What boards to use for remote control fixed-wing aircraft: hot topics and buying guide
In recent years, the popularity of remote-controlled fixed-wing aircraft has continued to rise among model aircraft enthusiasts, especially the choice of flight control panels (flight control) has become the focus. This article combines the hot discussions and data analysis on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the current mainstream flight control board types, performance comparisons and applicable scenarios for you.
1. Inventory of recent hot topics

By analyzing data from major aircraft model forums, e-commerce platforms and social media, the following are the topics related to remote control fixed-wing aircraft that have attracted the most attention in the past 10 days:
| Ranking | Topic keywords | Discuss the popularity index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recommended fixed wing flight control board | 9.2 |
| 2 | ArduPilot vs iNav | 8.7 |
| 3 | Flight control options for beginners | 7.9 |
| 4 | Open source flight control development | 7.5 |
2. Mainstream flight control board types and characteristics
Based on technical discussions and user feedback, the mainstream fixed-wing flight control boards currently on the market can be divided into three categories:
| Type | Representative products | Core advantages | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open source flight control | Pixhawk series, Mateksys F405 | Strong programmability and complete community support | Scientific research, custom function development |
| Commercial flight control | DJI N3, Eagle Tree Vector | High stability, plug and play | Professional aerial photography and competition-level flying |
| Entry level flight control | KK2.1、BETAFPV F4 | Affordable price and simple operation | Novice training machine |
3. Horizontal comparison of performance parameters
The following is a comparison of key parameters of the top five flight control boards sold on e-commerce platforms (data updated to 2023):
| Model | Processor | Support agreement | maximum voltage | price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixhawk 4 | STM32F765 | PPM/PWM/SBUS | 6S (25.2V) | ¥800-1200 |
| Mateksys F722-Wing | STM32F722 | iNav/ArduPilot | 6S (25.2V) | ¥500-700 |
| BETAFPV F405 | STM32F405 | Betaflight/iNav | 4S (16.8V) | ¥300-450 |
| Holybro Kakute F7 | STM32F745 | ArduPilot | 6S (25.2V) | ¥600-900 |
4. Purchasing Suggestions and Precautions
1.Clarify needs: For racing flights, it is recommended to choose an F7/F4 processor with a high frequency refresh rate. For aerial photography tasks, priority is given to models with gimbal control.
2.Compatibility check: Confirm that the flight controller supports your remote control protocol (such as FrSky, FlySky, etc.) and has enough PWM output interfaces.
3.Extended functions: When you need the autopilot function, choose a model that supports the GPS module; when flying FPV, you need to pay attention to the OSD overlay function.
5. Future technology trends
According to recent discussions in the developer community, the next generation of flight control will present three major trends:
- Edge computing AI (real-time obstacle avoidance and path planning)
- 5G image transmission integration (less than 1ms latency)
- Modular design (replaceable sensor stack)
To sum up, choosing a fixed-wing flight control board requires comprehensive consideration of performance requirements, budget and technical level. It is recommended that novices start with the entry-level board of the iNav system and gradually upgrade to the more powerful ArduPilot system.
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