Name

BETAFPV

Legal name

BETAFPV

Website

https://betafpv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Drones (Micro FPV)

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Non-Imaging Drones (Toy/FPV, Racing, Delivery/Utility) (CRACARAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consumer Drones for Imaging (Camera Drones) (CRACAPAD), Drones & UAV Retail (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRACAHAC), Drone Parts, Batteries & Accessories Retail (CRACAHAL)

Keywords

• Micro FPV drones
• Ready-to-fly kits
• Brushless whoop quadcopters
• FPV radio controllers
• FPV video goggles

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. FPV Drone Sales: Revenue from selling complete FPV drones including RTF kits, brushless whoop quadcopters, and components. Products range from beginner kits ($80-$360) to advanced HD systems.
2. FPV Components & Parts: Sales of spare parts, motors, propellers, frames, batteries, chargers, and accessories for FPV drones. Includes flight controllers, cameras, video transmitters, and radio equipment.
3. MERCH & Accessories: Branded merchandise including T-shirts, stickers, keychains, gates and flags for community engagement and brand building.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BETAFPV designs, manufactures, and sells micro FPV (First Person View) drones and a complete ecosystem of supporting hardware. The core offering includes ready-to-fly (RTF) FPV kits (Cetus, Aquila, Meteor series), brushless whoop quadcopters, LiteRadio radio transmitters, VR-series FPV goggles, P1 Air Unit HD video transmitters, and replacement parts (motors, propellers, batteries, frames, flight controllers). Products are sold globally to FPV drone hobbyists, ranging from beginners to professional pilots.

Product overview

BETAFPV is a drone technology company specializing in micro FPV (First Person View) drones and components. The product portfolio centers on ready-to-fly (RTF) FPV kits for beginners through professionals, brushless whoop quadcopters in multiple size classes (65mm-75mm Meteor series, 20mm Aquila series, Pavo series), radio controllers (LiteRadio series), FPV goggles (VR03/VR04 HD), video transmitters (P1 Air Unit, analog VTX), and comprehensive parts ecosystem including flight controllers, motors, batteries, propellers, and frames. The ecosystem includes proprietary communication protocols (ExpressLRS for RC link, ArtLynk for HD digital video) and supports third-party simulator software for pilot training. Products are designed for indoor/outdoor FPV flying across skill levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CETUS: Entry-level RTF FPV kit series for beginners, including Cetus Lite, Cetus, Cetus Pro, and Cetus X models
• Aquila
• Meteor
• LiteRadio
• VR Series
• ArtLynk
• LAVA
• Matrix
• BT Series

