Quick Answer
The BETAFPV whoop lineup splits into three families: Air for analog racing and freestyle, Meteor for HD digital whooping, and Pavo for cinewhoop filming. If you want indoor ripping, the Air65 II at 16.6g is the lightest and fastest. For your first HD whoop, the Meteor75 Pro O4 at 37g puts DJI-quality footage on a 75mm frame. For indoor cinematic, the Pavo20 Pro II with DJI O4 Pro is the one we reach for before our 5-inch.
The Three Families Nobody Explains
We get the same message every week: "Which BETAFPV whoop do I buy?" The problem is not that the lineup is bad. It is that BETAFPV now sells three distinct product families, each with multiple variants, and the naming tells you nothing about what the drone is actually for. So let us break it down the way we explain it to customers.
The Air series (Air65 II, Air75 II) is all-analog, all-1S, and built for speed and durability. These are the lightest brushless whoops on the market. The Meteor series (Meteor75 Pro O4, Meteor65 Pro II O4) is the HD digital line, pairing the same small frames with DJI O4 or P1 video systems. The Pavo series (Pavo20 Pro II, Pavo Femto, Pavo Pico) is the cinewhoop family, built for smooth, stable footage with protected props for flying near people and objects.
The key decision is not which model number is highest. It is what you want to do with it.
The Spec Table That Answers Most Questions
| Model | Wheelbase | Weight | Video System | Battery | Motors | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air65 II | 65mm | 16.6-17.8g | Analog (C03) | 1S BT2.0 | 0702 (25K-36KV) | Indoor racing and aggressive freestyle |
| Air75 II | 75mm | 20.2-21.3g | Analog (C03) | 1S BT2.0 | 0802 (22K-28KV) | Longer flights, outdoor whooping |
| Meteor75 Pro O4 | 80.8mm | 37.2g | DJI O4 (digital) | 1S BT2.0 | 1102 22000KV | HD recording in a tiny whoop |
| Pavo20 Pro II | 2.2 inch | ~82g | DJI O4 Pro (digital) | 2S | 1103 brushless | Indoor cinematic, proximity flying |
Air65 II: The One We Fly Most Indoors
The Air65 II is what we hand people who want to fly in their living room. At 16.6g for the Champion version, it is the lightest brushless whoop BETAFPV has ever made. The 0702 motors come in three KV ratings: 36000KV Champion for maximum power, 30000KV Racing for technical courses, and 25000KV Freestyle for smooth cinematic lines.
The Champion version achieves a 6.3:1 thrust-to-weight ratio. That number matters because it means the quad can accelerate from hover to full speed in less time than it takes to blink. The new Matrix 1S 5IN1 II flight controller uses a 3-point mounting system that BETAFPV's own crash testing showed reduces FC damage by approximately 80% compared to the previous generation. We have flown the Air65 II Champion into walls at full throttle and walked away with a functioning drone.
Battery life on the LAVA II 1S 320mAh is 4-5 minutes depending on your flying style. That is short, but the quad charges in under 30 minutes and the BT2.0 connector handles the current without the voltage sag that plagued older whoop connectors.
Read our full Air65 setup guide for binding, battery tips, and Betaflight configuration.
Air75 II: More Flight Time, More Outdoor Capability
The Air75 II uses the same Matrix 1S 5IN1 II FC but steps up to 0802 motors (22K-28KV) and GF 1614 three-blade props. The extra wheelbase (75mm vs 65mm) means larger props, which means more thrust per watt. BETAFPV claims 11% higher thrust than the original Air75, and we believe it. The Freestyle version delivers up to 7.5 minutes of flight time on the LAVA II 1S 480mAh battery.
If you can only buy one whoop and you want to fly both indoors and in the garden, the Air75 II Freestyle is our pick over the Air65 II. The larger props handle light outdoor wind better, and the extra 3-4g of weight does not make it feel sluggish. The Champion version with 28000KV motors and a 7.1:1 thrust-to-weight ratio is the one we would enter in a whoop race.
Our Air75 II complete setup guide covers everything from first bind to PID tuning.
