Brand vs Brand

Zoom Master

Elite member
Hmmmm. beginning to wonder if I was right, saw this blog post the other day:
Your transmitter (controller, TX, radio) is one of the most important pieces of hardware you’ll use, and I’m happy to say that there is a definite best. The TX16s is an exceptionally good value product, boasting a color touch screen, OpenTX software, hall gimbals, a JR port (for external transmitters such as crossfire, etc.), USB-C recharging, 18650 batteries, and a multiprotocol internal transmitter module. If you want to know more about it, Oscar Liang has a review.


While the TX16s has a near-perfect feature set, many newcomers would still rather get something cheaper and upgrade later. One of the most commonly bought low-end transmitters is the Flysky FS-i6. Don’t give in to the low price—it will cause you problems later. While it works acceptably for RC airplanes, nothing about it is reliable or precise enough to fly a miniquad well, and you’ll upgrade it very quickly, making it a waste. The best ultra low-budget controller is the BetaFPV LiteRadio 2, for $40. It’s become very popular for pilots starting with a Tiny Whoop because of its inclusion in the BetaFPV whoop bundles. While it is great for whoops, it will make it harder to fly larger quads. Like goggles, you won’t crash your transmitter, so there’s little reason to “upgrade later.”


There are also several other options for transmitters from companies like FrSky (I’ve been using a QX7 for years), but I would suggest spending the extra $50 for the TX16s for the added features. Additionally, if you’re going to be using the default FrSky radio protocols, (standard for the TX16S and LiteRadio) The FrSky XM+ and RXSR receivers are great value.


To see the whole article here is the link.
i remember asking when i first got started. of course you get a million opinions, and everyone says, 'it depends on what your going to want to do with it'. and of course, i had no idea.
looking back, i would rather make the mistake of starting inexpensively, and buying something else when i knew what i needed, rather than spending too much for something i might never use
im actually building a trainer airplane for myself to get started and so I can move my way up to faster airplanes and I need some recommendations I was thinking about maybe buying a jumper t14 but I kinda want to go with a tx 16s since I always looked at that radio as a kid and thought "one day ill buy one for myself" soooooo yeah im super tempted to go with that but the boxer is also a good radio so now im stuck between the tx 16s or the radiomaster boxer
 

Zoom Master

Elite member
im actually building a trainer airplane for myself to get started and so I can move my way up to faster airplanes and I need some recommendations I was thinking about maybe buying a jumper t14 but I kinda want to go with a tx 16s since I always looked at that radio as a kid and thought "one day ill buy one for myself" soooooo yeah im super tempted to go with that but the boxer is also a good radio so now im stuck between the tx 16s or the radiomaster boxer
but mind u these radios are PRICEY where I live we are talking double the price
 

Mr Man

Mr SPEED!
Another thing iv realized is that the people here in flitetest forums are way nicer, positive and more enthusiastic then all the old boomers and RC groups 😂
Depends on who you ask, there are some very nice people on there too, and people who do foamboard as well.
 

Houndpup Rc

Legendary member
I am about to see the difference between using cheap no.11 blades from dollar store and Excel blades made in the USA!
Supposedly from the reviews and research I have done they last longer and are sharper than Axacto brand blades!