Products and services

• Meteor75 Pro HD FPV Kit Advanced 1S HD ready-to-fly FPV kit pairing the Meteor75 Pro P1 whoop drone (P1 Air Unit HD VTX, 1080p/60fps), VR04 HD goggles, and LiteRadio 4 SE transmitter; aimed at intermediate-to-advanced pilots wanting a turnkey HD digital FPV system with around 5.5 minutes of flight time.
• Meteor75 Pro FPV Kit 1S analog ready-to-fly FPV kit combining the Meteor75 Pro whoop (1102 22000KV motors, 80.8mm wheelbase) with VR03 goggles and LiteRadio 2 SE transmitter; up to 6 minutes flight time for beginner-to-intermediate pilots.
• Aquila20 HD FPV Kit HD digital ready-to-fly FPV kit using the P1 Air Unit HD VTX with VR04 HD goggles and LiteRadio 4 SE transmitter; 2S propulsion, 100mm wheelbase, 1103 10500KV motors, delivering up to 10 minutes of flight time for intermediate pilots.
• Aquila20 FPV Kit Analog ready-to-fly FPV kit pairing the Aquila20 whoop (2S propulsion, 100mm wheelbase) with VR04 goggles and LiteRadio 4 SE transmitter; approximately 10-minute flight time targeted at intermediate pilots.
• Aquila16 FPV Kit Beginner-focused inverted-quadcopter FPV kit with modular aerodynamic design, VR03 goggles, and LiteRadio 2 SE transmitter (ELRS 3.0); 86mm wheelbase, 1102 18000KV motors, 8-minute flight time, 200m max transmission range.
• Cetus X FPV Kit 2S brushless FPV kit for beginners to advanced pilots with M04 400mW VTX, C04 FPV camera, VR03 goggles, Betaflight FC support, and ExpressLRS RC link; adjustable 0-40 degree camera angle.
• Cetus Pro FPV Kit 1S brushless FPV kit with turtle mode, larger battery, and brushless motors on a 75mm wheelbase frame; 3 flight modes, emergency self-protection, suited for indoor and outdoor flight.
• Cetus FPV Kit Beginner FPV kit with auxiliary altitude hold, three speed modes, N/S/M flight modes, and LiteRadio 2 SE transmitter; suitable for pilots aged 7 and up.
• Cetus Lite FPV Kit Entry-level FPV toy kit with auto-centering sticks, auxiliary altitude hold, two speed modes, brushed motors, VR02 goggles, and LiteRadio 1 transmitter; designed for complete beginners.
• Meteor75 Pro II O4 Brushless Whoop Quadcopter 80mm wheelbase brushless whoop with DJI O4 Wide Air Unit (4K/60fps, 159° FOV, 20ms latency), 1102 Freestyle Motors (2026), GF 1811 3-Blade Props, and Matrix 1S 3IN1 HD FC; up to 6 minutes flight time on LAVA II 1S 680mAh.
• Meteor65 Pro II O4 Brushless Whoop Quadcopter 70mm wheelbase brushless whoop with DJI O4 Wide Air Unit, 0802 Freestyle Motors (2026), and GF 1409 3-Blade Props; wider battery slot for LAVA II 1S 480mAh, ~4 minutes flight time.
• Meteor75 Pro P1 Brushless Whoop Quadcopter 75mm-class whoop with P1 Air Unit HD VTX (1080p@60fps, ~60ms latency, 5km+ range), Matrix 1S 3IN1 HD FC, and 1102 22000KV motors; ~5:30 flight time.
• Meteor75 Pro Brushless Whoop Quadcopter Analog brushless whoop with 45mm propellers, 1102 22000KV motors, Matrix 1S FC with G473 processor, and integrated 5.8GHz 400mW VTX; ELRS 2.4G receiver option.
• Air65 II Brushless Whoop Quadcopter 65mm brushless whoop marketed as BETAFPV's top 65mm micro whoop; available in Champion, Racing, and Freestyle variants for agile indoor and outdoor flight.
• Air75 II Brushless Whoop Quadcopter 75mm brushless whoop with performance-oriented design for micro FPV flying.
• Pavo20 Pro II Brushless Whoop Quadcopter DJI O4 Pro version brushless whoop for HD FPV with enhanced video quality and digital transmission capabilities.
• Pavo Pico II Brushless Whoop Quadcopter Compact brushless whoop with O4 version HD digital VTX for small-form-factor HD FPV flying.
• Pavo Femto Brushless Whoop Quadcopter Mini brushless whoop with DJI O4 version for HD digital FPV in an ultra-compact size.
• Pavo25 V2 Brushless Whoop Quadcopter Larger brushless whoop with a 25mm-class frame for enhanced performance and flight time.
• Pavo35 Brushless Whoop Quadcopter Largest Pavo-series brushless whoop with a 35mm-class frame for extended flight capabilities.
• LiteRadio 4 Radio Transmitter 10-channel radio transmitter with advanced gimbal, Bluetooth for simulator training, 2000mAh battery delivering 8+ hours, and 15W fast charging.
• LiteRadio 3 Pro Radio Transmitter Professional-grade radio transmitter with enhanced features for advanced pilots.
• LiteRadio 3 Radio Transmitter 8-channel radio transmitter with smooth gimbal, ExpressLRS 2.4G support, and simulator connectivity.
• LiteRadio 2 SE Radio Transmitter Ergonomic game-controller radio with built-in 1000mAh battery (8 hours endurance), 100mW transmitting power, ELRS 3.0 firmware, and compatibility with FPV simulators.
• LiteRadio 2 SIM Controller Simulator-focused radio controller for FPV training on desktop and mobile devices.
• VR04 HD FPV Goggles HD digital FPV goggles with glasses-friendly design, 2600mAh battery (3-hour runtime), one-button 1080p recording to microSD, and contoured padding.
• VR04 FPV Goggles Analog FPV goggles with glasses-friendly design, 2000mAh battery, 2-hour standby, and one-button recording to microSD card.
• VR03 FPV Goggles Analog FPV goggles with replaceable 5.8G 3dBi antenna, 4.3-inch 800x480 LCD, microSD recording, and foam sponge faceplate.
• P1 Air Unit HD VTX HD digital video transmitter with 1080p/60fps output, ~60ms glass-to-glass latency, 200mW output power, 400m range, and 1/2.9 inch CMOS sensor; uses the ArtLynk protocol with Artosyn AR803X chipset.
• BETAFPV Branded Merchandise