Meteor75 Pro O4: HD Footage From 37g
The Meteor75 Pro O4 changed how we think about indoor HD. It weighs 37.2g with the DJI O4 unit installed, runs 1102 22000KV motors on GF 45mm three-blade props, and records 4K footage from a 75mm frame. That is a remarkable engineering achievement. We used to tell customers that HD whoops were too heavy to fly well indoors. The Meteor75 Pro O4 proved us wrong.
The trade-off vs the Air series is weight and analog video. At 37g, the Meteor is more than twice the weight of the Air65 II. It will not win races or do aggressive freestyle in a small room. What it does is capture smooth, stabilised footage in spaces where a 5-inch would be dangerous or impossible. Pair it with DJI Goggles N3 or Goggles 3 and you have a complete indoor HD kit.
The newer Meteor75 Pro II O4 swaps in the 159-degree ultra-wide O4 Wide Air Unit, adding approximately 5g. We stock the original O4 version because the standard O4 camera produces a more natural field of view for indoor spaces. See our Meteor75 Pro O4 review for sample footage and build analysis.
Pavo20 Pro II: The Cinewhoop That Replaced Our GoPro Pole
The Pavo20 Pro II is a 2.2-inch cinewhoop with DJI O4 Pro and ELRS 2.4GHz on a 2S power system. It is heavier than the other drones in this lineup at roughly 82g, but that weight comes from a purpose-built cinewhoop frame with ducted props that protect fingers and walls. We grab this before our 5-inch for any indoor event, real estate walkthrough, or proximity flying job.
The DJI O4 Pro gives you a 1/1.3-inch sensor recording 4K at 120fps. That is the same image quality as a flagship freestyle build in a package you can fly through a doorway. The trade-off is that it is noticeably less agile than the Air or Meteor series. This is a camera platform, not a ripper.
Our Pavo20 Pro II setup guide covers mounting, battery selection, and flight settings for smooth footage.
What We Would Actually Buy
For pure indoor ripping and learning: The Air65 II Freestyle at around the £40-50 mark. It is the most forgiving whoop to learn on because it is so light that crashes rarely damage anything. Get extra LAVA II 1S 320mAh batteries because 4-5 minutes goes fast.
For all-round whooping (indoor and garden): The Air75 II Freestyle. More flight time, handles outdoor conditions better, and still fits through a doorframe.
For HD recording indoors: The Meteor75 Pro O4. Add DJI Goggles N3 if you do not already own digital goggles, and you have an indoor cinematic kit.
For professional proximity and event work: The Pavo20 Pro II. More expensive, but the DJI O4 Pro footage speaks for itself.
FAQ
Do I need a DJI system to fly these?
The Air65 II and Air75 II are analog only. You need analog goggles like the EV800D or a FatShark module system. The Meteor75 Pro O4 and Pavo20 Pro II require DJI Goggles 3, N3, or compatible DJI goggles.
Can I fly these outdoors?
The Air75 II and Meteor75 Pro O4 handle light outdoor conditions well. The Air65 II is so light that even a gentle breeze will carry it. The Pavo20 Pro II is fine outdoors but designed for controlled proximity flying, not open-air freestyle.
What radio do I need?
All four whoops have ELRS 2.4GHz receivers built in. Any ELRS radio works: RadioMaster Pocket, Boxer, TX16S, or BETAFPV's own LiteRadio series. See our radio buying guide if you do not already have one.
What battery do these use?
The Air65 II uses 1S BT2.0 batteries (LAVA II 280-320mAh). The Air75 II uses 1S BT2.0 (LAVA II 480-580mAh). The Meteor75 Pro O4 uses 1S BT2.0 (LAVA II 550-680mAh). The Pavo20 Pro II uses 2S batteries with XT30. All use BETAFPV's BT2.0 connector except the Pavo, which uses XT30. See our charger guide for multi-port 1S charging options.
Are these good for complete beginners?
The Air65 II Freestyle and Air75 II Freestyle are the two we recommend most for first-time FPV pilots. They are durable, cheap to repair, and you can fly them in your house. Read our article on why we stopped recommending 5-inch quads to beginners for the full reasoning.