Well presented. Just ordered mine. Have been using the x20S for three seasons. And I can tell you I've never been happier. No issues at all. Like you. I've been in this hobby for forty five years and have seen quite allot of change in technology.
Great job Andy Headlines reads- Old Futaba Guy buys FrSky X20S! Love it! Totally programable. You want it, just program it in. It can even tell you when you get low on fuel but one thing no one talks about is that Bluetooth mode can send sounds right to your hearing aids. You may get there one of these days! See you on the flight line.
Great vid Andy.....100% accurate on all your info which is much appreciated.....I also appreciate how you kinda model within your means instead of being a free spending maniac, for example your comments on nothing wrong with DLE products....It all makes sense...keep up the good work man
Completely agree. I picked myself up an X20pro the other week and it’s a fantastic radio. As you say I think FrSky have nailed the market with this one. It’s premium enough for people who like to spend a lot but well priced enough for people to upgrade who want something more premium than they currently have. Happy New Year from 🇬🇧 Andy 👍🏻
Once again Andy, you are proving the reason why I like your videos and our hobby. The exchange of information is so valuable. We can decide for ourselves what works best for ourselves. “Show and Tell” can be so important at times. By the way, Spektrum for all.
Good overview. The other significant difference with the X20 PRO and the rest of the line up is that [coming soon] the X20 PRO will support dual 2.4G RF + 900M. So there will be three RF paths linking the receiver. FrSky will be coming out with receivers that are "TD PRO" - ie. TWIN 2.4 and 900 bands together. Love my X20 PRO. I upgraded from X20S
Hi Andy, I'll keep the X20 Pro in mind when I finish the P-47. My latest transmitter is the FrSky Taranis X9, so I am due for a newer transmitter. You and the family have a Happy New Year.
Very nice. Been in the market for a better radio. I'm also a Futaba and airtronics guy. Had a stylus when they where new. Wish i still had it. On 2.4 I've been flying my 8ch tactic for several years with no problems. Still flying 72 with futaba. Gonna take my ultra sport out tomorrow with a Futaba 7cap. Happy new year Andy!
You sold it well. Wish you had an affiliate link to throw a few bones your way on the sale. Imma sell my x18 and use my x20s as the backup/buddy box now. If they come out with one in the Tarannis X9D form I’ll probably get it. I love how that radio feels in my hands.
I received my X20 Pro a couple of weeks ago and really like it. I've had many FrSky transmitters (X9D, X9D+, QX7, X12S, X10S, X-Lite) and have never had a problem with any of them. When ETHOS rolled out I was not happy about their decision to abandon OpenTX and go the proprietary route. I even bought a Radiomaster TX16S and upgraded all of my radios to EdgeTX. The dual-band intrigued me though, but I wasn't yet ready to embrace ETHOS, but after having a discussion with FrSky Steve (Schlesinger) I decided on a X20 Pro. My only complaint is, the ETHOS Suite needs the model edit function like OpenTX/EdgeTX Compaanion. Other than that. I'm selling my other transmitters and will purchase another FrSky as a buddy-box and emergency backup.
Great video. Frsky has awesome radios, with great reliability. But I Totally agree with you with the criticism on the shape of this X20 Pro radios. They need to make it longer like a traditional radio. I hope the X24 (whenever that come out) fulfills that requirement.
I like it. Well, you sold me. I am looking around for another radio. Most of the guys that fly here in Australia swear by Jeti. I have owned and still fly with my DX18QQ for many years, and I haven't had a problem with it. Time to update I like the idea of having 2.4 and 900mh. Also, the heads-up display. 👍 $1,400 Australian
Thanks for the very objective overview on the FrSky radios Andy👍…I had to go on with a new radio last month and was considering Jeti or Futaba (have a T16sz). As I fly Futaba since the 90s I’m OK with their Futaba-typical programming software 😏! Anyway, Jeti is floating on their success of the last two years and prices here in Europe are around 1.800 USD for the 16 channel, I bought a T16sz super potless and cannot complain! But I have to commit, I’m a Heli pilot and need Gyro implementation and telemetry as a standard! But nice info on FrSky 👍, Cheers from Munich, Sven🍺
Thanks for the video. I have a FrSky X18S, love it. I’m still learning much about the radio. I’m wondering if you have any insight or videos about setting up a throttle curve. I’d like to set one up on my 1/4 scale Piper Cub. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
Just got my x20s been flying ur favorite brand spektrum for years lol that being said im really liking this frsky from a price point it has a quality feel compared to spektrum
It looks great but it's just not enough money - That made me laugh. This was a great review; I'm going to forward it to a friend who's been thinking about moving on from Spektrum. Funny thing about transmitter feels. Remember the bulbous Airtronics transmitter, was it the Infinity? That was not a comfortable transmitter. I bought an Airtronics in '81 because the SR was way more comfortable to hold than the more popular Futaba Gold Box. The perception of weight and quality is so true, I myself noticed my new NX-10 was lighter than the DX8G2 it was destined to supplant. The big difference was the much lighter battery but...
