RadioMaster GX15 review

In January I reviewed RadioMaster's new flagship radio, the TX16S Mk3. It's a powerhouse of a radio for both line of sight (LoS) and long range FPV. However, its dual band capability and huge screen come at the cost of extra weight and some usability compromises.

Enter the GX15, a new high end radio specifically for LoS pilots. It's lighter, more compact, and with a different 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 flying sessions. (Yes, I do actually flight test radios which I review!)

So, is the GX15 really the answer to glider/electric flyers' prayers? Read on and find out!

RadioMaster TX16S Mk3 review

Over the years, I’ve reviewed many radios, some indifferent and some good. However, only a select few have become my daily drivers. 

One of them is the RadioMaster TX16S Mk1. It’s a deservedly popular workhorse which has served me well for almost five years, and in dozens of F3F competitions. 

Time marches on, though, and the design is starting to show its age. Both the Mk1 and Mk2 struggle with EdgeTX (which, by the way, is why I'm still running OpenTX on my Mk1).

Well, now RadioMaster have released the TX16S Mk3, not so much a successor as a brand new design. An H7 processor promises a more agile EdgeTX experience, and the RF module supports ELRS Gemini and Xrossband. 

Does the Mk3 fulfil its promise as the new flagship radio? 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, 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 wonderfully versatile little transmitter - it can be used for anything from cheap foamies to high-value moulded models.

If it has a weakness, it's the rather ordinary gimbals - with their 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.