Flysky receivers list – roundup
This is the most complete Flysky receivers list. I will try to list all known new and old receivers. If I’ve missed any – please write a comment.
AFHDS-2A protocol receivers
FS-RX2A Pro Receiver for FS-I6 FS-I6X FS-I6S FS-TM8 FS-TM10 FS-I10 Transmitter
Price: $9.31
The lightest and the smallest Flysky receiver, supporting AFHDS2A protocol. Has PPM and iBUS outputs. iBUS output has Failsafe function, but PPM has no Failsafe. There is an updated version (somewhat called V1) of this receiver with better specs. See below.
Specification:
Item name: FS-RX2A receiver
Channel: 8(IBUS), 10(PPM)
RF Range: 2.408-2.475GHZ
Number of bands: 135
RX Sensitivity: -92dBm
2.4GHz protocol: AFHDS 2A
Signal output: IBUS, PPM
Antenne length: 33mm
Power input: 3.3-5V
Control distance: 400m+
Current: 30MA
Size: 12*15mm
Weight: 1g
Compitable Transmitter: All AFHDS 2A Transmitter, for example FS-I6,FS-I6X,FS-I6S,FS-TM8,FS-TM10,FS-I10.
FS-RX2A Pro V1 2.4G Compatible Receiver
This FS-RX2A Pro V1 receiver is upgraded version of the FS-RX2A Pro with longer control distance. This is acheved by using better antenna that also has a MCPX connector, so it is replaceable. This RC also has vide power voltage input 5-20V. Failsafe works only on iBUS signal output.
Price: $7.99
https://www.banggood.com/FS-RX2A-Pro-V1-2_4G-Compatible-Receiver-…-1257344.html
Specification:
Item name: FS-RX2A Pro V1 receiver
Channel: 10(IBUS), 8(PPM)
RF Range: 2.408-2.475GHZ
Number of bands: 135
RX Sensitivity: -92dBm
2.4GHz protocol: AFHDS 2A
Signal output: IBUS, PPM
Antenne length: 33mm
Power input: 5.0-20V
Control distance: 500m+
Current: 30MA
Size: 12*15mm
Weight: 0.9g
Compatable Transmitter: All AFHDS 2A Transmitter, for example FS-I6,FS-I6X,FS-I6S,FS-TM8,FS-TM10,FS-I10.
Note: Failsafe only work on IBUS, not in PPM.
FS82 MICRO 2.4G 8CH Flysky Compatible Receiver With PPM I-Bus Output
Price: $8.88
Also the same receiver is used in Aurora 68: http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Aurora-68-Spare-Part-Compatible-Flysky-FS82-2_4G-8CH-AFHDS-2A-IBUS-Receiver-p-1137429.html
Super small (1.2g) receiver and with AFHDS2 protocol support. No telemetry, but PPM/iBUS capable. Compatible with new AFHDS2 radios, such as Turnigy Evolution, FlySky i6S. And the most important feature – it supports failsafe, but only in iBUS mode.
Specification:
Item Name: FS82 Micro 2.4G receiver
Channels: PPM 8CH / IBUS 10CH
Frequency range: 2.408‐2.475GHZ
2.4GHz system: AFHDS2A
Work Mode: IBUS or PPM
IBUS connector: 1.0 SH 3pin plug
PPM connector: Solder pad
Failsafe function: Support (Only IBUS Mode)
Transfer method: FHSS
Antenna length: 30mm
No ground interference ( Transmitting and receiving 1 m from the ground): >300m
Working current: 40mA
Size: 20*13*4.5mm
Weight: 1.2g
Compatible Transmitter: Compatible with FS‐i4, FS‐i6, FS‐i6S, FS‐i6X, FS‐i10, FS‐GT2E, FS‐GT2G, FS‐GT2F,Turnigy Evolution
iRangeX Fli14 Flysky Receiver with RSSI Output iBus
Price: $15.99
This is light (about 1g) receiver, working on AFHDS-2A protocol. The most interesting feature of this RX is ability to output RSSI on the 14-th channel.