Great overview. My biggest concern with this radio is the short sides and I am surprised no has mentioned this. I have the X7S and it has been a very good radio but when I get over vigorous with my so called 3D flying my hands fall off or down the short sides of the transmitter and I lose my thumb off the stick. I'm a mode 1 flyer. I love Frsky never had a signal loss and very good reliability, but this is preventing me from upgrading to this radio. I want to eventually fly a 100cc plane with Frsky but does anyone else have worries about this? Most other premium radios have longer sides (Hand grips)
The shap is different than most radios but your hand aren't going to fall off.....its not a bar of soap. My son and I both fly 3D and there is zero issue holding the radio
This is the reason I switched to frsky from theirs begening . I was futaba, tried corona gone in to Hitec in the erly 2.4 GHz rules for me and never I had lose an aircraft because of it;;;;;;;plus a decent price
Be interested to see some of the programming capabilities of that FRSky this spring. You'll have to show me at Cards. I been really happy with my Futaba 16iz. Its a heck of a transmiter for 650 with an 8 channel receiver. --Aaron
The programming is unlimited pretty much. There is a lot of videos on UA-cam that show a lot of it. I'm the last person on earth to talk about programming, I use very little of it lol. The dual band is what I like! If Futaba released a dual band radio I'll be first in line !
After 15 year break of flying I got back into it. I had got the x20. Had it for 2 week trying setup my helicopter. I gave up sent it back to Amazon. Called futaba and ordered my 16IZ . And was flying in 2 hr . But I will say I like the style of the x20 .
Hi Andy, side question. I was watching a video on the 1992 Madera RC Scale races. Just awesome those models and what took place. Do these types of racing events with big models still happen in the US or has it faded away?
Its the best radio that you van buy from frsky. The software is nice as well as the touch screen. The most expensive of a transmitter is indeed the switches and off course the gimbal. But the thing with the gimbals are that there only 2 brands that has smooth and round gimbals wih ball-bearing and with quality hall sensors. JETI and Powerbox and they have for safety double antennas 📡. Smoothness is everything on a transmitter the less tension from the springs and abrupt deadzone in the gimbals the better you have control about your rc aircraft. Your fingers are very sensitive so the smallest resistance can lead to loss of control. Not totally loss of control but you lose the smooth controled steering with squared gimbals. JETI has rounded gimbals and smooth and easy to stear. I will go for a JETI
I started the hobby with Futaba and had owned many of their radios with the highest of their line being the 9zap WC2, but years after it was the latest and greatest. When they went to the $3000 radios I decided it was time to move on and flew Mutiplex EVO which was great for programming but poor quality and then extinct. Bought a Taranis used for cheap and liked it but wouldn’t trust it with anything but foamies. Bought a Horus 10 which required a lot of time learning OpenTx and now just a year ago bought a Tandem 18. This is a great radio. I am confident with this TX and the Archer Rxs impressed with the telemetry and customization. I’m sure I will never use more than 30% of this radio’s capability being an old radio guy. Great video, I’m thinking about getting a 20x in the future, that pro is a bit too fancy for me. Have you done any flying with the Archer S pro series RXs with gyros built in?
I am the same way, I will never utilize a fraction of what any of the modern radios are capable of I have not had any experience with the stabilized receivers, I'm actually very against Gyros.......its a personal thing.
question i have is both external antennas appear to be 2.4 surly when using 868mhz this would be risking damage to the radio due to reflected power? Would the r9 standard antenna not be better?
More concearned on reflected power damaging radii due to incorrect tuned length when using the antenna supplied that i think is a 2.4 antenna and not 900/868
@@cx9drvr Yes but pro has three rf systems, 2.4 twin setup, whish is the standard 2.4 fsk and 2.4 lora combined. Those RX will be called Twin rx. (so inside tx is very different)
Did you watch the video? Frsky is similar to Jeti in many ways but still very different. A high end Jeti radio is close to 3K in price........how are they close?
Ds 12 starts at 650 us so cheaper and of course similar in price and all the way up to 3000 us. I think frsky was alot for the Money, hey probably the best! But they did a big jump now whit the pro model. With is a great radio. All i am saying is in that price range there are options.
I have an X20S - I like the PRO but at twice what I paid for the X20S it is very difficult to justify. I prefer the squared-off bottom and the paddle switches but that really isn’t enough. I also prefer the side knobs to be pointing down - so much so I bought the optional knobs but haven’t fitted them - the reason is that you can’t use them with the grips fitted and I think the X20/S needs the side grips. I guess you could cut away part of the grip to accommodate the optional knobs but I wouldn’t like to do that.
