Ⅰ. Introduction
The flight controller is the brain of a drone, responsible for stable flight, precise control, and intelligent navigation. With the expansion of drone application scenarios (such as FPV racing, aerial photography and mapping, and industrial inspection), the demand for high-performance flight controllers is increasing. Worldrone collaborates with many high-quality brands and offers their products. Among them, Mateksys is renowned for its high cost-effectiveness and stable performance. The F405-WING V2 is an upgraded version of its predecessor, with optimized hardware and software, suitable for various aircraft types including fixed-wing and multi-rotor drones.
Ⅱ. Core upgrades of F405-WING V2
1. Powerful processor and sensor system
F405-WING V2 is equipped with the STM32F405 MCU processor, featuring a 168MHz main frequency, which significantly enhances the processing capability compared to the previous generation. It can efficiently handle complex algorithms and multitasking instructions, ensuring rapid response even during high-speed flights or in complex environments. In terms of sensors, it adopts the high-performance MPU6000 gyroscope. This supports a refresh rate of up to 8kHz, enabling precise capture of every subtle movement of the aircraft, providing real-time and accurate attitude data to the flight control system. This hardware combination not only meets the demanding requirements of FPV racing flights for low latency but also provides reliable performance guarantees for professional aerial photography and industry applications.
2. Intelligent power management and provision
The wide voltage input design (7-30V) of this flight controller is perfectly compatible with 3-6S lithium battery packs. It provides users with great flexibility in choosing power systems, enabling them to handle both small racing drones and large industrial application models with ease. Its built-in dual-channel BEC system is a major highlight. The 5V output can power core devices such as receivers and video transmitters, while the 9V/12V output has been specifically optimized to meet the power supply requirements of high-power devices like digital video transmitters and pan-tilt units. This dual independent power supply design effectively avoids voltage fluctuation problems that may occur with traditional single-channel BEC.
3. Professional interface expansion and compatibility capabilities
The flight control board of F405-WING is equipped with 6 UART serial ports, 1 I2C interface and multiple PWM outputs. This rich interface configuration provides users with a vast space for peripheral expansion. This flight control can simultaneously connect the GPS module to achieve precise positioning, access the data transmission radio for remote monitoring, and support the expansion of various sensors. In terms of receiver compatibility, flight control supports multiple mainstream receiver protocols such as SBUS, PPM, DSM. Whether using Flysky or Spektrum and other different brands of remote control systems, it can be plugged and used directly. This all-round compatibility design enables F405-WING V2 to meet diverse needs ranging from recreational flying to professional applications.
Ⅲ. Compared with similar products
F405-WING V2 is an upgraded version of F405-WING. It mainly optimizes power management and interface scalability. The V2 version adds a 9V BEC output, enhancing the power supply capacity for external devices. It has been increased to 6 UART interfaces, making it more expandable. At the same time, the PCB layout has been improved to enhance the anti-interference performance. Both models support the ArduPilot/iNAV firmware, but the V2 version performs better in professional applications and complex system integration. Besides, they can apply in many aspects. “2025 Remote Drone Purchase Guide: Analysis of 5 Key Application Scenarios” will give more relevant details to help users.
F405-WING V2 | F405-WING | |
| New layout |
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USB | USB Type-C | Micro USB |
IMU | ICM42688P | MPU6000 |
Baro | DPS310 | BMP280 |
Current sensor | 100A continuous, 220A Peak | 60A continuous, 104A Peak |
Current scale | INAV 150 | INAV 317 |
| ArduPilot BATT_AMP_PERVLT= 66.7 | ArduPilot BATT_AMP_PERVLT= 31.5 |
Size | 54 * 36 * 13mm | 56 * 36 * 13mm |
INAV | MatekF405SE, 6.0 or newer | MatekF405SE |
ArduPilot | MatekF405-Wing, 4.4 or newer | MatekF405-Wing |
Ⅳ. Conclusion
The flight controller launched by MatekSys has undergone comprehensive upgrades in both hardware and software. It is equipped with the STM32F405 chip, which enables higher-frequency PID control and more stable flight performance. It is suitable for various aircraft types such as fixed-wing and unmanned aerial vehicles. The optimized power management and abundant interfaces make it more compatible, and it also supports mainstream firmware like iNav and ArduPilot, providing more reliable and efficient flight control solutions for model aircraft enthusiasts and industry users.
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