Fixed Wings
RC planes and fixed wings offer long flight times, quiet operation and the ability to cover great distances, ideal for long-range flights across the landscape, FPV expeditions and photogrammetry. Combine them with an INAV flight controller, a GPS module and a long-range receiver for fully autonomous flights.
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RC planes, why fixed wing instead of a drone?
Fixed wings have one fundamental advantage over quadcopters: aerodynamic lift. They do not have to constantly fight gravity with their motors, so they are far more efficient and fly longer on the same battery.
Types of RC planes
- Gliders: minimal energy consumption; they use thermals; extremely long flight times
- Sport and aerobatic planes: fast and agile; for pilots who prefer active flying
- FPV wings: optimized for long-distance FPV flights with a camera; long-range capability
- Warbirds: replicas of historic aircraft; an aesthetic category for collectors
Advantages of RC planes over drones
- Flight time: 30 to 90+ minutes compared to 5 to 15 minutes for a quadcopter
- Range: with ELRS 900 MHz and INAV capable of flying tens of kilometers
- Quiet operation: suitable for flights in sensitive locations
See fixed wing FC, GPS modules and FPV radio transmitters.