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...
iRangeX iRX-IR8M transmitter: One RC for all your drones
At first sight, excepting the lack of FPV screen, the iRangeX iRX-IR8M comes with all the features that you can expect from a multi-protocol transmitter. It claims that is capable of controlling most of the popular radio protocols like: FlySky, DSM/DSMX, FrSky, Futaba, Syma, Hubsan and also most of the Chinese protocols adopted by toy grade drones. In addition, iRangeX includes...
LiteRadio 3 Pro drone transmitter with two radio options
BetaFPV's transmitter family gets a new member with a significant improvement. Now, the LiteRadio 3 Pro comes with a 1.3-inch OLED screen that makes the configuration part easier. Instead of tones of buttons, the display module features two tiny 5D joysticks.
The BetaFPV LiteRadio 3 Pro comes with two built-in radio options. While the ELRS edition can be configured with...
BETAFPV LiteRadio 3 review: New Year, New transmitter
BetaFPV's third-generation radio transmitter, the LiteRadio 3, comes with a few cool upgrades, including new nano gimbals, neck strap hook, extended working time, and updated shoulder switches. In addition to the inbuilt TX module (ELRS or FrSky) now has an external Nano TX bay on the back for future protocols.
A radio transmitter should be one of the very first...
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...
BETAFPV LiteRadio 2: One of the cheapest FrSky transmitter
Price for only $50, the BETAFPV LiteRadio 2 is currently the most affordable FrSky compatible 8 channel drone transmitter. It features a similar game controller style design to the Jumper T-Lite. It is available in white and black colors, with a mode2 stick assignment (throttle on left).
The front panel of the BETAFPV LiteRadio 2 remote controller is very clean...
BetaFPV LiteRadio 3 Radio Transmitter (ELRS/FrSky)
BetaFPV's third-generation LiteRadio 3 comes with two radio options (CC2500/FrSky or SX1280/ELRS) and a Nano TX extension bay. It also adopts a similar gamepad style design as its predecessors.
The BetaFPV LiteRadio 3 is powered by an inbuilt 2000mAh battery that allows about 15 hours of working time. When the battery is near empty a blue LED will flash reminding...
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...
WFLY T18 transmitter: Android OS & 7″ FPV screen
If you read our PNP, BNF, ARF, RTF comparison, you probably already knows that only RTF package includes a remote controller. In case of the rest, you will need to use your own transmitter. Featuring up to 18 channels, built-in W.Bus and PPM transmitters, the WFLY T18 can be used with many BNF and PNP drones. Furthermore, thanks to the...
Flysky FS-NV14 Nirvana: Transmitter with Alien Technology :D
Flysky's new FS-NV14 Nirvana remote controller looks like Alien Technology. It features pretty cool design, OPEN-TX firmware, up to 14 control channels and 3.5" LCD screen with touch function.
Just like the Taranis X-LITE, the FS-NV14 Nirvana also adopts gamepad alike design. It has total of 6 shoulder switches, 3 on each side of the remote (2 on front, 1 on rear)....
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...