I currently use (still) a Spektrum DX 18 but not averse to more modern technology. My big thing is that in all honesty, I can hardly ever see myself needing more than say 12 or at most 14 channels. Does FrSKY have an equivalent 14 channels to the X20PRO?
The X20 is the only transmitter they have made a pro version of. Don't take the name of a transmitter to seriously as far as channels. I only use at most 9 or 10 channels on any of my airplanes
Well presented. Just ordered mine. Have been using the x20S for three seasons. And I can tell you I've never been happier. No issues at all. Like you. I've been in this hobby for forty five years and have seen quite allot of change in technology.
Awesome video. This would be classified as a F1 steering wheel lol and I want one.
Great job Andy Headlines reads- Old Futaba Guy buys FrSky X20S! Love it! Totally programable. You want it, just program it in. It can even tell you when you get low on fuel but one thing no one talks about is that Bluetooth mode can send sounds right to your hearing aids. You may get there one of these days! See you on the flight line.
Great vid Andy.....100% accurate on all your info which is much appreciated.....I also appreciate how you kinda model within your means instead of being a free spending maniac, for example your comments on nothing wrong with DLE products....It all makes sense...keep up the good work man
Great review Andy ,don't forget the PRO version supports the TWIN protocol as well.
Completely agree. I picked myself up an X20pro the other week and it’s a fantastic radio. As you say I think FrSky have nailed the market with this one. It’s premium enough for people who like to spend a lot but well priced enough for people to upgrade who want something more premium than they currently have. Happy New Year from 🇬🇧 Andy 👍🏻
Thanks buddy!
Once again Andy, you are proving the reason why I like your videos and our hobby. The exchange of information is so valuable. We can decide for ourselves what works best for ourselves. “Show and Tell” can be so important at times. By the way, Spektrum for all.
Honest opinions on products definitely go a long way. Quality is often overlooked
Good overview. The other significant difference with the X20 PRO and the rest of the line up is that [coming soon] the X20 PRO will support dual 2.4G RF + 900M. So there will be three RF paths linking the receiver. FrSky will be coming out with receivers that are "TD PRO" - ie. TWIN 2.4 and 900 bands together. Love my X20 PRO. I upgraded from X20S
man i’ve been wanting to get that radio and was on the fence, but dam this just really showed what i needed
Well worth it
Hi Andy,
I'll keep the X20 Pro in mind when I finish the P-47. My latest transmitter is the FrSky Taranis X9, so I am due for a newer transmitter. You and the family have a Happy New Year.
Any of the tandem radios are a great option
Very nice. Been in the market for a better radio. I'm also a Futaba and airtronics guy. Had a stylus when they where new. Wish i still had it. On 2.4 I've been flying my 8ch tactic for several years with no problems. Still flying 72 with futaba. Gonna take my ultra sport out tomorrow with a Futaba 7cap. Happy new year Andy!
I still fly a bunch of my older sport planes on 72 as well, I love the older radios!
@n1114v sweet! I have a 9cap as well and my Futaba 6ch.
You sold it well. Wish you had an affiliate link to throw a few bones your way on the sale. Imma sell my x18 and use my x20s as the backup/buddy box now. If they come out with one in the Tarannis X9D form I’ll probably get it. I love how that radio feels in my hands.
Im jeti user, but absolutely love new radios. If i could id have multiple of each brand ! FRsky has come a long way and is proven a good radio!
I received my X20 Pro a couple of weeks ago and really like it. I've had many FrSky transmitters (X9D, X9D+, QX7, X12S, X10S, X-Lite) and have never had a problem with any of them. When ETHOS rolled out I was not happy about their decision to abandon OpenTX and go the proprietary route. I even bought a Radiomaster TX16S and upgraded all of my radios to EdgeTX. The dual-band intrigued me though, but I wasn't yet ready to embrace ETHOS, but after having a discussion with FrSky Steve (Schlesinger) I decided on a X20 Pro. My only complaint is, the ETHOS Suite needs the model edit function like OpenTX/EdgeTX Compaanion. Other than that. I'm selling my other transmitters and will purchase another FrSky as a buddy-box and emergency backup.
Great video. Frsky has awesome radios, with great reliability. But I Totally agree with you with the criticism on the shape of this X20 Pro radios. They need to make it longer like a traditional radio. I hope the X24 (whenever that come out) fulfills that requirement.
