Betaflight supports four rate mode formulas. They all do the same job — map stick deflection (0 to ±1) to a commanded rotation rate (°/s) — but they parameterize the curve differently. Switching modes changes what the sliders mean, not what the quad feels like if you set equivalent parameters. Overview Mode CLI value …

Rates are not just a "how fast does it spin" setting. They shape where on the stick control lives — and understanding the curve lets you tune for precision hover, natural cruising, and explosive tricks, all in the same profile. The Rate Curve Moving a gimbal stick from center to full deflection does not produce a …