Flysky is definitely a awesome radio, I had it for 4 years and still flying with it. My jumper crashed on me after 2-years. I would definitely recommend Flysky any day.
I have about 2 dozen drones, ranging from a $60 drone to a $2500 homebuilt drone, and I own probably a dozen radios. I bought the FS-I6X when I was on vacation and the airline lost one of my bags. I needed a decent radio on the quick so I could fly my drones on vacation. Luckily my drones were in two big pelican cases and my radio was packed with my clothes. The only radio the local shop had in stock that met all of my needs, and that wasn't extremely expensive - the one in my bag was a $1200 radio, and if the airline was unable to find my bag, insurance would buy me a new one So I bought it, and actually I've added a second one to my kit, and I use them specifically in areas where gear is at risk and/or I'm traveling. I ended up liking the radio more than either of the high end tx's I own, and now, 4 years later, both of my high end radios are on a shelf gathering dust. I like the layout, responsiveness, weight, and price, considerably. I've gotten so used to the feel of the things that I prefer them over my others. My favorite freestyle drone is one of my homebuilts, which I built on an x220s frame, with the solid CF plates, not the CF sandwiching the foam-like stuff the x220 devolved into. It's a wizard in name only, it's been highly modified, including an aerodynamic titanium battery box to protect the batteries during impacts. In fact I built a titanium exoskeleton for the wizard chassis, and I haven't lost anything but props since I made it. I highly recommend the FS-I6X and the FS-IA6B. Its easy to forget they're a budget setup. I'm a retired airline captain and former F-15C pilot, so ive traveled extensively, and for the last 10 years or so at least one drone has ridden along with me. The size and weight of the FS-I6X has made traveling much easier to manage.
Was at the home of an elderly person who had been involved with both airplanes and helicopters, he had bought one of these to test. He said he ended up selling all the others except his 24-channel. He said that this is a real good radio.
Great video! I am looking to just get into RC Flight, with a budget of about $150. I was looking at RTF kits and was not totally thrilled, but some of the PNP kits looked pretty cool, but had no transmitter. Well, I can by any of several pretty cool PNP kits, and this TX with an RX and still meet my budget! THANKS a *bunch!*
I got a little thingy with the receiver that has a little plastic pokey bit on one end and another connector that can plug into the receiver. What is it?
I've been using my FS-i6 for close to three years now, and it's still going strong. I don't fly long rage but it works well for what I do. I've thought about upgrading several times but I haven't really been able to justify it!
thanks mate i bought mine last year jan2018 until now still ripping ive even learned it from you from how making it to 10channels because it come with 8 in default the powerbank mod deym this radio really does what it really does for the price hope it help with other people out there choosing a beginners transmitter.
man excellent job man! been flying DJI drones for years but now I'm shifting to building my an RC plane and am looking for a TX reco! thanks so much man!
i recently watched a video that compared 3 other high end radios, this radio scored the best in latency. 6.4 mili seconds on average. 3 to 4 times faster than the competition.
I love this radio, and I've done a nice mod - I've changed out the three two-way switches for three-way switches just like the original three-way switch. Just change the switches, no other mods or software changes. It was a bit confusing at first that you have to turn on the last four channels, but other than that this radio has been excellent :)
@@darkracer1252 I don't remember where I bought the switches, probably from Banggood, and they were probably standard switches. The software is actually configuret for ONLY 3-POS switches. The only difference between a 2-pos and a 3-pos is that the 3-pos lets the selector stay between the High and Low pos - it is seen as High - None - Low and a 2-pos is seen as High - Low. If you look at the switch graph on the screen and you move a 2-pos switch SLOWLY around the middle you will actually see it work as a 3-pos. Another nice mod I did was to desolder switch A, drilled a holo in the back panel and fit the switch in the same place just the other way. With that I got a nice "trigger finger" switch for easy access, I used it as a left index finger arm switch. As a thumber that let me arm and dearm without taking the thumb off the stick.
Adam, great video....What would be a good receiver to go along side the FS-i6x 9for a beginner !!) one with stabilization/gyro/AS3X .....thanks for your time
It does not matter if you buy the fs-i6 or the fs-i6x, both have custom firmware that adds a tonne of features and also turns them into 14 channel radios but the FS-I6 is cheaper than the x model and makes sense to buy seeing as you flash them with custom firmware anyway! They will never have the refinement of more expensive radios but for the money they cannot be beaten and they can do absolutely everything you NEED to do. i flew on a FS-I6 with 'flyplus' custom firmware for a long time and it was very reliable , i now fly with a much more expensive FS-I10 which has a premium feel to is, a color touchscreen, many more switches and variable dials and is much more configurable but i will never get rid of my i6, its a very worthy backup.
@@RCwithAdam1 youtube have million video how change new firmware and were download genuine or custom firmware, flysky own site have too link at firmware, update 6 ch to 10 ch. simple work. same gimball simple change mode 1 or mode 2. and swap mechanic left to right. ewery men can do thats, if not understand lookin videos how and if not understand then, forget all RC and radios and go grow under mother skirt.
