BETAFPV Aquila16

$99.99 – $219.99

AvailableVia SSH / web / bridgeBeginner FPV kitAltitude holdELRS 2.4 GHz~8 min

Weeks+Shipping: 12–30 days (standard).

Remote control: Settings change in the BETAFPV Configurator over USB-C (adapter board included). Reviewers and support-page commenters report driver trouble connecting, and macOS support isn't stated (unconfirmed). Any 2.4 GHz ExpressLRS V3 radio can fly it.

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Overview

A beginner FPV whoop from BetaFPV, sold alone or as a kit with analog goggles and a radio. It is larger than most Tiny Whoops at 86 mm, with inverted ducts and a 1100 mAh battery for about 8 minutes of flight. Its N mode uses a barometer to hold altitude and caps speed at 1.25, 3.33 or 5 m/s. S mode is self-leveling and M mode is full manual (acro). Turtle mode flips it upright after a crash.

It does not hold horizontal position like the optical-flow Tello or the Crazyflie with its flow deck, and it is flown through goggles. Its flight firmware is BetaFPV's own and doesn't accept Betaflight, so it suits learning to fly FPV more than programming. The drone-only version needs separate analog 5.8 GHz goggles and an ExpressLRS 2.4 GHz radio.

Type: Drone · Indoor drones
Maker: BetaFPV
Released: 2023
Price: $99.99 – $219.99
Status: Available
Best for: Ages 14+
Programming: Community / unofficial SDK

Price and shipping

The drone alone is $99.99 with two 1100 mAh batteries and a charger. The Aquila16 FPV Kit is $219.99 and adds VR03 goggles, a LiteRadio 2 SE radio and a carry bag (betafpv.com, October 2026). RaceDayQuads in the US charges more ($162.49 drone, $299.99 kit)

Shipping: 12–30 days (standard). BetaFPV lists the drone at $99.99 and the kit at $219.99 as in stock (October 2026), with free standard shipping over $99.99. Standard delivery is estimated at 12–30 days by registered mail, and expedited DHL/FedEx shipping was suspended. RaceDayQuads in the US listed the drone at $162.49 and the kit at $299.99 as in stock, with no delivery time checked. BetaFPV ↗

Specifications

Category	Drones · Indoor drones
Released	2023
Country	China
Availability	Available
Programmability	Community / unofficial SDK
Built-in autonomy	None / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM support	None · No SDK. The ELRS radio link could in principle be driven from a computer, but the firmware is BetaFPV's own and no programming interface is documented.
MuJoCo simulation	None found · Nothing found.
NVIDIA Isaac simulation	None found · Nothing found.
Gazebo simulation	None found · Nothing found.
Best for	Ages 14+ (estimated)
Vision sensors	Camera
Actuators	Brushless / direct-drive motors
Audio	No audio
Compute type	Arduino / ESP32 / microcontroller
Remote control	Via SSH / web / bridge
Size	86 mm wheelbase, 47.1 g without battery (72.5 g with the 1100 mAh battery)
Drive	Brushless ducted quadcopter (inverted ducts), 1102 18000KV motors, 45 mm 3-blade props, 1S battery
Compute	Aquila16 V1.0 flight controller running BetaFPV's own firmware (MCU not published)
Vision	C02 analog FPV camera with built-in 25–350 mW 5.8 GHz VTX, tilt 15–30°
Lidar	None
Sensors	IMU (ICM-42688, ICM-42622P or BMI088 depending on board revision) and a barometer for altitude hold
Runtime	About 8 min (1100 mAh battery)
Speed	Up to 5 m/s (11 mph) in N mode at the FAST setting. S and M modes have no published top speed
SDK	No SDK. It runs BetaFPV's own flight firmware (v2.0.x), configured in the BETAFPV Configurator, and it does not take Betaflight. A computer could send stick commands through an ExpressLRS transmitter module over CRSF, but nothing for this is documented.

Common questions

How much does Aquila16 cost?

Aquila16 is listed at $99.99 – $219.99. The drone alone is $99.99 with two 1100 mAh batteries and a charger. The Aquila16 FPV Kit is $219.99 and adds VR03 goggles, a LiteRadio 2 SE radio and a carry bag (betafpv.com, October 2026). RaceDayQuads in the US charges more ($162.49 drone, $299.99 kit).

Can Aquila16 be bought today?

Yes, it is on sale. Typical shipping time is 12–30 days (standard). BetaFPV lists the drone at $99.99 and the kit at $219.99 as in stock (October 2026), with free standard shipping over $99.99. Standard delivery is estimated at 12–30 days by registered mail, and expedited DHL/FedEx shipping was suspended. RaceDayQuads in the US listed the drone at $162.49 and the kit at $299.99 as in stock, with no delivery time checked.

Who makes Aquila16?

Aquila16 is made by BetaFPV. It came out in 2023.

Can Aquila16 be programmed?

Community / unofficial SDK. No SDK. It runs BetaFPV's own flight firmware (v2.0.x), configured in the BETAFPV Configurator, and it does not take Betaflight. A computer could send stick commands through an ExpressLRS transmitter module over CRSF, but nothing for this is documented.

Does Aquila16 have AI chat or LLM support?

None. No SDK. The ELRS radio link could in principle be driven from a computer, but the firmware is BetaFPV's own and no programming interface is documented.