Betaflight Stick Commands

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Stick commands let you trigger Betaflight functions from your transmitter sticks without a computer. Useful in the field.

All commands require the quad to be disarmed. Throttle is always at its minimum position unless noted.

Stick Positions

1         PITCH UP
2            ↑
3YAW LEFT ←     → YAW RIGHT
4            ↓
5         PITCH DOWN
6
7ROLL maps to: ← LEFT  |  RIGHT →

Common Commands

ActionThrottleYawPitchRoll
Enter CLI / Config modeLOWLOWHIGHHIGH
Save config (in CLI mode)LOWLOWHIGHLOW
Enter Accelerometer CalibrationLOWLOWHIGHCENTER
Enable/Disable BlackboxLOWLOWLOWHIGH
Enter OSD menuCENTERLOWCENTERCENTER (hold)

Exact stick positions vary by Betaflight version and whether you use mode 1/2. The table above is for Mode 2 (throttle left stick).

Entering CLI via Sticks (Field Config)

Hold: Throttle LOW · Yaw LOW · Pitch HIGH · Roll HIGH for ~5 seconds.

The FC enters a configuration state. From here you can:

  • Access the OSD menu (if configured)
  • Trigger calibration

To enter the actual CLI you still need USB + Betaflight Configurator or a Bluetooth/WiFi adapter. Stick-based "config mode" is primarily for OSD menu access.

OSD Menu Access (Most Common Field Use)

With CONFIGURATOR MSP mode enabled on a switch, or via stick command:

Hold Throttle CENTER · Yaw LEFT · Pitch CENTER for ~3 seconds.

Navigate:

  • Pitch UP/DOWN — move cursor
  • Roll RIGHT — select / enter
  • Roll LEFT — back
  • Yaw LEFT — exit menu

This lets you change PID profiles, rate profiles, VTX power, and other settings without a phone or laptop.

Notes

  • Stick commands only fire reliably with sticks held at exact endpoints (>95% deflection). Calibrate your transmitter endpoints.
  • Some commands are guarded behind a double-input sequence in newer Betaflight versions to prevent accidental triggers.
  • Arming is typically on Yaw RIGHT (or a dedicated arm switch). Never mix arm with config stick positions.

Reference

Full stick command table: Betaflight Wiki — Stick Commands

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