TBS Crossfire — FPV link
TBS Crossfire is a long-range RC system for FPV and fixed-wing. In the EU, EASA Open rules still apply: A1/A3, registration and VLOS/BVLOS limits.
Contents
What Crossfire is
Crossfire (CRSF) is a digital RC link with long range and low latency. Used with Betaflight/INAV alongside ExpressLRS alternatives.
In the EU market use CE/ETSI approved TX power — illegal modifications can breach radio rules and insurance terms.
Binding and safety
Keep your bind phrase private. Before flight check RSSI, failsafe (RTH or land) and antenna condition.
FPV on goggles needs a spotter or VLOS per national practice. Crossfire does not change licence requirements.
Licence
The radio link does not change UAS classification. >250 g with camera — NAA registration. Guide — /blog/drone-operator-registration-eu.
Long-range BVLOS is not Open category — Specific authorisation required.
Next step
Frequently asked questions
- Crossfire or ELRS?
- Both are popular — choose by TX, ecosystem and CE approval. Licence rules are the same.
- Can I fly BVLOS with Crossfire?
- The link may reach far, but BVLOS is not allowed in Open category — you need Specific.
Authority & sources
A2STS Editorial · Reviewed by: EASA UAS syllabus aligned