Now that i am here early enough for andy to read this: Thanks for the great content! You got me into miniquad racing at a reasonable price with your cheap build, and I got Deviation on a Devo 8s, cant recommend it enough.
Well, as I bought the 9D+ years ago, I see no reason to get the QX7, but for those just starting, this is certainly a better option than a cheaper TX with few options (like the FlySky, for example). When I got my 9D+, it came with an X8R Sbus RX for $200. I've seen a few dealers with the QX7 listed sub $100 which is a bargain, even if you have to buy yourself a RX and Battery (I have the 2500mah Lumenier 3S in my 9D+). I'm sure you can find a flat 2S or 3S LiPo to fit in that space, as I've seen a couple other reviews, and guys have put those in. In fact, I think they had to add some padding around the battery to keep it from moving around inside. I've never regretted buying the FrSky Taranis 9D+ ... only thing I've done to mine is break off the "toggle" trainer switch when it slid out of the back seat of my car when I opened the back door .. fell on the pavement and broke off. I was initially quite bummed out about it, but since I don't use the trainer port, I've never replaced it. If I do, I may put a simple 2 position switch in there, which I think would be more useful, really. I suspect that this will be a big seller for FrSky .. much more so than the horrid Horus .. ha ha! Cheers!
Q7 is Modern, looks good and is the answer to all the nice modern looking cheaper units, like the Turnigy TGY-i6S ... I held off from buying a Taranis, because of the new Radios that looked better (a much needed revamp) than the old style, time to move on. About time i started on a Futaba and a Grasshopper RC car a long, long time ago ... im buying this 100% Thank you Andy your the man. Great review as always !!!
Beautiful piece of kit Andy :) Great move from FrSky! I'm pretty sure this radio will have a huge success in the mini quad community! I will stick with my Taranis Plus for now since i plan to use the sliders on the sides for some FPV planes with a pan/tilt setup ;) Have a great week and keep on the nice reviews!
Great review! I am expecting mine to arrive tomorrow; I’m still a n00b, coming out of only two months of flying my tinyhawk 2 RTF combo (to replace the ungodly remote that came with it) however keeping the box goggles for now and the tinyhawk 2 (has a cooked motor; waiting for a new pack of motors from China; so I’ve ordered the Tinyhawk Freestyle in the meantime.) Can’t wait to use your video when it gets here to guide me through. Love from the United States!
Everyone raves about the Taranis, but I can't see any real reason to get one. Have been using a Flysky i6 for a few years now and it does everything I could possibly need, at a fraction of the price :)
It really depends on your situation. If you don't need all the functions and capabilities of a Taranis, it's a waste of money. If you do need them though, it's not. Plain and simple.
Well, then we dont need all other car brands, all other plane brands, all other radio brands, just the one you preffer. Flysky isnt the best, get it, fanboy.
to fix a stripped phillips-head screw cut a slot across the head with a Dremel cutting disc and use a flat blade screwdriver. for the holes that are not threaded in the plastic just run a tap through them and make them threaded. then you will not have problems with stripping the head of the screw. nice review as are all your others.
The screws driver needed is PH1. Always use the correct size head for a screw. Cutting a slot in a rung screw for the rear cover is not an option as the screw is recessed into the cover. Also if you are cutting a slot in a screw head with dremel don't cut for too long as the screw will heat up and melt the plastic. It is a miny grinder after all. The later radios have sbus on the bottom.
@@SuperBradley79 He used another one for actually dissasembling, he pulled it out and mentioned you needed a specific size driver for those screws, the little GUY was just for pointing ;)
A Frog hahaha, specific size? There is only right or wrong! Use the wrong size and you break something. Plain and simple. That's what he did. And he should put that screwdriver in the bin. There is no excuse for having shite like that.
Unlike yourself I am new to this hobby(18mths), I own a Yuneec Q5004k for photography purposes and this virtually flies itself. I also own a lot of toy grade quadcopters for practising, currently outdoors I am practising with a XK X252. I have reached the stage where I do not like using the toy size transmitters. I have just purchased a Furibee F36 which can be upgraded to use a different transmitter and i intend to build my own or many more in the future. After your review and many others I have decided the Taranis Q X7 is the one for me. In your opinion should I purchase the FCC version or the EU one (I realise I will have to be careful when selecting rx's).
