List of Frsky receivers – roundup
This is the most complete list of FrSky receivers. A lot of new small and lightweight, integrated and advanced receivers were introduced lately. We will try to look over all of them. Leave a comment if we have missed any in this list/roundup.
Telemetry Frsky receivers
iRangeX RX803 Super Micro Receiver Compatible Frsky D8 X9D Plus SBUS Output
Price: $6.99
The smallest and the lightest (and the cheapest) FrSky receiver with full telemetry support up to date! This receiver is based on (or copied from) FishPepper design (http://fishpepper.de/projects/usky/). It has full analog and hub telemetry support and digital SBUS output and runs it runs open source firmware.
Brand name: iRangeX
Item number: RX803
Voltage: 3.3V
Output: SBUS
Weight: 0.4g
Size: 11*9mm
Compability: compatible with Frsky D8 X9D Plus
OpenSky 8CH SBUS Mini Compatible Receiver for Frsky X9D Plus
Price: $9.99
This is an updated version of RX803, which is a copy of FishPepper designed uSky receiver using OpenSky firmware. The remake added 3.3V voltage regulator, so it now accepts power voltages from 3.3v to 5V. Also bind button was added for binding procedure convenience. Supports failsafe on SBUS output.
Note: comes without wires, you need to solder them by yourself.
Description:
Item name: 8CH SBUS Mini Compatible Receiver
Dimension: 10X12mm
Weight: 0.45g
Operating voltage range: 3.3-5V
Operating current: 20MA (5V)
Operating range: 200M
Firmware: 0.2.1 OpenSky
Number of Channels: Up to 8CH from SBUS
Micro Frsky D8 RSSI Two Way Data Return Compatible Receiver PPM SBUS Output 8CH
Price: $10.99
Description:
Item Name: 2.4G micro receiver
Channel: 8 Ch
Weight: 1g
PPM Output: Yes, short-circuit the PPM joint,select the PPM output pad
SBUS Output: Yes, short-circuit the SBUS joint,select the SBUS ouput pad
Operating Voltage: 5V
Antenna Length: 30mm
Dimension: 12.4*20mm
Control Range: 400m
Data Return Port: A1,A2 (Analog A / D acquisition port), can max connect 12.6V/3S lipo
Compatibility: Compatible with Frsky X9D(D8 mode) transmitter,XJT(D8 mode),DJT,DFT,DHT module.
Features:
Upgraded version,more stable signal reception
With SBUS and PPM output,with RSSI two-way data return.
With Failsafe function,but only support CH3,please keep your throttle channel on CH3.
Frsky 8CH PPM SBUS Receiver Compatible Frsky Receiver
Price: $7.89
This receiver was included in the telemetry receivers group because it can be flashed with custom firmware with two way communication and telemetry. See links below.
Description:
Brand Name: Eachine
Item Name: Frsky 8CH Receiver
Item NO.: QX908
Work mode: D8 Mode
Output: PPM/SBUS
Number of channels: 8
Range: Approx 800m
Weight: 3g
Dimensions: 12 x 25mm
Feastures:
• Compatible with FRSKY ACCST
• Compatible with X9D(Plus)DJT/DFT/DHT
• Small and light weight
• Can be update the firmware for two-way transmission, two-way transmission suit for indoor FPV, With the use of Cleanflight have RSSI feedback signal.
• Suit for Eachine Tiny QX90, QX80 Micro Racing Quadcopter.
How to update to telemetry firmware:
https://sites.google.com/a/042.ch/mikesthings/home/getting-telemetry-on-an-eachine-qx-95
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2124647
FX400R Mini 2.4GHz 16CH SBUS Receiver
Price: $16.41
Integrated Smart Port / Dual-way Telemetry / Compatible with FrSky D16. It appears that this is a copy of Frsky XSR receiver. It can be flashed with the same XSR firmware FCC ans EU-LBT versions.
