Cetus X Brushless Quadcopter
Cetus X is a primary choice for beginners who want to get advanced flight skills. The 2S power makes it stands out, giving Cetus X stronger propulsion and faster speed to perform diverse freestyle tricks. Equipped with M04 400mW VTX and C04 FPV camera that is optimized for longer radio and video transmission. Two FC versions provide different functions to pilots but all help pilots to the next level.
Cetus X RTF FPV Kit is available now! Please click here to buy.
Recommend the newest BT2.0 550mAh 1S Battery. More flight time and higher discharge rate.
Bullet Point
- An excellent preference for beginners to get advanced level. Cetus X brushless Quadcopter is proud of its lightning speed with rapid startup due to its stronger propulsion system.
- Build-in ExpressLRS 2.4G receiver that is the most popular radio link, low latency, and far controlling range are possible. Pilots can not only enjoy the flight indoors but also explore the scenery outdoors.
- The drone with Frsky receiver protocol version is also provided for customers who used to have LiteRadio 2 SE radio transmitter in Cetus Pro or Cetus RTF Kit.
- Featuring M04 400mW VTX, C04 FPV camera (based on Caddx Nano Ant Camera or Runcam Nano 4), and BT2.0 450mAh 1S 75C battery for longer radio and video transmission and flight endurance, Cetus X brushless quadcopter allows beginners to gain more achievements in FPV flight.
- The Betaflight FC comes with the most popular firmware in the FPV community. Beginners are able to learn and understand more about FPV, which is an essential way to get drone experience.
- The Cetus FC version offers an auxiliary flight function for pilots with three speed modes. It is easier and more suitable for initial pilots.
- Classical white design inherited from Cetus Series and made of PA12 material, Cetus X frame has an excellent impact resistance in drop & impact. The 360° protection of the whoop frame ensures safe flights both indoors and outdoors. Meanwhile, the FPV camera supports 0°-40° adjustable degrees, which provides different views for pilots.
Specification
- Item: Cetus X Brushless Quadcopter
- Weight: 55g
- Wheelbase: 95mm
- FC*: F4 2S 15A V1.0 (Betaflight FC Version)/Cetus BL V3 Flight Controller (Cetus FC Version)
- Motors: 1103 11000KV Motor
- Props: Gemfan 2020 4-Blades Props
- Camera: C04 FPV Camera (Caddx Nano Ant Camera/Runcam Nano 4)
- Camera Adjustable Angle: 0°-40°
- Frame: Cetus X Brushless Whoop Frame
- Receiver Protocol: ELRS 2.4G (Betaflight FC Version)/Frsky D8 (Cetus FC Version)
- VTX: M04 25-400mW VTX (Betaflight FC Version)/Cetus 25-350mW VTX V2 (Cetus FC Version)
- Battery*: BT2.0 450mAh 1S 75C Battery
- Flight time: 5 mins
Note: FC (Betaflight FC Version) has been replaced from F4 1S 12A FC to F4 2S 15A V1.0 since Sep 2023. The battery will be upgraded from BT2.0 450mAh 1S 30C Battery to BT2.0 450mAh 1S 75C Battery from Feb 2024.
ExpressLRS 2.4G
Equipped with F4 2S 15A V1.0 FC and Cetus BL V3 FC, Cetus X brushless quadcopter supports ELRS 2.4G RX protocol. And F4 2S 15A V1.0 FC RX version supports Betaflight configurator, while Cetus BL V3 FC does not. Pilots who had Cetus Pro or Cetus RTF Kit can continue to use LiteRadio 2 SE radio transmitter to fly Cetus X Frsky D8 version.
Cetus FC or Betaflight FC
Cetus X with the classical Cetus flight controller version is released. It supports the position hold function, which provides easier control to pilots. If select the Betaflight FC version, pilots are able to learn and understand the drone configuration. Both FC versions perform great in power and speed and have higher-grade flight modes for pilots to get advanced.
Cetus FC Version | Betaflight FC Version | |
Flight Controller | Cetus BL V3 FC | F4 2S 15A V1.0 FC |
Receiver Protocol | Frsky D8 | ExpressLRS 2.4G |
Flight Mode | N/S/M/Turtle Mode | Angle/Horizon/Air/Turtle Mode |
VTX | 25-350mW | 25-400mW |
Position Hold | Support | Not Support |
Configuration Software |
BETAFPV Configurator |
Betaflight Configurator |
Note: FC (Betaflight FC Version) has been replaced from F4 1S 12A FC to F4 2S 15A V1.0 since Sep 2023.