Description:
Brand Name: iRangeX
Item Name: Fli14 RX
Channel: 14
Protocol: AFHDS-2A
2.4G Mode: The second generation of an enhanced version of the automatic FM digital system
Antenna Length: 50mm (?) (single antenna)
Input Power: 4.0-6.5V DC
Weight: Only 1g
Size: 19.5mm*12mm*5mm
Signal Output: IBUS
RSSI Output: on channel 14
No ground interference ( Transmitting and receiving 1 m from the ground): >300m
Features:
– Customized for Betaflight
– RSSI Display Via OSD without any hack compatible with all Flysky AFHDS-2A protocol transmitter
– Support RSSI Via Channel14(Aux10 in Betaflight)
– Best for FPV Racing drone
– Compatible with FS-i4, FS-i6,FS-I6X,FS-i6S, FS-i10,FS-iT4S, Eachine I6,Turnigy I6S, Turnigy Evolution
iRangeX Fli14+ Mini Flysky Receiver w/ RSSI OSD Double Antenna
Price: $16.99
Just like the Fli14, but with diversity antennas and LNA (low noise amplifier). This incresed rande to 500m+. Total channels are 14. Anyway typical Flysky radio has 10 channels (FS-i6 with patched firmware). This is light (about 1.7g) receiver, working on AFHDS-2A protocol. RX is outputting RSSI values on the 14-th channel.
Description:
Brand Name: iRangeX
Item Name: Fli14+ RX
Channel: 14
Protocol: AFHDS-2A
2.4G Mode: The second generation of an enhanced version of the automatic FM digital system
Antenna Length: 70mm (Dual Antennas)
Input Power: 4.0-6.5V DC
Weight: Only 1.7g
Size: 25mm*15mm*5mm
Signal Output: IBUS
RSSI Output: Channel14
No ground interference ( Transmitting and receiving 1 m from the ground): >500m
Features:
– Customized for Betaflight
– RSSI Display Via OSD without any hack compatible with all Flysky AFHDS-2A protocol transmitter
– Telemetry output: RSSI & RX Battery
– Support RSSI Via Channel14(Aux10 in Betaflight)
– Best for FPV Racing drone
– Compatible with FS-i4, FS-i6, FS-I6X, FS-i6S, FS-i10, FS-iT4S, Eachine I6, Turnigy I6S, Turnigy Evolution
Flit10 2.4G 10CH Micro Telemetry Flysky Compatible Ibus Receiver
Price: $14.99
https://www.banggood.com/Flit10-2_4G-10CH-Micro-Telemetry-Receiver-…-1260238.html
Just like the Fli14+, but with diversity dipole antennas and one of the rare receivers to have iBUS telelemetry capability. To be able to use this feature you’ll have to connect this RX to the FC via small adapter board. Read more about how to connect the IBUS telemetry receiver to Betafloght here: https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/wiki/Single-wire-FlySky-(IBus)-telemetry. The range is about 500m. Total channels are 10. This receiver weights about 3.1g, works on AFHDS-2A protocol.
Description:
Item Name: Flit10 RX
Channels: 10
2.4G Mode: AFHDS-2A protocol (The second generation of an enhanced version of the automatic FM digital system)
Antenna Length: 10mm * 2 (dual antenna)
Input Power: 4.0-6.5V DC
Weight: 3.1g
Size: 25mm*15.5mm*5.5mm
Signal Output: IBUS
Telemetry: Yes
Remote Distance: 500m
Support Betaflight / INAV IBUS Telemetry
Compatible with FS-i4, FS-i6,FS-I6X,FS-i6S, FS-i10,FS-iT4S, Eachine I6,Turnigy I6S, Turnigy Evolution
Eachine Minicube Compatible Flysky 2.4G PPM 8CH AFHDS 2A Receiver 20mm*20mm (discontinued)
Price: $15.19
http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Minicube-Compatible-Flysky-2_4G-PPM-8CH-AFHDS-2A-Receiver-20mm20mm-Built-in-Buzzer-p-1126933.html (discontinued)
Stackable design for 20x20mm mounting holes. Has also integrated buzzer on the board. PPM out only. It is not clear if it has failsafe or not – there is no proof of that yet. Supports AFHDS2A protocol.