Again phew, I also bought one of these on a whim before I checked your review! Also on flash sale (gb) £84, bought it for my x140 (£88)along with my Attitude v4 £189. What a setup for £360, well chuffed! I will need to check and receivers i buy are fcc not eu versions, thanks for picking up on that. Cheers 👍
first off thanks for all the vids youve made. Ive learned so much from you. I am wondering if by chance you noted the clearance on the backside of the gimbals, specifically the distance from the inside of the front cover to the metal parts on the back of the gimbals. I would like to buy it but im partial to a homemade (one-handed[long story, hard to make]) gimbal that requires 1 inch of open depth in the housing to use. Also in motorcycle carbs there are JIS screws that look like ordinary phillips. Using a JIS screwdriver I can put enough torque to snap the screws, but strip easily if I use a "normal" phillips screwdriver. That may be the case with the screws in the Qx7.
Thanks Andy, you made me feel like I did not waist my money on it :) I hope they make the Hall Gimbles for this one soon though. I think those gimbles are going to be the best just for the longtivity of no friction. I don't really know though, I'm just jumping into this hobby after my decade of being military as a hobby thing lol. Besides the point great thorough review as usual :) Thank You!!
I am still a bit confused. Some Q X7 are sold as 7CH and some say 16CH. Lost in Chinese translation or does different models exist within the model name "Q X7" ?
Hi Andy, great info and keep them coming. I have ordered my Q X7 and I will be waiting for it on back order so while I am waiting for it can you tell us what the internal dimensions are for the battery compartment so I can also chase up a lipo that will fit with the biggest mAh. Thanks for your great vids, big thumbs UP ^^^
This will be the replacement fot my tyred Turnigy 9XR that I have been using with a FrSky DJT module. Im happy for all the Taranis features at a lower price but I really dont like the look of this radio, especially the white version. But anyway, for the price I can't really complain and I'll just get used to it😊
nice review only recently purchased my x9d I love it but if these had been around then I probably would off purchased this 1 great review as always Andy thanks for the share
Great video Andy nice job!!! I know everyone is asking you questions about this transmitter, so i will keep it short. These gimbels VS the Flysky FS-i6S gimbels in your last video??? I would love to hear you opinion! Thanks
hey AndyRC you said you have been flying for 20+ years. i wonder since you sound so young (no offence) how old are you? looks like a nice entry transmitter! just getting into the hobby myselfe.
Hi Andy where do you stand on binding if you buy a UK version of the X7 then buy these bnf quads off say gearbest with a frsky receiver, will they bind ?. Or do you need the ffc version like yours ?. Thanks.
hi Andy! I just ordered the X7 and my question is, what do you think about the FrSky Gimbal-M7 high sensitivity Hall Sensor Gimbal? does it make a big difference if I would switch the X7 gimbals with this?
just can´t get my to work with flysky i6. flash beta. arming. but when motor start the go crasy and flip .. to desarm. just dony understand. why issent there a video only to set flysky with beecore on os mac
Hi Andy. I'm really new to this stuff and I am confused with BG's listing. You can order it with one of these three receiver modules. RX8R, XMPF3E or XSRF3E. What are they for and which do I want?? Is the X7 unit fully functional without a module? Are the modules similar in functionality or completely different? Sorry for barrage of questions but I am pretty clueless at this point of jumping into the quads hobby. The more I look at the more confused I get.
the receiver is what you put in the aircraft i think XSRF3E and XMPF3E are both flight controllers and receivers in one. the RX8R is a bog standard receiver personally id rather the choice of having it without receiver as for miniqauds im using x4rsb
Cameron L They're two completely types for two different purposes. The evolution is meant to be small and easy to use so you can carry it anywhere. This is for if you want more features while sacrificing simplicity and size.
