Stacks
Stacks, FC and ESC as one unit
A stack is a package of a flight controller (FC) and ESC from the same manufacturer, designed to work together perfectly. It eliminates the most common beginner mistake: combining an incompatible FC and ESC.
Advantages of a stack over separate boards
- Guaranteed compatibility: FC and ESC from one manufacturer, tested together
- Simpler wiring: a direct connector or a short stacking cable
- Better firmware support: the manufacturer releases updates for the whole stack at once
- Compact dimensions: a layout optimized for a specific frame format
How to choose a stack?
- 20×20 mm format: micro drones 2″ to 3″, Cinewhoop
- 30×30 mm format: the standard for 5″ freestyle and racing drones
- FC processor: F4 for basic builds, F7/H7 for advanced filters and more UART ports
- ESC current rating: 35A for 5″, 45 to 55A for 6″ and more powerful drones
See FPV drone FC and ESC to pick individual components or FPV frames for a complete build.