Note: Pilots who have LiteRadio 2 SE in Cetus or Cetus Pro FPV Kit can bind and fly the Cetus X Cetus FC version.
Auxiliary Flight Function
Built-in highly precise barometer to detect the height, the version with Cetus FC benefits from great stability due to its position hold mode, and auto-hovering, which enables the drone to stay at the current height. This function also ensures an emergency landing of the drone whenever loses control or is on low battery. Meanwhile, its stable flight allows you to catch the best footage with the FPV Goggles. It really does an immense amount of fun and ease of flight for all pilots. Recommend flying it with BETAFPV VR03 Goggles.
Powered by 2S, Cetus X has loads of punch and speed, making it smoother and more suitable for outdoor practice, great for the next level. For indoor practice, the Cetus Pro with 1S power, which has the same auxiliary flight function, is easier for initial pilots to control and fly.
Note: The position hold function is only available in N mode.
Improved Video Transmission
Cetus X Brushless Quadcopter comes with M04 25-400mW VTX and C04 FPV camera. The VTX features a lightweight and adjustable output power for longer distance flying. Combining this VTX and the excellent radio link ExpressLRS 2.4G/Frsky D8, pilots can fly whoop drones longer to explore more possibilities and have fun. In addition, C04 FPV camera (based on Caddx Nano Ant Camera/Runcam Nano 4) shows better quality in FPV flight compared with C02 FPV camera.
Powerful Propulsion System
Equipped with 1103 11000KV Brushless Motor and Gemfan 2020 4-blade props. 1103 motors are designed for 2S quadcopters with incredible power, smooth and quiet operation, and light enough. Besides, Cetus X quadcopter adopts 2020 4-blade props, which are lighter and durable enough, offering pilots a high-efficiency flight experience.
Primary Choice for Next Level
Cetus X Brushless Qaducopter Betaflight FC version supports configuring on Betaflight configurator. It is a primary choice for beginners who start to learn drone configuring, which helps beginners to get advanced level. With the Betaflight configurator, you can calibrate accelerometer, custom OSD content, adjust the video transmitter and etc.
Note: Please DO NOT configure ESC or Motor settings on Betaflight configurator.
Betaflight Flight Controller
Cetus X brushless quadcopter is built-in F4 2S 15A V1.0 FC, supporting ELRS 2.4G protocol. The ELRS 2.4G version comes with betaflight 4.3.1 FC firmware so it supports ELRS V2.0. The ESC on the new board powered by BB51 hardware comes with Bluejay 48k ESC firmware, allowing 1103 11000KV motors to give full play to the efficiency of power. We update the gyro to BOSH BMI270 for better performance and stability since the new F4 2S 15A V1.0 FC.
Cetus X (ELRS 2.4G) | Cetus X (Frsky D8) | |
FC Inside | F4 2S 15A V1.0 | F4 1S 12A FC SPI Frsky |
Gyro |
BMI270 | BMI270 |
FC Firmware | BETAFPVF411SX1280 | BETAFPVF411RX |
ESC Firmware | C_X_70_48_ for Bluejay BB51 hardware | C_X_30_48_ for Bluejay BB51 hardware |
Click here to know more information about F4 1S 12A Flight Controller ELRS or Frsky.
Since Sep 2023, FC (Betaflight FC version) has been replaced from F4 1S 12A FC to F4 2S 15A V1.0. Here are the differences between them.
F4 1S 12A FC | F4 2S 15A V1.0 FC | |
Built-in ESC | 12A continuous and peak 25A current | 15A continuous and peak 25A current |
Version | ELRS, Frsky | ELRS |
ESC Input Voltage | 1S-2S |
2S |
ESC Firmware | C_X_30_48_V0.18.1.hex for BB51 Bluejay hardware | C_X_70_48_V0.19.2.hex for BB51 Bluejay hardware |
RGB Light | 0 | 2 |
USB Port Position | Middle of the board | Tail of the board |
Click here to know more information about F4 1S 12A Flight Controller ELRS or Frsky.
For Cetus X ELRS 2.4G version, the Betaflight firmware 4.3.0 and up start to support BMI270 gyro. For Frsky D8 version, we recommend using BETAFPVF411RX 4.2.11 firmware and CLI dump file offered by BETAFPV.