I will add to the answer of Alex West that the more important is to know what you will use the radio for! If you will use the radio exclusively for flying mini quads so go for the Evolution however if you think that one day you will use it for airplanes and other kind of RC, i think the Taranis Q7 is a better option :)
The Evolution is a games console style transmitter, and is perfect for mini quad flying. It's got a cover for the gimbals so you can pretty much chuck it in a bag and it'll be fine. I just chuck mine in the backpack with the lipos and it's fine. Also note, if you are pincher the Evolution does not have a neck strap, and as such you'll have to sit it on your knee to use it. FrSky Radios are excellent, and I use them for my RC planes but they just feel like over kill for a mini quad, and I just don't want to carry them about. For the price, you can't go wrong, probably with a punt if you are Thumber :-)
I wish I could hold them all. I'm a pincher so I'm not sure how the Evo would feel. I'm also going to be using only one transmitter for all my quads so the module bay is a must.
hey Andy I just got a qx7 and I'm new to the tarannis world but with all my quads when I yaw it freaks out and like throttles up for a second does it with all my quads with nothing changed on the flight controller
I'm looking also for the Frsky taranis Q X 7, but can not find micro receivers with 3 pins S bus for it. can you also put receivers from an other brand on this frsky transmitter?
I realize your post is 11 months old and you most likey already have answers but maybe this will help someone down the line so: Yes, there are plenty of "3" wire SBus receivers available for the Taranis line which includes the X7. There is/are the XSR, R-XSR, XM Plus, etc, etc. Yes, you can use other protocols with the Taranis line of radios BUT you will need to add a multiprotocol module to the expansion bay on the back of Taranis radios. OpenTX definitely has a learning curve, especially if you're setting up collective pitch helicopters but once you get it, you realize how amazing these radios are and that's mostly due to OpenTX.
as always following you and as always if it is good enough for Andy it would be amazing for me!!!..really want one but it seems i would have to wait 2 months before it would be in stock again on banggood
Mine is stuck "preparing for shipment" though it says it shipped ten days ago. Don't order expecting one anytime soon. Update - 18 days and now they just keep telling me it shipped. Looks like I'm out of $110. Be aware.
Yes, ETA for mine was January 27th. They were in stock on the 25th, but it hadn't shipped. After asking them why there was stock but it had not shipped, it moved to shipped. It has shown ever since as "shipped" but tracking shows as "preparing for shipment" This was meant to be sent Priority Direct Mail. If it has actually shipped, this is not priority shipping. We are approaching two weeks now. They say the New Years has delayed things. I'm left scratching my head.
Ignore these guys. There is no discount. They get referral points any time anyone clicks on the link so they just spam them with fake half off promises. If you really want to follow the link, just copy the URL and delete the ?p= after the .html at the end so they're not getting rewarded for spam.
i think i have a range problem with this radio, in range mode i cannot get further than 20/30m. i have both transmitter and receiver brand new. i'm using an x4r sb naked. can you help me please?
Hi Andy I ordered the QX7 from Quadcopters which came with a EU LBT firmware, but the Holybro X1 ordered from gearbest which I imagine is the non-EU firmware. Trying to update my QX7 as follows: th-cam.com/video/0TRppuErdPM/w-d-xo.html Still not getting a bind with the XSR.. What am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance, Jonny
Wendell Deloach go to your local electronics store or eBay, and buy a 2xAA battery holder OR a 4xAA battery holder if you want to charge all 4 at once. The just solder and xt60 or preferred connector and plug it onto your charger in NIMH mode at 1c.
Short review of someone who has Taranis and turnigy evolution. If you want to race quads, get the evolution. If you want to mess with camera drones or planes, get the taranis. Don't get this white monstrosity that has been knocked out because people are dumping their taranis for evolution left right and centre. Using a taranis for quad racing is like taking a desktop PC when you just need a calculator. The evolution, is portable, better to hold, has everything you need for racing, costs a third the amount, and has better gimbals. Buy it. Or if you want the Swiss Army knife, get the taranis. In both case don't get the rubbish thing reviewed. Cheers!
As a swiss, I prefer Swiss Army knive things ;) And yes, since a small boy, I was told from my father to always carry a Swiss Army Knife, and I actually carry one all time ;)
Don't worry Andy, the solution is simple, Upgrade your old Taranis to the original International Firmware that mine came with....We are dumping the EU and their stupid idiot rules about how your TX boots up. I won't buy anything from T9 Hobbysport unless its non EU Nanny Firmware. Its ok for the rest of the Globe....so its ok with me too.....And you are right, T9 should not force us to buy our new TXs with a receiver in the deal, bad move...agree.
