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How fast can a Betaflight "expert" set up a bind n fly quad. Let's find out the bare minimum you need to do to get into the air.
If you want a more complete tutorial, here's a link into my "$120 drone" playlist. Starting with this video, we go through the steps of setting Betaflight up. Some details will be different if you're using different hardware, but the general process is the same, and I designed this playlist to be a good primer for those getting started.
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[@DopeJohnny]

In the beginning I would have written "dump all" in the CLI and save it to a text file as a backup. Never know when these manufacturers use an unofficial target.

[@SteadfastRC]

This was intense! I learned something today much faster than I'm accustomed to. You don't have to lie though JB we all know you fly you some horizon mode when the cameras aren't on lol.

[@Jo3harker]

lmfaooo

[@Asu01]

*Betaflight Any% Speedrun in **7:22** (World Record)*

[@Moonsauc3]

Josh, it takes me a week to update a new frsky radio and set up a quad in betaflight. And then a few test flights to make sure everything is functioning. (frsky qx7 failed to turn on) and instead of just jumping into a jumper or radiomaster, I knew I was making a mistake by going frsky again but I couldn't help but fly what I am use to.

[@HDgodfrey]

I understand the feeling but buying my radiomaster was the best decision I made in fpv in 3 years. It allowed me to go with crossfire but also still fly all my frsky stuff. Granted my frsky is pre access which really screwed it all up.

[@HDgodfrey]

If you didn't follow any of that... you must be new here, Welcome! You've found the best possible resource for your fpv journey.

[@heyitstor420]

how is there not a menu option on the DJI goggles to bind at this point? Love my digital but really needs some TLC on the UI and OSD elements

[@Zionson1]

Can you do one for analog with a tx radio? If you already have one can you share the link please

[@orechris21]

Owwwww maaan you shredded my time on bnf setup. My time is like 20 minutes (but it's not DJI it's analog and frsky). Still man wow 😂😂😂

[@KernsJW]

Just did this last night on two 80mm builds and not counting the firmware update, each probably took about 10 minutes. Had OS settings saved like you, as well as VTX tables, and some other CLI stuff. For PID tuning, I go with UAVTechs defaults to start. Once you run through things a few times, its really not hard these days. Tuning on the other hand takes time still for me.

[@nickvledder]

Betaflight is great!

[@Mr18031967]

your rates are more or less same as mine i run 130 72 and 30 expo and yaw a bit lower on superrate great video joshua have a great weekend bro

[@subiadad8169]

Joshua Bardwell where can i find your text file for osd dji bro? can i have it?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