I have a rc excavator I'm trying to Change the setup from a motherboard basically to a better setup bc the transmitter is junk also and was told it could be changed to the flysky transmitter and receiver. Anyone got a opinion about that or know of a better setup maybe . And info would be much appreciated.. thanks
Great video, very informative, thanks for sharing! I'm quadriplegic and I use a multichannel joystick transmitter to drive my RC cars/trucks and my boat. For years I've been using a Futaba 6EX and I love it, the problem is it only has a 6 model memory and I have 8 cars/trucks and one boat (and we all know there will be more to come so I am considering spending just under $200 to get this transmitter and seven receivers. This is OK to use with my ground vehicles, right? Do they make one similar to this that the left joystick centers itself like the right one? I wire my cars so the throttle and steering are both of the same joystick and then I put a piece of 1/4" ID rubber fuel line over it to make it bigger, then I just put the joystick between my fingers and driving my RC's is the same as driving my wheelchair. Any information you can give me is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
The thing that instantly feels like a no no to me: it's supposed to eat 4 AA Batteries. Any way to use rechargeable batteries? Personally I'd be thrilled if there was a transmitter with USB-C.
07:40 one of my switches broke from storage. it was forgotten in a corner of mess for a while. and the 3 position switch broke off. i still have it though. i might be able to glue it back in (after disassembly ofcourse. wouldn't want to glue the switch in position)
He says a lot of “ambiguous” things to avoid hurting feelings and it’s simply untrue. There is no radio on earth that can compete with the i6x under $300. I have been flying mine for over a year with zero issues and no intention to upgrade. The only thing this radio needs is metal gymbals, and unless you’re flying crazy 3D helis you won’t even notice it. And when you finally do upgrade, this thing makes a perfect donor for a simulator setup. For $60 and no internal remote ID, this thing is unbeatable. Cheaper than a UMX and better than any RTF radio. I’d rather have this than a dx6i any day. This is the ideal radio for someone who just wants to go to their local park and fly, or someone who wants to bind their entire hangar to a single radio. Buy it. You won’t be disappointed.
Hi, interesting video 😎. I’m building a 1/32 Lancaster & I want to incorporate engines to individually control the props. Also would like to control lighting. This is a static display,so would this be ok 🙏
Im.using fs- i6x it doesnt work well. I push the left stick up it spins left. I push left stick down it spins right. I push the left stick left and right nothing happens
Noob Questions: Can a switch be assigned as a gyro Save that stabilises the aircraft? or do I need a special receiver? Is that what the Failsafe does? help!
If you want a full size radio and only have $50 to spend I completely agree, though the BetaFPV Lite Radio 2 (Frsky) for $40 is hard to beat if you don't mind (or want) something smaller and more ergonomic, like an x-lite with no screen, just need to plug it in to a computer to configure openTX.
Hello Im new to this hobby,,i bought a flysky tx and a phoenix 2400 sailplane, im trying to put it together but no luck,,i hope you can help me with this,,cant sart the motor,,thanks so much
I used to fly with a Spektrum transmitter the dx6i but the trim tabs were always breaking and the wheel did not work properly it would basically Jump Around Spectrum would not mail me the parts to install even though the controller is quite modular as the different pieces either screw or plug right into the main board they wanted me to ship them the transmitter
hi I recently purchased the receiver but is it possible that my joysticks are inverted? my left one goes back into center position and the right one stays in place (up/down)...any help?
Sounds like you bought the Mode 1 (I think?) version. The fix might be simply(ish) taking the transmitter apart and swapping the gimbals. Not sure how to do that, though. OR, possibly just adjusting the spring tension screws (once the tx is opened up). Not sure.
hi adam! i hope you are familiar using the flysky FS-i6X with bnf quads. while i bought mainly those with SPI recievers, i get RSSI information via OSD by default just enabling the elements in betaflight. now i am planning to buy bnf quads with external flysky receivers usually the A-8S variants. someone advised flysky receivers in general have firmware that does not send RSSI to the FC, therefore you do not get RSSI info via OSD. although the receiver does send RSSI to its respective transmitter. have you confirmed this?
Is that left toggle stick suppose to not be responsive. I.e. Not bounce back like in your video. Just getting into drone racing and thought my controller was broken. Is that normal ?
you should look and the Flysky FS-NV14 you can keep all of your current receivers and upgrade and on top of the you can put different modules into it such as crossfire witch is becoming almost a stander in the fpv/rc community but the fs-nv14 is quite interesting i would take a look at it
Debating on getting this but windering if doing a lipo mod or similar, would still work with this controlleror just fry it down the line? Got a GT3C - love it and love it uses lipo. Cant believe more controlers dont use lipos as standard.
OK I'm seeking for help. Really newbie here. Anyone uses this for A3 Pro gyro before? Izit possible to switch on / off during middle of the flight? And how?
