What Exactly Is ELRS - 5 Must Reasons to Switch

ExpressLRS is the newest and most promising concept in the FPV community, and there are many questions to how ELRS works. Is my current gear compatible with ELRS, Is it expensive, and is there customer support? These are just some of the most common questions that we’ll answer in today’s video. For more info on ELRS, check out: www.expresslrs...
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[@orionmec]

My brother, I wish I would have run into your videos first. I just got into fpv and it was totally foreign. Everyone that talks about protocols made it mind boggling! I have only watched the first minute or so as of yet but I already have the basic understanding of what these things do! Thank you. Of course I do have a computer background so I was starting to understand it, but would have been soooooooo much better to see you first. Good work!

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thank you for the kind words..ELRS works well once you get it setup. I'm really glad the video helped. Thanks Mark.

[@ruftime]

Thank you! I’ve got a collection of old transmitters to convert to ELRS for new students😎

[@OneManUnmanned]

That's awesome.. glad it helped. I have other videos showing how to install or configure ELRS as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pobLlmaggN-Xq7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/foC4d6Spa86Hd6M

[@nategoodwin3329]

This the first video of yours that I've seen and I gotta say, you make some awesome content. This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thanks, that means a lot..I appreciate it.

[@ntorres1966]

Great video dude. Can’t wait for the video on how to setup the system.

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thank you! It’s already made..It’s the editing that takes time. ELRS is fun though!

[@jeffclassics]

Great research and explanation of elrs.

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thanks I appreciate it.

[@robmulally]

I'm confused, isn't crossfire a protocol that elrs uses , so it is an open protocol, so its a stack level below the language, ie transmission link. Your explanation at the start confused me a lot.

[@JohnFHendry]

Thanks... hard to beat TBS's safety record due in part to its easy to use and update system, but for micro quads in need of less weight AND a smaller antenna with less drag going to ELRS really is amazing. Fun to watch the progress being made... and remember the James Webb telescope launch is set for Dec 18 at 4:20 AM PST now;-) Just wish the RC industry would look at the sub 250g micro glider scale in need of associated electronics with telemetry and RTH GPS failsafe which has the potentual to grow as large as the micro quad market or even larger IMO given the opportunity. However we now have to deal with the FAA which brings up obvious politics connected to money and advances the RC hobby has created.

[@OneManUnmanned]

Crossfire is still a great system, I have tons of RX around. ELRS is smaller, and as you said, great for micros.

[@duncandrake2580]

Thank you!

[@OneManUnmanned]

You're welcome!

[@OneManUnmanned]

Are you on-board the ELRS train..Let me know. Links to products below: ELRS TX Module: bit.ly/30XvUGN ELRS Receiver: bit.ly/3biFO7P Flight Controller w/ELRS: bit.ly/3CmnIO9 Radio Controller with Built-in ELRS: bit.ly/3E52PY4 Jumper T-Lite Radio: amzn.to/3GgTRIY Other Valuable ELRS Videos: What is ExpressLRS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqTcg3Swfa92pLs ELRS TX Nano Module: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGi6gH5rj5qra9k Radio Lite2 SE w/ELRS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4Wpeqimhq2lqKs

[@jeffchristianson-ziebell7727]

This is the most simple awesome explanation available on KZbin! Thank you! I’ve been flying drones for years, and I’m still extremely confused, especially by all of the big KZbinrs the worst being Joshua Bardwell, who says you’re gonna learn some thing, and then talks to you on a very advanced level, never ever explaining what some thing simply is, I have been spending hours trying to research what the hell is Xpress LRS without having to watch a 45 minute video which I did watch And still was unable to understand what the hellExpress E LRS is

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thanks for the kind words.. I'm glad the video helped, Jeff.

[@Eugensdiet]

Good show. Questions 1. That little receiver you show3ed had a ceramic antenna. That seems to be a great way to reduce the size and weight of your radio gear. I'm more intere3sted in fixed wing and PWM is what I would like. Can a ceramic antenna work on a fixed wing receiver if long range distance is not a concern? 2. Do you think that a company will build a unit with ESC, Flight control and FPV power on one board?

[@OneManUnmanned]

The ceramic antenna is compact and light. It can work with fixed wing applications, but you’ll need an ELRS to PWM adapter/converter. There has been demand for ELRS on fixed wing planes, so manufacturers are now making them without the need for an adapter. I’ll link it below. As far as the All In One, they make that as well. I’ll link it below as well. PWM ELRS receiver: bit.ly/3IWc6nD All In One FC/ESC/ELRS: bit.ly/3CmnIO9

[@Eugensdiet]

@@OneManUnmanned Thanks for the info.