# OSD configuration for DJI with GPS set osd_units = METRIC set osd_warn_arming_disable = ON set osd_warn_batt_not_full = ON set osd_warn_batt_warning = ON set osd_warn_batt_critical = ON set osd_warn_visual_beeper = ON set osd_warn_crash_flip = ON set osd_warn_esc_fail = ON set osd_warn_core_temp = ON set osd_warn_rc_smoothing = ON set osd_warn_fail_safe = ON set osd_warn_launch_control = ON set osd_warn_no_gps_rescue = ON set osd_warn_gps_rescue_disabled = ON set osd_warn_rssi = OFF set osd_warn_link_quality = OFF set osd_warn_over_cap = OFF set osd_rssi_alarm = 20 set osd_link_quality_alarm = 80 set osd_rssi_dbm_alarm = -60 set osd_cap_alarm = 2200 set osd_alt_alarm = 100 set osd_distance_alarm = 0 set osd_esc_temp_alarm = -128 set osd_esc_rpm_alarm = -1 set osd_esc_current_alarm = -1 set osd_core_temp_alarm = 70 set osd_ah_max_pit = 20 set osd_ah_max_rol = 40 set osd_ah_invert = OFF set osd_logo_on_arming = OFF set osd_logo_on_arming_duration = 5 set osd_tim1 = 2560 set osd_tim2 = 2561 set osd_vbat_pos = 257 set osd_rssi_pos = 2486 set osd_link_quality_pos = 234 set osd_rssi_dbm_pos = 161 set osd_tim_1_pos = 353 set osd_tim_2_pos = 321 set osd_remaining_time_estimate_pos = 234 set osd_flymode_pos = 2241 set osd_anti_gravity_pos = 234 set osd_g_force_pos = 234 set osd_throttle_pos = 313 set osd_vtx_channel_pos = 193 set osd_crosshairs_pos = 205 set osd_ah_sbar_pos = 206 set osd_ah_pos = 78 set osd_current_pos = 234 set osd_mah_drawn_pos = 234 set osd_motor_diag_pos = 234 set osd_craft_name_pos = 33 set osd_display_name_pos = 234 set osd_gps_speed_pos = 2209 set osd_gps_lon_pos = 2081 set osd_gps_lat_pos = 2049 set osd_gps_sats_pos = 2113 set osd_home_dir_pos = 2275 set osd_home_dist_pos = 2145 set osd_flight_dist_pos = 184 set osd_compass_bar_pos = 234 set osd_altitude_pos = 2177 set osd_pid_roll_pos = 234 set osd_pid_pitch_pos = 234 set osd_pid_yaw_pos = 234 set osd_debug_pos = 234 set osd_power_pos = 234 set osd_pidrate_profile_pos = 234 set osd_warnings_pos = 2441 set osd_avg_cell_voltage_pos = 2516 set osd_pit_ang_pos = 234 set osd_rol_ang_pos = 234 set osd_battery_usage_pos = 234 set osd_disarmed_pos = 2411 set osd_nheading_pos = 234 set osd_nvario_pos = 234 set osd_esc_tmp_pos = 234 set osd_esc_rpm_pos = 234 set osd_esc_rpm_freq_pos = 234 set osd_rtc_date_time_pos = 234 set osd_adjustment_range_pos = 234 set osd_flip_arrow_pos = 65 set osd_core_temp_pos = 248 set osd_log_status_pos = 97 set osd_stick_overlay_left_pos = 234 set osd_stick_overlay_right_pos = 234 set osd_stick_overlay_radio_mode = 2 set osd_rate_profile_name_pos = 234 set osd_pid_profile_name_pos = 234 set osd_profile_name_pos = 234 set osd_rcchannels_pos = 234 set osd_camera_frame_pos = 35 set osd_efficiency_pos = 234 set osd_stat_rtc_date_time = OFF set osd_stat_tim_1 = OFF set osd_stat_tim_2 = ON set osd_stat_max_spd = ON set osd_stat_max_dist = OFF set osd_stat_min_batt = ON set osd_stat_endbatt = OFF set osd_stat_battery = OFF set osd_stat_min_rssi = ON set osd_stat_max_curr = ON set osd_stat_used_mah = ON set osd_stat_max_alt = OFF set osd_stat_bbox = ON set osd_stat_bb_no = ON set osd_stat_max_g_force = OFF set osd_stat_max_esc_temp = OFF set osd_stat_max_esc_rpm = OFF set osd_stat_min_link_quality = OFF set osd_stat_flight_dist = OFF set osd_stat_max_fft = OFF set osd_stat_total_flights = OFF set osd_stat_total_time = OFF set osd_stat_total_dist = OFF set osd_stat_min_rssi_dbm = OFF set osd_profile = 1 set osd_profile_1_name = - set osd_profile_2_name = - set osd_profile_3_name = - set