Quantifiable outcome

• HD video transmission at ~60ms latency (ArtLynk)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DJIcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration of DJI O4 Wide Air Unit into BETAFPV micro whoop drones (Meteor75 Pro II O4, Meteor65 Pro II O4). DJI O4 provides 4K/60fps video capture, 159° ultra-wide FOV, 20ms ultra-low latency transmission, and over 5km range. Strategic inclusion enables BETAFPV to offer professional-grade HD digital FPV in compact micro drones.
• ArtosyncoreTechnology or IntegrationArtLynk protocol uses Artosyn's latest AR803X chipset for low-latency, long-range communication in FPV drones. Core technology provider enabling BETAFPV's ArtLynk digital video transmission system with ~60ms glass-to-glass latency and superior stability over analog VTX.
• KAP (KAP Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationKAP provides core technology support and product solutions to FPV companies using Artosyn chipsets, ensuring compatibility for various FPV products using ArtLynk protocol. Critical ecosystem partner for BETAFPV's HD digital video technology development.
• ExpressLRScoreTechnology or IntegrationOpen-source ExpressLRS 2.4GHz radio link protocol integrated into BETAFPV products (LiteRadio transmitters, receiver modules). Popular RC link protocol among FPV community with ELRS 3.0 support across BETAFPV drone and radio products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HGLRC: Direct micro-FPV competitor producing brushless whoops, flight controllers, and HD VTX systems. Explicitly mentioned as ArtLynk-protocol compatible, competing head-to-head with BETAFPV in the sub-100mm whoop category and parts ecosystem.
• GEPRC: Well-established FPV drone maker with comparable sub-100mm whoop lineup, Cinematic/HD offerings, and strong parts/accessories catalog. Direct competitor for beginner RTF kits and freestyle whoops.
• iFlight: Major FPV brand offering cinewhoops, freestyle drones, and parts with similar Betaflight/ExpressLRS stack compatibility. Competes directly across beginner-to-pro whoop segments.
• Emax: Long-running FPV motors and drone maker with strong hobby-channel distribution. Competes in micro whoops (Tinyhawk series) and is a credible alternative for the same beginner-to-pro customer BETAFPV targets.
• HappyModel: Specialist in ultra-light micro whoops and parts, directly comparable to BETAFPV's sub-100mm Meteor and Air series. Sells complementary flight controllers, motors, and AIO boards to the same hobbyist base.
• Eachine: Budget-friendly consumer FPV drone brand with RTF kits and parts. Competes with BETAFPV at the entry-level price tier (sub-$200) where many first-time buyers shop.
• SpeedyBee: FPV parts and accessories specialist offering flight controllers, ESCs, and accessories on the same Betaflight/ExpressLRS stack. Overlaps with BETAFPV's Matrix FC, batteries, and parts business.

Broad incumbents

• DJI: Dominant consumer and prosumer drone incumbent whose DJI O4 Air Unit BETAFPV integrates. Also a competitor through DJI FPV/Avata lines; provides core technology but represents a strategic overhang on BETAFPV's HD roadmap.
• Fat Shark: Legacy FPV goggles leader. While BETAFPV sells its own VR-series goggles, Fat Shark remains the established alternative in the FPV headset category, overlapping in target audience for FPV enthusiasts.

Emerging players

• WalkSnail: HD digital FPV transmission system competitor to ArtLynk/DJI O4. Sells Avatar HD goggles and air units, competing for the same HD micro drone market where BETAFPV's P1 Air Unit and O4-integrated products operate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BETAFPV_2017
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyaJpSKgIGAVlsaUIRZM75Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/betafpv
• Instagraminstagram.com/betafpv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/betafpv

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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