Now that i am here early enough for andy to read this:
Thanks for the great content! You got me into miniquad racing at a reasonable price with your cheap build, and I got Deviation on a Devo 8s, cant recommend it enough.
please elaborate on why you can't recommend it
Zoide haha, didn't read properly enough. thanks
the only review I trust! thanks Andy!
This. What a cool looking piece of kit!
$168.88..... I paid $104.95 yesterday at RCMC
Lol
that's still forty dollars MORE then I just paid for mine at Aloft.
Look what I just found. It's for 198.99 dollars.www.gearbest.com/radios-receiver/pp_799841.html??45465&lkid=11818868.
Well, as I bought the 9D+ years ago, I see no reason to get the QX7, but for those just starting, this is certainly a better option than a cheaper TX with few options (like the FlySky, for example). When I got my 9D+, it came with an X8R Sbus RX for $200. I've seen a few dealers with the QX7 listed sub $100 which is a bargain, even if you have to buy yourself a RX and Battery (I have the 2500mah Lumenier 3S in my 9D+). I'm sure you can find a flat 2S or 3S LiPo to fit in that space, as I've seen a couple other reviews, and guys have put those in. In fact, I think they had to add some padding around the battery to keep it from moving around inside. I've never regretted buying the FrSky Taranis 9D+ ... only thing I've done to mine is break off the "toggle" trainer switch when it slid out of the back seat of my car when I opened the back door .. fell on the pavement and broke off. I was initially quite bummed out about it, but since I don't use the trainer port, I've never replaced it. If I do, I may put a simple 2 position switch in there, which I think would be more useful, really. I suspect that this will be a big seller for FrSky .. much more so than the horrid Horus .. ha ha! Cheers!
I think you are Right there Bill thanks for your input cheers
Q7 is Modern, looks good and is the answer to all the nice modern looking cheaper units, like the
Turnigy TGY-i6S ... I held off from buying a Taranis, because of the new Radios that looked better (a much needed revamp) than the old style, time to move on. About time i started on a Futaba and a Grasshopper RC car a long, long time ago ... im buying this 100% Thank you Andy your the man. Great review as always !!!
thanks gordon glad was useful cheers
Beautiful piece of kit Andy :)
Great move from FrSky!
I'm pretty sure this radio will have a huge success in the mini quad community!
I will stick with my Taranis Plus for now since i plan to use the sliders on the sides for some FPV planes with a pan/tilt setup ;)
Have a great week and keep on the nice reviews!
Thanks a lot for watching i agree cheers
Wow, you've been flying for 20-25 years?! I thought you were 20 years old hehe
Great review!
im 34 i started flying at 7 cheers
Was waiting for this!
Great review as always.
I am currently still using a (futaba t6ex 2007 model) for mini quad flying, so its kinda time for a replacement.
I think so too, can't wait to use telemetry and having no more random fail saves after 300meters
Hey Andy wanna sell me that one I can't find one in stock anywhere
Great review! I am expecting mine to arrive tomorrow; I’m still a n00b, coming out of only two months of flying my tinyhawk 2 RTF combo (to replace the ungodly remote that came with it) however keeping the box goggles for now and the tinyhawk 2 (has a cooked motor; waiting for a new pack of motors from China; so I’ve ordered the Tinyhawk Freestyle in the meantime.)
Can’t wait to use your video when it gets here to guide me through.
Love from the United States!
Everyone raves about the Taranis, but I can't see any real reason to get one. Have been using a Flysky i6 for a few years now and it does everything I could possibly need, at a fraction of the price :)
It really depends on your situation. If you don't need all the functions and capabilities of a Taranis, it's a waste of money. If you do need them though, it's not. Plain and simple.
grahame addicott if you got one you'd wonder what took you so long to get one.
grahame addicott Absolutely agree. I am glad to see there are people out who realize Taranis is not needed :)
Well, then we dont need all other car brands, all other plane brands, all other radio brands, just the one you preffer. Flysky isnt the best, get it, fanboy.
Better then my wife talks the hole time!