osd_gps_sats_show_hdop = OFF set osd_displayport_device = AUTO set osd_rcchannels = -1,-1,-1,-1 set osd_camera_frame_width = 24 set osd_camera_frame_height = 11 # OSD configuration for Analog set osd_warn_arming_disable = ON set osd_warn_batt_not_full = OFF set osd_warn_batt_warning = OFF set osd_warn_batt_critical = OFF set osd_warn_visual_beeper = ON set osd_warn_crash_flip = ON set osd_warn_esc_fail = OFF set osd_warn_core_temp = OFF set osd_warn_rc_smoothing = ON set osd_warn_fail_safe = ON set osd_warn_launch_control = ON set osd_warn_no_gps_rescue = ON set osd_warn_gps_rescue_disabled = ON set osd_warn_rssi = ON set osd_warn_link_quality = ON set osd_warn_over_cap = OFF set osd_rssi_alarm = 40 set osd_link_quality_alarm = 80 set osd_rssi_dbm_alarm = -60 set osd_cap_alarm = 5000 set osd_alt_alarm = 100 set osd_distance_alarm = 0 set osd_esc_temp_alarm = -128 set osd_esc_rpm_alarm = -1 set osd_esc_current_alarm = -1 set osd_core_temp_alarm = 70 set osd_ah_max_pit = 20 set osd_ah_max_rol = 40 set osd_ah_invert = OFF set osd_logo_on_arming = OFF set osd_logo_on_arming_duration = 5 set osd_tim1 = 2560 set osd_tim2 = 2561 set osd_vbat_pos = 384 set osd_rssi_pos = 474 set osd_link_quality_pos = 2519 set osd_rssi_dbm_pos = 266 set osd_tim_1_pos = 53 set osd_tim_2_pos = 2551 set osd_remaining_time_estimate_pos = 234 set osd_flymode_pos = 2514 set osd_anti_gravity_pos = 234 set osd_g_force_pos = 234 set osd_throttle_pos = 2496 set osd_vtx_channel_pos = 34 set osd_crosshairs_pos = 236 set osd_ah_sbar_pos = 206 set osd_ah_pos = 199 set osd_current_pos = 2537 set osd_mah_drawn_pos = 2545 set osd_motor_diag_pos = 234 set osd_craft_name_pos = 2048 set osd_display_name_pos = 234 set osd_gps_speed_pos = 271 set osd_gps_lon_pos = 82 set osd_gps_lat_pos = 65 set osd_gps_sats_pos = 1410 set osd_home_dir_pos = 302 set osd_home_dist_pos = 303 set osd_flight_dist_pos = 234 set osd_compass_bar_pos = 265 set osd_altitude_pos = 246 set osd_pid_roll_pos = 135 set osd_pid_pitch_pos = 167 set osd_pid_yaw_pos = 199 set osd_debug_pos = 0 set osd_power_pos = 320 set osd_pidrate_profile_pos = 344 set osd_warnings_pos = 2501 set osd_avg_cell_voltage_pos = 2528 set osd_pit_ang_pos = 256 set osd_rol_ang_pos = 288 set osd_battery_usage_pos = 391 set osd_disarmed_pos = 75 set osd_nheading_pos = 310 set osd_nvario_pos = 278 set osd_esc_tmp_pos = 82 set osd_esc_rpm_pos = 83 set osd_esc_rpm_freq_pos = 234 set osd_rtc_date_time_pos = 234 set osd_adjustment_range_pos = 234 set osd_flip_arrow_pos = 234 set osd_core_temp_pos = 234 set osd_log_status_pos = 234 set osd_stick_overlay_left_pos = 234 set osd_stick_overlay_right_pos = 234 set osd_stick_overlay_radio_mode = 2 set osd_rate_profile_name_pos = 234 set osd_pid_profile_name_pos = 234 set osd_profile_name_pos = 234 set osd_rcchannels_pos = 234 set osd_camera_frame_pos = 35 set osd_efficiency_pos = 234 set osd_stat_rtc_date_time = OFF set osd_stat_tim_1 = OFF set osd_stat_tim_2 = ON set osd_stat_max_spd = OFF set osd_stat_max_dist = OFF set osd_stat_min_batt = ON set osd_stat_endbatt = OFF set osd_stat_battery = OFF set osd_stat_min_rssi = ON set osd_stat_max_curr = ON set osd_stat_used_mah = ON set osd_stat_max_alt = OFF set osd_stat_bbox = ON set osd_stat_bb_no = ON set osd_stat_max_g_force = OFF set osd_stat_max_esc_rpm = OFF set osd_stat_min_link_quality = OFF set osd_stat_flight_dist = OFF set osd_stat_max_fft = OFF set osd_stat_total_flights = OFF set osd_stat_total_time = OFF set osd_stat_total_dist = OFF set osd_stat_min_rssi_dbm = OFF