I'm beginning this new hobby can you recommend me a good set of brushless motor, Transmitter and reciver , ESC, Battery, and servo motors in budget price please. I want to use these items for Car, Plane and Boats Thanks 😊
I like how when he's describing what you'll need to get setup, he completely left out the most important thing of all. SERVOS & SPEED CONTROLLERS😂 I was actually really impressed with this radio when I first got it. It comes as a six Channel, but all 10 are there you just have to set up the four channels for what you need. I have an old ct6b also, so I can bind to that receiver (easy)and just use this for both planes. You can use these for like 20 different planes or something. What I need to find out is about the range, and even more important, glitching. I just got this one so we'll see, but it does have many of the same features as the Spektrum radios, which was quite impressive for $53...... I'll let you know how it goes. Just in case anyone doesn't know, those anodized spiked handles on the gimbals are two piece, and threaded, so you can adjust the height up and down to where you want it, which comes in handy for thumb use. The one mod I am definitely doing right away, I'm putting the old gimbal Springs from the ct-6 be in it because I like the sticks tighter. They feel quite loose. So far, an excellent radio.😏👍💯💯💯💯💯
We are now in 2023 and while the FS-i6X continues to be one of the cheapest radios one can buy (if you only consider its purchase price), it is certainly not the *best* budget radio anymore. I would argue that the Jumper T-Lite V2 ELRS is a way better value in the long term, besides being a much better radio out of the box.
i like to buy the fs i6s,may reasons is a.) gimbal is potentiometer but the replacement is very affordable and available, b.) ease my worry about any trouble in range, c.) the style and ergonomics i like, d.) latency is good, however i am worried about the range and also i am worried if a plane will crash suddenly cause by the range, (i only need a mile radius, just a mile, not competitive) now how i can assure that this TX will not cut suddenly in just a mile , does this occur during favorable moment such as sunny good day? is it possible? i am noob and pls tell me what do i need to know before i buy this TX, 2021 no budget,
Many people have reported the range being at least 1 mile. here's an example czcams.com/video/KZaE1qEnIWs/video.html . Of course receiver type will make a difference. If you are really on a tight budget, it's high value. If you want something that you will grow into for many years (depending on what you do) or have many different brands and types of models, get a multi protocol radio, something like a radiomaster tx16s.
@@RCwithAdam1 Ahh OK so no use for the BNF planes on BangoodUK then , they have 3 receiver versions there but I really don't want to start messing with receivers yet, As a learner. One step at a time . I do want flight stabilization though The OrangeRx Tx10i Mode 2 EU Version 10ch on HobbyKing also looks good
Would this work with bind and fly helis? I have a wltoys - v911 for example. Also looking at the micro blade heli. I also want to fly planes at some point.
Nice video Adam! I'm currently in the RC crawler hobby... In the future I want to expand and build a fpv drone and maybe some foamboard DIY airplanes, I was thinking on getting the FS- I6X and use it for my crawler right now and in the future for the FPV stuff... my question is: is it possible to configure through the menu? Maybe configure the channels to make it work with car's ESC, servo, lights, winch and other stuff? Is it possible?
I ordered the FlySky because it's compatible with the Turnigy Evolution Pro and it's receivers that I already have and I want the elevon mixing which the Turnigy Evolution Pro does not have.
To use this radio with the OMPHobby M2 helicopter you would need a Flysky receiver that can output S-bus to the socket on the helicopter flight board. An FS-A8S would work.
Hi, Husaini! I haven't gotten to try the i6S yet, but I will have videos on it soon and I'll let you know! 😁 but from what I've seen, the I6S is better if you don't plan on flying planes very much (just quads).
@@RCwithAdam1 and ALL i6 model and i6X model can update 10 channeel firmware and work well. i6X have default 6 channel too only. but has all i6 serie build can use 10 channel. i-bus and rss mode can use 14 channel.
Can I connect to over mail... I really need help...actually have some questions regarding an fpv drone.... please let me know...just getting into the hobby actualy... if you can explain here... I can write my questions below
Hi Adam, I'm considering buying a E flight p51d Mustang, I have the flysky i6x radio do you know if it would work with the E flight p51 Mustang? There doesn't seem to be any videos on what radios work with the plug and play version of the p51. Thanks
RCwithAdam Darn, I was hoping to use the Flysky. I do have two older Spektrum radios, the DXe A and a DX5e the DX5e has 5 channels and I'm not sure how many the other has, they were given to me. Thank you very much for replying to me I appreciate the help.👍👏✌🏼
Hi, Hassan! I don't know enough about the T-lite to really compare the two, but given that the T-lite is multi-protocol and runs open Tx, I think the T-lite will give you more options. Now, as far as ease of use and overall experience, it's hard to say since the t-light also has a much smaller screen, little buttons, and different ergonomic format. What kind of flying do you want to do?
@@RCwithAdam1 i want to make n fly multiple things like wings ,planes, quads My first built will be fixed wing I need your suggestions for buying budget motors ESCs servos transmitter n receiver I really love your work n channel It helped me alot I am a student and i will be buying this stuff from pocket money So i want to invest my money on a budget and value for money things that will last long I am so confused to buy transmitter I love radiomaster TX16S but it is out of my range So i decided to buy flysky i6x Will it be my good purchase? Because there are lot of other transmitter in market and I want to buy once under 100 dollars that will last long and which don't want to upgrade in 1 to 2 years
Thanks for your videos. What batteries do you recommend using in the transmitter? I'm new to the RC plane hobby. Duracell, Energized type batteries, or rechargeable type or other. What do you use in DC planes? Hope you answer back.
Hi! For my FlySky transmitters I always use Eneloop rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. And in the aircraft, always a LiPo battery of some sort (depending on what I'm flying).
awesome video, almost exactly 1 year later lol. mine didnt come with that receiver, would you (or anyone else) suggest a different one or is that one good enough? new to fpv but have flown my mavic since release, i know its a lot different but ive dabbled in those 4ft death copters back in the day too and managed to fly them decent, landing was the issue XD any tips on this receiver would be appreciated. awesome vid glad its still up!
