Betaflight Throttle Tuning Will Improve Your Flying for Smoother Freestyle, Racing & Cinematics

Struggling with altitude control, twitchy throttle, or over-controlling in tight gaps? You’re not alone! A badly profiled throttle makes flying harder than it needs to be—whether you’re cruising indoors, ripping through a racecourse, or hitting acro tricks. But don’t worry, there’s a simple fix. In this video, I’ll show you how to properly set up your throttle in Betaflight, including: - Adding throttle expo for smoother, more precise control - Calibrating your throttle curve to eliminate over-corrections - Why this matters for freestyle, racing, and cinematic FPV flying Forget endlessly tweaking your rates—sorting your throttle first will instantly improve your flying. ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/whirlybloke 🔔 Subscribe for more: https://bit.ly/3eaCoDk ╔════╡Music and Sound Effects╞════════════════╡ ║► Soundstripe - https://bit.ly/3nwZH2j ║► Get 15% off using my discount code - WHIRLY15 ╚═════════════════════════════════╡ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whirlybloke/ ► Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/whirlybloke/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whirlybloke/ ► Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/whirlybloke/ #whirlybloke 00:00 Introduction – Identifying common Whoop flying challenges 00:24 Altitude and Throttle Sensitivity Issues – Struggles with stability and precision 00:49 Betaflight Setup Overview – A simple fix for better control 01:19 Importance of Throttle Profiling – Why rates might not be the main issue 02:24 Understanding Throttle Calibration – The key to smoother flight 03:52 Real-World Impact of Throttle Profiling – How it improves indoor and cinematic flying 05:00 Applying Expo to Throttle – Reducing sensitivity for better control 06:20 Finding Your Cruise Throttle Position – The first step to calibration 07:30 Configuring Betaflight Throttle Mid and Expo – Adjusting settings for better responsiveness 11:37 That's a wrap innit