[@JoshuaBardwell]

# OSD configuration for Analog set osd_warn_arming_disable = ON set osd_warn_batt_not_full = OFF set osd_warn_batt_warning = OFF set osd_warn_batt_critical = OFF set osd_warn_visual_beeper = ON set osd_warn_crash_flip = ON set osd_warn_esc_fail = OFF set osd_warn_core_temp = OFF set osd_warn_rc_smoothing = ON set osd_warn_fail_safe = ON set osd_warn_launch_control = ON set osd_warn_no_gps_rescue = ON set osd_warn_gps_rescue_disabled = ON set osd_warn_rssi = ON set osd_warn_link_quality = ON set osd_warn_over_cap = OFF set osd_rssi_alarm = 40 set osd_link_quality_alarm = 80 set osd_rssi_dbm_alarm = -60 set osd_cap_alarm = 5000 set osd_alt_alarm = 100 set osd_distance_alarm = 0 set osd_esc_temp_alarm = -128 set osd_esc_rpm_alarm = -1 set osd_esc_current_alarm = -1 set osd_core_temp_alarm = 70 set osd_ah_max_pit = 20 set osd_ah_max_rol = 40 set osd_ah_invert = OFF set osd_logo_on_arming = OFF set osd_logo_on_arming_duration = 5 set osd_tim1 = 2560 set osd_tim2 = 2561 set osd_vbat_pos = 384 set osd_rssi_pos = 474 set osd_link_quality_pos = 2519 set osd_rssi_dbm_pos = 266 set osd_tim_1_pos = 53 set osd_tim_2_pos = 2551 set osd_remaining_time_estimate_pos = 234 set osd_flymode_pos = 2514 set osd_anti_gravity_pos = 234 set osd_g_force_pos = 234 set osd_throttle_pos = 2496 set osd_vtx_channel_pos = 34 set osd_crosshairs_pos = 236 set osd_ah_sbar_pos = 206 set osd_ah_pos = 199 set osd_current_pos = 2537 set osd_mah_drawn_pos = 2545 set osd_motor_diag_pos = 234 set osd_craft_name_pos = 2048 set osd_display_name_pos = 234 set osd_gps_speed_pos = 271 set osd_gps_lon_pos = 82 set osd_gps_lat_pos = 65 set osd_gps_sats_pos = 1410 set osd_home_dir_pos = 302 set osd_home_dist_pos = 303 set osd_flight_dist_pos = 234 set osd_compass_bar_pos = 265 set osd_altitude_pos = 246 set osd_pid_roll_pos = 135 set osd_pid_pitch_pos = 167 set osd_pid_yaw_pos = 199 set osd_debug_pos = 0 set osd_power_pos = 320 set osd_pidrate_profile_pos = 344 set osd_warnings_pos = 2501 set osd_avg_cell_voltage_pos = 2528 set osd_pit_ang_pos = 256 set osd_rol_ang_pos = 288 set osd_battery_usage_pos = 391 set osd_disarmed_pos = 75 set osd_nheading_pos = 310 set osd_nvario_pos = 278 set osd_esc_tmp_pos = 82 set osd_esc_rpm_pos = 83 set osd_esc_rpm_freq_pos = 234 set osd_rtc_date_time_pos = 234 set osd_adjustment_range_pos = 234 set osd_flip_arrow_pos = 234 set osd_core_temp_pos = 234 set osd_log_status_pos = 234 set osd_stick_overlay_left_pos = 234 set osd_stick_overlay_right_pos = 234 set osd_stick_overlay_radio_mode = 2 set osd_rate_profile_name_pos = 234 set osd_pid_profile_name_pos = 234 set osd_profile_name_pos = 234 set osd_rcchannels_pos = 234 set osd_camera_frame_pos = 35 set osd_efficiency_pos = 234 set osd_stat_rtc_date_time = OFF set osd_stat_tim_1 = OFF set osd_stat_tim_2 = ON set osd_stat_max_spd = OFF set osd_stat_max_dist = OFF set osd_stat_min_batt = ON set osd_stat_endbatt = OFF set osd_stat_battery = OFF set osd_stat_min_rssi = ON set osd_stat_max_curr = ON set osd_stat_used_mah = ON set osd_stat_max_alt = OFF set osd_stat_bbox = ON set osd_stat_bb_no = ON set osd_stat_max_g_force = OFF set osd_stat_max_esc_rpm = OFF set osd_stat_min_link_quality = OFF set osd_stat_flight_dist = OFF set osd_stat_max_fft = OFF set osd_stat_total_flights = OFF set osd_stat_total_time = OFF set osd_stat_total_dist = OFF set osd_stat_min_rssi_dbm = OFF

