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 to 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...
RadioMaster Zorro: First ELRS enabled transmitter
The upcoming RadioMaster Zorro follows a similar gamepad style design as the Jumper T-Pro, but with a much bigger status screen and replaceable rubber grips. The Zorro radio series was announced with four types of built-in TX modules: CC2500, 4in1, ELRS, or CC2500+TBS Nano.
On the front panel, it has two adjustable hall gimbals, a metal roller, and 6 control...
BetaFPV LiteRadio 1: Cheap Drone Radio Transmitter
The BetaFPV LiteRadio 1 is a go-to starter radio transmitter for younger ones to join the FPV hobby. LR1 is affordable and perfect for smaller hands. Young adults and children can hold it with comfort. BetaFPV includes two types of sticks end with their new LiteRadio 1 remote controller. While the 10mm versions are perfect for thumb controls, the 16mm...
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...
RadioMaster Bandit ExpressLRS: 915MHz ELRS RX and TX
After testing so much 2.4GHZ ELRS hardware, I thought it was time to review some 915MHz equipment too. RadioMaster's Bandit series includes three TX units (RF, Micro, and NANO) and two RX modules (BR1 and BR3). In this article, we will check out the features and how to set up the Bandit Nano transmitter module and BR3 radio receiver.
ExpressLRS...
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 TWIN X-Lite & X Lite S transmitters
FrSky's new TWIN X Lite series is a powerful radio system that simultaneously features dual 2.4G frequencies on the same receiver in TW mode. The TW active-active protocol is different from the general active-standby redundancy solutions. They have two 2.4Ghz internal RF antennas mounted to provide multi-directional and broader coverage for transmitting signals compared to a single antenna design....
Jumper T-Lite review – Is It Worth The Money?
First rumors about Jumper T-Lite transmitter appeared in December 2020. The FPV community has long wanted such a compact and versatile drone controller. Our Jumper T-Lite review covers unboxing, controls, compatibility, user experience, and rivals.
In addition to the cool gamepad style design, T-Lite's beauty is that it runs OpenTX firmware, which is the most popular operating system for radios....
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...
iFlight Commando 8 ELRS radio transmitter
The upcoming iFlight Commando 8 radio transmitter follows a similar gamepad style design as the Jumper T-Pro and RadioMaster Zorro. According to the rumored specs, it features an integrated high-performance ELRS radio module and a 4.000mAh battery that allows 24 hours continuous usage. While the 915MHz version has up to 1W power, the 2.4GHz only 500mW. On the back of...
Jumper T8SG Multi-Protocol: One RC for all your drones
As lately most of the drones can be purchased in BNF package (without RC), multi-protocol transmitters like the Jumper T8SG can save you lots of money and space. Why should you buy every drone with its own remote controller when you already have one compatible with most of the popular radio protocols.
Jumper T8SG Multi-Protocol is the first commercially manufactured transmitter...