Betaflight Configurator is an essential tool for any FPV drone pilot. This software allows you to configure and fine-tune your drone’s flight controller settings, ensuring optimal performance. In this post, I’ll show you where to download the standalone Betaflight Configurator and other useful software for FPV drones.
Further Reading: Betaflight Setup and Tutorials
Download and Installing Essential FPV Drone Software
Aside from Betaflight, here are other useful software tools for FPV drones you might want to know about:
- ExpressLRS Configurator: Used to flash and configure ExpressLRS receivers and transmitters. Learn more here: https://oscarliang.com/setup-expresslrs-2-4ghz/#Download-ExpressLRS-Configurator
- INAV Configurator: Similar to Betaflight Configurator but tailored for iNav firmware, which requires advanced navigation capabilities such as GPS waypoint missions. Learn more here: https://oscarliang.com/fc-firmware/#iNav
- Blackbox Explorer: Used for viewing Betaflight Blackbox logs. Learn more about Betaflight Blackbox here: https://oscarliang.com/blackbox/
- PID Tool Box: A Blackbox tool similar to Blackbox Explorer but focused on PID tuning and noise analysis. Learn more here: https://oscarliang.com/pid-filter-tuning-blackbox/#How-to-use-PIDToolBox-and-Blackbox-Explorer
- ESC-Configurator: An online tool for configuring and flashing ESCs (BLHeli_S, Bluejay, and AM32). It’s Chrome-based, so no installation is required. Learn how to use it here: https://oscarliang.com/bluejay-blheli-s/
- AM32 Configurator: Similar to ESC-Configurator but designed specifically for ESCs with AM32 firmware. Also Chrome-based with no installation required.
| Software | Download Link | |
 | Betaflight Configurator | Download: https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight-configurator/releases |
 | ExpressLRS Configurator | Download: https://github.com/ExpressLRS/ExpressLRS-Configurator/releases/latest |
 | iNav Configurator | Download: https://github.com/iNavFlight/inav-configurator/releases |
 | Blackbox Explorer | Web Version: https://blackbox.betaflight.com/ Standalone Version: https://github.com/betaflight/blackbox-log-viewer/releases |
 | PIDToolBox | Download: https://github.com/bw1129/PIDtoolbox/releases/latest/ |
 | ESC-Configurator | URL: https://esc-configurator.com/ |
 | AM32 Configurator | URL: https://am32.ca/configurator |
For Windows, download the file with the “.exe” extension. For macOS, download the “.dmg” file.
Once you’ve downloaded the package, unzip it on your computer. You should find the executable file “betaflight-configurator.exe,” which you can run directly without any installation.
If you receive a security prompt, simply select “Run Anyway.”
The same procedure applies to other software requiring installation.
Please note that standalone applications do not update automatically. You will need to update them manually. For convenience, a popup should appear when you start the configurator if a new version is available, directing you to the download page.
Workaround If You Can’t Install Betaflight
If you can’t install Betaflight Configurator using the .exe file, you can download the portable zip file: betaflight-configurator_xx.xx.xx_win64-portable.zip.
Unzip this file, and you can run Betaflight Configurator without installation. This portable solution can also be run from a USB drive on any computer.
Conclusion
Having the right software tools is crucial for optimizing your FPV drone flying experience. With Betaflight Configurator and other mentioned tools, you can ensure your drone performs at its best. Download and familiarize yourself with these applications to enhance your FPV adventures. Happy flying!
Edit History
- 2017 – post created.
- June 2022 – updated.
11 comments
Hi Oscar, I got my Novice II a couple days ago and I tried flying it with the default gear and settings with 2s. It’s my first FPV so noooot easy! It flies pretty fast and powerful though.
Anyway, I tried the whole process of betaflight installation and drivers download (both CP210x and STM) and then reboot systems (both my pc at work and my macbook at home), plug in the quad with the provided usb cable and I got nothing.
It powers on, all LEDs on, three beeps and then no way to get the port visible in BF.
Any ideas where the problem could be?
As I’m not in the position to buy a proper RC yet, I need to get into BF and balance the inputs of the sh…ty bundle RC.
Many thanks in advance.
Best
Nicola (from Italy)
have you tried this? Fix Flight Controller Driver Issues – Can’t Connect or Flash Firmware
After downloading Betaflight from Github releases the side scroll bar with Welcome ,Firmware flashers appears but the complete active yellow page is not high lighted and it does not operate.
My builds take less time than F C programming. KKs worked great and tune at the field but are heavy. Betaflight drives me crazy. Local nerds are no help. U-Tubers “drone” on forever. HALO F# +OSD has got me baffled. How many apps, etc. are necessary for a simple fpv drone?
I have just finished programming my Raspberry Pi 3 B with Raspian OS to run any version of Betaflight, Butterflight & Blheli.
Just uploading the how to video for the betaflight install now on YouTube.
if you click the link to my channel, hit subscribe and click the bell you will get a notification / email when Butterflight & Blheli vids are uploaded.
youtube.com/c/QuadFramesUK
the blackbox explorer link doesnt work any more.
thanks, it’s fixed now :)
When I downloaded it won’t open betaflight-configurator.exe says it can’t launch because failure to open n(something)-elf.dll
What can I do to fix this?
Nevermind I reinstalled and didn’t have any issues after that
Still no possibility Bl_Heli32 on Mac Os edit… :(
Excellent, thanks for this.