Thanks for the time you put into each of these reviews. With what you do it can make things 1000 times easier on anyone else
to fix a stripped phillips-head screw cut a slot across the head with a Dremel cutting disc and use a flat blade screwdriver. for the holes that are not threaded in the plastic just run a tap through them and make them threaded. then you will not have problems with stripping the head of the screw. nice review as are all your others.
good advice thanks
The screws driver needed is PH1. Always use the correct size head for a screw. Cutting a slot in a rung screw for the rear cover is not an option as the screw is recessed into the cover. Also if you are cutting a slot in a screw head with dremel don't cut for too long as the screw will heat up and melt the plastic. It is a miny grinder after all. The later radios have sbus on the bottom.
good review andy but please please stop poking things with a metal screwdriver!!!!!
Agreed, it is annoyingly whiny to bring up but it drove me nuts as well. Stab scrape, stab stab, scrape.
So I'm not the only one then. Try a bamboo BBQ skewer Andy, it's softer on the components.
NO NO DONT LISTEN TO HIM!! PLEASE KEEP POKING THINGS WITH A METAL SCREWDRIVER!! BUT JUST MAKE SURE YOU FILM IT BEFORE YOU START!!! lmao
@@SuperBradley79 He used another one for actually dissasembling, he pulled it out and mentioned you needed a specific size driver for those screws, the little GUY was just for pointing ;)
A Frog hahaha, specific size? There is only right or wrong! Use the wrong size and you break something. Plain and simple. That's what he did. And he should put that screwdriver in the bin. There is no excuse for having shite like that.
Unlike yourself I am new to this hobby(18mths), I own a Yuneec Q5004k for photography purposes and this virtually flies itself.
I also own a lot of toy grade quadcopters for practising, currently outdoors I am practising with a XK X252. I have reached the stage where I do not like using the toy size transmitters. I have just purchased a Furibee F36 which can be upgraded to use a different transmitter and i intend to build my own or many more in the future.
After your review and many others I have decided the Taranis Q X7 is the one for me.
In your opinion should I purchase the FCC version or the EU one (I realise I will have to be careful when selecting rx's).
Again phew, I also bought one of these on a whim before I checked your review! Also on flash sale (gb) £84, bought it for my x140 (£88)along with my Attitude v4 £189. What a setup for £360, well chuffed! I will need to check and receivers i buy are fcc not eu versions, thanks for picking up on that. Cheers 👍
Good information on this Taranis Q7. I almost wish I had purchased a Taranis rather than my Walkera Devo 8S, however, I do love the touch screen.
Great videoI think people will stick with what they have already Especially at this time of year
you can solder in your own pins for the sport to update your receivers
yes u can
first off thanks for all the vids youve made. Ive learned so much from you. I am wondering if by chance you noted the clearance on the backside of the gimbals, specifically the distance from the inside of the front cover to the metal parts on the back of the gimbals. I would like to buy it but im partial to a homemade (one-handed[long story, hard to make]) gimbal that requires 1 inch of open depth in the housing to use. Also in motorcycle carbs there are JIS screws that look like ordinary phillips. Using a JIS screwdriver I can put enough torque to snap the screws, but strip easily if I use a "normal" phillips screwdriver. That may be the case with the screws in the Qx7.
there looks a fair amount of clearance same as the taranis plus which i have seen people do the same mod to
How do i charge the battery that comes with it? I love this radio. Combined with the XM+ diversity, full range rx @$12.99 you can't go wrong.
Thanks for all your extremely helpful reviews! Subbed.
Thanks Andy, you made me feel like I did not waist my money on it :) I hope they make the Hall Gimbles for this one soon though. I think those gimbles are going to be the best just for the longtivity of no friction. I don't really know though, I'm just jumping into this hobby after my decade of being military as a hobby thing lol. Besides the point great thorough review as usual :) Thank You!!
i thought the gimbals were pretty nice. maybe i spent too long flying toys haha
Hi!
Does that mean the gimballs are different from X9D gimballs, thus not possible to upgrade the Q X7 to hall effect gimballs right now ?
Thank you for a review. I was waiting for a good review for a while now.
thanks Elliot
Such a nice transmitter!
yes its good :)
I am still a bit confused. Some Q X7 are sold as 7CH and some say 16CH. Lost in Chinese translation or does different models exist within the model name "Q X7" ?
Love it, there's 3 modes to pick from. what is the difference, RX8R, XMPF3E, XSRF3E
Hi Andy, great info and keep them coming.
