FrSky Taranis Q X7 transmitter review
Last week I reviewed two FrSky receivers and now it's time to review the Taranis Q X7 transmitter - which is the latest and cheapest TX from FrSky.
When it comes about remote controlled gadgets, FrSky is a very popular radio system among RC fanatics. They are future packed, reliable and now also affordable. When I saw the price of the Horus X12S I was totally discouraged, my wife...
LDARC EX8 review: FrSky transmitter for cheap
Last month, LDARC, formally known as Kingkong, announced their third beginner-oriented drone transmitter named EX8. Being compatible only with Futaba & FrSky receivers, without any future upgrade capability, I think they joined late to the game, as everyone moves to ExpressLRS these days. My LDARC EX8 review covers technical specifications, features, and initial settings.
The LDARC EX8 features 8 channels...
GEPRC TinyRadio ELRS Remote Controller
The beauty of ExpressLRS is that is open-source and can be used for free by any remote controller manufacturer. The GEPRC TinyRadio ELRS is not the first of its kind and probably not the last too. It comes in both frequency options (2.4GHz or 915Mhz) and mode 1 or mode 2 stick configuration.
To ensure a low-latency communication between the...
Coming soon: Flysky FS-FT18 Paladin Transmitter
2019 comes with a new FlySky transmitter called FS-FT18 Paladin. As its name says it, will feature up to 18 channels. But why so many channels? Does anybody use them? Let's be fair, drone pilots will never need more than 6~8 or max 10 channels. The Flysky FS-FT18 was announced in mode 1 and mode 2 variants.
On top of...
BetaFPV SuperG Nano TX: First GEMINI ELRS transmitter
Since I built my first ExpressLRS-enabled FPV drone, I converted all existing drones to ELRS due to the excellent range and link stability. BetaFPV's new SuperG Nano TX module is the first GEMINI-compliant transmitter with dual-frequency diversity communication. The module was developed by BetaFPV in cooperation with the ExpressLRS team. It is based on ELRS V3.3 and promises improved...
BetaFPV ELRS Micro TX Module (for JR/SLIM bay)
While the ELRS Nano TX Module was designed for transmitters with 'Lite' bay such as Frsky Taranis X-Lite, Taranis X9D Lite, TBS Tango 2, or Jumper T-lite, the new ELRS Micro TX Module is for larger controllers with JR/SLIM bay (e.g. Frsky Taranis X9D or TBS Mambo).
The ELRS Micro TX module is based on the ExpressLRS project, an open-source...
FrSky TANDEM X18S transmitter with EthOS
Priced for more than $500, the FrSky TANDEM X18S is for sure not intended for everyday FPV drone pilots. I have to admit that it has a UFO design and versatile hardware, but still super expensive for a remote controller!
The FrSky compatible Tandem X18 series dual-band telemetry radios benefit from an enhanced ergonomic design with rounded and more comfortable...
RadioMaster T8 and T8 Pro transmitters
Similar to the Jumper T-Lite, the new RadioMaster T8 transmitter also features a game-controller style design and it is available with two types of RF modules. While the T8 Pro comes with CC2500 Multi-Protocol module and HALL Sensor gimbals, the cheaper T8 Lite with FrSky compatible single-chip RF module and potentiometer sensor gimbals. Another difference between these two remote...
Coming soon: Jumper T-Pro drone remote controller
Jumper-RC is about to release a new gamepad-style drone transmitter named T-Pro. In the teaser photos, you can see that its design is clearly inspired by TBS Tango 2 controller.
In addition to the built-in 4-in-1 transmission module, the Jumper T-Pro has an ELRS Nano / TBS CRSF Nano compatible module extension bay on the back. It will be natively...
FrSky Tandem X20HD: The Ultimate Drone Transmitter
FrSky's high-end X20 transmitter series has 3 versions: Standard, S and HD. The X20HD has a built-in integrated FPV screen (800x600) supporting 720p@60FPS video quality, removing the need for a standalone FPV screen. When combining the HD 720p 60FPS video with near 0ms low latency digital video transmission technology, the X20 HD radio will provide more enjoyment and confidence...
Jumper T-Lite: Gamepad style 16CH drone transmitter
The new Jumper T-Lite 16CH transmitter adopts a similar game controller style to the remote controller packed with the DJI FPV drone. The T-Lite comes with two types of built-in radio modules (CC2500/JP4IN1), Hall Sensor Gimbals, and OpenTX firmware.
Instead of an integrated rechargeable LIPO, or standard AA batteries, Jumper opted to power the T-Lite transmitter with a single 18650...