ELRS Lite Receiver
Regular price $8.99 USDBETAFPV Lite receiver is based on the ExpressLRS project, an open-source RC link for RC applications. ExpressLRS aims to achieve the best possible link performance in both speeds, latency, and range. This makes ExpressLRS one of the fastest RC links available while still offering long-range performance.
A ton of ExpressLRS items are available now!
Nano RX or Lite RX
What is the major difference between Nano receiver and Lite receiver?
Nano receiver (2.4G version) is the first and (so far) the only receiver with power amplifier (PA+LNA). It has 100mW telemetry output and better sensitivity when longer range. Lite receiver doesn't have a PA/LNA on them, so its telemetry power is as what the RF chip SX1280 came with 17mW.
Beside, Nano receiver comes with normal external Dipole T antenna. Lite receiver has SMD ceramic antenna and in theory it is not so long range.
High recommend the Nano receiver if the space is enough. On 65-85mm whoop drones with limited space and need light weight, Lite receiver is a better choice.
Tower Antenna or Flat Antenna
New lite receiver with a flat antenna features a 3mm extra-thin board and 0.53g lightweight, which requires less assembly space on drones with limited space. Besides, solid flat antenna without irregular parts can withstand crashes, making the receiver not so fragile.
Whatever tower antenna or flat antenna, both versions perform well in control, range and stability, bringing a good flight experience to pilots. Below chart is the basic information for two antennas. It is shown that both antennas have almost the same performance in gain. However, the efficiency for flat antenna is better than tower antenna. In spite of that, tower antenna and flat antenna V1.1 can reach about 600 meters by equal conditions.
| Tower Antenna | Flat Antenna V1.1 | |
| Weight | 0.47g | 0.53g |
| Size |
10mm*10mm*6mm | 11mm*10mm*3mm |
| Gain | 3.3dBi | 3.2dBi |
| Radio Efficiency | >70% | >80% |
| Return Loss | <-7 | <-7 |
| Recommend Drone | Whoop Drone | Whoop Drone |
| Range | About 600 meters | About 600 meters |
Flat Antenna V1.0 & V1.1
The ELRS Lite Receiver flat antenna V1.1 is coming to see you again. Range issues and failsafe at around 100 meters have been resolved compared with V1.0. Now, the V1.1 flat antenna receiver can reach 600 meters with BETAFPV Moxon TX Antenna (using BETAFPV Nano TX module).
Previously, the flat antenna V1.0 led to the failsafe at around 100 meters with an RSSI of -95dBm of this receiver, which did not reach the expected range compared with the beta version. However, it works great for indoor whooping and racing.
For customers who bought this receiver before March 2022 and have issues with it, we will refund you or send you a new one that fixes range issues.
Please feel free to email support@betafpv.com and our support team will help you.
BETAFPV ExpressLRS Receivers
Choosing a suitable receiver to fly quadcopter or other RC models is very important. BETAFPV ExpressLRS Receivers including ELRS Lite, Nano, Micro, and the newest SuperD, greatly fulfill pilots' requirements for FPV flying.
| SuperD RX | Micro RX | Nano RX | Lite RX | |
| Weight | 1.1g (RX only) | 3.5g (RX only) | 0.7g (RX only) | 0.47g (Tower), 0.53g (Flat) |
| Antenna | IPEX MHF + T antenna | IPEX MHF + T antenna | IPEX MHF + T antenna | SMD ceramic antenna |
| MCU | ESP32-PICO-D4, dual SX1280 | ESP8285 |
ESP8285 |
ESP8285 |
| RF Chip | Dual SX1280 + Dual PA | SX128X | SX1280 + PA, SX1276 + PA | SX128X |
| Frequency | 2.4GHz ISM | 2.4GHz ISM | 2.4GHz ISM, 915MHz (FCC), 868MHz (EU) |
2.4GHz ISM |
| Telemetry Power | 100mW | 17mW | 100mW | 17mW |
| Serial Output Protocol | CRSF | PWM or CRSF | CRSF | CRSF |
| Model Type | FPV Drone, Fixed-wing aircraft | Fixed-wing aircraft, Helicopter, RC Cars, RC Boats | FPV Drone | Whoop Drone |
Specification
- Weight: 0.47g (with Tower SMD ceramic antenna), 0.53g (with Flat SMD ceramic antenna)
- Size: 10mm*10mm*6mm (Tower), 11mm*10mm*3mm (Flat)
- MCU: ESP8285
- Telemetry power: 17mW
- Frequency bands (Nano receiver 2.4G version): 2.4GHz ISM
- Input voltage: 5V
- Antenna: Integrated SMD ceramic antenna
Diagram
Lite receiver with tower antenna 2.4G version diagram as shown below.
