Hi, Guys!
If this topic has been discussed before, please direct me to it. But if not, here's my question. I've just built a DJI F450 and need to get a radio. This is my first serious quad following a few toys. I've seen glowing reports on the Turnigy 9X and love the price, but I'm a little skittish about it. For example, I can't seem to get Hobby King to admit the shipping charges so I'm sure it's gonna cost more than $56. Also don't know if the appropriate batteries and chargers are included or not. But the fact that a 9 channel radio comes with an 8 channel receiver is a total head scratcher to me. Why have 9 channels on the TX and only 8 on the RX? Maybe there's some good reason but I can't figure it out. Heck, I only spent three years in the fourth grade so I'm probably missing something.
On the other hand, the Spectrum costs considerably more but I'm comfortable with what I'd get. I know it to be a quality radio system with good support and backup. A lot of local guys fly it. Frankly, I've learned you generally get what you pay for but again, the stuff I've read on the 9X (not the 9XR) seems pretty positive, so I thought I'd see what you more experienced guys thought.
Your qualified input and advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bruce
If this topic has been discussed before, please direct me to it. But if not, here's my question. I've just built a DJI F450 and need to get a radio. This is my first serious quad following a few toys. I've seen glowing reports on the Turnigy 9X and love the price, but I'm a little skittish about it. For example, I can't seem to get Hobby King to admit the shipping charges so I'm sure it's gonna cost more than $56. Also don't know if the appropriate batteries and chargers are included or not. But the fact that a 9 channel radio comes with an 8 channel receiver is a total head scratcher to me. Why have 9 channels on the TX and only 8 on the RX? Maybe there's some good reason but I can't figure it out. Heck, I only spent three years in the fourth grade so I'm probably missing something.
On the other hand, the Spectrum costs considerably more but I'm comfortable with what I'd get. I know it to be a quality radio system with good support and backup. A lot of local guys fly it. Frankly, I've learned you generally get what you pay for but again, the stuff I've read on the 9X (not the 9XR) seems pretty positive, so I thought I'd see what you more experienced guys thought.
Your qualified input and advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bruce