Futaba vs the Others

[photocycler]

I plan to get into drones for FPV, fly some smaller helix, and planes.

I always loved the Futaba stuff over the others, but the BNF products available for the Spektrum stuff makes it hard to go with Futaba. Is there a reason why I should consider going with a Futaba 10JH or Futaba 8JH over the Spektrum DX7 or DX8?

[Andy from Sandy]

I have no interest in drones but from what I can gather a Futaba 8FG or 14 SG are among the best radios for use because of the programmability.

As an example I saw an Align 480 last weekend and it sure looks like its setup was designed with the Futaba.

[RC Mike]

If you want good distance JR/Spectrum is not so good for FPV. The two best for that are Futaba FASST (14SG or 8FG) and the new FrSky long range radio. For the best range get a FrSky transmitter with their new L9R long range receiver (alofthobbies.com).
　
　
How far will you be flying?
　

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[Toocool4]

If you are worried about BNF stuff try one of these at the link below. That is what i use on my T8FG for BNF.

http://www.radiocontronics.com/index...roduct_id=5130

[rcflyersd]

You will never hear a Futaba owner say that he needs to "re-bind" his receiver......

[mhills51]

Originally Posted by rcflyersd

You will never hear a Futaba owner say that he needs to "re-bind" his receiver......

Love that one! Futaba won't let you down. There is a reason spektrum has all those contracts for bind in fly. It's so you are stuck with their radio. If that is your only issue I say pick up a cheap used spek 5 for $40 or a old 6 for around $70.

here is another idea! https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=586480

[mhills51]

Toocool4, That would be a great Idea, but I can get a good used DX7 for $100 and I don't have to violate my Futaba with a spektrum add on lol!

[T9000]

Hey... The module thing is great... But it sure is ugly. What I've done is taken the case apart and mounted a switch on the back. Wired to the module and antenna mounted inside.

When I want to use dsmx I just flick on the switch on the back and it goes to trainer mode. Fasst is off and dsmx on. And when I turn on the Futaba main power switch in the front. It doesn't activate the dsmx module.

I did this a while back so the pics arnt with me. But it's clean and neat. Oh I also made a button to access the bind button on the module.

Anyways... Futaba never fails. I've crashed many times (at least 4 times) using my old dx6i which I sold. The spectrum stuff works, but can have glitches and lockouts. I've just never had any problems ever after switching over to Futaba gear. Rock solid.

[jharkin]

Originally Posted by RC Mike

If you want good distance JR/Spectrum is not so good for FPV. The two best for that are Futaba FASST (14SG or 8FG) and the new FrSky long range radio. For the best range get a FrSky transmitter with their new L9R long range receiver (alofthobbies.com).
　
　
How far will you be flying?
　

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Actually, if you want real serious range... skip all the 2.4GHz sets and go pickup a used 72MHz PCM set.... doesnt matter the brand.

Even the cheapest 72 set has a tremendous range advantage (miles usually) with no line of site limitation.

[mhills51]

Originally Posted by jharkin

Actually, if you want real serious range... skip all the 2.4GHz sets and go pickup a used 72MHz PCM set.... doesnt matter the brand.

Even the cheapest 72 set has a tremendous range advantage (miles usually) with no line of site limitation.

That may work, but I wouldn't want the 20+ hits on the way out. Plus Futaba 2.4 don't lock onto a channel like spek so you don't have the issue of loosing signal and needing to rebind. Plus the Futaba has been tested up to 3 miles. Used to control and crash the real 747 in Australia.

If your flying out of sight you are breaking many laws and all AMA rules.

[Magneto]

Futaba all the way !!

[neale]

Hi guys, I am getting back into heli's after a long lay off, due health.Anyway I started off with getting my planks back up and running all good except for one reason or another I decided to go with a FRSKY module in the back of my 9c ,I also have a new taranis I have not used yet. Problem being I nave just refurbed my 700 trex, and I am sure I am getting glitching with it. I am putting it down to the fact that while the frsky has twin antennas, they are close together. I am also about to finish putting together a helibug gasser which is going FBL,and want /need to run satalites on the controller, ssooooooo is there an option for a module plug in with the 9c or taranis that will give me a protocol that runs satalites and reliability.
Neal

[RC Mike]

Originally Posted by neale

Hi guys, I am getting back into heli's after a long lay off, due health.Anyway I started off with getting my planks back up and running all good except for one reason or another I decided to go with a FRSKY module in the back of my 9c ,I also have a new taranis I have not used yet. Problem being I nave just refurbed my 700 trex, and I am sure I am getting glitching with it. I am putting it down to the fact that while the frsky has twin antennas, they are close together. I am also about to finish putting together a helibug gasser which is going FBL,and want /need to run satalites on the controller, ssooooooo is there an option for a module plug in with the 9c or taranis that will give me a protocol that runs satalites and reliability.
Neal

I still have a 9C but after using a 14SG I find the 9C programming is too simple for most of my setups - especially on multi-rotors with autopilots and cameras.

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[kingmeow]

Friends Don't Let Friends Fly Spektrum.

I own both but only put the big and expensive stuff of my 8FG. The others are just BNF stuff on a DX7s.

[mhills51]

Originally Posted by kingmeow

Friends Don't Let Friends Fly Spektrum.

I own both but only put the big and expensive stuff of my 8FG. The others are just BNF stuff on a DX7s.

Love your post lol! I also only put expensive stuff on my 8FG. The others go on my anylink 2 on my 8FG

[MS60]

8fg for the diabolo and logo, dx8 for the smaller stuff