This is my first build; I initially purchased the Radiomaster TX12 however Banggood decided to cancel this order as there was something to do with sending it to me in the UK. I decided then to purchase the Betafpv LiteRadio 2 SE. The Betafpv LiteRadio 2 SE also uses FrSky protocols, as far as I am aware. Please let me know what other receivers work with this radio.

The Betafpv LiteRadio 2 SE was within budget for a beginner like me, and it was for sale on eBay so no waiting months for delivery. I intend to practice with the Betafpv LitRadio 2 SE on VelociDrone.

I aimed to build a drone using 2S 18650 batteries; I have stacks of them. My requirements were for a receiver compatible with the Betafpv LiteRadio 2 SE, FPV capability, GPS, total weight under 250g and a flight time of more than 6 minutes. It has not been an easy task for me, and I hope this current build will work.

I searched many builds on RotoBuilds. First starting with the FrSky SM+ receiver that is compatible with the Betafpv LiteRadio 2 SE.

I decided on what components to choose comparing other builds people have made.

I had further issues because some of the builds fitting my requirements either had dead links to the parts or were not described adequately. Other builds I found on the internet did not state what the components are.

Please get in touch if you see any issues with the equipment I have chosen for this build, at the moment I do not know if the 2S 18650 battery will be suitable and therefore I will find a compatible one to use.

I ordered most of the components from Banggood apart from the FPV camera as I would like to practice flying the drone without FPV first. When I am confident, I shall purchase the FPV camera, transmitter, antenna etc.