The default flight controller firmware enables bidirectional D-shot and is compatible with Bluejay ESC firmware. If you update the 4.3.0 and up firmware for ELRS 2.4G from the Betaflight official site, please flash the CLI dump file for Cetus X.
Download the firmware and CLI dump file for Cetus X ELRS 2.4G or Frsky.
The Bluejay firmware could support the BB51 hardware now. Both ELRS and Frsky boards are powered by BB51 hardware. If you want to setup the ESC specification, please use the BLHeliSuite16714902A_Beta or ESC-Configurator.
- ESC-Configurator: https://preview.esc-configurator.com/
- Download BLHeliSuite16714902A_Beta here.
- Download the Bluejay ESC firmware here.
Note: Only ELRS 2.4G version supports motor direction set through Betaflight Configurator and SPI Frsky version does not support it. BLHeli Configurator and Bluejay Configurator are invalid for the BB51 ESC (both versions).
Recommended Parts
- Radio Transmitter: LiteRadio3, LiteRadio 2 SE
- Goggles: VR02 FPV Goggles, VR03 FPV Goggles
- Battery: BT2.0 450mAh 1S 30C Battery, BT2.0 550mAh 1S Battery
- Props: Gemfan 2020 4-Blade Propellers
- Camera: C04 Camera and VTX Module
FAQ
- ExpressLRS 2.4G is the most popular radio link now. Know more about ExpressLRS here.
- The frame and props are visible when the camera's angle is 0°. Adjust it to about 25°, then the frame and props are invisible when flying.
- Download the CLI dump file for Cetus X (Betaflight F4 1S 12A FC version).
- Download the CLI dump file for Cetus X (Betaflight F4 2S 15A V1.0 FC version).
- Download the CLI dump file for Cetus X (Cetus FC version).
- Download the Manual for Cetus X (Betaflight F4 1S 12A FC version).
- Download the Manual for Cetus X (Betaflight F4 2S 15A V1.0 FC version).
- Download the Manual for Cetus X (Cetus FC version).
- Cetus X Brushless Quadcopter should work with two 1S batteries. Do not recommend using different brand batteries. Highly recommend the original batteries BT2.0 450mAh 1S 30C Battery.
- Cetus X Brushless Quadcopter is similar to Meteor85 Brushless Whoop Quadcopter (2S) in many ways. For flying maneuverability and more battery choices, Meteor85 is a good alternative choice.
Package
- 1 * Cetus X Brushless Quadcopter
- 1 * BT2.0 Battery Charger and Voltage Tester
- 2 * BT2.0 450mAh 1S 75C Battery
- 1 * Phillips Screwdriver
- 1 * Prop Removal Tool
- 1 * Type-C Adapter
- 4 * Gemfan 2020 4-Blades Props
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Great little whoop, love that it binded right with the rc and googles that I had from betafpv, great for learning manual.
I picked up this drone just before summer as my first quad and I've smashed it pretty hard into a variety of things. I've lost a few props and after washing out and crashing hard into a metal park roof I cracked the frame but I glued it back together and the little drone is still surviving my freestyle learning. I've been super pleased with my purchase, but on hot summer days I wish the canopy had a bit more cooling for the VTX
Ottimo drone super divertente ma non riesco aggiornare il firmware per poter usare la boxer preso pure micro TX.provato in mille modi. Continuerò usarlo con la sua radio.
After leaving negative review on the Cetus X kit I want to be honest and also talk about the positive.
The drone is good. Especially for beginners. I've only used it over grass so I can't talk about how resistant to crash it but it should be. Otherwise it works, is easy to bind, configurable using Betaflight, can be updated to ELRS 3 to use on any radio. I did update it and it works perfectly. Also two sets of batteries are included, a charger, props, screwdriver, USB C adapter. You don't need anything else to make it wok. Even if in the future you may want more batteries and a charger with more slots and a storage mode (charging/discharging battery to 3.8V to avoid wear during long storage).
I only wish it was sold with the 550mAh. I only get 3 minutes of flight time with the 450mAh, a bit short.
EDIT: since then I've noticed that betafpv only published this review as it was positive and deleted the others. The review website shows that only 30% of reviews are published by betafpv, now you know how reliable they are..
Absolutely delighted with the purchase, customer service was faultless 👌🏻