If you already own an FPV radio controller, it will probably be cheapest and most convenient for you to buy an ELRS module and install it, provided your controller supports external modules. If you are a beginner and looking to buy a new ELRS controller system, there are multiple products for this purpose with different set of functionalities and for different budgets. We would recommend that you go for devices for which there is sufficient information and feedback from users, so we looked at some of the most popular products at the moment, we performed a reseasrch and here is our list of pipular radio controllers according to results provided by FPV.bg for year 2023:

Radiomaster Zorro ELRS (integrated transmitter 250mW | price ~$100)

Since the emergence of ELRS as a technology, the Radiomaster Zorro radio has been one of the most popular in the market, it has gamepad style, enough power and at decent price. It comes with EdgeTX firmware installed, offers multiple versions of different RF systems and packages. It is compact and powerful, which means it can meet complex FPV needs.

There are 5 variants of this radio, different in RF modules. If you don't know what to get between the ELRS and the 4in1, you'd probably go for the ELRS version.
For its price, quality and range of functionalities (plus the cool 250mW which until now is rarely found built-in) puts this device in the charts of choice.

BetaFPV LiteRadio 3

BetaFPV LiteRadio, after several successful products for beginners, has now appeared with a newer 3rd version. The spicy price of $60 and the beloved white gamepad style is attractive to many enthusiasts. The controller supports ELRS, but unlike its Pro version, it does not have a screen.

BetaFPV LiteRadio 3 Pro

The Pro version of the popular lite has a screen that can be used to control the controller interface. The price for it is about $90.

Jumper T-Pro

The Jumper T Pro is an extremely portable gamepad-style radio. It comes with OpenTX firmware, Hall sensor gimbals and built-in multi-protocol module. Affordable and compact, yet powerful enough to be a daily choice.

TBS Tango 2 - Crossfire + External ELRS modules

TBS Tango 2 is a popular product of the TBS company, with its 'crossfire' remote control technology for reliable remote control, it has become one of the most popular controllers. Despite its built-in crossfire module, you can install an external module and use the controller with both crossfire and ELRS technologies.

Frsky X-Lite S/PRO

The Frsky company is developing its product offerings with Access/Аcsss radio technologies. Like the TBS Tango, the x-lite controllers offer a similarly modern gamepad design, and again have an external module input so you can install an ELRS transmitter. It's also our favorite controller that we use in our drone videos on Youtube.

iFlight Commando 8

iFlight Commando 8 with fully integrated iFlight ExpressLRS hardware! No additional external module is required to run ELRS. If you plan to run another TX module, please check the additional external module socket.

ExpressLRS TX modules developed in close collaboration with the ExpressLRS team with already released firmware targets.

Radiomaster TX16S Mark II Radio

The Radiomaster TX16S has been the gold standard in the FPV scene for several years now. At any FPV meet or competition, the majority of professional pilots will be using the TX16S. However, Radiomaster continues to improve and they have just released an improved version, the TX16S Mark II, featuring numerous improvements over the original radio.

Jumper T18

The Jumper T18 controller is the upgraded version of the popular T16. They may look similar, but there are several improvements from the previous version.


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