I'm having low rssi problems with the IA6C (the receiver that comes with the turnigy evolution). it starts at around 40% and doesn't go above that. I get maybe 100 meters and then starts to failsafe. I feel like I'm doing something wrong in my setup and was hoping you could point me in the right direction as you're one of the only reviewers I see that uses flysky. any help would be appreciated. thank you
@@RCwithAdam1 I'm using the mamba 30x30 stack. I used the cli command "set rssi_scale = 250" and now it shows it at 100, but I haven't been able to test it thoroughly. and yes, I meant through the osd
Hi! The Eachine 800DM goggles got really good reviews. Haven't gotten to test them myself, though. But that's what I would buy. www.banggood.com/custlink/mvmmQHL1Z4
Hey Adam, thanks for the great videos. They are very informative! I was flying rc models for several years in the past and then I stopped the hobby for about 7 years. Now I want to just buy a ~200$ 6chanel airplane and fly it. I am not planning to get more aircrafts. Should I get this transmitter or invest some more money? From your videos I think the answer is that this one will be fine. The only thing that worries me is the gimbal quality you mentioned.
Hi! I've been flying the i6x for 3 years now and have not noticed any gimbal issues, and still feel like it flies fine. Granted, I don't have a top-end radio to compare it with. My thinking is that unless y ok u require a very high level of precision, it will be a while before you can outperform your gimbals.
@@RCwithAdam1 Thanks for the help! I guess for an airplane it will be more than enough. I am not into 3D flights. I am mainly going to use it on a warbird for scale flight. Should be great.
Amazing you have a suscriber I wanna buy it. I want to buy a foam electric airplane. What I need to buy? Who can I now what kind of servos and motor I need to buy? Battery? Receiver?
Flysky is definitely a awesome radio, I had it for 4 years and still flying with it. My jumper crashed on me after 2-years. I would definitely recommend Flysky any day.
I have about 2 dozen drones, ranging from a $60 drone to a $2500 homebuilt drone, and I own probably a dozen radios. I bought the FS-I6X when I was on vacation and the airline lost one of my bags. I needed a decent radio on the quick so I could fly my drones on vacation. Luckily my drones were in two big pelican cases and my radio was packed with my clothes.
The only radio the local shop had in stock that met all of my needs, and that wasn't extremely expensive - the one in my bag was a $1200 radio, and if the airline was unable to find my bag, insurance would buy me a new one
So I bought it, and actually I've added a second one to my kit, and I use them specifically in areas where gear is at risk and/or I'm traveling.
I ended up liking the radio more than either of the high end tx's I own, and now, 4 years later, both of my high end radios are on a shelf gathering dust. I like the layout, responsiveness, weight, and price, considerably. I've gotten so used to the feel of the things that I prefer them over my others.
My favorite freestyle drone is one of my homebuilts, which I built on an x220s frame, with the solid CF plates, not the CF sandwiching the foam-like stuff the x220 devolved into. It's a wizard in name only, it's been highly modified, including an aerodynamic titanium battery box to protect the batteries during impacts. In fact I built a titanium exoskeleton for the wizard chassis, and I haven't lost anything but props since I made it.
I highly recommend the FS-I6X and the FS-IA6B. Its easy to forget they're a budget setup.
I'm a retired airline captain and former F-15C pilot, so ive traveled extensively, and for the last 10 years or so at least one drone has ridden along with me. The size and weight of the FS-I6X has made traveling much easier to manage.
Excellent recommendation! Much appreciated. Ordering mine next week.
Was at the home of an elderly person who had been involved with both airplanes and helicopters, he had bought one of these to test. He said he ended up selling all the others except his 24-channel. He said that this is a real good radio.
Great video! I am looking to just get into RC Flight, with a budget of about $150. I was looking at RTF kits and was not totally thrilled, but some of the PNP kits looked pretty cool, but had no transmitter. Well, I can by any of several pretty cool PNP kits, and this TX with an RX and still meet my budget! THANKS a *bunch!*
I got a little thingy with the receiver that has a little plastic pokey bit on one end and another connector that can plug into the receiver. What is it?
I've been using my FS-i6 for close to three years now, and it's still going strong. I don't fly long rage but it works well for what I do. I've thought about upgrading several times but I haven't really been able to justify it!
Jose FPV cmon man the QX7 is 100$ and its 16 channels lol
Jose FPV I hear ya! You use it with quads or planes?
@@RCwithAdam1 Just quads. I've thought about getting into planes too but it's a little harder to do those in the city...
@@j0sefpv514 Makes sense. That is one great thing about quads--you could easily fit 50 in a car!
@@RCwithAdam1 Definitely. I might still build a small plane for fun though!
this guy deserves more subssss. thank you adaaaaam
Thank you too! 👍
Iv been flying 4 months I have a x9d plus flysky nirvana and I use my fsi6 lmfao it's like a flysky xlite and it was free in a rtf package
is this work with m2 hobby helicopter?
Subbed, thanks for the tips on the radio, I currently have the FS-i6 non upgraded.
Thank you Adam! you are awesome! I'm getting i6X then
Thanks dude, this really helped just subbed
Thank you!