[@subiadad8169]

@@JoshuaBardwell i’m super sorry dude would you mind emailing it to me? it’s not allowing me to copy it 😂 [e-mail]

[@traviscook5144]

Can we get your OSD dump?

[@jacobreezyfpv6287]

Dang that was nice if anyone cant follow idk what to tell them lol love the video

[@KiloWattPlays]

Ma MAN! speedrunning Betaflight! nice

[@difand1]

Hello Joshua, do u have ane experience with brainfpv radex li paring with Spctrum Rx? Not satellite, but DSMX? I can't make them talk to each other...

[@Sir_Hubris]

nice refresher course ¶ :-)

[@brendomino]

Hey Joshua, is there any way I could get your text file with OSD config for DJI you've shown here? Is that something that has been posted elsewhere? Thank you so much for all you produce for us. You've helped so much! (and if not it's no worries)

[@RCRitterFPV]

Angle? you leave on Accelerometer?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I don't turn off the accelerometer because sometimes I do use Angle mode (not often) and on modern processors there is plenty of CPU% to run the accelerometer process.

[@RCRitterFPV]

@@JoshuaBardwell ahh.. I was told it would fly better without it. thought it might of been interfering in the PID loop or something along those lines. I do like the to have angle on the switch in case of VTX breakup.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

On older FC like F3 and F1, the accelerometer process could eat enough cycles that turning it off made a difference. On F4 and F7, they are typically fast enough that the cycles saved by turning off the accelerometer is not significant.

[@WackFPV]

That’s what she said!

[@brianfreland9065]

Joshua, Please help....I ordered the jumper t lite cc2500 (frsky) version and a mobula7 v2 with a frsky NON EU receiver. Is that compatible?? I have no clue what non eu is and if its compatible with the cc2500 frsky version jumper tlite radio.

[@martin19117]

Can you use the googles with multiple quads/air units without binding them or do each quad needs to be bonded to the googles. Also does the quad need to be bound onto the Dji remote control

[@FPVSlice]

Hey, good question, i'm also wondering this, did you find out?

[@martin19117]

@@FPVSlice no. I didnt.

[@FPVSlice]

@@martin19117 I figure you have to rebind every time you want to fly another quad, i think it makes the most sense. When i have multiple dji air unit drones i'l try and remember to give an update here ;)

[@martin19117]

@@FPVSlice sweet thank you. . Thats what i was thinking also. I guess the only way to find out is to own it.