https://www.banggood.com/FX400R-compatible-FrSky-D16-2_4G-16CH-Mini-Receiver-…-1319170.html
http://www.gearbest.com/radios-receiver/pp_618558.html
Specifications:
Mode: FrSky D16
Channel: SBUS CH 1 – 16
Smart port: yes
Dual-way telemetry: yes
Output signal: SBUS
Effective distance: about 1000m
Power supply: 5V
Weight: 3.1g
FuriousFPV LR1000 Mini Receiver for Frsky
Price: $24.95
https://furiousfpv.com/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=426
https://www.amainhobbies.com/furious-fpv-lr1000-receiver-frsky-fpv-0151-s/p579722
Features:
- FrSky Compatible
- Small Footprint
- S-Bus compatibility
- 8 Channel Output
- RSSI output on Channel 9
- 0.1s Telemetry Update Rate
Specifications:
Range: Up to 1 Kilometer
Input Voltage Range: 3.5-10V
Weight: 1.4g
Size: 23x14x4mm
Compatibility: FrSky Taranis, Taranis Plus, & XJT
Eachine Minicube Frsky Compatible 2.4G 8CH Receiver 20mm*20mm Built-in Buzzer
Price: $15.19
Frsky receiver with 20x20mm mount holes.
Mini FrSky 8CH FD1000 Receiver Long Range Compatible FrSky X9D Taranis
Price: $12.99
A copy of FuriuosFPV LR1000 mini receiver.
Description:
Item Number: FD1000 Compatible receiver
1.5g Ultra Light Weight
1kM Long Range
SBUS Compatibility w/ No FC Inverter Necessary
Ultra Rapid 0.1s Telemetry Hub Update Rate
RX-F8P 8CH Bi-directional 1km Receiver
Item number: RX-F8P
Item name: 8CH Bi-directional 1km Receiver
Channels: 8CH
Frequency range: 2400-2483.5MHz
Signal format: SBUS
Data back: Yes (Telemetry digital return)
Control distance:> 1km
RSSI output: Yes (9CH in SBUS)
Failsafe: Full Channel Customization
Size: 2.4cmx1.5cm
Weight: about 2 grams
Antenna length: about 15cm
Compatible: frsky X9D / X12S / X7 remote control (D8 mode), XJT (D8 mode), DJT, DFT, DHT and other TX module.
FuriousFPV Full Telemetry S.PORT 1.5KM Diversity Receiver SPD15
PID & VTX Tuning via TX with Smart Port Technology
ELGAE 16SR RSSI 16CH Receiver (XSR Clone)
Price: $13.99
https://www.banggood.com/ELGAE-16SR-RSSI-6CH-Receiver-S-BUS-CPPM-Output-…-1142097.html
A cloned XSR receiver. The same PCB layout, the same Frsky XSR firmware is used, the specs are the same. It is a bit cheaper than original XSR and is up to you whether it is worth saving a few $ and getting cloned receiver instead of the original one?
Specifications (the same as FrSky XSR)
Dimension: 26*19.2*5mm(L x W x H)
Weight: 3.8g
Number of Channels: 16Ch(1-16ch from SBUS channel, 1-8ch from CPPM Channel)
Operating Voltage Range: 4.0-10V
Operating Current: 100mA@5V
Firmware Upgradeable
Compatibility: FrSky X-series Module & X9D & X9DP &X9E & X12S in D16 mode
Jumper R1/HOBBYMATE Micro Full Range Receiver Compatible with Frsky D16 Mode, w/S.Port
Price: $16.99
Frsky receiver with the size like XM+ (21x15mm), and with the functionality like RXSR. It in compatible with D16 mode, outputs SBUS signal, has S.Port for telemetry and also has analog RSSI output.
Features:
SBUS
SmartPort telemetry
Diversity Antennas (full range)
Specifications:
Dimension: 20*15*4mm (without antenna)
Weight: <2g
Compatibility: FrSky D16 Mode
Number of channels: 16ch (SBUS)
RSSI (Signal Strength Indication) output: 0-3.3v
Data return: S.port
Operating voltage range: 4.0~6V
Operating current range: 80mA@5V
Effective distance: full distance (>1.5km)
Compatibility: FrSky D16 Mode
NewBeeDrone BeeCeiver Frsky Compatible Receiver
Price: $16.99
https://newbeedrone.com/products/newbeedrone-beeceiver-frsky-compatible-receiver
Small (16x11mm) and light (<1g) receiver. This receiver works in D8 mode, has telemetry pad and wide power supply voltage range (3-10V).
Features
Ultra mini size and light weight
Support Frsky telemetry
SBUS signal output
IPEX connector, replaceable antennas
Specifications
Dimension: 16*11*5.4mm (L*W*H)
Weight: 0.91g
Number of channels: D8 8Channel
Operating Voltage Range: 3~10V
EMAX Tiny – D8 Receiver
Price: $9.99
https://emaxmodel.com/emax-tiny-d8-receiver.html
This tiny receiver was made for Emax TinyHawk quadcopter. Works in D8 mode and outputs SBUS signal. Extra small (16x9mm) and light (0.62 grams).
