ExpressLRS vs Crossfire — Which radio link to pick?

ExpressLRS vs TBS Crossfire: range, latency, price, ecosystem. Which receiver to pick for your FPV drone in 2026.

Feature	ExpressLRS	TBS Crossfire
Frequency	2.4GHz + 868/915MHz	868/915MHz
Range	40km+ at 915MHz	40km+
Latency	4 ms (500Hz)	6-12 ms
RX price	~$10-25	~$50-90
Community	Open source, huge	TBS proprietary
BetaFlight	Native support	Native support
Best for	Race, freestyle, LR	Premium long range
Verdict	⭐ Best price/performance	Better in robustness

Which to pick by use case

Starting in FPV: ELRS — cheaper, massive support, $100 transmitter.
Pure long range (40km+): Either works; ELRS 915MHz is 5x cheaper.
Professional cinematic with clients: Crossfire — proven robustness.

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