EMAX Nanohawk X Guide: 1S 3-Inch Micro FPV Racer Specs
The EMAX Nanohawk X is a 1S-powered, 3-inch micro FPV racing drone built on a 120 mm carbon frame that weighs just 41±2 g without a battery, running TH12025 11000KV motors on a F4 flight controller with a 4-in-1 5A ESC. In this guide you will find the full Nanohawk X specification decoded, what the SPI FrSky D8/D16 receiver means for your radio choice, how the RunCam Nano 3 analog camera and 37-channel 200 mW VTX perform, and how this micro racer compares with the Babyhawk-R RACE and the Babyhawk R Pro 4-inch. If you want a lighter, faster alternative to a prop-guard micro whoop that still fits in a jacket pocket, the Nanohawk X is one of the most complete 1S racing packages EMAX sells — and the only one in its class that ships with a 1S HV battery, charger and spare propellers in the box.
What is the EMAX Nanohawk X?
The Nanohawk X sits in EMAX’s line-up as the racing-oriented sibling of the Tinyhawk whoop family. Where a Tinyhawk wraps its 3-inch props in ducts for indoor durability, the Nanohawk X strips the protection away: a 100×100×35 mm footprint (without propellers), an open carbon frame and a 1609 two-blade propeller tuned for straight-line speed and agility. It is sold as a BNF (Bind-And-Fly) unit, so the flight controller, ESC, receiver, camera and video transmitter are pre-installed and pre-tuned — you only add a compatible FrSky-mode transmitter, a 1S battery (one is included) and FPV goggles.
Because everything is integrated, the Nanohawk X is also one of the simplest ways to start flying dedicated racing lines, and the 41±2 g dry weight keeps crash energy and repair costs low while you learn gate turns.
EMAX Nanohawk X specifications at a glance
| Specification | EMAX Nanohawk X (BNF) |
|---|---|
| Diagonal wheelbase (without props) | 120 mm |
| Max aircraft size (without props) | 100 × 100 × 35 mm |
| Aircraft weight (without battery) | 41 ± 2 g |
| Motor | TH12025, 11000KV |
| Propeller | Avia Tinyhawk 1609, 3-inch 2-blade |
| Flight controller | F4 (MATEKF411RX firmware) |
| ESC | 4-in-1, 5A |
| Receiver | SPI RX, FrSky D8/D16 compatible |
| Camera | RunCam Nano 3 (analog) |
| Video transmitter | 0 / 25 / 100 / 200 mW, 37 channels, SmartAudio |
| Battery | 1S 450 mAh HV LiPo (charger included) |
| SKU / price | 0110001113 / $233.29 |
How does the 1S power system change the flying experience?
The defining choice on the Nanohawk X is single-cell HV power. A 1S pack feeds 3.8 V nominal (4.35 V fully charged for HV chemistry), so EMAX compensates with an extreme KV rating: the TH12025 spins at 11000KV, roughly 3.3 times the 3300KV of the RS1606 in the Babyhawk R Pro 4-inch. High KV on low voltage and a small 1609 prop produce the same practical effect as a lower-KV motor on 6S — fast throttle response and high prop speed — while keeping the entire powertrain under 5A per ESC channel.
Three numbers put this package in perspective. Weight: 41±2 g is about half the 86.42 g dry weight of the Babyhawk-R RACE 136mm. Voltage: 1S (3.8–4.35 V) versus 3S–4S (11.1–16.8 V) — fewer cells means cheaper, safer charging with no balance-lead fiddling. VTX ceiling: 200 mW across 37 channels gives real outdoor headroom, while the 0 mW setting keeps bench-testing safe.
The trade-off of 1S is absolute thrust ceiling: the included 450 mAh HV pack targets racing lines, not payloads or long cruising — that is the job of a 4S–6S machine such as the EMAX Buzz 245mm.
Which radio and receiver setup does the BNF version use?
The Nanohawk X BNF carries an SPI receiver compatible with FrSky D8 and D16 protocol radios: any transmitter supporting those protocols — including EMAX’s own budget radios — binds directly, with no external RX module or soldering. The receiver sits in the MATEKF411RX firmware target on the F4 board, so failsafe and channel setup follow standard Betaflight practice.
If your radio is ELRS-based instead, remember that EMAX sells its Tinyhawk III Plus family with ELRS receivers — the single most common compatibility question for first-time micro racer buyers.
What camera and video link does the Nanohawk X use?
Imaging is handled by the RunCam Nano 3, a compact analog camera that is a de-facto standard in micro builds thanks to its light weight and clean low-latency image. The VTX outputs 37 channels on 5.8 GHz with 0/25/100/200 mW steps and SmartAudio support, so you change channel, band and power from your goggles menu instead of opening the canopy.
