As Betaflight continues to evolve, not every flight controller can keep up. Many older boards have reached the point where they simply don’t meet the firmware’s modern requirements. That’s why more pilots are asking the same question:
What boards does Betaflight not support anymore?
The short answer: any board running outdated processors like F1 and many F3 flight controllers no longer receive active Betaflight development. Several older F4 variants have also lost support because of memory limits, lack of resources, or manufacturer abandonment.
This guide breaks down exactly which boards Betaflight dropped, why they lost support, and what FPV pilots should upgrade to in 2026.
Why Betaflight Stops Supporting Certain Flight Controller Boards?
To understand which flight controller boards Betaflight doesn’t support anymore, you first need to understand why they drop them.
Here are the real reasons — not marketing talk:
CPU Performance Hits a Wall
Old processors like F1 and F3 simply don’t have the speed or memory to run modern Betaflight features:
- RPM filtering
- Dynamic Notch
- Gyro 4K/8K sync
- Bidirectional DShot
- ELRS V3 compatibility
- New OSD functions
Trying to fit Betaflight 4.x on an F3 is like trying to run Windows 11 on a 10-year-old phone.
Flash Memory is Too Small
Some flight controller boards physically cannot fit the firmware image anymore. Many early F4 boards used extremely small flash chips.
Manufacturers Stopped Maintaining Their Targets
If a vendor disappears or the maintainer stops updating the target, Betaflight ultimately removes it.
Old Gyros and Sensors Cause Problems
Early gyros like MPU6050 or noisy clones couldn’t handle modern filtering.
This is why Betaflight continues to remove boards that cannot deliver safe or reliable performance.
What Boards Does BetaFlight Not Support Anymore?
| MCU / Series | Common Flight Controllers (Examples) | Support Status | Reason for Removal / No Longer Supported | Recommended Alternatives |
| STM32 F1 | Naze32, CC3D, Flip32-F1, SP Racing F1, AfroFlight F1 series | ❌ Not supported (removed since BF 3.3) | Extremely limited CPU & flash memory, outdated architecture, cannot run modern filters or protocols | Modern F4 / F7 / H7 flight controllers |
| STM32 F3 | Omnibus F3, SP Racing F3, Lux F3, Diatone Fury F3, Matek F303 series | ❌ No longer actively supported (deprecated since BF 4.1) | Insufficient flash/storage, lacks resources for RPM filtering, modern ESC protocols, HD digital systems | F4 / F7 / H7 boards |
| Early / Low-resource STM32 F4 | Early Omnibus F4 (128KB flash), older Matek F405 versions, some budget/clone F4 boards | ⚠ Partially unsupported / Some targets removed | Flash memory too small, limited UARTs, unable to hold newer Betaflight builds | Newer F4 or full-featured F7/H7 boards |
| “F4 Lite” or stripped-down F4 boards | Entry-level “F4 Lite” FCs or clone boards lacking full hardware support | ⚠ High risk / Limited support | Missing hardware resources, poor manufacturing, insufficient IO for modern peripherals | Proper branded modern F4, or upgrade to F7/H7 |
| Early or unsupported STM32 F7 boards | A few early-model F7 boards whose manufacturers stopped maintaining targets | ⚠ Rare but some unsupported | Target discontinued by the manufacturer, hardware conflicts, or outdated design | Newer F7 / H7 series; modern F4 as fallback |
STM32 F1 Series(No Longer Supported After Betaflight 3.2)
Official Reference(Betaflight 3.2 Release Notes):
“Betaflight v3.2 will be the last version to include STM32F1 based flight controllers. From v3.3 onwards, support for those flight controllers will no longer be provided, this includes the NAZE, CC3D (original), ALIENFLIGHTF1, and MICROSCISKY and their clones.”
— Betaflight 3.2 / 3.3 Release Notes
Common unsupported F1 boards include:
- Naze32 Rev5 / Rev6
- CC3D
- Flip32 F1
- SP Racing F1
- AfroFlight F1 series
Why F1 Support Was Dropped:
- Extremely limited flash memory (128KB)
- Weak CPU cannot handle modern filtering
- Not enough UARTs for modern peripherals
- No processing capability for RPM filtering or HD system integrations
F1 MCU is now considered fully obsolete in the FPV world.
STM32 F3 Flight Controllers
Official Reference (Betaflight 4.0 Release Notes):
“Because the effort required to remove features from STM32F3 based flight controllers on a weekly basis is cutting into the time that we have to actually develop new features, we have decided to drop support for STM32F3 based flight controllers after the last release of 4.0.”
— Betaflight 4.0 Release Notes
Common F3 boards Betaflight no longer supports:
- Omnibus F3
- SP Racing F3
- Diatone Fury F3
- Lux F3
- Matek F303 series
- AIORACER F3
- Flip32 F3
What F3 Boards Can and Cannot Do
F3 boards can still run older firmware, but they don’t support:
- RPM filtering (requires bidirectional DShot)
- Advanced dynamic notch filtering
- New OSD improvements
- ExpressLRS passthrough
- High loop rates like 4K/4K or 8K/8K
- Blackbox performance updates
They work, but performance is far behind modern flight controllers.