Number of channels: 8CH
Output signal: 8-channel SBUS output
Supply voltage: 3.3-6V
Supply current: 50MA @ 5V
Distance: > 300 meters
Maximum size: 16 * 9MM
Weight: 0.62 g (with antenna)
Compatibility: FrSky transmitter/transmitter modules in D8 mode
Non-telemetry receivers
XM
Price: $9.99
http://www.banggood.com/FrSky-XM-2_4G-16CH-Telemetry-Receiver-p-1107435.html
Original Frsky mini receiver.
The lightest (1gram) of the mass production Frsky receivers. Does not have telemetery, but there is a RSSI pad, that can be connected to your OSD to show signal strength. Supports up to 16 channels and can output RSSI on one of the channels. Works in D16 mode.
FrSky page for the XM: http://www.frsky-rc.com/product/pro.php?pro_id=169
User manual: http://www.frsky-rc.com/download/down.php?id=316
Latest Firmware: http://www.frsky-rc.com/download/files/Firmware/XM%20FW.zip
Specifications:
Compatibility: FrSky D16 mode
Dimension: 15*10*3.5(L x W xH)
Weight: 1g
Operating Range: >600m
Operating Voltage Range: 3.5~10V
Operating Current: 20mA@5V
Number of Channels: Up to 16CH from SBUS(CH1~CH15 for PWM,CH16 RSSI for FC)
XM+
Price: $12.99
http://www.banggood.com/Frsky-XM-Micro-D16-SBUS-Full-Range-Receiver-Up-to-16CH-p-1110020.html
This is very light (1.6 gram) Frsky receiver. Also does not have telemetry, but has RSSI pad instead. It is full range receiver with ranges up to 1km and more.
Supports up to 16 channels and can output RSSI on one of the channels. Works in D16 mode.
Specifications:
Compatibility: FrSky D16 mode
Dimension: 21.5*12*3.5mm(L x W x H)
Weight: 1.6g
Operating Range: Full range
Operating Voltage Range: 3.7~10V
Operating Current: 30mA@5V
Number of Channels: Up to 16CH from SBUS(CH1~CH15 for PWM,CH16 RSSI for FC)
Output: SBUS
FrSky page for the XM+: http://www.frsky-rc.com/product/pro.php?pro_id=170
User manual: http://www.frsky-rc.com/download/down.php?id=317
Latest firmware: http://www.frsky-rc.com/download/files/Firmware/XM+.zip
(We strongly advise to update the firmware to the latest one)
XMR
Price: $11.50
(discontinued, not manufactured any more)
Lightest Frsky receiver (0.6-0.8 gram) with PWM outputs. Features built-in 6CH PWM output pads. Suits perfectly for the indoor mini Fixed-Wing and park flyers. Works with transmitters in D16 mode.
Specifications:
Compatibility: FrSky transmitter/transmitter modules in D16 mode
Firmware Upgradable: Yes
Dimension: 15*14*3.5mm (L x W x H)
Weight: 0.8g
Operating Range: >300m
Operating Voltage Range: 3.5~10V
Operating Current: 20mA@5V
Number of Channels: 1～6 channel
Output: PWM
FrSky page for the XM+: http://www.frsky-rc.com/product/pro.php?pro_id=178
User manual: http://www.frsky-rc.com/download/down.php?id=353
Latest firmware: http://www.frsky-rc.com/download/files/Firmware/XMR170204.zip
8CH D8 Mini FrSky Compatible Receiver With PWM PPM SBUS Output
Price: $6.99
The first 1g receiver outputing 8 channels PWM, PPM and SBUS. PPM and SBUS are selectable by soldering dedicated pads. The size and versatality is amazing. The only drawback – it works in D8 mode.
Specifications:
Weight: 1.1 g (with antenna)
Tarot TL150F3 X9D-SBUS 2.4G 8CH Receiver
Price: $7.75
http://www.banggood.com/Tarot-TL150F3-X9D-SBUS-2_4G-8CH-Receiver-For-Frsky-X9D-XJT-p-1111982.html
FD800 Tiny Frsky Receiver
Price: $9.45
Specifications:
Item Name: FD800 Tiny Frsky Receiver
Work mode: D8 Mode
Compatibility: X9D(Plus)DJT/DFT/DHT
Output: PPM/SBUS (must choose before purchase)
Number of channels: 8
Working voltage: 5V
Range: Approx 500m
Weight: 1g
Dimensions: 17x12x5mm
Fissel RC MicroFrX Receiver
Price: $15.99
http://www.getfpv.com/microfrx-receiver-8-ch-ppm-receiver-for-frsky-accst.html
https://www.fpvheadquarters.com/microfrx-receiver.html
Small sub gram Frsky D8 mode compatible receiver with integrated antenna. No telemetry but has basic Failsafe on throttle channel.
