The FlySky FS-NB4 Noble is FlySky newest, fastest, and most stylish ground transmitter to date. Not only does it look great with its new sleek design and metal finish, but it also features new flexibility and functionality never seen before in the RC world. AFHDS stands for Automatic Frequency Hopping Digital System, and is a digital protocol that ensures 2 or more radios can operate at the same time without interfering each other’s respective aircraft (or receiver). A light weight RX that is able to output RSSI on the 14th channel and it supports AFHDS-2A protocol. I cannot fault the Noble. It's simple stupid. Nice and easy to get around, simple to change settings and there is always help if you need it. The TX will beep and vibrate when you make a selection or change - this may or may not drive you nuts but you can turn it off at anytime.

Equipped with our newest RF technology, AFHDS 3, the NB4 is now the most flexible option for cars and boats. For extra low latency enable sports mode to have latency times as low as 3ms. Specifications AFHDS 2A is the 2nd generation of the system that added 2-way communication capability and allows for telemetry. Flysky RX Protocols

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I have included the older FS-TH9X here because it’s worth mentioning that it is capable of running OpenTX. On the other hand, I honestly have to say that out of all the Flysky TX we’ve seen so far, the Flysky i6X is the one I would choose for flying a mini quad. The FS-i6X is inexpensive, provides 10 channels, and can operate on both AFHDS and AFHDS-2A systems. It’s compatible with iBUS/SBUS receivers as well as the older PWM and PPM receivers. OpenTX is open source TX firmware, which is a powerful transmitter operating system. It allows you to change menu displays, welcome screens and various other options on your TX via LUA scripts. The 2CH (extreme speed) mode, along with the latest SR/SFR servo mode 1, allows us to once again successfully break through the previous 3 ms* latency limit. Noble Pro will let you control whatever they are, for example, gears, overhead lights, wipers, seat adjustment, steering wheel rotation, hood switch as long as you need.

RX2A specs claim the longest range on this list, but considering the simplicity of the monopole antenna, fly out this distance at your peril!The upgraded version of the RX2A with longer range. It features better antennas with IPEX connectors so you can easily replace them. Failsafe is available with iBus. NB4 Pro - amazing + some bonus bits if a little pricier. Twice the price for a few extra functions, some TX jewellery, carry case and extra setup bits? I’m on the fence still.

The new channel speed segmentation function allows you to set the channel speed in three segments to meet the special needs of high-speed vehicles (drag racing). I do think that the designers may have pushed appearance ahead of function in some areas, as they have neglected to include trim buttons. Ideally you should trim your craft using the ‘sub-trim’ option in the TX menu, this then saves the trim setting to the model memory data. However I find that it is easier to use the trim buttons to stabilize the craft 1st, then remove trim added via the buttons in conjunction with adjusting the sub-trim through the menu. There has been some talk of problems with the A8S retaining the protocol selection, automatically reverting from iBUS to the default 8 channel PPM on power up, which would cause failsafe to fail. My first computerised TX was a Turnigy TGY-i10 (It’s a rebrand of the FlySky FS-i10). It was OK (Ish) But it’s been hobbled by buggy Turnigy reworked versions of the firmware. Every new revision of the firmware removed a couple of the bugs, But added a handful more. It’s a real shame because in my opinion the switch and slider layout is better than the Flysky original. In the end I “Upgraded” to a perfectly stable i6 that just worked. The i6 has quite a community following and I soon installed one of the 10 channel firmwares to it. I also added a single cell Li-Po, A USB charging board, And replaced one of the pots with a 6 position rotary switch. That turned it into something so much more usable than my original TGY-i10.

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Similar to SBUS, iBUS is a digital serial protocol that allows for up to 18 channels to be supported on a single wire (compared to the 16 channels offered by SBUS). These digital protocols have less latency than PPM, providing an overall better solution to traditional analogue RX signals. FlySky provides the market with some of the most affordable radio control solutions available. The range is most suitable for people who are incapable of comprehending the addictive power of flying FPV mini quad… Sorry, I mean people who just want to ‘try it out’, and don’t require all the bells and whistles of something more expensive. Realistically you will soon begin to feel limited if you only have 6 channels available, therefore we have only included TX’s with 6 channels or more. Flysky TX and RX Protocols Aux channels can be used to activate different flight modes, and control different peripherals on a quadcopter such as a lost model buzzer and LED light. With new technology being updated all the time the amount of functions and peripherals we can control from the transmitter are increasing every day. It just, to me, has one glaring issue: the normal Noble NB4. At less than half the price, with most of the features (albeit no carry case etc), for the vast majority that's already more than enough radio. That's why i also don't think that it's a game changer - the normal NB4 has been out for years now (bought mine on release), sadly didn't change the game. Anyone who i got to buy one agrees that it's a stunning radio (of course the same would go for the Pro), punching way above its paygrade - but sadly, never really took off (massively, anyway).

When you rotate the wheel around from the default position it can move up and scratch the underside of the screen - I can see this being marked over time. Nice dense foam holds all the bits and pieces together (quite tightly too). The top is nice spongey protective foam. I have removed the phone holder as I have no need for it but that would slot into the top left)The Palatin is the latest offering in the Flysky premium lineup. It has many of the new features in the Nirvana but in a much more traditional style shell. It also supports the latest AFHDS 3 air protocol. You can use the Turnigy Evo to play simulators, and it supports PPM, SBUS and iBUS receivers which is great for mini quad. Flysky RX Options