I have ordered my Q X7 and I will be waiting for it on back order so while I am waiting for it can you tell us what the internal dimensions are for the battery compartment so I can also chase up a lipo that will fit with the biggest mAh.
Thanks for your great vids, big thumbs UP ^^^
If they're reducing the price on the Plus it's a good bet they're about to replace it. Let's hope it's with something more 21st Century.
Thanks for the review Andy!
no problem Ben
This will be the replacement fot my tyred Turnigy 9XR that I have been using with a FrSky DJT module.
Im happy for all the Taranis features at a lower price but I really dont like the look of this radio, especially the white version. But anyway, for the price I can't really complain and I'll just get used to it😊
the white version gets very grubby go with black if you can.
AndyRC Definitely, I cant stand the white version
been looking forward to your review of this
nice review only recently purchased my x9d I love it but if these had been around then I probably would off purchased this 1 great review as always Andy thanks for the share
Thnks a lot Billy
Great video Andy nice job!!! I know everyone is asking you questions about this transmitter, so i will keep it short. These gimbels VS the Flysky FS-i6S gimbels in your last video??? I would love to hear you opinion! Thanks
about the same really. i cant tell the difference
Andy, I just found out today that the QX7 does not work with Crossfire, what do you know?
does the backlight always go on when you move the sticks? That seems unnecessary
yes it does cheers
Thanks!
Elias Labordus probably better if you can actually see the telemetry data you've spent so much to transmit though.
Xaviera Yayaell telemetry is mostly used coming from the speakers. That way you can keep your eyes either on the craft or in your fpv goggle
hey AndyRC you said you have been flying for 20+ years. i wonder since you sound so young (no offence) how old are you? looks like a nice entry transmitter! just getting into the hobby myselfe.
im 34 thanks for watching cheers
can i use the stock Flysky module from the TH9X with it?
Hallo Andy, could you please compare the Q X7 vs the Flysky i6X?
I can't find good information about which one to buy...
Cheers
Hi Andy where do you stand on binding if you buy a UK version of the X7 then buy these bnf quads off say gearbest with a frsky receiver, will they bind ?. Or do you need the ffc version like yours ?. Thanks.
hi Andy! I just ordered the X7 and my question is, what do you think about the FrSky Gimbal-M7 high sensitivity Hall Sensor Gimbal? does it make a big difference if I would switch the X7 gimbals with this?
just can´t get my to work with flysky i6. flash beta. arming. but when motor start the go crasy and flip .. to desarm. just dony understand. why issent there a video only to set flysky with beecore on os mac
How much does the qx7 weight compared to the xd9. I can't find this info any where.
Looks like a good bit of kit for the price, but what's up with the 6AAs? It also looks horribly uncomfortable to hold.
Wait? It can tell you the time! That's the one thing I wish my DX6 did so when Im out flying all I need to do is look at the screen and know the time.
My qx7 came today nice info
Hi Andy. I'm really new to this stuff and I am confused with BG's listing. You can order it with one of these three receiver modules. RX8R, XMPF3E or XSRF3E. What are they for and which do I want?? Is the X7 unit fully functional without a module? Are the modules similar in functionality or completely different? Sorry for barrage of questions but I am pretty clueless at this point of jumping into the quads hobby. The more I look at the more confused I get.
the receiver is what you put in the aircraft i think XSRF3E and XMPF3E are both flight controllers and receivers in one. the RX8R is a bog standard receiver personally id rather the choice of having it without receiver as for miniqauds im using x4rsb
Thanks Andy. I'll probably try for another vendor to start so I don't have to commit to any module till I learn more.
Great review brother. I am definitely thinking about upgrading for my flysky to this.
u cant go wrong with it cheers
COMBATICUS_9
How many chanels does this have.
Stuck with whether it's worth just paying the extra and getting the x9d
yes its a tough one at this point might be worth waiting to see what the masses do as that depicts what happens in the bnf world
Mr RC, do you know what receivers I can use with the qx7. Thanks.
Would you recommend this over the turnigy evolution?
Cameron L They're two completely types for two different purposes. The evolution is meant to be small and easy to use so you can carry it anywhere. This is for if you want more features while sacrificing simplicity and size.