Lite receiver with flat antenna 2.4G version diagram as shown below.
Note: Now the firmware version of the Lite receiver tower antenna or flat antenna v1.1 manufactured by our company is ELRS 3.3.0; ELRS Innovative team has officially released version 3.3.0. If you want to flash ELRS official firmware, please download the latest ExpressLRS-Configurator or read our manual for flashing it. Significantly, the TX module and receiver have to be in the same ELRS version, otherwise, the frequency cannot match successfully.
Download the latest ExpressLRS-Configurator.
Manual for flashing ExpressLRS official firmware.
Click to download the firmware of the ELRS Lite Receiver(V3.3.0 Version).
Know More About ExpressLRS
ExpressLRS is an open-source RC link for RC applications. Everyone could find this project on Github or join the discussion in Facebook Group.
ExpressLRS is based on Semtech Lora SX127x or SX1280 hardware for RX and TX respectively. it aims to achieve the best possible link performance in both speeds, latency, and range. At 900 MHz a maximum of 200 Hz packet rate is supported. At 2.4 GHz a blistering 500Hz is currently supported with a custom OpenTX build. This makes ExpressLRS one of the fastest RC links available while still offering long-range performance.
More and more vendors start to support the ExpressLRS radio protocol in different parts, like radio transmitter with ELRS in stock, drone with built-in ELRS receiver, ELRS TX module for JR bay, or Nano bay. BETAFPV team take part in this project and provide a series of ExpressLRS components.
Configuration & Bind
ExpressLRS uses the Crossfire serial protocol (AKA CRSF protocol) to communicate between the receiver and the flight controller board. So make sure your flight controller board supports the CRSF serial protocol. Next, we use the flight controller with Betaflight firmware to show how to set up the CRSF protocol.
The connection between the ELRS Lite receiver and the FC board is shown below.
Enable the corresponding UART (e.g. UART3 below) as a Serial Rx on Betaflight Configurator "Ports" tab.
On the "Configuration" tab, select "Serial-based receiver" on the "Receiver" panel, and select "CRSF" as the protocol. Telemetry is optional here and will reduce your stick update rate due to those transmit slots being used for telemetry.
The Lite receiver comes with offically major release V2.0.0 protocol and no Binding Phrase inlcuded. Lite receiver could enter binding status by power on/off three times.
- Plugin and unplug Lite receiver three times;
- Make sure the LED is doing a quick double blink, which indicates the receiver is in bind mode;
- Make sure the RF TX module or radio transmitter enter binding status, which sends out a binding pulse;
- If the receiver has a solid light, it's bound.
Note: Binding once and the receiver will store the binding information. Re-power and the connect successfully auto.
Note: If you reflash firmware of the receiver with your own Binding Phrase, please make sure the TX module has the same Binding Phrase. The RF TX module and the receiver will bind automatically in this situation.
FAQ
BETAFPV ELRS Nano receiver user manual download. (use the same manual of Nano Receiver).
Recommend ExpressLRS Recovery Dongle for unbricking the receiver.
Considering customers who fly whoop drones indoors or with a short range, less than 100m, the Lite Receiver Flat Antenna V1.0 will be compatible with their needs. If you would like to fly drones with long-range, please choose Tower Antenna or V1.1 Flat Antenna.
