FrSky Tandem XE: You’re paying through the nose
I know that these days everything has become more expensive, but I'm curious how many of you would pay $1000 for a transmitter just to play with an FPV drone. The FrSky Tandem XE probably targets a very selective market willing to pay a fortune for remote control. For its price, no wonder why FrSky offers the Tandem XE...
JumperRC T-Lite V2 drone transmitter: What’s New?
JumperRC is launching an updated version of their popular T-Lite transmitter that has two built-in radio receiver options: a 4-in-1 multiprotocol module or an ELRS module.
The most significant upgrade of the Jumper T-Lite V2 is the capability to run an external radio module at full power without needing any modifications, unlike the original T-Lite (V1). It comes with an...
Jumper T20 GEMINI: Fully-Featured ELRS radio!
The Jumper T20 GEMINI is the third model of the family, and as its name suggests comes with a built-in twin ELRS TX module. The T20G inherits the small form factor and full-size RDC90 gimbals of the T20S. In this review, we will discover all the differences and if it is worth the extra money.
Once you delve into the...
I’ve been testing the Jumper T14 for 2 weeks – here’s the pros and cons
The Jumper T14 is the company's third radio controller reviewed here on FirstQuadcotper. The T14 is a mid-level transmitter with a built-in 1W ERLS module. It adopts RadioMaster Boxer and TBS Mambo-like form, factor, and layout. Not everything about the T14 is whoa-inducing; it lacks flight mode buttons, and the antenna is not removable for upgrade purposes.
JumperRC released the...
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...
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...
RadioMaster Pocket radio controller for RC drones, cars, and more
As its name says, the RadioMaster Pocket is a small, lightweight radio controller that packs a big punch. It is available in two versions ELRS and multi-protocol CC2500. Both variants come preinstalled with EdgeTX firmware. The RM Pocket is also equipped with hall-effect gimbals, removable stick ends, and a foldable antenna, making it easy to transport and store. It...
RadioMaster Zorro review – Conquer the Sky!
From my point of view, the selling point of the RadioMaster Zorro transmitter is its big screen. When you are over 40 years old, you are losing the focusing ability for near vision and due to that, the lens inside your eye becomes less flexible. My actual radio controller has a small LCD that makes the configuration part quite...
Eachine TX16S transmitter (RadioMaster TX16S clone)
From the first rumored images was obvious that the Eachine TX16S is a RadioMaster TX16S clone. I adopt an almost identical design and a similar set of features. Both run OpenTX firmware, has 16CH transmission channels, and are equipped with pro-grade Hall Sensor Gimbals.
The Eachine TX16S remote controller is powered by two pieces of 18650 batteries. You can also...
Jumper T20: ELRS-enabled Full Size EdgeTX Radio Transmitter
Jumper-RC just revealed their new full-size radio transmitter with a built-in ExpressELRS module of up to 1W. The Jumper T20 was announced with two gimbal options (Hall Sensor or RDC90) and two ELRS frequencies (915MHz or 2.4GHz).
The Jumper T20 controller suits all remote-controlled machines, including RX helicopters, Multi-axis drones, RC boats, RC cars, and Fixed wing planes. It runs...
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...