BetaFPV Meteor65 Pro Review & Tune

This is my review of the BetaFPV Meteor65 Pro. I included my tune which is a hybrid of UAV Tech's filter settings and Patrick Clarke's Project Mockingbird tune with my changes sprinkled in. Links below:
UAV Tech Betaflight 4.3 Setup for Whoops
• Betaflight 4.3 Setup f...
Project Mockingbird
projectmocking...
Here is my CLI diff. *I would recommend watching the video before using it. I am running reverse props. Also use at your own risk!*
defaults nosave
version
Betaflight / BETAFPVF4SX1280 (BHER) 4.3.0 Jan 9 2022 / 11:42:12 (ee8560af4) MSP API: 1.44
start the command batch
batch start
reset configuration to default settings
defaults nosave
board_name BETAFPVF4SX1280
mcu_id 001d003e3236510435383430
signature
name: Meteor65 Pro
resources
resource PPM 1 A10
timer
timer A02 AF2
pin A02: TIM5 CH3 (AF2)
dma
dma pin A10 NONE
feature
feature -AIRMODE
feature MOTOR_STOP
serial
serial 0 1 115200 57600 0 115200
serial 30 2048 115200 57600 0 115200
beacon
beacon RX_SET
aux
aux 0 0 0 1700 2100 0 0
aux 1 1 1 1700 2100 0 0
aux 2 2 1 1300 1700 0 0
aux 3 13 4 1700 2075 0 0
aux 4 28 1 900 1700 0 0
aux 5 30 1 1700 2100 0 0
aux 6 35 3 1700 2100 0 0
adjrange
adjrange 0 0 1 900 2100 12 1 0 0
vtxtable
vtxtable bands 5
vtxtable channels 8
vtxtable band 1 BOSCAM_A A FACTORY 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5725
vtxtable band 2 BOSCAM_B B FACTORY 5733 5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847 5866
vtxtable band 3 BOSCAM_E E FACTORY 5705 5685 5665 5645 5885 5905 5925 5945
vtxtable band 4 FATSHARK F FACTORY 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5880
vtxtable band 5 RACEBAND R FACTORY 5658 5695 5732 5769 5806 5843 5880 5917
vtxtable powerlevels 4
vtxtable powervalues 0 1 2 3
vtxtable powerlabels 25 100 200 350
master
set dyn_notch_count = 5
set dyn_notch_min_hz = 100
set dyn_notch_max_hz = 800
set acc_trim_pitch = -8
set acc_trim_roll = -8
set acc_calibration = -15,-32,6,1
set min_check = 1010
set max_check = 2000
set fpv_mix_degrees = 20
set motor_pwm_protocol = DSHOT300
set motor_poles = 12
set bat_capacity = 300
set vbat_max_cell_voltage = 440
set vbat_min_cell_voltage = 310
set vbat_warning_cell_voltage = 320
set ibata_scale = 179
set yaw_motors_reversed = ON
set small_angle = 180
set osd_warn_core_temp = OFF
set osd_warn_rc_smoothing = OFF
set osd_warn_fail_safe = OFF
set osd_warn_launch_control = OFF
set osd_warn_no_gps_rescue = OFF
set osd_vbat_pos = 2433
set osd_rssi_pos = 193
set osd_link_quality_pos = 2081
set osd_rssi_dbm_pos = 2113
set osd_tim_1_pos = 386
set osd_tim_2_pos = 2455
set osd_remaining_time_estimate_pos = 33
set osd_flymode_pos = 2425
set osd_throttle_pos = 2401
set osd_vtx_channel_pos = 2101
set osd_current_pos = 343
set osd_craft_name_pos = 2445
set osd_home_dist_pos = 98
set osd_flight_dist_pos = 130
set osd_warnings_pos = 2411
set osd_avg_cell_voltage_pos = 289
set osd_pit_ang_pos = 97
set osd_rol_ang_pos = 65
set osd_disarmed_pos = 333
set osd_esc_tmp_pos = 163
set osd_esc_rpm_pos = 150
set osd_core_temp_pos = 280
set osd_stat_max_fft = ON
set vtx_band = 5
set vtx_channel = 4
set vtx_power = 4
set vtx_low_power_disarm = ON
set vtx_freq = 5769
set vcd_video_system = NTSC
set expresslrs_uid = 204,255,164,167,152,104
set name = Meteor65 Pro
profile 0
profile 0
set vbat_sag_compensation = 100
set anti_gravity_gain = 10000
set iterm_relax_cutoff = 10
set p_pitch = 68
set i_pitch = 121
set d_pitch = 100
set f_pitch = 181
set p_roll = 65
set i_roll = 115
set d_roll = 87
set f_roll = 173
set p_yaw = 65
set i_yaw = 115
set f_yaw = 173
set angle_level_strength = 80
set horizon_level_strength = 30
set horizon_transition = 80
set level_limit = 75
set d_min_roll = 65
set d_min_pitch = 73
set simplified_master_multiplier = 145
set simplified_d_gain = 150
profile 1
profile 2
profile 2
set p_pitch = 38
set i_pitch = 85
set d_pitch = 32
set p_roll = 35
set i_roll = 81
set d_roll = 30
set p_yaw = 42
set i_yaw = 88
set d_min_pitch = 0
restore original profile selection
profile 0
rateprofile 0
rateprofile 0
set rates_type = BETAFLIGHT
set roll_rc_rate = 100
set pitch_rc_rate = 100
set yaw_rc_rate = 100
set roll_srate = 80
set pitch_srate = 80
set yaw_srate = 75
set tpa_rate = 70
set tpa_breakpoint = 1450
rateprofile 1
rateprofile 1
set rates_type = BETAFLIGHT
set roll_rc_rate = 100
set pitch_rc_rate = 100
set yaw_rc_rate = 100
set roll_srate = 80
set pitch_srate = 80
set yaw_srate = 75
rateprofile 2
rateprofile 2
set rates_type = BETAFLIGHT
set roll_rc_rate = 1
set pitch_rc_rate = 1
set yaw_rc_rate = 210
set roll_srate = 0
set pitch_srate = 0
set yaw_srate = 0
rateprofile 3
rateprofile 4
rateprofile 5
restore original rateprofile selection
rateprofile 0
save
save configuration

