Good luck and happy flying! If you want to learn more, we have a detailed flight controller hardware guide here - How to tell if your flight controller MCU / CPU is dead, or has just been bricked (.uk) Issue 1 - USB Port/Cable Issues In general, it’s best to just check the LED’s and excessive heat on your flight controller, as these are the easiest and most reliable indicators of hardware problems. When you connect via USB to your PC, do you hear the usual USB connection sound? Can you see any new USB devices in the device manager? If yes then it is likely just a driver issue.Keep in mind, if the configuration or firmware has been corrupted, the normal startup procedure may not work. Check the startup beeps: Plug in the battery and see if the drone makes the usual startup beeps.Check for excessive heat: If anything is much hotter than usual, there’s a chance that there could be a hardware issue with your flight controller.If they’re working, it’s a good sign that the hardware is functioning properly.
Check the LED’s: Plug in the USB or connect power to your flight controller and take a look at the LED’s.Trust me, it’s always best to rule out the simple stuff first. Hey there, fellow FPV pilots! Before we dive into the reasons why your drone may not be connecting to Betaflight, let’s first do a quick check to make sure it’s not a hardware issue. Betaflight How to Connect Guide 940×788 67.1 KB First Thing: Check for Any Hardware Issues