Specifications:
- Number of Channels: 8 CH
- Weight: 0.83 g
- Input power: 3.3V DC
- Dimensions: 13 x 17 x 5mm
- Tested with DJT JR modules
- Tested with Taranis internal module
- Basic Failsafe on channel 3 (Throttle)
- Soldering required
- Currently No Telemetry
- 5V will destroy this RX
Notes: Range is limited. Great for backyard flying. The modules are rated for 300 meters. But this can depend on many factors such as terrain and wifi. I would NEVER put this on a 250 quad. This should only be used for micro’s.
FrSky PRO 8CH Receiver PPM SBUS Output for Frsky X9D(PLUS) XJT DJT DFT DHT
Price: $7.19
One of the cheapest small Frsky receivers, working in D8 mode. You can select the desired output type to PPM or SBUS by shorting the apropriate soldering pads. Delared range is 300+ meters. This receiver has failsafe on throttle (third) channel only! Hardware wise it is similat to 8CH D8 Mini FrSky Compatible Receiver.
Specification:
Item name: 2.4G 8CH Receiver
Distance: 300M +
Resolution: 1024
Interface: PPM or SBUS output (default shipping SBUS output)
Voltage: 5V-20V
Current: 25MA
Support flight control of PPM or SBUS interface, such as CC3D NAZE32 F3 F4 and so on.
Compatible with frsky X9D remote control (D8 mode), XJT (D8 mode), DJT, DFT, DHT and other tuner
Size: 12 * 17MM
Weight: 1g
Super Mini AC900 Dual Mode Receiver
Price: $11.25
This receiver works in two modes: FrSky D16 or Futaba S-FHSS. Receiver has LNA chip (Low Noise signal Amplifier) so it should have longer working range up to 500m. It is very small (10.3×16.6mm) and light receiver – weight is less than a gramm (0.9g).
Specification:
Item Name: Super Mini AC900 Dual Receiver
Model: AC900
Working Voltage: 4-6V
Dimension: 10.3×16.6mm
Weight: 0.9g
– Support Futaba S-FHSS and Frsky D16 ( No Telemetry ) dual receiver mode.
– S-FHSS mode support 14SG, 16SG, 18SZ, 18MZ etc.
– D16 Mode support X9D, X12S etc.
– with high-performance discrete LNA chip.
– Receiver working range is 200m, air distance about 500m.
Oversky XR602T-B3 FrSky D16 receiver
Price: $15.99
http://www.overskyrc.com/xr602tb3-frsky-d16-receiver-for-drones-quad-copter-airplanes-p-835.html
XR600 series receiver is a newly designed receiver by Oversky. It has small size (10*17mm), small weight (0.6 gram) but has LNA (LowNoiseAmplifier) so should have longer range control distance compared with other sub gramm receivers on market. Supports online firmware updating (not sure how ?), supports SBUS and F.PORT output at the same time (really ?). So the specs are promising, but someone should test it to verify these statements.
Oversky has whole line of the XR600 series receivers for Flysky, DSM, Futaba and Frsky. The XR602T-B2 receiver works with D8 protocol and XR602T-B3 receiver works with D16 protocol.
Size: 10*17 mm, weight: 0.6 g
Single antenna;
Dynamic LNA control;
Supports SBUS and F.PORT signal output at the same time;
Supports SBUS signal normal phase set up and reversed phase set up;
Supports F.PORT signal normal phase set up and reversed phase set up;
Working voltage: 5V;
Working current: 25mA;
Diatone Mamba MSR receiver
Price: $35 (combo with VTX)
Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/MAMBA-Ultra-AIO-Module-MSR-D16-ACCST-Receiver-…-1788065.html
GetFPV: https://www.getfpv.com/diatone-mamba-ultra-aio-rx-tx500-vtx-combo-fcc.html
Diatone MSR receiver is almost exact copy the Frsky R-XSR receiver. Uses the same firmware. So you can flash the ACCST FCC or EU/LBT or even the ACCESS firmware!
