Rates control how fast the drone rotates in response to stick input. Higher rates = faster rotation = more aggressive feel. A rate profile is shaped by three parameters — RC Rate, Super Rate, and Expo — plus the choice of rate system (Betaflight, Actual, etc.). Common Shorthand Profiles The 533 / 633 / 733 shorthand …

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 …