I will add to the answer of Alex West that the more important is to know what you will use the radio for!
If you will use the radio exclusively for flying mini quads so go for the Evolution however if you think that one day you will use it for airplanes and other kind of RC, i think the Taranis Q7 is a better option :)
The Evolution is a games console style transmitter, and is perfect for mini quad flying. It's got a cover for the gimbals so you can pretty much chuck it in a bag and it'll be fine. I just chuck mine in the backpack with the lipos and it's fine. Also note, if you are pincher the Evolution does not have a neck strap, and as such you'll have to sit it on your knee to use it.
FrSky Radios are excellent, and I use them for my RC planes but they just feel like over kill for a mini quad, and I just don't want to carry them about.
For the price, you can't go wrong, probably with a punt if you are Thumber :-)
I wish I could hold them all. I'm a pincher so I'm not sure how the Evo would feel. I'm also going to be using only one transmitter for all my quads so the module bay is a must.
Should I buy taranis qx7?
would you recommend this for a large multicopter?
Yes unless you are going to use a gimbal the tx has no sliders
hey Andy I just got a qx7 and I'm new to the tarannis world but with all my quads when I yaw it freaks out and like throttles up for a second does it with all my quads with nothing changed on the flight controller
if you are flying mode 2 then you could be knocking the yaw when throttling up this is something that takes practice not to do so
Should I buy it off of banggood? I have very skeptical of that website...
been buying from them for years they are the go to place for RC stuff
1st Ha ha ha I will now watch video, what would you recommend for a friend to dabble in quads around 50-60
Great review, much appreciated. Are you going to do a review of how it is use with your quads?
check out the X73s video i used it there cheers
Found it, thanks.
Very good review. Definitely looks cool.
What are the negatives of staying with the stock batteries over switching to a lipo?
easier to charge a lipo i guess and longer battery life
Can you put an OrangeRX module on this? Right now I just have one quad on spectrum
hei Andy ...nice review Andy. ..can you tell me what difference taranis plus coz it's have 2 at banggood . ..
i dont know why they list two at two different prices the specs are the same as far as i can tell. maybe one comes with a case?
great review..
remote doesn't come with battery pack anymore..
If you're looking for a Taranis Plus 2, then the Horus might fit that description :-)
How to bind L9R module?
What is the step by step?
I'm looking also for the Frsky taranis Q X 7, but can not find micro receivers with 3 pins S bus for it.
can you also put receivers from an other brand on this frsky transmitter?
I realize your post is 11 months old and you most likey already have answers but maybe this will help someone down the line so: Yes, there are plenty of "3" wire SBus receivers available for the Taranis line which includes the X7. There is/are the XSR, R-XSR, XM Plus, etc, etc. Yes, you can use other protocols with the Taranis line of radios BUT you will need to add a multiprotocol module to the expansion bay on the back of Taranis radios.
OpenTX definitely has a learning curve, especially if you're setting up collective pitch helicopters but once you get it, you realize how amazing these radios are and that's mostly due to OpenTX.
Andy will it run on rechargeable AAs? 6 x 1.2V = 7.2V, how long with that last & what kind of range can you expect?
yes thats what im using. range will be full and battery life should last a few hours
damn Andy! how old r you if ur flying 20-25 years :D you sound like 18 years old
I can't get it to bind, can you show me how, thanks ✌
as always following you and as always if it is good enough for Andy it would be amazing for me!!!..really want one but it seems i would have to wait 2 months before it would be in stock again on banggood
yes seems a popular one thanks for your support
does this come with a receiver
Mine is stuck "preparing for shipment" though it says it shipped ten days ago. Don't order expecting one anytime soon. Update - 18 days and now they just keep telling me it shipped. Looks like I'm out of $110. Be aware.
Yes, ETA for mine was January 27th. They were in stock on the 25th, but it hadn't shipped. After asking them why there was stock but it had not shipped, it moved to shipped. It has shown ever since as "shipped" but tracking shows as "preparing for shipment" This was meant to be sent Priority Direct Mail. If it has actually shipped, this is not priority shipping. We are approaching two weeks now. They say the New Years has delayed things. I'm left scratching my head.
Still waiting over two weeks. They say it has shipped but it is hard to believe.
