Which RC Radio - Transmitter comparison

Which RC Radio - Transmitter comparison
Flysky FS-i6
Taranis X9D+
Taranis X Lite
Tafanis X9 Lite

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[Jon.Carlsen]

Thank you! Very good review! I bought the FlySky FS-i6 five years ago for my first radio. I planned on upgrading if I stayed with the RC hobby. Installed the 10 channel firmware and haven't bought another radio. I can't find a compelling reason to spend more money yet. This little FS-i6 flies all 20 of the airplanes in my hanger. I'll come back and watch this again if I ever change my mind.

[FeWolf]

went to several radios, ended up going back to my FlySky i10, just love the simple functions

[MasboyRC]

Your rc radio collection so cool sir, love it

[followthewhiterabbit]

Hi Andrew. Now you've done a comparison of radios, it's time to compare receivers. I currently fly Spektrum (DX9) but now I'm getting into flight-controllers, I'm encountering two problems with that radio: One, I'm running short of channels to utilise the programmable features on the FC and two, I can't find any inexpensive DSMX receivers (or Spektrum models for that matter) that have a serial output. (SRXL, in Spektrumese.) Cheers!

[tedhancock]

It really is a shame that FlySky has made toy looking transmitters in the past. The protocol has always been superior to FrSky. For 35 USD you get a transmitter capable of 4Km range and Crossfire level latency right out of the box. You don't have to worry about inverted/non-inverted with iBus. With custom firmware you have 10 channels, complete telemetry, and many additional settings on a transmitter that kids, and small adults, can handle easily. I have a Q X7 now as my main controller, but for those of us who grew up with cheap FlySky, we scratch our heads when the FrSky fanboys talk about failsafe. What is this failsafe you speak of?!? LOL

[RIPPC-xrju]

Nice comparison ...
I was waiting for this video...

[tcz]

For me FlySky is my fpv and flight controller radio.FlySky also has a wide range of very affordable and long-range receivers. Spectrum is for my warbirds and line-of-sight flying. Easy to set up and voice can be applied to all the switches. My open text radio got corrupted firmware and is a paperweight that I've never managed to fix.

[Johan-exyj]

Wow, how do you remember all the details from all those radios! 😮
Good information, thanks Andrew. 👍

[joolz]

Could have done with this a week ago :) Just pulled the trigger on the Paladin after being so impressed with my FS-I6 and the range and reliability I get from it . Also I found it very easy and intuitive to use, so I hope the Paladin is similar.

[olliea]

Great review Andrew! I use a hitec flash 8 myself and it does the job well. Dead easy to use

[MUNKYFPV]

I’m a big fan of the QX7 maybe because it was first OpenTX radio, been using mine for over 3 years and still love it. FrSky has annoyed me with the whole ACCESS debacle and R9 issues but it’s been a workhorse for over 3 years and I still love it.

OpenTX has a ton of features but there’s plenty of tutorials online for setting up the things we generally want to do with our planes and mini quads, it can be daunting though I agree.

[Thizlamic]

My Flysky i6x is my go to at the moment. Its cheap, I did an antenna mod and it now has two three position switches (I fried my first I6x trying out Li Po's lol). I'm waiting on my signal booster to arrive for more range but for the type of flying I do its perfect. Maybe I'll get Jumper once the finances stabilize. LOL GREAT VIDEO!

[landlocked]

Nice radio video, I have the 9XD and like it.

[paulhope]

I wouldnt disagree with anything you have said at all Andrew. I only own a X9D+ as well as an old Spektrum DX7 but have had a play/feel of all the others bar the Palladin.
I am going to be getting a TX16S to replace my old DX7 though.. mainly for its outstanding value and being multi protocol. My X9D+ may or may not be retired to spare duties. I'll have to wait and see how well the TX16S performs over the long term to see if it earns it..
Grear video to give newcommers plenty of food for thought.

[The_Pub_]

Yes Andrew, I would have to agree about the Screens and Navigation.
I find the Taranis QX7 so much easier and quicker, and really why do you need colour when the only time that I really look at the screen is to select what Model I am flying.
Love "Companion" as you know, I think the word "Nerd" was used.
Put a pair of M7 Hall effect gimbals on it (plus your Hack) and it is the elite Transmitter...And for the Rich folk The FrSky Horus!!
Cheers

[robertsimpson]

A lot of this is "Greek" to me, but it definitely will point me in in the right direction. Thanx ! - Robert

[zmanphx]

I am a pinch flyer for helis. I got my first OpenTx radio few months ago X9 lite. It took me about 2 days to learn it coming from Spektrum and Futaba. Ergonomically had to get use to the gimbals spacing ( space between the gimbals sticks) being much narrower. I am thinking of getting either X9D or the QX7 for wider gimbal space. Don't have any examples to try out in person.

[upperechelon]

Another excellent review covering an almost impossible subject area [to cover in 20 minutes at least]. Having the TX16s, X9D+, Jumpert16 and Dx6 as my main radios I have settles into using my radiomaster as my current daily driver. It seems to do the trick for me.

Again great video.

[gerardnasca]

this video is stellar! thank you so much. just getting in to the hobby and am doing my research. thank you for being to the point and fluffless. Thanks for including so much detail. iv been looking at a lot of reviews for transmitters and you hit a lot of points that nobody else touched on, and you were specific about it! great video. thanks a bunch!

[hobbyrob]

range test is the most important thing in my opinion!
Yes, of course including that it performs the servo commands!