Specification:
Brand name: Eachine
Item name: Minicube Flysky receiver
Channels: PPM 8CH
Model type: Multi-rotor
Frequency range: 2.408-2.475GHz
2.4GHz system: AFHDS2A
Work Mode: PPM
Transfer method: FHSS
Built-in Buzzer (Low voltage alarm) Configure by Betaflight configurator
Antenna length: 100mm
No ground interference ( Transmitting and receiving 1 m from the ground): >300m
Working current: 40mA
Size: 27*27*7mm
Mount hole:20*20mm
Weight: 3.1g
Compatible Transmitter: Compatible with FS-i4, FS-i6, FS-i6S, FS-i6X, FS-i10, FS-GT2E, FS-GT2G, FS-GT2F
Flysky FS-A8S 8CH Mini Receiver with PPM i-BUS SBUS Output
Price: $10.17
This is the first small original AFHDS2A receiver from Flysky. Their first version had issues with rare brownouts on powerful brushless quads, but no issues were noticed with brushed motors. Also it was impossible to swich to SBUS mode as receiver was always forgetting the setting after power off-power on cycle. It was real shame to release such an anticipated receiver with such a major flaws. Currently Flysky is manufacturing and selling version 2 of this RX with SBUS/iBUS switching fixed, improved casing and probably brownout issue fixed. This RX has failsafe, despite stated as without it, but only in iBUS(SBUS) mode.
Update (2017-08-28): Currently the brownout issues are not fixed with this receiver. We are waiting for the version V3 of this RX. Read the dedicated RCG thread here.
Description:
Model type: Multi-rotor
2.4GHz system: AFHDS 2A
Transfer method: FHSS
Data output: 1.5mm*3 Pin PPM/i-BUS/S.BUS
Display method: LED
No ground interference ( Transmitting and receiving 1 m from the ground): >300m
Working current: 40mA
Channel delay: <15mS
Size: 20*14*5.3mm
Compatible Transmitter: Compatible with FS-i4, FS-i6, FS-i6S, FS-i6X, FS-i10, FS-GT2E, FS-GT2G, FS-GT2F
Flysky X6B 2.4G 6CH i-BUS PPM PWM Receiver for AFHDS i10 i6s i6 i6x i4x Transmitter
Price: $10.99
Description:
Brand Name: Flysky
Item: X6B i-BUS 2.4GHz 6CH Receiver
Brand Wigth: 500KHz
Number of bands: 135
Stick resolution: 1024
Low voltage alarm: Yes
DSC port: PPM/PWM/i-BUS
Antenna Length: 93mm (Dual Antenna)
Range: >300m
Compitable Transmitter: All AFHDS 2A Transmitter, for example FS-i10 FS-i6,FS-i6S, FS-i6X, FS-i4, FS-i4X.
MOY RXA2-10 2.4G 10CH AFHDS 2A Mini Receiver w/ PPM SBUS Output
Price: $9.99
Description:
Item brand:MOY
Item name: RXA2-10 Mini Receiver
Channel: 10(PPM)/10(S-BUS)
Frequency range:2.408-2.475 GHz
Receiver range: 100m
Band width:500KHz
Band number :135
2.4GHz mode:AFHDS 2A
Modulation:GFSK
Channel resolution:1024
Data output: PPM/S-BUS
Input voltage: 5V
Weight: 2g
Size: 12×18mm
Application: Quadcopters,Airplane,Multi Rotor
Compatible Transmitter: FS-i4, FS-i6, FS-i6S, FS-i6X, FS-i10
8/18CH Mini Receiver With PPM iBus SBUS Output AFHDS 2A
Price: $6.38
This light and small receiver is very similar to famous FS-A8S receiver. We can say it is cloned FS-A8S. Lets hope this receiver has no such failures as his original version from Flysky (read the RCG forum here).
Description:
Item number: mini-ibus
DSC port: PPM/ i-BUS/S.BUS
Channels: 8 (PPM), 18 (i-BUS)
RF range: 2.408-2.475GHz
Bandwidth: 500KHz
2.4GHz system: AFHDS 2A
Modulation type: GFSK
Antenna length: 26mm (Not including brass contacts)
Power input: 4.0~8.4V
On-line update: None
No ground interference (Transmitting and receiving 1m from the ground): >300m
Operating current: 40mA
Channel delay: <15ms
Size: 20×14×5.3mm
Weight: 1.1g
Flysky FS2A 4CH AFHDS 2A Mini Compatible Receiver PWM Output
Price: $7.99
This is FS-RX2A variant with 4 channels PWM output. Has no PPM/SBUS, but instead it has 3 pin servo connectors. Ideal for micro planes – 4CH fo Ailerons, Elevator, Motor and Rudder. It works on AFHDS 2A communication protocol. The weight is only 0.9 grams. It is not known if it has failsafe. Most probably not.
