID, and FAST. Additionally, it features Turtle Mode, which allows the quadcopter to right itself without manual intervention if it lands upside down—ensuring you can continue flying without needing to retrieve and manually adjust the drone. This feature is perfect for both seasoned FPV pilots and novices, enabling confident flying from the very start.
Aquila16 FPV Kit Speed Settings in N Mode
Mode | Speed |
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SLOW | 1.25 m/s |
MID | 3.33 m/s |
FAST | 5 m/s |
The kit includes a standard 1100mAh battery, which is ideal for beginners wanting a gentle flying experience in N/S mode. For those interested in enhancing their freestyle and racing capabilities in M Mode, a 650mAh battery is recommended. Note that this smaller battery must be purchased separately to fully exploit the advanced capabilities of M Mode.
Capture Every Moment of Flight
Pilots can effortlessly record and store their flight videos on a Micro SD card and replay them through the VR03 FPV Goggles, equipped with a high-quality 5.8G 3dBi antenna for robust video transmission and clear, vivid imagery. The omnidirectional antenna design ensures consistent signal strength and reception across all 360 degrees, enhancing your viewing experience from any angle. These goggles also feature a replaceable antenna, giving pilots the flexibility to try different types and adjust the angle to suit their needs. Equipped with a 4.3-inch 800*480px HD high-brightness LCD, the VR03 Goggles offer a brilliantly clear and immersive viewing experience, bringing your aerial adventures to life.
LiteRadio 2 SE Radio Transmitter: Enhanced Performance and Usability
The LiteRadio 2 SE is equipped with a built-in 1000mAh 1S battery, extending its operational endurance to 8 hours. It comes pre-installed with the latest ELRS 3.0 firmware, which supports a transmitting power of 100mW, significantly expanding its operational range. This transmitter has been upgraded with the BETAFPV-developed LiteRadio System, which simplifies the process for pilots by allowing joystick calibration and firmware upgrades directly from the transmitter. These features enhance the overall usability and convenience, making it a user-friendly option for both new and experienced pilots.
Note: This LR 2 SE radio TX mode of Aquila16 FPV Kit is Mode2 which is the left-hand throttle.
FPV Simulator Support: Ideal for Beginners
Are you new to flying a quadcopter? You can master the basics and hone your flying skills with an FPV simulator before taking to the skies for real. The LiteRadio2 SE radio transmitter functions as a USB joystick when connected to a computer, making it compatible with popular FPV simulators such as DRL, DCL, VelociDrone, and Liftoff. This feature not only makes practicing more convenient but also allows for simultaneous charging. Dive into the immersive world of FPV flying with the Liftoff simulator—download it here to start practicing right away.
Note: This radio transmitter isn’t compatible with Windows 11/Windows 10 systems running on AMD CPUs. If you wanna connect to a simulator, you will need to revert it to the ELRS 2.0 firmware.
FAQ
- Download the Manual for the Aquila16 FPV Kit.
- Donwload the Firmware for Aquila16 FPV Kit.
- How to replace the VTX Module of Aquila16 FPV Kit.
- There is a risk of battery detachment during severe crashes.
- Camera angle adjustment: The canopy is fixed, and the camera angle can be adjusted by loosening or tightening the screws on both sides.
- ExpressLRS is the popular radio link now. Know more about ExpressLRS here.
- The LiteRadio 2 SE Radio Transmittercurrent factory default firmware is ELRS V2, and it can be upgraded to the beta version of ELRS V3 firmware. For detailed instructions, please visit: link to the update guide.