[@zeilstar]

As a beginner, it is so cool to jump into this and see there is a nice selection of fixed wing or PWM flight controllers on the market two years later. Even twin motor options!

[@salvenezia1817]

If my crossfire breaks I trust the people who built it to fix it. Why pay money to send my open source to a newb and maybe it work or maybe it doesn’t. The old is better than you think

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thanks for your feedback…I think the open source nature of it, speeds up the devopement process. It also open the User to multiple manufacturers instead of one. If TBS runs out of products, the consumer is screwed. If RM, HM, BetaFPV, Jumper, I-flight, and GepRC all runs out of inventory at the same time, there will still be another manufacture making the same compatible hardware.

[@salvenezia1817]

@@OneManUnmanned I haven’t thought of it that way.

[@BYOOx5]

Dont forget telemtry.

[@OneManUnmanned]

True

[@jeffchristianson-ziebell7727]

My question is simple- what transmitter -cheapest that can bind to H8 mini (Bayang), syma, spektrum DSM(X) Flysky & FRSKY & Radiomaster & etc etc - or where can u go to simply learn? I had to sell my $400 Frsky as it took too long to find a simple way to learn opentx. I’ll pay you to respond &/or refer me. Thank you

[@OneManUnmanned]

Radiomaster Zorro or Jumper-T Lite V2. Just get the 4-in-1 module.

[@benjaminbong]

Great video man. Thanks!

[@OneManUnmanned]

Not a problem.. Thanks Ben.

[@lexsteel12]

ELRL, has great potential. But, there are some downsides to going with open-source systems. Joshua Bardwell has a video out, explaining those downsides. I believe is actually with that Beata FPV unit you have. One of those downsides, is not having dedicated support for the product from a manufacturer. As suppose to TBS, they will stand behind their products. One problem Joshua found with the Beta fpv, is that it has a joystick button, that is not an actual joystick, but a button. . Another problem, is the unit goes into failsafe, when you try to change the output power for a quad you may have with ELRS already built into the flight controller. Anyway, Joshua Bardwell can explain it better than me.

[@OneManUnmanned]

Very good points.. I'm familiar with JB's video, and have noticed the same once ELRS came to FPV. It's really one of the downsides to an open source system. Having said that, it does make for an exciting experience watching all these manufacturers scramble to make new and supporting equipment. I was/am an early adopter, and paid the price with this new product. The biggest thing to take away is, do your research before buying a product, since there is no "standard" with an open source project. With all that said, what we're witnessing is a direct result of competition, and the products WILL get better with time.

[@lexsteel12]

@@OneManUnmanned And competition is always good for us the consumers. Not to mention lower prices. I am rooting for ELRS. I hope manufacturers can get their act together.

[@OneManUnmanned]

I agree.. me too

[@gabrielnunes159]

I have an ELRS Lite (2.4GHz) Wich has ceramic antenna and a jumper T-Lite with 100mw power and 50Hz frequency. I am reaching maximum 100 METERS before I lost signal. I am using in an open field with some trees, not more than 2 imas obstacles sometimes. Is something wrong? I tried a lot of things, saw a lot of videos about range but I can't get any better! Is this the real maximum for my config? Please help! I saw the conector, the wires, everything is fine! Thanks in advance!!

[@miketheknife2]

Very cool, thanks !

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thanks, No Prob.

[@Zionson1]

I want to purchase a ceneape35. It has ELRS, however i already own a rekon 5 long range which runs on FrSky. How do i switch to elrs when i get my Cineape35

[@swimbeyonder]

I am starting fpv, i bought a radio with frsky, and i have to buy a drone, do you consider frsky as today shit, or does it still work some good?

[@OneManUnmanned]

FrSky is not bad, but ELRS is soooo much better in the performance department, and is the same price as FRSky. Depending on your radio, you could easily attach an ELRS module.

[@swimbeyonder]

@@OneManUnmanned but the weak point is always the video trasmission, so why having a wide range radio with low range video? What's the catch?

[@theviewchaser6718]

Great info bro new sub here glad I found your ch ✌️

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thanks man..I appreciate the love.

[@Ian_MacGregor]

Is that a Babyhawk at 5:22? I just started recently in FPV with a tinyhawk, and I’m already thinking about getting something else that might be able to handle a GoPro session or an Insta360 GO2. Thought about getting a Babyhawk, but I have a couple other things I’m looking at. Any good recommendations that aren’t too expensive?