Description:
Item name: Flysky FS2A 4CH Receiver
Channels: 4CH
Output signal: PWM
Frequency range: 2.408-2.475GHZ
Band width: 135
Receiver sensitivity: -92DBM
2.4G mode: AFHDS 2A
Failfe: Yes
Supply voltage: 3.3-10V
Distance: 400+ meters
Working current: 20MA
Dimensions: 11 * 25mm
Weight: 0.9 grams
Support: FS-I6, FS-I6X, FS-I6S, FS-TM8, FS-TM10, FS-I10 and other AFHDS 2A protocol transmitter
Bind:
1. Press and hold the key on the receiver and connect the power to the receiver. The blue light on the receiver flashing, get into bindind mode.
2, Set the transmitter into bind mode (confirmed AFHDS 2A protocol). After getting into bind mode, the receiver light changes from flashing to slow flash.
3, Transmitter get out of bind mode, then the receiver blue light becomes bright. Indicates that the signal receive is successful.
Failsafe settings:
The receiver can normally receive the transmitter signal, push the rocker to the the failsafe set, long press the receiver bind button, the blue light flashes quickly several times and then always bright , failsafe settings is successful.
Oversky Micro receiver 0.6g FlySky AFHDS 2A 8CH receiver
Price: $15.99
http://www.overskyrc.com/ovesky-micro-receiver-06g-flysky-afhds-2a-8ch-receiver-p-797.html
One of the smallest FlySky receivers with a weight of only 0.6g (including antenna). Supports 7 independent PWM signal output or PPM and SBUS output (selected by shorting S/P-EN ground connection). Has failsafe function (throttle to zero, other channels to center). Compatible with AFHDS 2A protocol.
Features:
Hardware structure: MCU+RFIC+ ANT
Size: 15.0*12.0*3.2mm (not including antenna)
Weight: 0.6g (including antenna)
Supports 7 independent PWM signal output
Supports PPM and SBUS output at same time(S/P-EN ground connection)
Working voltage: 3.0~5.0V
Control Failure protection:
When the receiver loses signal, throttle (CH3) will be cleared (value is 850), CH1-CH2-CH4 will return to center (value is 1500), the rest channels will keep unchanged.
How to set up SBUS and PPM signal output:
Solder “S/P-EN with GND together (check the above picture), SBUS signal will come out from CH1, PPM signal will come out from CH2.
FLYSKY FS-IA8S (FLYSKY MINI DIVERSITY RECEIVER)
Price: $12.50
https://www.undergroundfpv.com/products/flysky-ia8s-flysky-mini-diversity-receiver
This receiver was designed together with UndergroundFPV for Flysky Nirvana NV-14. It has diversity antennas and works in AFHDS 2A protocol. Outputs PPM / i-Bus / S-Bus signals.
No more specs available at the time of writing, but in fact this is the same receiver as Flysky X8B (see below).
Flysky X8B Receiver
Price: $14.41
Flysky X8B receiver has appeared at the same time as IA8X receiver (see below). It is an updated version of the X6B receiver, slightly smaller, lighter, has one connector for PPM/iBUS output, but does not have PWM outputs. There can be some confusion the number of supported channels, as iBUS allows up to 18 channels and user manual says that X8B receiver supports only 8 channels. This is true only for PPM output, iBUS outputs up to 18 channels. Just need to find the Flysky radio with such a number of channels.