I have flysky i6. Is good and have a good range. I like it.
thanks mate i bought mine last year jan2018 until now still ripping ive even learned it from you from how making it to 10channels because it come with 8 in default the powerbank mod deym this radio really does what it really does for the price hope it help with other people out there choosing a beginners transmitter.
man excellent job man! been flying DJI drones for years but now I'm shifting to building my an RC plane and am looking for a TX reco! thanks so much man!
Dear Adams,
What receivers can I bind with...? The flysky same transmitter that you have. Any help well appreciate.
Can I bind to all of difference rc plane(A505-J3 plane) or heli( eachine-129)
Hi Adam, I love your energy...I have ordered my 10 ch Flysky👍hope you will be around when I get in a muddle..🇬🇧
After one year, you think is a good radio?
I love my flysky i6x.
Ther is a awesome update to get rssi in your osd really easy.
i recently watched a video that compared 3 other high end radios, this radio scored the best in latency. 6.4 mili seconds on average. 3 to 4 times faster than the competition.
Good point! Could you give us the link?
I love this radio, and I've done a nice mod - I've changed out the three two-way switches for three-way switches just like the original three-way switch. Just change the switches, no other mods or software changes. It was a bit confusing at first that you have to turn on the last four channels, but other than that this radio has been excellent :)
That sounds like a great mod!
I made the same things too.
where did you order the switches? or would any 3 position switch be plug and play like that? how does it know you changed them to a 3 position switch?
@@darkracer1252 I don't remember where I bought the switches, probably from Banggood, and they were probably standard switches.
The software is actually configuret for ONLY 3-POS switches. The only difference between a 2-pos and a 3-pos is that the 3-pos lets the selector stay between the High and Low pos - it is seen as High - None - Low and a 2-pos is seen as High - Low. If you look at the switch graph on the screen and you move a 2-pos switch SLOWLY around the middle you will actually see it work as a 3-pos.
Another nice mod I did was to desolder switch A, drilled a holo in the back panel and fit the switch in the same place just the other way. With that I got a nice "trigger finger" switch for easy access, I used it as a left index finger arm switch. As a thumber that let me arm and dearm without taking the thumb off the stick.
This is a fabulous review. Thank you!
Thanks!
Adam, great video....What would be a good receiver to go along side the FS-i6x 9for a beginner !!) one with stabilization/gyro/AS3X .....thanks for your time
It does not matter if you buy the fs-i6 or the fs-i6x, both have custom firmware that adds a tonne of features and also turns them into 14 channel radios but the FS-I6 is cheaper than the x model and makes sense to buy seeing as you flash them with custom firmware anyway!
They will never have the refinement of more expensive radios but for the money they cannot be beaten and they can do absolutely everything you NEED to do.
i flew on a FS-I6 with 'flyplus' custom firmware for a long time and it was very reliable , i now fly with a much more expensive FS-I10 which has a premium feel to is, a color touchscreen, many more switches and variable dials and is much more configurable but i will never get rid of my i6, its a very worthy backup.
Where can I get this custom firmware?
@@RCwithAdam1 www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3020949-FlyPlus-firmware-for-FlySky-I6X
@@RCwithAdam1 youtube have million video how change new firmware and were download genuine or custom firmware, flysky own site have too link at firmware, update 6 ch to 10 ch. simple work. same gimball simple change mode 1 or mode 2. and swap mechanic left to right. ewery men can do thats, if not understand lookin videos how and if not understand then, forget all RC and radios and go grow under mother skirt.
I have a rc excavator I'm trying to Change the setup from a motherboard basically to a better setup bc the transmitter is junk also and was told it could be changed to the flysky transmitter and receiver. Anyone got a opinion about that or know of a better setup maybe . And info would be much appreciated.. thanks
The way of talking remember me the character friend the 🦌 deer in the Open Season. I Like it. Good recommendation.
Boy did I pay way too much at my local hobby shop.. but still, thanks for telling me it isn't necessarily wasted!
Great video, very informative, thanks for sharing! I'm quadriplegic and I use a multichannel joystick transmitter to drive my RC cars/trucks and my boat. For years I've been using a Futaba 6EX and I love it, the problem is it only has a 6 model memory and I have 8 cars/trucks and one boat (and we all know there will be more to come so I am considering spending just under $200 to get this transmitter and seven receivers. This is OK to use with my ground vehicles, right? Do they make one similar to this that the left joystick centers itself like the right one? I wire my cars so the throttle and steering are both of the same joystick and then I put a piece of 1/4" ID rubber fuel line over it to make it bigger, then I just put the joystick between my fingers and driving my RC's is the same as driving my wheelchair. Any information you can give me is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
i love the short intro!
Thanks Adam..... got mine after I saw this video the first time. Greatfull.
Super!👍
The thing that instantly feels like a no no to me: it's supposed to eat 4 AA Batteries.
Any way to use rechargeable batteries? Personally I'd be thrilled if there was a transmitter with USB-C.
07:40 one of my switches broke from storage.
it was forgotten in a corner of mess for a while.
and the 3 position switch broke off.
i still have it though. i might be able to glue it back in (after disassembly ofcourse. wouldn't want to glue the switch in position)
He says a lot of “ambiguous” things to avoid hurting feelings and it’s simply untrue. There is no radio on earth that can compete with the i6x under $300. I have been flying mine for over a year with zero issues and no intention to upgrade. The only thing this radio needs is metal gymbals, and unless you’re flying crazy 3D helis you won’t even notice it. And when you finally do upgrade, this thing makes a perfect donor for a simulator setup. For $60 and no internal remote ID, this thing is unbeatable. Cheaper than a UMX and better than any RTF radio. I’d rather have this than a dx6i any day. This is the ideal radio for someone who just wants to go to their local park and fly, or someone who wants to bind their entire hangar to a single radio. Buy it. You won’t be disappointed.