This receiver comes only in combo with the Diatone TX500 VTX. Also it is very convenient to mount into the stack with supplied 30×30 or 20×20 mounting adapters.
MAMBA MSR D16 ACCST Receiver (FCC/EU LBT）
Working Voltage: 3.5- 10V
Working Current: 70mA /5V
Channel: 16CH(1~16CH: SBUS,1~8CH:CPPM)
Size: 24×11.7×4.4mm
Antenna Connector: IPEX4
Protocol: ACCST D16/ ACCESS (needs to be updated with the corresponding protocol）
Product Size: 24×11.7×4.4mm M2（20mm×2）
Weight: 1.6g
Integrated Frsky receivers
In this group you can find the list of “all” the receivers that are integrated into flight controller board. First generation integrated receivers were simply standalone receivers, connected the the flight controllers UART port and working via SBUS protocol. The next generation of integrated receivers work directly with flight controller via SPI port and all the communication protocol has been managed by main MCU. SPI interface is fast, flight controllers firmware gets the channels values directl, thus this receiver type is the fastest and has lowest lattency from all the receivers. This feature has BetaFlight and iNav firmwares only (up to date).
Skystars F4 AIO with integrated FrSky receiver
Price: $30.00
Pretty ordinary F4 flight controller in Whoop size format. Supports 1S-2S batteries, 5A ESC’s and MPU-6000 gyro. It has integrated FrSky receiver working in SPI mode. The most interesting fact is that this F4 AIO board has CC2500 receiver chip with SE2431L PA/LNA amplifier chip. This should enable to get the increased receiving range. Unfortunately Skystars decided to solder unefficient simple enameled copper wire as antenna. I quess the range could be increased if normal antenna is used instead.
Built-in Frsky Receiver
– Built-in Frsky receiver is compatible with Taranis, Taranis Plus, X9E, Horus X12S, XJT Modules.
(Pay attention, this is a SPI connection receiver. )
– In Betaflight Configuration, it should be setted as FRSKY_D receiver (aka Frsky D8 mode)
or FRSKY_X receiver (aka Frsky D16 mode) in SPI RX mode.
– The Frsky D16 unstable connection issue is totally resolved since Betaflight 3.4.1.
Nowadays, the default configuration from factory is Frsky D16 mode (FRSKY_X).
Update history:
2017-03-21: Article created
2018-03-14: FrSky PRO 8CH Receiver added
2018-05-02: Super Mini AC900 Dual Mode Receiver added
2018-07-02: ELGAE 16SR RSSI SBUS 16CH Receiver added
2018-07-12: Updated list, some products were discontinued
2019-01-15: Jumper R1/Hobbymate D16 receiver added
2019-01-17: NewBeeDrone BeeCeiver added
2019-03-12: Oversky XR602T-B3 FrSky D16 receiver added
2019-08-09: EMAX Tiny D8 added
2019-08-12: Integrated receivers group added. Thanks to Nikotttin for the idea.
2020-02-09: XMR and Skystars are discontinued products.
2021-01-17: Diatone MSR receiver added
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Would someone please tell me how PDB and the Flight Controller are wired into these little receivers????
It depends on which FC your tying to connect too but generally you just connect 5v and ground then if sbus connect to a uart selecting serial rx in ports tab. Some have a mini connector on rx so can just solder wire direct to fc or add a connector so can be removed easy, others either have solder pads or pin holes.
These are connected to your Flight Controller using either PWM (separate line for each channel) or PPM/SBUS(single line for all channels) to the dedicated pin depending on what flight controller and receiver you have. Other than this you just have to power them up with usually 5V.
To be complete, you may want to mention the crazybee, BetaFPV, and other SPX boards… 😉
Thanks for the suggestion! I will consider that. 😉
XMR is discontinued
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, looks like the XMR is no longer for sale. Noted.
Hi, hoping you can help. I bought two of the “Frsky 8CH PPM SBUS Receiver Compatible Frsky Receiver” mentioned above quite some time ago, and I would now like to use them. However I can’t find any information about how to hook up the output pins. There are two rows of four, so not obvious (to me anyway). The link to Banggood no longer works and I have not been able to find it (or anything like it) on Banggood. Can you point me to some documentation?
Thanks.
This is the pinout of the “Frsky 8CH PPM SBUS Receiver Compatible Frsky Receiver” receiver:
Also information about the switches:
@montis, thanks for the info, much apprecieated.
😉