Question 1

Betaflight configurator vs. iNav configurator – which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Betaflight configurator is specifically for Betaflight firmware, ideal for FPV racing drones, while iNav configurator is for iNav firmware, better for autonomous fixed-wing. Choose based on your flight control system; they are not interchangeable.

Question 2

How do I install Betaflight configurator on Ubuntu 24.10?

Accepted Answer

On Ubuntu 24.10, you need to manually install deprecated libraries like libgconf. Follow the README steps: download the .deb file, install gconf2 packages from archive.ubuntu.com using dpkg, then install the configurator and run apt-get -f install to resolve dependencies.

Question 3

Does the Betaflight app work on iPhone or iPad?

Accepted Answer

Yes, through the PWA at app.betaflight.com, which works on iOS Safari as a web app. However, there's no standalone iOS app, so functionality may be limited compared to desktop versions, and it relies on browser support for serial connections.

Question 4

How can I contribute translations to Betaflight app?

Accepted Answer

Translations are managed via Crowdin; visit the project link in the README to contribute. Do not submit pull requests directly, as the project uses Crowdin for streamlined translation updates and community coordination.

Question 5

Is the Betaflight PWA safe to use for tuning my drone?

Accepted Answer

The stable PWA at app.betaflight.com is safe, but the testing version at master.app.betaflight.com is unstable and may corrupt settings. Always use the stable release for critical configurations, and backup your settings before experimenting.

Question 6

What graphics settings fix smudged fonts in Betaflight configurator?

Accepted Answer

If you experience graphics issues, run the executable with the --disable-gpu switch to disable hardware acceleration, or adjust your graphics card settings to turn off antialiasing like FXAA, as recommended in the README's graphics troubleshooting section.

Question 7

How do I connect a flight controller to Betaflight app on Linux?

Accepted Answer

Connect via USB serial; on Linux, you may need to add your user to the dialout group with 'sudo usermod -aG dialout ${USER}' and log out/in for access. Ensure drivers are installed, and the app should detect the controller upon connection.

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