Nice video 👍🏽 exactly what i needed to hear.
Excellent info, thank you very much for sharing!
My pleasure!
Great budget radio with enthusiastic hacking community. Only sold mine because I couldn't reliably connect with my simulator
Can I use another receiver (same model from this package) if I lose or damage the receive?
Yes, absolutely! This radio can bind with up to 20 separate receivers.
Thx bro really good review covers everything you need
Glad it helped!
I just ordered the flysky i6x transmitter off of Ali Express. For $26.00
Hi, interesting video 😎. I’m building a 1/32 Lancaster & I want to incorporate engines to individually control the props. Also would like to control lighting. This is a static display,so would this be ok 🙏
Im.using fs- i6x it doesnt work well. I push the left stick up it spins left. I push left stick down it spins right. I push the left stick left and right nothing happens
What's the difference between the i6x and the normal i6, I have the i6 and saw this video after I ordered it, and it seems fine for now
Hi! Basically, the stock i6 has 6 channels while the i6x comes with 10.
Noob Questions: Can a switch be assigned as a gyro Save that stabilises the aircraft? or do I need a special receiver? Is that what the Failsafe does? help!
this helped a lot
Thanks for the heads up Adam. Practical presentation indeed. Yep, Iv subscribed.
Much appreciated!
respectfully disagree.......try to get documention
If you want a full size radio and only have $50 to spend I completely agree, though the BetaFPV Lite Radio 2 (Frsky) for $40 is hard to beat if you don't mind (or want) something smaller and more ergonomic, like an x-lite with no screen, just need to plug it in to a computer to configure openTX.
Good point.
1:48 quadcopter people seem to dismiss this for quads due to the weight.
Can i use the flysky on a 80mm rafale edf jet
Hello Im new to this hobby,,i bought a flysky tx and a phoenix 2400 sailplane, im trying to put it together but no luck,,i hope you can help me with this,,cant sart the motor,,thanks so much
Hello, Is this compatible with receivers that have gyro?
I used to fly with a Spektrum transmitter the dx6i but the trim tabs were always breaking and the wheel did not work properly it would basically Jump Around Spectrum would not mail me the parts to install even though the controller is quite modular as the different pieces either screw or plug right into the main board they wanted me to ship them the transmitter
hi I recently purchased the receiver but is it possible that my joysticks are inverted? my left one goes back into center position and the right one stays in place (up/down)...any help?
Sounds like you bought the Mode 1 (I think?) version. The fix might be simply(ish) taking the transmitter apart and swapping the gimbals. Not sure how to do that, though. OR, possibly just adjusting the spring tension screws (once the tx is opened up). Not sure.
@@RCwithAdam1 simple change mode 2 and change gimpal left to right. easy work open cover and change gimpal. and setup can change mode 2.
Could you tell me what size motor and ESC do I need for a 36 inch trainer plane ? Thanks
hi adam! i hope you are familiar using the flysky FS-i6X with bnf quads. while i bought mainly those with SPI recievers, i get RSSI information via OSD by default just enabling the elements in betaflight. now i am planning to buy bnf quads with external flysky receivers usually the A-8S variants. someone advised flysky receivers in general have firmware that does not send RSSI to the FC, therefore you do not get RSSI info via OSD. although the receiver does send RSSI to its respective transmitter. have you confirmed this?
Do you know how install the firmware of 14 ch? Wants to add the RSSI signal!
Hi will this transmitter fly an elf marlin or fms viper
Is that left toggle stick suppose to not be responsive. I.e. Not bounce back like in your video. Just getting into drone racing and thought my controller was broken. Is that normal ?
Hi! That's correct. The i6 series does not have any "momentary" switches.
Hi Adam is this radio durable?did you face any hardware or software problem while using it?
Really, I haven't had ANY reliability issues with the radio itself that I can remember.
you should look and the Flysky FS-NV14 you can keep all of your current receivers and upgrade and on top of the you can put different modules into it such as crossfire witch is becoming almost a stander in the fpv/rc community but the fs-nv14 is quite interesting i would take a look at it
Excellent point! I will.
Debating on getting this but windering if doing a lipo mod or similar, would still work with this controlleror just fry it down the line? Got a GT3C - love it and love it uses lipo. Cant believe more controlers dont use lipos as standard.
OK I'm seeking for help. Really newbie here.
Anyone uses this for A3 Pro gyro before? Izit possible to switch on / off during middle of the flight? And how?
I'm beginning this new hobby can you recommend me a good set of brushless motor, Transmitter and reciver , ESC, Battery, and servo motors in budget price please. I want to use these items for Car, Plane and Boats Thanks 😊
Hi Adam, Thanks for this video. What are the other transmitters that can be used to work with FlySky receivers? Thank you
Well done, thanks!
is it work with m2 hobby?
My transmitter just beeps when turned on then the menu rapidly fades away until it's no longer visible, not sure why but it's super frustrating
Sounds like a battery issue. I would try a fresh set of batts.