[@jimmycarr3400]

As always great content, Will help a lot of pilots. X

[@johnwaechter5682]

Hey guys what would u suggest for a nice simple quad for a beginner, I just like to fly , don't care about too many bells and whistles

[@Skavage]

Bi-directional D-shot and Filters done?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

It's a bind n fly. PIDs and filters are set at the factory.

[@Skavage]

@@JoshuaBardwellNice to see the Manufacturers have them already done now. My last BNF I bought I bought just before last Xmas wasn't. It was probably "old stock".

[@dikoherlambang]

i really got a learned something todays

[@RCRitterFPV]

heh. always use the 4s Lith ion pack for bench work, if my 19v psu is missing. although.. plugged it into a 1s the other day by accident... 420 benchwork... smoking the Magic smoke is $$$

[@JaxieDoggo]

Betafligth speedrun incredible

[@officialconnorthomas3968]

Can someone plz edit the with speed running music?

[@DIYwithBatteries]

I always like that bleep sound 😍👍

[@MCsCreations]

Oh well. I'd rather take my time and don't make mistakes. 😬 Anyway, stay safe there with your family, Joshua! 🖖😊

[@willpowerfpv3246]

That was quick, but now try doing that with an XM Plus or an Rxsr...😂

[@TheDarkstar826]

Looks like we need to do a speed run on betaflight. I need to beat your time. Lol

[@robertdavis3788]

U didn't check to see if your motors were spinning in the correct fashion or u just trust gepRC?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I trust a bind n fly to have that correct.

[@MrTheguywiththemoney]

Never trust anything to be correct... double check everything before you fly.

[@rubinhodrone9204]

Passando para prestigiar aquele super like no canal 👍

[@colebtl]

The almost exact same process took me 30+ minutes if I'm lucky, 5 or 10 minutes more if I'm on speedybee. 5.5 minutes is just insane.

[@bigdatapimp]

I have never understood why people struggle with BF setup so bad. Sute PID / filter tuning is a different story, but setup is pretty simple really. People act like you are writing code or something.

[@Cre8ionz.]

5:08 min - hey, isn't that cheating ? 😂

[@outlawfpv3792]

Vista overheat in 3...2....1....boom.

[@traviscook5144]

No intro! 😩😢

[@DroneAcharya9]

To be fair, binding the DJI goggles/controller should not be considered as Betaflight setup.. i mean it takes the same time across any firmware!

[@runpuppyfpv5744]

You forgot to check motor direction lol

[@Y0n3z]

I'm by far no expert and have only bought 2 bnf so far. A lizard 95 and a mob6. After a year of this covid crap, I can now setup a scratch build on about 2 minutes or less lol.

[@ffaspector]

You skipped the part where your "BnF" needs firmware updates but doesn't come with the programming cable, which also isn't sold domestically. Weeks slower than JB.

[@wingsounds13]

Nice, but like a large percentage of people, they have the motors set up running the WRONG direction. :) I fly everything props out (the only way to fly).

[@joytanishq2127]

Hi jousha

[@TrithFPV]

I came to see the Betalight expert.... Only saw JB :| "hehe"

[@TheGorgatron515]

Lol, using a flywoo battery on a GPERC quad.

[@Jo3harker]

wtf was that ending tho lol

[@alexanderfedorov7890]

Lol... You still call it "TURTLE MODE" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHAHAH!

[@nistax2880]

i thought you ment that you set up the quad to be fast as posib le lmao

[@stevietee10]

And me !

[@tehllama42]

The funniest part is how obsolete Ivan is making this very niche skillset obsolete... I shall also have to try speedrunning this setup myself.

[@TheTheGuinness]

Simple but complicated :) missed rates

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I paste rates in from the same text file as OSD but it wasn't in the video.

[@sn0opyKS]

I'd say, if you're an expert, even tuning is not an issue anymore and can be done in 2 packs.