Package
- 1 * BETAFPV ELRS Lite receiver (tower antenna or flat antenna V1.1)
- 2 * Spare shrink tube
- 4 * 30awg silicon connection wires (1 black, 1 red, 1 white, 1 yellow)
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Shipping Method & Delivery Times
We offer the following shipping options:
Expedited Shipping: Estimated delivery in 3-7 working days via DHL/FedEx.
Standard Shipping: Estimated delivery in 12-30 working days via registered mail.
Please expect a processing time of 1-2 business days (Mon–Fri, excluding holidays).
IMPORTANT:
- Delivery estimates are not guaranteed and may vary due to shipping address, customs clearance and carrier delays.
- Battery orders: Expect more business days for safety inspections.
- Out-of-stock items: Ships in 1–2 weeks (we’ll notify you via email).
- Address errors: Double-check your shipping details during checkout. Incorrect/missing addresses cause delays or failed deliveries.
Shipping Costs
1. Standard Shipping
We offer free standard shipping on all orders of $99.99 or more. For orders between $20 – $99.98, a flat rate of $5 applies. For orders under $20, a flat rate of $10 applies.
IMPORTANT: Starting April 24, all U.S. orders will include a flat $10 fee to offset recent increases in shipping costs and tariffs. To learn more details, check U.S. Tariff Policy Change: What You Need to Know.
2. Expedited Shipping
We offer expedited shipping service worldwide including islands area. Shipping fees are calculated automatically at checkout based on your location and order weight.
IMPORTANT: Customers are fully responsible for customs duties, taxes, customs clearance and other costs incurred when choosing expedited shipping. If a shippemnt is returned due to unpaid import fees, return shipping costs will be charged to the customer, and no refunds will be issued for the original order.
3. Additional Shipping Fee
There are certain situations where you may be required to pay extra shipping fees.
- Products with large dimensions or weight: Products with large dimensions or weight are excluded from free shipping rule due to carrier dimensional weight calculations. (Including: FPV Goggles, BETAFPV Gates & Flags, RTF FPV Whoop Kits, LiteRadio Series radio transmitter, Storage Cases)
- Remote countries/regions: Orders shipped to remote countries or regions (e.g., islands, rural areas) may require adjusted shipping fees based on carrier surcharges.
- Expedited Shipping with Batteries: Expedited Shipping orders containing more than 2 batteries that exceed the limits outlined in our Battery Shipping rule below will incur extra fees to cover separate battery shipments.
- Reshipping Costs: Packages returned due to incorrect addresses or customs clearance failures (e.g., unpaid duties) will be subject to reshipping fees. Customers must cover these costs before redelivery.
Shipping Rules
1. Battery Shipping
Some countries or remote regions are forbidden to ship stand-alone batteries due to restricted customs and safety regulations. If your location restricts battery shipments, we will notify you promptly and adjust your order accordingly. Review the 2. Countries/Regions Where Battery or Drone Shipping Is Restricted below for details.
Expedited Shipping Battery Shipping: Stand-alone batteries are prohibited for expedited shipping. However, drones packed with less than or equal to two batteries or devices with bulit-in batteries (e.g., transmitters, goggles) may still qualify for expedited delivery.
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Battery Type |
International Expedited Shipping |
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No batteries |
Accepted |
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Contained in |
Accepted |
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Packed with (no more than 2 batteries) |
Accepted |
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Stand-alone |
Prohibited |
Battery Type Definitions
- Stand-alone: Package ONLY contains batteries or cells; NO equipment.
- Packed with: Package contains equipment + cells or batteries that are NOT installed in the equipment. For example, BNF drones with batteries or RTF drone kits.
- Contained in: Package has lithium batteries contained in equipment (properly installed in the equipment they are intended to operate). For example, radio transmitter or goggles.
2. Countries/Regions Where Battery or Drone Shipping Is Restricted
Due to customs regulations and carrier restrictions, we cannot ship drones or batteries to the following destinations:
- Drones Restricted: Brazil, Saudi Arabia
- Drones & Batteries Restricted: Armed Forces Europe (APO/FPO/DPO), P.O. Box, Dominican Republic, Maldives
- Batteries Restricted: South Africa, Cyprus, Cote d'Ivoire, Brunei, India, Argentina, Turkey, Serbia, Iceland, Guadeloupe, Georgia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Saint Barthelemy, Oman, Armenia, Qatar, Costa Rica, Kuwait, Jamaica, Malta, Jersey, New Caledonia, Kyrgyzstan, Burundi, French Guiana, Mauritius, Greenland
Note: The list is subject to change without prior notice due to evolving customs regulations, carrier restrictions, and local legislation.