Why F3 Support Was Dropped
- Limited 256KB flash memory
- Limited CPU prevents modern filtering & protocols
- Firmware size has outgrown the hardware
- Manufacturers stopped maintaining targets
- Poor compatibility with digital FPV systems
Older F4 Boards With Removed Targets
This is the category that many pilots misunderstand.
Betaflight still supports F4 processors, but some specific flight controller boards have been dropped — usually due to tiny flash memory or lack of maintenance.
Examples of F4 boards Betaflight no longer supports:
- Kakute F4 V1 and early revisions
- DYS F4 Pro
- Early Omnibus F4 boards
- CL Racing F4 (first generation)
- Some Airbot F4 variants
These boards often have unusual layouts or insufficient flash, so support was removed.
If you search for the target in Configurator and it no longer exists, that FC is no longer supported.
A Small Number of F7 Boards
Most F7 boards are still supported — they’re powerful enough.
However, a few early F7 flight controllers have been dropped when the board manufacturer stopped maintaining their targets.
Examples may include some early, discontinued:
- Matek F722 versions
- Random rebrand F7 boards that never had long-term support
F7 remains the “safe zone,” but very early models can be affected.
How to Check if YOUR Flight Controller Board Is Still Supported?
If you’re wondering “Is my board one of the boards Betaflight doesn’t support anymore?” Here’s how to check:
Method 1 – Search the Target in Betaflight Configurator
If the target doesn’t appear → it’s unsupported.
Method 2 – Look Up the Target on Betaflight GitHub
Betaflight keeps an updated list of supported boards.
If your FC’s target folder is gone → support is removed.
Method 3 – Try Flashing the Latest Firmware
- Open Betaflight Configurator
- Go to Firmware Flasher
- Check if your FC target appears in the dropdown list
If it doesn’t show up → Betaflight no longer supports your flight controller board.
Method 4 – Manufacturer Website
No updates for years = very likely unsupported.
Should You Keep Using an Unsupported Board?
You can keep flying them, but you lose:
- All new Betaflight features
- New filtering improvements
- Bug fixes
- HD system compatibility
- ELRS compatibility improvements
- Blackbox performance upgrades
Unsupported boards also become unstable at high frequencies and have poor filtering for modern high-powered motors.
If you fly freestyle, long-range, or cinematic → upgrade.
Modern flight controller boards fly dramatically better.
Should You Replace an Unsupported Board?
If you’re flying slow cinematic cruising on a 3S rig → an unsupported flight controller board still works fine.
But if you fly:
- Freestyle
- Hard bando sessions
- Races
- Long-range
- Heavy GoPro builds
…then yes, you should upgrade.
Modern boards give you:
- Better filtering
- Faster gyro readout
- More stable PID handling
- Less jello
- Cleaner HD footage
- Better link performance
And importantly, they can run the current Betaflight firmware.
Recommended Upgrades
If you want future-proof hardware:
- Best Value: F7 boards from SpeedyBee, MEPS(flight controller), T-Motor, Matek, iFlight, Holybro
- High Performance / Heavy DVR setups: H7 boards (overkill for most but amazing for advanced builds)
- For Whoops / Micros: AIO F7 1S/2S options
What To Do If Your Betaflight Target Was Removed?
Here are your choices:
Option A
Keep Using an Older Betaflight Version: Nothing wrong with flying BF 4.0 or 4.1 on small rigs.
Option B
Switch to INAV / EmuFlight: Not recommended unless you’re flying fixed wing or need special features.
Option C
Replace the FC: Usually the best long-term solution.
Upgrading from an F3 to a modern F7 is like jumping 10 years into the future.
FAQs
Can I still fly my old F1 or F3 board with Betaflight?
Yes, you can still fly them, but only with old Betaflight versions that are no longer updated.
F1 boards stopped at Betaflight 3.2/3.3, and F3 boards stopped receiving active development after 4.0/4.1. You won’t get modern performance improvements, bug fixes, or compatibility with digital systems like HDZero or DJI. For casual flying, they still work—but for optimal performance, an upgrade is worth it.
How do I know if my current flight controller is still supported by Betaflight?
The fastest way is to check the official Betaflight target list or release notes for your board’s MCU family.
If your FC isn’t on the list for the newest releases—or if the manufacturer no longer maintains the target—chances are it’s already deprecated. Boards based on STM32 F1 and F3 are fully dropped, while some early F4 boards are partially affected. Checking the GitHub release notes usually gives a clear yes/no.
What should I upgrade to if my board is no longer supported?
Most pilots upgrade to a modern F7 or H7 flight controller for long-term compatibility.
F7 boards offer better processing power, more UARTs for peripherals like GPS and ELRS, and the ability to run every modern feature Betaflight offers. H7 boards take it even further with extreme headroom and lightning-fast loops, ideal for racers and long-range builds. If you’re on an old F1/F3 board, this upgrade is a huge improvement in flight performance and reliability.
Conclusion
So — what boards does Betaflight not support anymore?
The short answer is:
- All F1 boards
- All F3 boards
- Several older F4 boards with limited flash
- A few early F7 boards with abandoned targets
Betaflight evolves quickly, and older boards simply can’t keep up with modern filtering, faster loops, and new receiver/VTX protocols.
If you’re running unsupported hardware, you can keep flying — nothing stops you. But if you want a quad that feels locked-in, handles noise better, and gives you clean footage and stronger link performance, upgrading your flight controller is one of the biggest improvements you can make.