USB-C cable for drone remote control + phone: a new way to use your Angelbird cables

If you fly with a drone remote control connected to your phone, your USB cable matters more than you think. A weak cable can lead to unstable connections, annoying interruptions, or extra strain on your phone port, especially outdoors and under pressure.
That’s why more pilots are switching to a stronger solution: the Angelbird’s USB-C 4.0 or USB-C 3.2 cable lineup, built for durability, flexibility, easy identication in the field and camera bag due to it’s yellow signal color and daily use reliability.

Why Angelbird USB-C cables are a smart upgrade for drone flying

Angelbird’s USB-C 4.0 and USB-C 3.2 cables deliver the kind of strength, flexibility and stability you want when connecting your remote control to your smartphone. Especially with phones that have larger screens, original cables are often very short and force the phone to be mounted in less-than-optimal positions, interfering with the phone’s buttons and the remote clamps.
For compact and secure setups, we recommend the 32cm USB-C 4.0 cable to secure the connection in an easy and reliable way. On top of that, thanks to the premium materials used in our cables, you can count on long-term durability, built to handle repeated plugging and unplugging without breaking.

Cleaner setup with the Right-Angle connector

One of the biggest advantages for drone pilots is the right-angle connector option.
It keeps the cable routed neatly along your phone instead of sticking out - helping to:

reduce strain on the USB-C port
avoid awkward bending inside the controller clamp
prevent accidental unplugging while handling the remote

The Angelbird USB-C cable lineup at a glance

Connecting your drone remote control to your phone is just one of many ways to use these cables. Here’s a quick overview of the key features across the lineup:
USB-C 4.0 Solid Flex™ Cable 
The premium all-rounder: a future-ready USB-C 4.0 cable designed for maximum performance, reliability, and everyday creator workflows.

High flexibility, durability and reliable connectivity
Lightning charging speed, up to 240 Watts
Transfer speed up to 40 GB/s
DisplayPort Alt Mode to connect your device to an external screen in 8K

USB-C 4.0 Solid Flex™ Cable

USB-C 3.2 Solid Flex™ Tether Cable 
Perfect if you want a rugged tether cable built for demanding use and stable connections.