Thank you cool review,, what do you think about the new transmitter flysky paladín???
Hi, I have a question... Why is many types of drone transmitters ?
Witch is the best ?
Is good something like xBox controller ?
Why ? 😃
Hi! It's very much personal preference. Some people like to use a "pinch" grip and some use their thumbs. Xbox style is better for thumbs.
@@RCwithAdam1 thank you very much... I didn't expect your answer 😅
So... Again thank you 😁
I like how when he's describing what you'll need to get setup, he completely left out the most important thing of all. SERVOS & SPEED CONTROLLERS😂
I was actually really impressed with this radio when I first got it. It comes as a six Channel, but all 10 are there you just have to set up the four channels for what you need. I have an old ct6b also, so I can bind to that receiver (easy)and just use this for both planes. You can use these for like 20 different planes or something. What I need to find out is about the range, and even more important, glitching. I just got this one so we'll see, but it does have many of the same features as the Spektrum radios, which was quite impressive for $53...... I'll let you know how it goes. Just in case anyone doesn't know, those anodized spiked handles on the gimbals are two piece, and threaded, so you can adjust the height up and down to where you want it, which comes in handy for thumb use. The one mod I am definitely doing right away, I'm putting the old gimbal Springs from the ct-6 be in it because I like the sticks tighter. They feel quite loose. So far, an excellent radio.😏👍💯💯💯💯💯
We are now in 2023 and while the FS-i6X continues to be one of the cheapest radios one can buy (if you only consider its purchase price), it is certainly not the *best* budget radio anymore. I would argue that the Jumper T-Lite V2 ELRS is a way better value in the long term, besides being a much better radio out of the box.
i like to buy the fs i6s,may reasons is a.) gimbal is potentiometer but the replacement is very affordable and available, b.) ease my worry about any trouble in range, c.) the style and ergonomics i like, d.) latency is good, however i am worried about the range and also i am worried if a plane will crash suddenly cause by the range, (i only need a mile radius, just a mile, not competitive) now how i can assure that this TX will not cut suddenly in just a mile , does this occur during favorable moment such as sunny good day? is it possible? i am noob and pls tell me what do i need to know before i buy this TX, 2021 no budget,
Many people have reported the range being at least 1 mile. here's an example czcams.com/video/KZaE1qEnIWs/video.html . Of course receiver type will make a difference. If you are really on a tight budget, it's high value. If you want something that you will grow into for many years (depending on what you do) or have many different brands and types of models, get a multi protocol radio, something like a radiomaster tx16s.
I dont get any reaction like up and down on my nr 1 stick
Do thes eonly work with FlySky receivers ? I want to use one of these for BNF planes
Hi! Correct! You have to use FlySky brand (or third-party compatible AFHDS2A protocol) receivers.
@@RCwithAdam1 Ahh OK so no use for the BNF planes on BangoodUK then , they have 3 receiver versions there but I really don't want to start messing with receivers yet, As a learner. One step at a time . I do want flight stabilization though The OrangeRx Tx10i Mode 2 EU Version 10ch on HobbyKing also looks good
Would this work with bind and fly helis? I have a wltoys - v911 for example. Also looking at the micro blade heli. I also want to fly planes at some point.
Hi! It will work with any receiver that uses the AFHDS or AFHDS2A protocol. I believe Blade products use only spektrum dsmx protocol.
Nice video Adam! I'm currently in the RC crawler hobby... In the future I want to expand and build a fpv drone and maybe some foamboard DIY airplanes, I was thinking on getting the FS- I6X and use it for my crawler right now and in the future for the FPV stuff... my question is:
is it possible to configure through the menu? Maybe configure the channels to make it work with car's ESC, servo, lights, winch and other stuff?
Is it possible?
Get some make up to put over that cranberry on your head.😂 it's very disturbing.
My confusion come from buying a transmitter and not knowing if its compatible with quads and airplanes I'm looking at.
I ordered the FlySky because it's compatible with the Turnigy Evolution Pro and it's receivers that I already have and I want the elevon mixing which the Turnigy Evolution Pro does not have.
dose it work with m2 hobby ? what should i buy with it if its work !
To use this radio with the OMPHobby M2 helicopter you would need a Flysky receiver that can output S-bus to the socket on the helicopter flight board. An FS-A8S would work.
do this Transmitter any good bro how far can you fly and what the rang of it
Hi Adam. Whats your say on i6s, comparing to i6x? For a beginner, which one is a wiser choice?
Hi, Husaini! I haven't gotten to try the i6S yet, but I will have videos on it soon and I'll let you know! 😁 but from what I've seen, the I6S is better if you don't plan on flying planes very much (just quads).
Could anyone please tell me why on Banggood’s website there is two different receivers for this model? one ends in 10B and one ends in 6B? thanks
Hi! Do you mean the FS-iA6B and FS-iA10B? The 6B has six servo ports (6 channel), while the 10B has ten servo ports (10 channel).
@@RCwithAdam1 and ALL i6 model and i6X model can update 10 channeel firmware and work well. i6X have default 6 channel too only. but has all i6 serie build can use 10 channel. i-bus and rss mode can use 14 channel.
Can I connect to over mail... I really need help...actually have some questions regarding an fpv drone.... please let me know...just getting into the hobby actualy... if you can explain here... I can write my questions below
Hi Adam, I'm considering buying a E flight p51d Mustang, I have the flysky i6x radio do you know if it would work with the E flight p51 Mustang?