[@OneManUnmanned]

Sorry for the late reply. Yes, That was a BabyHawk2 Analog. I’ve done a review on it, and it flies great with long battery life(I’ll leave it linked below). The GEPRC Smart 35 is also a great drone. HappyModel Crux35 is nice as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKjXgaSKpKqkiaM

[@jpv7575]

great video 👌 Do you know what is the maximum range of the Betafpv radio built in ELRS?

[@OneManUnmanned]

It's hard to say because there are so many factors like the environment (Buildings, trees, water) or different choices of antennas in both the radio and the receiver. Having said that, the output on this radio is 100mw, which is usually good for a few km. I've used this radio recently for testing, and I had no problems. Review on it is coming soon.

[@zeilstar]

The ELRS website has distance records posted, by both frequency and power. 👍

[@derickgonzalez6834]

6 months in fpv build 3 quads but I've been using dji radio... So I'm ready to go with crossfire or erls which is easier to setup?

[@OneManUnmanned]

Crossfire is definitely easier to setup, but I still recommend ELRS moving forward.

[@Monkywings]

Bro, can i just link my DJI radio to my pavo 25 v2 without getting a brain aneurism? I just wanna fly my little drone after a long day of work. i don't have time to discover a new galaxy.

[@RosscoStixFpV]

New sub here, question. I've been using a qx7 with rsxr's forever, am I going to come across issues setting up express lrs on the qx7? And does it matter which lrs recievers I buy? TIA

[@Revelation1177]

Would this be a good by for my tinyhawk freestyle an my tinygo?

[@OneManUnmanned]

No, this controller in particular is for ExpressLRS, and those two drones don't come with ELRS receivers, unless you wire them yourself. The Jumper-T Lite, Radio Master TX 12, or Zorro controllers are all good radio options.

[@ajishtm4306]

Hi iam a beginner i need buy this radiomaster pocket which version is good for me Is the elrs version can support all the radio recievers like flysky IA6B etc..or only the elrs version

[@OneManUnmanned]

The ELRS version only binds and connects to ELRS receivers. You’ll need the 4-in One version to bind to FrSky/Flysky receivers and drones.

[@gmodesike]

Do you need a tx module? Needs external module to increase range?

[@OneManUnmanned]

It depends on your radio. Some come with ELRS built in. Others, you need an external module to get ELRS.

[@gmodesike]

@@OneManUnmanned Thank you very much for the replies. 🌝

[@gmodesike]

Can you put elrs in the radiomaster tx16s?

[@OneManUnmanned]

Yes you can.

[@BASSstarlet]

Can i put ELRS in my Taranis? Sorry im a noob!

[@choppergirl]

My friend Greg bought into this ELRS malarkie. For a month in email I had to listen to him struggle to try and get 3 receivers he bought jsut to bind andhe never suceeded. Soemthing aobut probably previous buyer had flashed to newer firmware and then returned it. In the end I told him to just buy Crossfire, it works. You're not saving any money if you spend all that time trying to get it to work and it never works... you actually just lost a lot of money.

[@OneManUnmanned]

Sorry your friend had to experience that. ELRS works, but does have a steep initial learning curve. Once you have the 1st one setup, it gets significantly easier.

[@haroldseaman4243]

I'm a noob to FPV and been considering switching from Frsky to Elrs. I've also heard the same thing about the difficulty of binding and set up. I'm not good enough yet to build a quad so I buy bnf and they all pretty much have Elrs as an option which leads me in that direction. For a noob Crossfire seems to be the way to go but I'm unsure thanks for the videos!!! You help me make my choice when I started last year on a RTF kit. I've since upgraded and purchased Fat Shark Attitude V6 goggles, Radiomaster tx16s mark 2 and Mobula 7. I'm looking to buy my first 5 inch quad and want to make the changes all ones. More videos to watch as I can see thanks again!!!

[@OneManUnmanned]

Thanks for supporting the channel all this time. I'm glad the videos helped in choosing your RTF kit. ELRS will be an option more and more in BnF because of its performance to cost ratio. Good luck in choosing a 5 inch drone... There are tons of selection on the market.

[@ooigfgnnkhjjnc]

Annoying music

[@OneManUnmanned]

Haha..Thanks

[@salvenezia1817]

Why would I care about open source. I’m not a designer or an engineer. I don’t want something that update daily. To much work. I want to wheel isn’t broke don’t fix it scenario

[@OneManUnmanned]

Understood..Everyone is different. But the open source nature of it, allows for quick implementation of new features suggested from the pilot group.

[@KaitouKaiju]

You have something that can always be fixed and stay compatible even if some company goes away