[@fratersan07]

I made a custom build on this frame with HDZero and your settings made the difference in flight quality right away. Initially I had some "shudders" and hesitation and that all cleaned up with the PIDs and filters. It's great that you gave the contributors credit for those settings, but your video got me set up. thanks man!

[@slogfpv5679]

Glad it was helpful and appreciate the feedback! SLOG

[@chadstinar7621]

Good review. I'm a new quad pilot myself and with the videos that are out there nowadays, we have a much greater chance of success when it comes to flashing BF, firmware, Blujay, etc. than we're given credit for sometimes. I've done all of that on my first quad (Bassline 2s) and it flies well, at least according to my inexperienced opinion. I don't have the feel for many of the tuning aspects that a more experienced pilot would have, but I'm learning. I have one of these quads coming to me as I type and I'm looking forward to ripping up my house and yard.

[@slogfpv5679]

Sounds like you learned a lot in a short period of time. FPV is a fun hobby once you get past the learning curve. This quad is a little ripper. Cheers, SLOG

[@nerdCopter]

+1👍 first to specify 35mm vs 31mm efficiency thanks for config commentary and the diff as well. bookmarked for later reference when i get mine.

[@slogfpv5679]

@nerdCopter, I greatly appreciate the feedback! SLOG

[@Barks_Bridge_Dog_Training]

Good review man.. I have literally smashed my 65pro frame to pieces and it still flies perfect.. Tiny strips of fibreglass tape are great quick fix for a broken frame :) I use the Ayykay tune preset on Betaflight 4.3, and it flies amazing. Very high Yaw gains so washout almost never happens. I switched the camera for an Caddx Ant but when the battery voltage sagged the camera browned out. So my solution for indoor flying was to swap my standard light bulbs for 'Daylight bulbs' and the difference was unbelievable....

[@slogfpv5679]

Hi Pressure@FPV-MERCH, I will give the Ayykay tune preset a try, based off of your recommendation. When I looked at it prior to this video release, I was concerned it was a tune for racing only and not whoop freestyle. Also thanks for the lighting tips. Cheers, SLOG

[@5olace]

I wonder if im doing something wrong.. my battery life just barely lasts over 2:30min and that isnt even me fully pushing the quad..

[@slogfpv5679]

Hi 5olace, you should be getting about 3:30 min of flight with mixed light acro and cruising. Things to look for if you have not already done so: - Make sure you don't have hair or lint under the props (just a little dog hair makes a big difference) - Try a fresh battery - check for bent props (replace if needed) - make sure the props are tight on the motor shaft - You may have a sticky or defective motor - iron filings/small screws/dirt in a motor as magnets pick up anything with iron as you know (has happened to me) - make sure you are charging to HV Hope this helps, SLOG

[@dougshellusn]

My front left (same as yours) prop tore up my frame I first tried to set it up. I'm going to see if Amazon will refund half the cost of the twoframe replacement kit

[@timmcwilliams]

My bind button on the drone crapped out. Is there another way to bind to the LiteRadio ELRS? Maybe through Betaflight? I have both active on the dashboard but after saving they aren't bound. Thank you.

[@slogfpv5679]

Hi Tim, Here is the bind procedure that can be found on the ExpressLRS.org site (link below) www.expresslrs.org/2.0/hardware/spi-receivers/ Binding Procedure for SPI Receivers¶ Button Binding¶ Put the receiver into bind mode using any of these procedures: "Bind" button in the Betaflight Configurator, Receiver Page (if can't be found, update the Betaflight firmware). using the CLI, type in bind_rx and press enter once. press the bind button on the flight controller. using the CLI, type in set expresslrs_uid = 0, press enter once, then save and reboot One the SPI receiver is in Bind Mode (indicated by two immediate blinks followed by a short pause), execute the ExpressLRS lua script in your handset and press the Bind option. The RX and TX should be now bound (indicated by a SOLID LED on the Flight Controller). Please mind the order, RX first, TX second. SLOG

[@vladsaiko1681]

Hi! have same quad but cannot set up VTX through betaflight. it says "VTX is not configured or not supported" . any iddea how to fix this?

