{"product_id":"betafpv-air65-ii-1s-brushless-whoop-analog-elrs","title":"BETAFPV Air65 II 1S Brushless Whoop – Analog, ELRS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBETAFPV Air65 II\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 65mm 1S brushless whoop that's built to be crashed, rebuilt, and flown again. It's a regular sight at local race days. The second-generation \u003cstrong\u003eMatrix 1S 5IN1 II\u003c\/strong\u003e flight controller has a \u003cstrong\u003e12A ESC\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eonboard ELRS 2.4GHz receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e25–400mW analog VTX\u003c\/strong\u003e, all on a \u003cstrong\u003e1.0mm thickened PCB\u003c\/strong\u003e. The FC uses 3-point mounting, which BETAFPV says cuts crash-related FC damage by roughly 80% compared to the original Air65.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick your personality.\u003c\/strong\u003e The two versions share the same electronics but are tuned for different jobs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChampion (16.6g):\u003c\/strong\u003e The race-night weapon. It uses the ultra-light \u003cstrong\u003e2.20g Air65 Champion Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e0702 36000KV dual-ball-bearing motors\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eGF 1207 3-blade props\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003e6.3:1 thrust-to-weight ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e. The motors are soldered direct (no connectors) to save every gram. Think maximum punch, minimum weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreestyle (17.8g):\u003c\/strong\u003e The smooth operator. It uses the \u003cstrong\u003eAir65 II frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e0702 25000KV motors\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eGF 1219S 3-blade props\u003c\/strong\u003e for better low-throttle torque and fluid, cinematic flow. The motors plug in with \u003cstrong\u003eJST1.25 connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e, so swaps are easy, and flight time runs a little longer (about 5:00).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions come with the \u003cstrong\u003eAir II Canopy\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has upgraded materials, reinforced corners, and an adjustable camera angle from 15° to 45°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a bind-and-fly whoop. 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