Flysky X8B receiver User Manual Click here
Specification:
Name: Flysky FS-X8B Receiver
Channels: 8
Model Type: Multi Rotor
Data Output: PPM/i-Bus
Frequency Range: 2.408-2.475GHz
Brandwidth: 500KHz
Number of Bands: 135
Transmission Power: <20dBm
Receiver Sensitivity: -92dBm
2.4GHz Protocol: AFHDS 2A
Modulation: GFSK
Low voltge alarm: None
Chargeable: None
Antenna length: 93mm
Input Power: 4.0-8.4V
Online Update: None
No ground interference(Transmitting and receiving 1m from the ground): >300m
Operating current: 50mA
Dimensions: 32×22.5×7.5mm
Weight: 3.7g
Certification: CE , FCC
Flysky IA8X receiver with PPM and iBus output
Price: $12.50
The smallest original Flysky receiver up to the date. The size is only 15x13mm. Weight is less than 2 g (including wires and antenna) and probably could be reduced even more if wires were shortened. Has PPM and iBus output and provides 8 channel control.
Read the review of Flysky FS-iA8X receiver here: https://www.multirotorguide.com/reviews/review-flysky-fs-ia8x-receiver/
FS-iA8X user manual: http://myosuploads3.banggood.com/products/20181211/20181211023022FS-iA8XUsermanual20180209.pdf
Channels: 8
Data Output: PPM/i-Bus
Transmission Power: <20dBm
Receiver Sensitivity: –92dBm
Protocol: AFHDS 2A
Channel Latency: <15ms
Antenna: Single Antenna
Input Power: 4.0-8.4V
Range without interference 1m from the ground: more than 200m
Dimensions: 15x13x3mm
Weight: <2g
NewBeeDrone Flysky micro receiver
Price: $19.99
https://newbeedrone.com/collections/receiver/products/beeceiver-flysky-compatible-micro-receiver
The smalles and the lightest Flysky receiver on the market that even has diversity antennas! NewBeeDrone has really talented engineers that managed to squeeze the receiver electronics and antenna switching components into 13×11.5 mm sized receiver. The final weight with simple wire antennas is only 0.51 g!
By using diversity antennas not only are you getting better range, but your getting a more reliable signal in tougher RF environments. Good choice for micro brushed and brushless whoops and toothpicks.
Specifications:
Dimension: 13mm*11.5mm (L*W)
Weight: 0.51g
Compatible Protocols: Flysky
Operating Voltage Range: 3~10V
Binding Instructions:
Power on receiver
Push bind button once – (LED will blink red/blue)
Bind to Radio – Done!
Flysky FS-X14S diversity receiver
Price: ~$15.99 – $19.99
Small size and light weight receiver with PPM/i-bus/S.BUS data output, suitable for AFHDS 2A system radio controller. Unfortunately Flysky didn’t implement the RSSI output via one of the channels in this receiver. Remote control range 500 ~ 1500m.
At last the Flysky has diversity antenna receiver for quads and small aircraft with decent control range.
Product model: FS-X14S
Wireless Protocol: AFHDS 2A
Remote control distance: 500 ~ 1500m (air)
Antenna type: dual antenna (92.5mm*2)
Power: 3.5-8.4V
RSSI: Not supported
Online update: Not supported
PWM channel: none
Data interface: PPM/i.bus/SBUS
Dimensions: 20mm*12mm*3.5mm
Body weight: 2.5g
AFHDS protocol (first generation) receivers
Compatible FLYSKY Pro Micro 2.4G 6CH PPM Receiver for AFHDS Transmitter RC FPV Racing Drone
Price: $6.23
The smallest AFHDS protocol receiver. Outputs only PPM signal. There is no failsafe in this receiver, so be aware that your quadcopter can fly way on lost radio link.
Specification:
Brand name: FLYSKY
Item name: Pro Receiver
Frequency Range: 2.4GHz
Channel: 6CH
Weight: 0.7g
Power: 5V
Control range: 400m+
Antenne: 30mm
Size: 11mm*14mm
Only suitable for AFHDS protocol transmitter like FS-I6, ER9X, OPENTX etc.
8CH Dual Antenna Mini Receiver With PWM PPM Output for Flysky TH9X
Price: $11.99
This is the first (and the only?) older AFHDS protocol receiver, has PPM output and has dual (diversity?) antennas! This receiver works with Flysky TH9X, T6 and other older first generation transmitters. Also should work with any new generation transmitter that has option for older AFHDS protocol. Receiving range declared 800m and more. Has failsafe on throttle channel (CH3).