Because this is an analog aircraft, pair it with any analog or module-equipped goggle — our FPV goggles buying guide compares analog with HDZero-style digital links. One note straight from the spec sheet: a ham radio license is required for the higher power settings in North America.
Nanohawk X vs other EMAX racers: which size is right?
EMAX’s racing line-up spans three very different power classes, and the right choice depends almost entirely on where you fly and how much voltage you want to manage:
| Model | Nanohawk X | Babyhawk-R RACE 136mm | Babyhawk R Pro 4-inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | 1S micro racer | 3S–4S micro racer | 4-inch freestyle/racing |
| Prop size | 3-inch 2-blade (1609) | 3-inch | 4-inch |
| Wheelbase | 120 mm | 136 mm | n/a |
| Dry weight | 41 ± 2 g | 86.42 g | n/a |
| Motor | TH12025 11000KV | RS1106 | RS1606 3300KV |
| ESC | 4-in-1 5A | Mini Magnum Tower AIO | BLHeli_32 35A |
| Voltage | 1S HV | 3S–4S LiPo | 3S–6S |
| Camera | RunCam Nano 3 | Micro CCD | Analog (D8 BNF) |
| Price | $233.29 | $240.22 (BNF) | n/a |
Read the table by weight and voltage first. At 41 g the Nanohawk X is roughly 47% lighter than the 86.42 g Babyhawk-R RACE, and it manages that with 1S instead of the RACE’s 3S–4S — the two aircraft simply serve different energy budgets. Move up to the Babyhawk R Pro 4-inch guide when you want 4S–6S punch, fuller freestyle envelopes and a bigger camera station, and step down to the Nanohawk X when you value weight, cost-per-crash and 1S charging convenience above outright top speed.
For whoop-style protection and RTF kits, the EMAX Tinyhawk micro whoop guide explains where the ducted models fit.
What is included in the Nanohawk X box?
The BNF package is unusually complete for a micro racer. In the box you get the Nanohawk X BNF aircraft, three CW and three CCW spare propellers, one EMAX 1S HV 450 mAh battery, a 1S charger, two battery charging connectors, one battery connector, a spare screw kit and the instruction manual card. That means the only hardware you still need on day one is a FrSky-compatible transmitter and FPV goggles.
Who should buy the EMAX Nanohawk X?
Buy the Nanohawk X if you want a genuine micro racer with minimal battery logistics: 1S HV packs, a charger in the box, a 200 mW 37-channel VTX and a proven F4/MATEKF411RX Betaflight platform with FrSky D8/D16 binding. Skip it for payloads, long cruising or digital video — those belong to the 4S–6S EMAX racers above.
At $233.29 with battery, charger and six spare propellers included, the Nanohawk X is one of the most fully equipped entry points into 1S micro racing you can order today. You can check current stock and pricing on the EMAX Nanohawk X product page, or contact CSKYUAV for wholesale and OEM enquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the EMAX Nanohawk X good for beginners?
Yes, with one caveat. The BNF package is pre-tuned in Betaflight, the 41 g airframe forgives crashes, and the included 1S battery and charger remove most setup friction — but you must own a FrSky D8/D16-capable transmitter, since the SPI receiver does not bind to ELRS.
What transmitter works with the Nanohawk X BNF?
Any transmitter supporting FrSky D8 or D16 on 2.4 GHz binds to the internal SPI receiver, including EMAX’s own radios. No external module or soldering is required; binding and failsafe run through standard Betaflight on the F4 board.
What battery does the Nanohawk X use?
The spec calls for a 1S 450 mAh HV LiPo, and one EMAX pack plus a dedicated 1S charger are in the box. HV chemistry charges to 4.35 V per cell — a small but welcome capacity edge on a 41 g airframe.
Is the Nanohawk X an analog or digital drone?
It is an analog aircraft: a RunCam Nano 3 feeds a 5.8 GHz VTX with 37 channels and 0/25/100/200 mW steps over SmartAudio. There is no digital Nanohawk X; buyers wanting digital should look at the HDZero-equipped Tinyhawk III Plus Freestyle.
Do I need a ham radio license to fly it?
In North America, yes, at the higher VTX power settings — the spec explicitly notes a ham radio license is required. The 25 mW step suits indoor and close-range flying, while 100–200 mW extends outdoor range under amateur licensing.
How is the Nanohawk X different from the Tinyhawk?
The Tinyhawk family uses ducted prop guards for indoor-safe whoop flying, while the Nanohawk X removes the ducts for an open 120 mm racing frame — a pure racer with 11000KV motors and FrSky D8/D16 SPI binding, where Tinyhawk models trade raw speed for crash protection.