The Bench

Buying radios for a whoop

Your radio outlives every drone you build, so it's worth getting right. An ELRS radio running EdgeTX works with whoops, simulators and bigger quads.

Check before you buy

• Built-in ELRS module so you don't need an external one.
• Gimbal size and feel: full-size for comfort, compact for travel.
• USB simulator support so you can practise at home first.

Can I use the radio with a simulator?

Yes. EdgeTX radios plug in over USB and work as a joystick in FPV simulators.

Pocket or full-size radio?

Compact radios are cheaper and easy to carry; full-size radios with bigger gimbals give finer control. Both are fine to start.

Go deeper

• FPV radio for beginners India
• How to choose an FPV radio
• How to set up EdgeTX for FPV