RadioMaster GX15 review

In January I reviewed RadioMaster's new flagship radio, the TX16S Mk3. With its dual band capability and huge screen, it’s a powerhouse of a radio for both line of sight (LoS) and long range FPV. However, all this capability comes at some cost, in terms of extra weight and usability.

Enter the GX15, a new high end radio from RadioMaster, this time specifically for LoS pilots. It's lighter, more compact, and with a more modest RF section.

RadioMaster GX15

I've been in possession of a unit for several weeks now. During that time I've used it to control a high value F3F model over several sessions (yes, I do actually flight test radios which I review!). So, is the GX15 for you? Read on and find out!

RadioMaster TX16S Mk3 review

Over the years, I’ve reviewed a wide selection of radios. Only a handful have seen regular use and out of these just three have accompanied me to F3F competitions. F3F is particularly demanding, requiring a combination of ease of use and reliability in often harsh conditions.

My current goto radio for F3F is the RadioMaster TX16S Mk1. It's been an unassuming and reliable companion. Time marches on, though, and the design is starting to show its age with both the Mk1 and Mk2 feeling sluggish running EdgeTX (which is why I’ve been using the older but leaner OpenTX).

Which brings us to the new TX16S Mk3. It's not so much a successor to the Mk2, more a brand new design. With a new H7 processor it promises an agile EdgeTX experience. 

So, is the Mk3 the radio which - finally - weans me away from OpenTX? Read on and find out!

RadioMaster TX15 review

Since their beginnings just five years ago, RadioMaster have built an enviable reputation for their well designed and reasonably priced transmitters.

The TX15 is their latest unit - and rather interesting it is, too. Marrying a fast STM32 H7 processor with the latest EdgeTX 3.0 and Semtech LR1121, the TX15 provides a glimpse into the future of open source RC.

In this review, I'll explore the TX15’s features and take it for a test flight with an F3F sailplane. So read on!

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TX15 MAX with alternative shoulder switches

Radiomaster AG01 Nano gimbals review

The Radiomaster Pocket is a tiny but super capable transmitter - in fact it's one of my all time favourites. 

If it has a weakness, it's the rather ordinary gimbals. With their small size and all plastic construction, they lack the precision feel of the AG01 CNC gimbals which I have come to love on the TX16S.

Well, it seems that Radiomaster have an answer to this: a CNC gimbal specifically designed for the Pocket. They've called it the AG01 Nano. (Not to be confused with the AG01 Mini, which targets the Zorro and TX12.)

AG01 Nano gimbal

FrSky X14S - a sport/competition radio with TW/Twin support

How times change! FrSky, once champions of open source, now have their own proprietary operating system called Ethos. Their range of transmitters has grown, too, split between the Tandem (2.4GHz/900MHz) and Twin (2x2.4GHz) families. 

The TX14S is one of their more recent radios. With compact dimensions and Twin support, the TX14S appears to be a good choice for soaring and electric flight. So, when FrSky offered me a unit to review I needed no persuading.

FrSky X14S

After a few weeks with the unit, has the X14S lived up to expectations? Read on and find out!

Radiomaster GX12 with ELRS Gemini: a review

Radiomaster GX12

Once in a while a transmitter comes along which is different and interesting, and it’s this kind of radio that I love to review.

Enter the Radiomaster GX12 - small in size yet with several novel features, including gimbals with 3D Hall sensors, and support for Gemini transmission modes.

But  just how good is the GX12 for sailplane and electric applications? And what are the benefits, if any, of Gemini? Read on and find out!

Time for a refresh: Mike's OpenTX/EdgeTX Clinic

It's hard to believe that ten years have passed since I created OpenTX Clinic! 

At the time, FrSky had just launched the Taranis X9D with a novel operating system called Open9X soon to be renamed OpenTX. Since then both OpenTX and its offspring EdgeTX have exploded in popularity, and the website has expanded with tutorials, templates and Lua scripts.