Description:
Integrated receivers (All-in-One)
Betaflight 3.1.0 F4 Flight Controller Integrated Compatible Flysky Receiver 20x20mm Built-in 5V BEC
Price: $27.99 13.99
https://www.banggood.com/Betaflight-3_1_0-F4-Flight-Controller-Integrated-Compatible-Flysky-Receiver-20x20mm-Built-in-5V-BEC-p-1145520.html (discontinued)
Small (20×20mm) and lightweight (only 3 grams) integrated FC board with FlySky receiver, working in AFHDS 2A mode. Receiver outputs iBUS signal to the FC. It has failsafe feature. No data about telemetry, but I doubt this RX has it.
Description:
Item name: F4 FC Integrated Flysky Receiver
Size: 27x27mm
Mounting hole: 20×20mm, φ2.5mm
Weight: 3g
Firmware: betaflight_3.1.0_REVO
Input voltage: 2-4S
Master control: STM32F405RGT6
Sensor: MPU6000
Connector: LED_STRIP
Buzzer port: with
Blackbox: 128Mb Flash(16M Byte)
BEC: Built-in 5V 1A BEC
OSD function: no
Receiving distance: about 300m
Integrated Flysky AFHDS 2A protocol receiver, IBUS signal.
Supports Oneshot125, Oneshot42, Multishot, Dshot150, Dshot300, Dshot600 ESCs.
[To be continued/updated]
Update history:
2017-03-27 Article created
2018-03-20 Oversky Micro receiver 0.6g FlySky AFHDS 2A 8CH added
2018-05-07 FS-RX2A Pro V1 Receiver added
2018-05-13 iRangeX Fli14 receiver added
2018-05-14 iRangeX Fli14+ receiver added
2018-08-01 Flit10 receiver added
2018-09-28 Flysky FS-IA8S receiver added
2018-12-11 Flysky FS-iA8X receiver added
2019-06-17 Flysky FS-X8B receiver added
2019-08-08 NewBeeDrone RX receiver added
2019-10-03 Flysky FS-X14S receiver added
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Flysky X6B 2.4G 6CH i-BUS PPM PWM Receiver for AFHDS i10 i6s i6 i6x i4x Transmitter
AFHDS 2A receiver with autobind function. Receiver tries to bind automatically every time it is powered on. It has failsafe, so can be used outside withour a fear of flying away of your aircraft.
According to some published descriptions, the failsafe works only in PWM mode, not PPM nor iBUS which is a huge drawback. Maybe you can check and fix the description.
Hi, thanks for your reply. Not shure about what receiver are you talking? About
“MOY RXA2-10 2.4G 10CH AFHDS 2A” or “Flysky X6B 2.4G 6CH i-BUS PPM PWM Receiver”
Both of them have failsafe.
For Flysky X6B receiver you need to do this:
“…
this receiver has failsafe. But it’s not the type of failsafe like on Taranis radios (or FrSky receivers), where receiver starts sending NO PULSE data. Instead, this receiver starts sending predetermined set of channel outputs, which Betaflight or iNav flight controller understands, and considers as failsafe scenario. To configure failsafe on FlySky receivers, you need to go to System Settings -> RX setup -> Failsafe on FlySky receiver, and select output by channels, which receiver must give out to FC in case it loses connection with radio. Press OK button to go into each channel, then switch corresponding channel from OFF to ON with up-down buttons. Select desired value with corresponding stick or switch, then press OK button to go back to failsafe menu. Once all needed channels are configured – long-press CANCEL button to save the settings and go back to previous menu. For Betaflight to enable Failsafe, you need to set Throttle to 0% (typicaly CH3) and Arm switch to 0% (typicaly CH5). I also set separate beeper switch to CH6, and set it to 100% in Failsafe, so that my model starts beeping at once. For iNav falisafe you need to set Throttle to 0% (on CH3), roll-pitch-yaw (CH1, CH2 and CH4) to 50%, Arm switch (CH5) to 0%. iNav recognizes such combination of inputs as failsafe, and will return your copter/wing back to you, if you have RTH configured correctly.”
Any info on the F7?
Thanks for your commnet.
After the introduction of the first F7 flight controller, a number of others popped out. I will make a separate post with updated information about all available F7 FC options. Stay tuned!