There doesn't seem to be any videos on what radios work with the plug and play version of the p51.
Thanks
Unfortunately, no. All the horizon hobby eflite stuff uses Spektrum DSMX radios and recievers.
RCwithAdam Darn, I was hoping to use the Flysky.
I do have two older Spektrum radios, the DXe A and a DX5e the DX5e has 5 channels and I'm not sure how many the other has, they were given to me.
Thank you very much for replying to me I appreciate the help.👍👏✌🏼
Do u still recommend it for beginners
I want to jump into this hobby
What should i buy this one or jumper t-lite
I am low in budget
Kindly help
Hi, Hassan! I don't know enough about the T-lite to really compare the two, but given that the T-lite is multi-protocol and runs open Tx, I think the T-lite will give you more options.
Now, as far as ease of use and overall experience, it's hard to say since the t-light also has a much smaller screen, little buttons, and different ergonomic format.
What kind of flying do you want to do?
@@RCwithAdam1 i want to make n fly multiple things like wings ,planes, quads
My first built will be fixed wing
I need your suggestions for buying budget motors ESCs servos transmitter n receiver
I really love your work n channel
It helped me alot
I am a student and i will be buying this stuff from pocket money
So i want to invest my money on a budget and value for money things that will last long
I am so confused to buy transmitter
I love radiomaster TX16S but it is out of my range
So i decided to buy flysky i6x
Will it be my good purchase?
Because there are lot of other transmitter in market and I want to buy once under 100 dollars that will last long and which don't want to upgrade in 1 to 2 years
Thanks for your videos. What batteries do you recommend using in the transmitter? I'm new to the RC plane hobby. Duracell, Energized type batteries, or rechargeable type or other. What do you use in DC planes? Hope you answer back.
Hi! For my FlySky transmitters I always use Eneloop rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. And in the aircraft, always a LiPo battery of some sort (depending on what I'm flying).
awesome video, almost exactly 1 year later lol. mine didnt come with that receiver, would you (or anyone else) suggest a different one or is that one good enough? new to fpv but have flown my mavic since release, i know its a lot different but ive dabbled in those 4ft death copters back in the day too and managed to fly them decent, landing was the issue XD
any tips on this receiver would be appreciated. awesome vid glad its still up!
I’m looking into getting a tiny hawk freestyle 2, will I be able to bind this to the built in receiver
No, I don't think there are any Emax products with built in Flysky receivers.
Fantastic channel and content
THANKS!!! 😁
Sir please how can I get this radio ,I want to use it for my project in schools, am from srilanka sir please I need your response GOD bless.
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I'm having low rssi problems with the IA6C (the receiver that comes with the turnigy evolution). it starts at around 40% and doesn't go above that. I get maybe 100 meters and then starts to failsafe. I feel like I'm doing something wrong in my setup and was hoping you could point me in the right direction as you're one of the only reviewers I see that uses flysky. any help would be appreciated. thank you
Hi! If this is for a quad, do you mean the RSSI in the OSD? What flight controller are you using?
@@RCwithAdam1 I'm using the mamba 30x30 stack. I used the cli command "set rssi_scale = 250" and now it shows it at 100, but I haven't been able to test it thoroughly. and yes, I meant through the osd
Thank you 😀👍
Will this work for rc cars
Can you tell me which is a good and cheap 6 channel transmitter
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I'm gonna get one. Can it be used on a Sim like velocidrone?
Hi! Yes! But you do have to buy the flysky SM100 usb adapter thing.
Awesome, thanks for the reply. Much appreciated.
Hero what we control 12v moter with this
I can't even affort the budget transmitter omg😂😂
What FPV goggles do you recommend with Vr under $100 ?
Hi! The Eachine 800DM goggles got really good reviews. Haven't gotten to test them myself, though. But that's what I would buy. www.banggood.com/custlink/mvmmQHL1Z4
What’s the best one for around 100 bucks, is it worth it to pay up
Good question! It depends on what you want to use it for. What kind of flying will you be doing?
@@RCwithAdam1 just a few planes. Just afraid to go cheap if I can do better going up a little?
@@jdssurf honestly, you might take a look at the new RadioMaster TX12. From what I've seen it could be a great budget multi-protol radio.
Hey Adam, thanks for the great videos. They are very informative! I was flying rc models for several years in the past and then I stopped the hobby for about 7 years. Now I want to just buy a ~200$ 6chanel airplane and fly it. I am not planning to get more aircrafts. Should I get this transmitter or invest some more money? From your videos I think the answer is that this one will be fine. The only thing that worries me is the gimbal quality you mentioned.
Hi! I've been flying the i6x for 3 years now and have not noticed any gimbal issues, and still feel like it flies fine. Granted, I don't have a top-end radio to compare it with. My thinking is that unless y ok u require a very high level of precision, it will be a while before you can outperform your gimbals.
@@RCwithAdam1 Thanks for the help! I guess for an airplane it will be more than enough. I am not into 3D flights. I am mainly going to use it on a warbird for scale flight. Should be great.
👍 have fun!
Amazing you have a suscriber I wanna buy it. I want to buy a foam electric airplane. What I need to buy? Who can I now what kind of servos and motor I need to buy? Battery? Receiver?