Getting into the FPV quadcopter hobby can seem quite daunting, especially since there are so many different components you need, like goggles, frames, motors, propellers, electronics, antennas, and batteries. Then there’s the matter of choosing frequencies, and finally making sure everything you’re buying is compatible! Out of all of those things, though, nothing is quite […]

The Taranis Q X7 is a really awesome radio – for an inexpensive price, you’re getting features that you’d find it much more advanced radios. Of course, the cheaper radio means some things are left wanting. Here are some of my favorite mods for the Taranis Q X7 to really make it AWESOME. I have […]

So you’ve jumped on the long range bandwagon and picked up a TBS Crossfire micro transmitter module. Don’t have it yet? Get one from GetFPV Get one from Amazon Already have it? Awesome! If you’ve got a Taranis QX 7 or Taranis X9D, there’s a few steps you need to take in order to get […]

TL;DR: Taranis radios are better for multirotors as far as bang for buck and programmability. Most multirotor pilots fly either Spektrum radios or Taranis radios. A few of us use FlySky, too, but mostly as an inexpensive stepping stone to eventually get a Spektrum or Taranis. So what’s the difference between the two, and should […]

I was fortunate enough to get a Taranis QX 7 for testing. A huge thanks to Quadkopters.com for letting me borrow it to share this review! If you are in India and you need a radio, check them out before they sell out! For the past few months, I’ve been using the Taranis Q X7 […]

The Taranis X9D is an awesome radio, with the computing and customization power of radios that are multiple times its price. With a few more mods, though, it can become a really awesome radio customized to your exact personal preferences. The mods I’m going to talk about here are not necessary, but they will be a cool […]

I picked up a Turnigy Evolution and it finally reached yesterday. I already have a Taranis X9D Plus, so I mainly got the Evolution just to do a review and then sell, but a small part of me was of the opinion that I should just keep it if I liked it! So did I […]

In order for your radio transmitter to be able to talk to your quadcopter, you need to install a receiver in your model. The receiver is then connected to your flight controller. Most receivers run on 5V power that they get directly from the flight controller. I have seen receivers that run on 3.3 volts, […]

I was lucky enough to pick up a set of the new Taranis M9 gimbals, and I’m thrilled! These new gimbals are really special because they use a hall sensor instead of the usual potentiometer, so they’ll last much longer and reportedly feel smoother. Potentiometer vs hall sensor A potentiometer is a small device where […]

When I came back from the USA this year, I (apparently) did not pack my gear correctly, so I ended up damaging my Taranis X9D+ LCD screen. It had pretty much leaked and was totally unusable. Luckily there are plenty of spares available for the Taranis, so it was easy to fix. I simply headed […]