3. Address Requirements
To ensure successful delivery, please carefully follow these requirements based on your location. Incorrect or incomplete information may cause delays or failed deliveries.
Japan & Germany: Street name and number, apartment/unit number (if applicable) are required. Omissions are not allowed.
Australia & United States: Provide the postal code that matches the city, and ensure that the city name is written correctly without any omissions or abbreviations.
Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Mainland China: Address must be written in Chinese characters.
Tax ID Required for Customs Clearance for orders to the following countries:
- South Korea: Personal Clearance Code
- Brazil: Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas (CPF)
- Chile: Tax Identification Number (RUT)
- India: Aadhaar Card/Pan Card/KYC number
- Mexico: TAX ID (RFC) / Personal ID (CURP)
- Indonesia: Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak (NPWP)
Delayed Or Rejected Orders Liability
BETAFPV is not liable for delayed or rejected packages resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control. This includes, but is not limited to:
Delays of shipments to remote regions: Shipping time might be delayed for 3-7 days to remote regions or over 7 days to island destinations like Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canary Islands, etc.
Customer-caused delay or delivery failure: These actions include, but are not limited to address changes after shipment, incorrect/incomplete addresses, invalid contact information, and refusal to accept delivery, etc.
Force majeure: It means unforeseen, inevitable, or insurmountable objective situation and other objective conditions that cause delayed shipping, including, but not limited to: national or regional air or ground transportation system controls or interruptions (e.g., weather reasons), communication system interference or malfunction, government actions, postal administration policy changes, wars, earthquakes, typhoons, floods, fires, heavy rain, heavy fog, and other similar events.
Packages cannot be delivered to your address during weekends, national holidays, and festivals.
The address is a school, hotel, unit, or residential community where the courier has no access. Please provide a permanent street address.
*Please confirm your address before payment. If corrections are needed, please contact BETAFPV customer support in a timely manner.
Tracking Your Package
Once your order ships, you’ll receive a notification email with the tracking number. You can also check your order status by logging into your BETAFPV account dashboard, where shipped orders display tracking links based on your selected shipping method. If your order status shows “Shipped” but no tracking details are visible, this means your package is prepared and awaiting carrier pickup. A status of “Processing” indicates we’ve received your order and are preparing it for shipment.
Please note that you may receive more than one Shipment Notification E-mail if item(s) from your order are shipping separately.
You can also enter the tracking number to check your package shipment status below. If you encounter issues tracking your order, contact BETAFPV customer support for assistance.
FAQ
1. How long until my order ships?
All orders typically will be processed within 1-2 working days after your payment. Delays may occur during high order volumes or backorder situations.
If there will be a significant delay in the shipment of your order, we will contact you via email. Please make sure your email address is active and remember to check the email for updates.
2. After I place an order, how do I change my order before shipment?
Country selections cannot be modified after checkout. If you need to change these details, please cancel the order and purchase again. Please contact BETAFPV customer support within 24 hours after placing the order if you need to change order product information or address.
3. How do I cancel after I have placed the order, but it has not shipped?
You can contact BETAFPV customer support for canceling if your order has not been shipped. If your order has been shipped less than 24 hours, please contact the customer service and we will try to hold your order from the shipping company.
It is impossible to cancel if your order has been shipped over 24 hours.
4. Under what circumstances will BETAFPV cancel an order unilaterally?
We reserve the right to cancel orders for:
- Unavailable product(s): BETAFPV tries to contact customers and does not get a reply in 7 days.
- High-risk Order(s) identified by banks/Paypal: To ensure your card safety, we will cancel your order.
- Unshippable destinations: If we are not able to ship to your location, your order will be canceled.
*BETAFPV reserves the right to update this policy. Last revised May 2025.
