Spectrum Recievers

[Jeffem62]

Newbi question

Currently I am having a F550 built and i shipped my Dx8 with 8 channel receiver to the builder. I'm also building on my own a F450. ( looks easy enough) My question is what receiver do I buy for the F450. My radio only came with the one. Do I need a 8 channel? Can i use a 6 channel receiver? The F450 will be set up with the following.
Naza
Go pro
Gimble with servos
FPV set up

Thanks

Jeff

 

[ChopperAddict]

Hey Jeff
As you have a Go-Pro and presumably a decent 2 axis gimbal, you may want to control the camera via the radio. You may also want to control other items such as lighting so it is always best to get an Rx that the most channels your Tx can provide , in your case - 8. You dont NEED them all to fly the quad, so you could start off wit a 6 channel AR6100 if cost is a issue, but if you can afford to get an 8 channel Rx, then do so up front.
Ian

 

[Macsgrafs]

Ian speaks wisely, its better to have too many channels, rather than not enough!!!

Ross

 

[Jeffem62]

Thanks for the info. You are correct, go pro, Gimble.

 

[ChopperAddict]

The worst problem is the Tx, as they cost so much more for multi spare channels !