Fixed Wing FC
Flight controllers for RC planes and fixed wings run INAV or Ardupilot firmware with GPS navigation and autopilot. They enable waypoint missions, Return-to-Home and flight stabilization without pilot input. Combine with GPS modules and receivers for a complete autopilot setup.
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FC for RC planes, what is different from FPV drones?
Flight controllers for RC planes and fixed wings are optimized for firmware with GPS navigation, most often INAV or Ardupilot. Unlike Betaflight, they handle autonomous flights, waypoint missions and advanced autopilot functions.
Firmware and their uses
- INAV: a popular choice for RC planes and quadcopters; GPS navigation, fixed wing profiles, Return-to-Home; easy configuration
- Ardupilot: an advanced autopilot; suitable for complex missions and professional applications; a larger community and documentation
Key FC functions for planes
- GPS navigation: waypoint missions, Position Hold, Return-to-Home
- Fixed wing profiles: support for differential throttle, elevon mixing, V-tail
- Barometer: altitude hold without a GPS signal
- Pitot tube input: airspeed measurement for flight optimization
See GPS modules and fixed wings for the full category overview.