HELLO,
WRONG INFORMATION IN YOUR ARTICLE : NO COMPATIBILITY WITH FS-i6s
Those receiver don’t bind with FS-i6S transmitter. I bought and tried the First 4 receiver in your list and none of them were able o bind with the FS-i6s transmitter. (I tried 2 different transmitter mine and a friend’s on )
You can check on youtube (I made video in order to claim at banggood)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWyDSVbdHHs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QibD_A4QbLk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRprQSDIs8c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX4Uy-IwIXA
Have a good day
JMB from France
Hi,
I have watched your first video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWyDSVbdHHs) and you have showed a successful binding procedure! In fact these receivers are one-way communication (no feedback, no telemetry to the transmitter) so your transmitter doesn’t know wheater your RX is bound or not. Also you will not have a voltage readings on your TX. I see that Your RX was successufuly bound and have solid light on. Have you tried to check further by connecting your RX to the FC?
Edit: Watched Your third video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRprQSDIs8c) and yes, FS-iA6B has battery voltage telemetry, that’s why you see battery voltage, also you will see the sucessfull binding procedure information on your TX as this receiver has two-way communication protocol.
These small receivers (including th original Flysky FS-A8S) don’t have telemetry uplink to the transmitter. As far as I know only FS-iA4B, FS-iA6B, FS-iA6C and FSiA10B receivers have telemetry.
FS-X6B also has battery voltage telemetry
Yes, but it has limited voltage range.
I just put the FS-RX2A, the first one in the list, in a small build and it works great with my FS-I6S.
https://rotorbuilds.com/build/8591
Thanks for the review, you have really helped me figure out which RX I need for my various drones. Do flysky RX’s work with smartaudio? Which ones and how do you set them up? Thanks.
Thank you for your feedback!
SmartAudio is a communication protocol between the FC (Flight Controller) and VTX (Video transmitter). Betaflight firmware has ability to control the VTX parameters via SmartAudio. To use SmartAudio you need to connect the VTX SmartAudio pin to TX pin of any UART port on the FC. SmartAudio will work via CLI commands, Betaflight OSD and LUA scripts. For LUA script to work, you need the FrSky receiver with SmartPort telemetry working. Betaflight OSD SmartAudio control works with any receiver. So the answer is you can use SmartAudio with any Flysky receiver.
Which one is the best? One that’s smaller then x6b.
Flysky X8B is the newest original Flysky RX, has dual antennas, but lacks the RSSI. Fli14+ has dual antennas, RSSI on 14ch, but have reports on poor range. There is no such thing as perfect receiver :).
The x6b also supports Sbus but it’s never mentioned in the specs. I run it on Sbus.
How do you enable SBUS signal on X6B? User manual does not mention anything about this.
you just change to SBUS protocol on your transmitter and X6B will output SBUS on the IBUS port.
Great tip, thanks. Thought that transmitter settings does not affect receiver protocol output.
Good info here here thanks , i have some idea , about receivers as i am thinking about buying pl18 , its easy to program from what i see .
regards
james
One thing the Flysky basic set doesn t have, is receivers with fail safe. After Havning your drone just bring Carried away once, the fun dissapears.
Most of the Flysky receivers have failsafe. Some of them require setting up the failsafe at the TX, some of them dont have failsafe on PPM and only a few does not have failsafe at all.
I wouldn’t recommend to fly anything without failsafe.
You should check regularly if the failsafe works ok on your aircraft.
One thing the Flysky basic set doesn t have, is receivers with fail safe. After Havning your drone just bring Carried away once, the fun dissapears.
Hey, dude, whats up? You already have posted exactly the same comment two weeks ago. Ehh, perhaps another spam bot 🙂
Hello Montis, good information for those of us who have flysky stations, I tell you that I was about to buy the FS-X14S receiver, but I did not do it because as you say it does not have RSSI output although the range is good 1500m in the air.
but I was looking for and found this Oversky XR602T-A receiver (https://es.aliexpress.com/item/4000183007797.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.2ef32e0el8njIx) says it has 2km range (personally I doubt it very much). My question is if you have heard about this receiver? I will be attentive to your response. Thank you.
(I’m sorry my English, it’s not very good, I’m Spanish speaking)
Oversky (or Crossover RX) XR602T-A receiver is more expensive than FS-X14S, but the specs look good. Both receivers lack of the reviews and real world tests. I have received the FS-X14S receiver and will probably make the review on it. Also my goal is to try to modify the firmware (with the help of the more clever people) to add the RSSI. Read the information about it here: .
