Category: Long-Range Radio Receiver (ELRS Protocol) 

Target Segments: 

• FPV racing and recreational pilots
• Industrial drone operators (mapping, surveying, inspection)
• Autonomous delivery and surveillance platforms
• Defence and government drone programs

Technical Specifications:
 

• MCU: ESP32-C3 (RISC-V, dual-core, 160 MHz)
• Radio Module: LR1121 dual-band transceiver (900 MHz + 2.4 GHz)
• Firmware: Custom ELRS 4.0.x build, optimized for Made-in-India supply chain
• Integration: Native CAN, UART, I2C interfaces; plug-compatible with Apex H7 flight controller
• Power Input: 5–24V tolerant (via Apex APX-BEC-01 daughter board)
• Range: 50+ km line-of-sight (competitive with Holybro and Matek imports)
• Latency: <50ms (FPV-grade responsiveness)

Supply Chain:
 

• Sourced from TI, Murata, Vishay (zero PRC components)
• PCBA assembly via India-certified contract manufacturer
• IP retention: Firmware and schematics owned by Apex; reusable across OEM partners

Competitive Position:
 

• Only Made-in-India long-range receiver with dual-band capability
• 30–40% cost advantage vs. Holybro/Matek imported equivalents
• Non-Chinese BOM enables defence procurement eligibility (MoD mandate >50% local value-add by 2026)

Go-to-Market:
 

• Direct retail via DRKSTORE community (10K active builders)
• OEM supply contracts (FPV-to-Industrial segment bridge)
• White-label ODM pathway for Indian drone manufacturers