How hard is it to program it to a naza flight controller
Good review Andy
Thanks very much
Hi Andy, i really enjoy your reviews
hi mate.. can we use X9D plus receivers with q x7
perfect video.
is the ratchet action an add-on, or can I do it out of the box?
Watch the video first - ask questions later.
excellent review 👍👍😎
too late, just got a turnigy evolution
Which is a nice radio as well if you are flying exclusively mini quads :)
ABMNS PRODUCTION but £40 extra for frsky and opentx is worth it
DroneChannel How?
Ignore these guys. There is no discount. They get referral points any time anyone clicks on the link so they just spam them with fake half off promises. If you really want to follow the link, just copy the URL and delete the ?p= after the .html at the end so they're not getting rewarded for spam.
hmm
i think i have a range problem with this radio, in range mode i cannot get further than 20/30m.
i have both transmitter and receiver brand new. i'm using an x4r sb naked.
can you help me please?
range mode cuts the rang of the tx so what you are experiencing is correct cheers
Yes but in normal mode the telemetry drops in 30-40 meters, and the rf signal before 200meters.
It isn't normal
Why do they not think ergonomics is a priority? X7 looks like your holding onto a brick.
this is true
hi.. is the, turnigy 1800mAh 3s 40c lipo, a good battery for the tarantis x7??
Low c rating keeps charge longer. High c rating can pull more current faster out of battery. With tx this is not an issue
Hi Andy what a transmitter is best Devon 6 or 7e
devo 7e for me cheers
qx7 ,tools ,new tutorial pls
It's worth to upgrade from FlySky FS-T6 (for telemetry, range) if i am flying only multirotors?
+bbttss20 yes for sure worth the upgrade
AndyRC maybe u will know - it's much bigger than fs-t6?
Hi Andy
I ordered the QX7 from Quadcopters which came with a EU LBT firmware, but the Holybro X1 ordered from gearbest which I imagine is the non-EU firmware.
Trying to update my QX7 as follows: th-cam.com/video/0TRppuErdPM/w-d-xo.html
Still not getting a bind with the XSR.. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advance,
Jonny
How do I setup aux
What about the battery can you recharge the battery in the remote
no has to be done externally
Ok i'm really debating to get this one cause it's smaller and has less things to
i want one so bad!!!!!!
can the qx7 connect to drl
yes it can just put the usb in cheers
What battery would you recommend besides a lipo?
just rechargeable aas
AndyRC I can't seem to find a cord to charge nimh for my IMAX b6ac v2
Wendell Deloach go to your local electronics store or eBay, and buy a 2xAA battery holder OR a 4xAA battery holder if you want to charge all 4 at once. The just solder and xt60 or preferred connector and plug it onto your charger in NIMH mode at 1c.
i am 34 and thinking to start first fpv hobby lol
just 34 and feeling old already? haha im 31 btw also just starting.
lol im 45......just started last year.......
As used by storm troopers everywhere
haha love it
I-AM-A-ROBOT !
x9d plus vs the new x7 model
Short review of someone who has Taranis and turnigy evolution. If you want to race quads, get the evolution. If you want to mess with camera drones or planes, get the taranis. Don't get this white monstrosity that has been knocked out because people are dumping their taranis for evolution left right and centre.
Using a taranis for quad racing is like taking a desktop PC when you just need a calculator. The evolution, is portable, better to hold, has everything you need for racing, costs a third the amount, and has better gimbals. Buy it. Or if you want the Swiss Army knife, get the taranis. In both case don't get the rubbish thing reviewed. Cheers!
As a swiss, I prefer Swiss Army knive things ;)
And yes, since a small boy, I was told from my father to always carry a Swiss Army Knife, and I actually carry one all time ;)
Robin Cerny me too!
"I do quite like the ratchet"
Ah, Miley Cyrus fan then?
took me a while to get that one! cheers
Don't worry Andy, the solution is simple, Upgrade your old Taranis to the original International Firmware that mine came with....We are dumping the EU and their stupid idiot rules about how your TX boots up. I won't buy anything from T9 Hobbysport unless its non EU Nanny Firmware. Its ok for the rest of the Globe....so its ok with me too.....And you are right, T9 should not force us to buy our new TXs with a receiver in the deal, bad move...agree.
yes i agree with all cheers