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

It's no exaggeration to say that FrSky have undergone a pretty dramatic transformation recently. After relying on an OpenTX for many years, they're now in full control of their destiny thanks to Ethos, their new and proprietary operating system. Their range of transmitters has grown, too, split between the Tandem (2.4GHz/900MHz) and Twin (2x2.4GHz) families. 

The X14S is a recent addition to the Twin family and with its compact size it would appear - on paper at least - 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 the Radiomaster GX12 is definitely one such device. It's small in size, yet packed with novel features including support for ELRS dual-band Xrossband/XGem.

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.

An introduction to ELRS - plus how to deal with Channel 5

ELRS is a bit of a sleeper - it's been around for a while, but if you're  a fixed wing/LOS (line of site) flyer, then you may not have heard of it. You soon will though, especially if you use EdgeTX or OpenTX. 

So what exactly is ELRS, and what do you need to get started?  Read on, while I take you on a quick tour. Since ELRS is still evolving I won't cover everything in detail. Instead, I'll provide a overview of the important bits with links to the official documention.

RadioMaster Pocket: a fine little EdgeTX / ELRS / MPM transmitter!

What's this dinky transmitter on my desk? It's the Pocket - the smallest in a series of compact transmitters from RadioMaster. It comes with a choice of modules (ELRS or CC2500 MPM) and is very keenly priced. Oh, and it's stored in a little pouch!

Spoiler alert: the Pocket may cost ~£65, yet is more than a match for £1000+ radios. I know because I've flown an F3F model with it, with all the mixer bells and whistles. Crazy times!

Read on and find out if the Pocket is for you...

Review of RadioMaster ER6G, ER6GV, ER8G and ER8GV receivers for ELRS

RadioMaster have just released a bunch of ELRS receivers specially for gliders and electric models.  These  are notable for being some of the first ELRS receivers to have servo connectors integrated on the main board. 

I've been having fun evaluating these receivers, including flight testing them in DLG and F3F models. In this review, you'll find detailed descriptions, with example configurations, best practice, and tips for ALT telemetry. 

Let's take a closer look! 

RadioMaster Zorro review: pushing the boundaries

RadioMaster have a new baby transmitter. Yes, it's the Zorro! You'll probably already know that it's packed with features, supports OpenTX and EdgeTX, and comes with a choice of Multiprotocol or ELRS modules.

However while most of the Zorro reviews focus on its use with drones, this review takes a different approach - it's geared towards pilots of sailplanes, DLG and electric gliders. If that sounds like you, then read on!