So the answer to your question: Oversky XR602T-A – I have no experience with it (yet), it is more expensive. Flysky FS-X14S – original Flysky product, cheaper but needs RSSI.
Hello montis, thanks for your response, the Oversky XR602T-A, it is more expensive than the FS-X14S, excuse me if I did not understand you well, but you will make a separate revision of the FS-X14S where you will possibly include the update of a firmware where include the option of rssi.
Being so wauuuu I will be attentive to your review and updates for this receiver, for the moment I will continue with the fli14 + that is too short in range for my.
Thank you for your work and for taking into account flysky users since most people fly with frsky.
Good flight…
I bought the XR-602T-A to use on my new Twig + Flysky NV14 transmitter.
3rd flight and did a 1-2 sec punch out.
Lost signal at approx 200m and couldnt pull the quad back.
Tried disarm but quad just climbed into the clouds.
Never saw it again.
I have sent messages to OverSky, awaiting their feedback
I have the same, lost signal at approx 150 – 200m.
That’s strange. They have LNA and diversity antennas. Seems to have some issues?
I m glad that i ve found this site! Very nice! About the fs recivers i would like an advice about a “long range” fs , smaller than ia6b. I tried fs14+ and i loved the rssi feature, but i got faillsafe in 30 m when the quad was behind me and at about 150- 180m in open field, in front of me. Thank you!
Hmm, I haven’t tested of flown Flysky receivers for Long Range therefore I can’t give a good advice. A few things: you should definitely look for a receiver with dual (diversity) antennas. Those most likely have PA/LNA (amplifier) for longer range. I have an eye on this receiver: X14S (Link on Banggood: http://bit.ly/Banggood-Flysky-FS-X14S-14ch-Receiver). It is the newest original Flysky receiver with the promised 500 ~ 1500m range.
If you really want RSSI feature for Flysky receivers, definitely check this guide: http://www.multirotorguide.com/guide/flysky-receivers-rssi-mod-alternative-firmware/ . I now have RSSI on almost all my Flysky receivers. 😉
Thank you so much for advice and reply! There are no real reviews about x14s. I have no idea why they like to complicate things with these rx Who needs 14 ch?? All you need is max 10 ch and reliable range.
Unfortunately many of the RC product companies dont even know what customers want, they dont even know how to collect the feedback from them and they don’t listen. Probably it is a cultural thing. Many of them dont even fly these damn products, just produce them, LOL.
Hi! Thank you for this incredible post. Really helpful. I’m looking for the best receiver I can buy to bind with Fs-i6s. I think size or weight is not a problem (215mm frame) . Maybe one with telemetry, diversity antennas and failsafe. Which one would you recommend? Thanks
None of the listed Flysky receivers provide telemetry back, except the Flit10 receiver. Moreover none of the listed Flysky receivers provide the RSSI info except the Fli14, Fli14+ and Flit10. However you can flash the custom firmware to the many of the Flysky receivers to enable the RSSI info on one of the channels. Read this .
If you need RSSI info and you are ok with the additional efforts to flash the custom firmware, then I would recommend the original Flysky FS-X14S receiver with the diversity antennas.
If you don’t want to fiddle with the flashing of the firmware to the receivers, then the only option is to go for the Fli14+, that outputs RSSI on channel 14 and has diversity antennas. But users report shorter range for this receiver than stated in the specs (read the comments below).
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experiencing difficulties with your RSS. I don’t
understand the reason why I am unable to subscribe to it.
Is there anybody getting the same RSS issues? Anybody who knows
the answer will you kindly respond? Thanx!!
Thanks for your feed back. I’ve started to compile this info back in the 2017.
As for the RSS – I’ll try to look at it. Meanwhile you can subscribe to the mailing list and you’ll be notified of any new article.
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Hi I purchased a RTF with a FS-i6 transmitter and I’m looking to buy another drone but need it to be compatible with the FS-i6. Thank you this is great information.
FS-i6 transmitter works with all Flysky receivers that work on AFHDS and AFHDS 2A protocols. This means almost all of them. FS-i6 is a good radio, I’ve enjoyed using it for a few years, later I’ve switched to Jumper T12 radio.