[@slogfpv5679]

@Vlad Saiko, without knowing what FW you have loaded, or what you have done in the Configurator, it is hard for me to know. You might want to load the latest hex file that is on the BetaFPV site. The link below takes you to BetaFPV and the latest released FW. The tune may even be better since this video was made. Also, you might want to go into the presets tab and save a backup for the settings you currently have incase you need them. Support Page: support.betafpv.com/hc/en-us/articles/7064243258777-CLI-for-WH-F411-1S-5A-ELRS-Flight-Controller Hex File: support.betafpv.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/8625421311769/Betaflight_4.3.0_Official_Version_Meteor65_Pro_ELRS.hex Hope this helps, SLOG

[@rcaddict9558]

i fly 5" and 3" and want to take risks, i spend hours tuning and you can see and hear from my videos, they sound sweet, QUEASTION IS THIS WORTH BUYING FOR LIGHTISH WIND!

[@slogfpv5679]

Hi RC ADDICT, Whoops are really designed to be flown indoors when the weather is bad outside. If you are already flying 5 and 3 inch quads, you will be disappointed if your goal is freestyle. Whoops can be flown outside on calm days, but are just too light for any breeze. So to answer your question, I would say no. Maybe a toothpick style quad would be better as they are better and handling wind. SLOG

[@rcaddict9558]

@@slogfpv5679 bless you, thanks for your honest answer

[@rcaddict9558]

@@slogfpv5679 thanks mate, its just like when i flew helis, i have carpel tunnel so shake a little with helis now, but they brought out blade micros with shitty lipo connectors which got blew away ouside, obviously they have improved dramaticly

[@iwaslike_Emilioooo]

Hi thanks for sharing this. I copied your CLI and noticed that on my meteor 65 pro the filter settings don’t match yours. They’re are set to 0 on both gyro and Dterm. I tried making it match yours but it won’t save. Keeps reverting back to 0 for both. Any ideas? I’m on Betaflight 10.8 and firmware is 4.3.0 BTFL

[@slogfpv5679]

@Gerson Flores, are you using the right target? It should be BETAFPVF4SX1280. When you do a "diff all" do the settings look correct? Also there are some filter settings that are profile specific and others that are not. If you go to 8:46 in my video I would make sure you are looking at profile 1 (profile 0 in the CLI diff). You may need to load the FW again I think it is up to RC6. SLOG

[@iwaslike_Emilioooo]

@@slogfpv5679 I probably shouldn’t be messing with it. That all went right over my head. Lol. I just thought I could copy your CLI dump and everything would be the same.

[@slogfpv5679]

@@iwaslike_Emilioooo If you want to go back to the latest factory FW and CLI diff do the following: 1. Download the following Hex file BTFL_4.3.0_BETAFPVF4SX1280_0265565fa.hex support.betafpv.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/4412321926169/BTFL_4.3.0_BETAFPVF4SX1280_0265565fa.hex Update FW to this version by loading hex file via "Load Firmware [Local]" button (bottom right). 2. After FW flashed, load the following diff file via the CLI or go to presets tab and click on "Load Backup". BTFL_cli_Meteor65Pro-ELRS(1)_DIFF.txt support.betafpv.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/5372958003097/BTFL_cli_Meteor65Pro-ELRS_1__DIFF.txt You should be back at the latest factory FW and Diff file settings. BetaFPV link to where I am getting the files below: support.betafpv.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409155091353-CLI-for-Meteor65-Pro-ELRS Cheers, SLOG

[@ivarins2]

Hi, great video! I have a problem I hoped you can help me with. When I tried to increase my rates my meteor is flying away when i arm, the idle throttle is quite high. And I changed ONLY rates from the default. What's up with that?

[@slogfpv5679]

Hi Ivars, thanks for the feedback! My motor idle is set to 5.5%. If yours is higher than that, I would reduce it to 5.5%. Also, if you fly in Angle mode, I would calibrate the accelerometer. My was not calibrated at all when I received it. Lastly, I turn motor stop on because I fly indoors a lot and in angle mode. Way more pleasant to just drop the throttle and it lands without bouncing around. Obviously when you are in Acro mode, you want air mode on (props will spin when armed). You can see how I have my modes setup in the video. Hope this helps, SLOG

[@fratersan07]

not necessarily the cause, but if you flash firmware and rebuild the configuration from scratch (just went through this) it is common for the custom defaults to put the gyro in the wrong orientation. that causes immediate fly away (flips over and tries to destroy itself). the betaflight quad preview graphics would identify this/rule this out

[@margaretboone5981]

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