Andy, great video. I use spektrum shit and have been really thinking about changing to Frsky. Thanks again. Really appreciate your videos
If your not happy with your current situation......definitely make a switch
O I so agree
I like it. Well, you sold me. I am looking around for another radio. Most of the guys that fly here in Australia swear by Jeti. I have owned and still fly with my DX18QQ for many years, and I haven't had a problem with it. Time to update I like the idea of having 2.4 and 900mh. Also, the heads-up display. 👍
$1,400 Australian
Thanks for the very objective overview on the FrSky radios Andy👍…I had to go on with a new radio last month and was considering Jeti or Futaba (have a T16sz). As I fly Futaba since the 90s I’m OK with their Futaba-typical programming software 😏! Anyway, Jeti is floating on their success of the last two years and prices here in Europe are around 1.800 USD for the 16 channel, I bought a T16sz super potless and cannot complain! But I have to commit, I’m a Heli pilot and need Gyro implementation and telemetry as a standard! But nice info on FrSky 👍,
Cheers from Munich, Sven🍺
…correction, bought the T16iz super potless👍
Thanks for the video. I have a FrSky X18S, love it. I’m still learning much about the radio. I’m wondering if you have any insight or videos about setting up a throttle curve. I’d like to set one up on my 1/4 scale Piper Cub. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
And I am sure they work fine! So far ahead of where we were 20 to 30 years ago.
We've come a long way!
Just got my x20s been flying ur favorite brand spektrum for years lol that being said im really liking this frsky from a price point it has a quality feel compared to spektrum
A lot of testing that I've seen is showing that the FrSky signal strength is far superior than most other Radio Systems
It looks great but it's just not enough money - That made me laugh. This was a great review; I'm going to forward it to a friend who's been thinking about moving on from Spektrum. Funny thing about transmitter feels. Remember the bulbous Airtronics transmitter, was it the Infinity? That was not a comfortable transmitter. I bought an Airtronics in '81 because the SR was way more comfortable to hold than the more popular Futaba Gold Box. The perception of weight and quality is so true, I myself noticed my new NX-10 was lighter than the DX8G2 it was destined to supplant. The big difference was the much lighter battery but...
I love the Infinity! I have 2 in my collection
Great overview. My biggest concern with this radio is the short sides and I am surprised no has mentioned this. I have the X7S and it has been a very good radio but when I get over vigorous with my so called 3D flying my hands fall off or down the short sides of the transmitter and I lose my thumb off the stick. I'm a mode 1 flyer. I love Frsky never had a signal loss and very good reliability, but this is preventing me from upgrading to this radio. I want to eventually fly a 100cc plane with Frsky but does anyone else have worries about this? Most other premium radios have longer sides (Hand grips)
The shap is different than most radios but your hand aren't going to fall off.....its not a bar of soap. My son and I both fly 3D and there is zero issue holding the radio
This is the reason I switched to frsky from theirs begening . I was futaba, tried corona gone in to Hitec in the erly 2.4 GHz rules for me and never I had lose an aircraft because of it;;;;;;;plus a decent price
Be interested to see some of the programming capabilities of that FRSky this spring. You'll have to show me at Cards. I been really happy with my Futaba 16iz. Its a heck of a transmiter for 650 with an 8 channel receiver. --Aaron
The programming is unlimited pretty much. There is a lot of videos on UA-cam that show a lot of it. I'm the last person on earth to talk about programming, I use very little of it lol. The dual band is what I like! If Futaba released a dual band radio I'll be first in line !
After 15 year break of flying I got back into it. I had got the x20. Had it for 2 week trying setup my helicopter. I gave up sent it back to Amazon. Called futaba and ordered my 16IZ .
And was flying in 2 hr . But I will say
I like the style of the x20 .
Hi Andy, side question. I was watching a video on the 1992 Madera RC Scale races. Just awesome those models and what took place. Do these types of racing events with big models still happen in the US or has it faded away?
Giant scale air races are still but definitely not what it used to be.
Its the best radio that you van buy from frsky. The software is nice as well as the touch screen. The most expensive of a transmitter is indeed the switches and off course the gimbal. But the thing with the gimbals are that there only 2 brands that has smooth and round gimbals wih ball-bearing and with quality hall sensors. JETI and Powerbox and they have for safety double antennas 📡. Smoothness is everything on a transmitter the less tension from the springs and abrupt deadzone in the gimbals the better you have control about your rc aircraft. Your fingers are very sensitive so the smallest resistance can lead to loss of control. Not totally loss of control but you lose the smooth controled steering with squared gimbals. JETI has rounded gimbals and smooth and easy to stear. I will go for a JETI
I started the hobby with Futaba and had owned many of their radios with the highest of their line being the 9zap WC2, but years after it was the latest and greatest. When they went to the $3000 radios I decided it was time to move on and flew Mutiplex EVO which was great for programming but poor quality and then extinct. Bought a Taranis used for cheap and liked it but wouldn’t trust it with anything but foamies. Bought a Horus 10 which required a lot of time learning OpenTx and now just a year ago bought a Tandem 18. This is a great radio. I am confident with this TX and the Archer Rxs impressed with the telemetry and customization. I’m sure I will never use more than 30% of this radio’s capability being an old radio guy. Great video, I’m thinking about getting a 20x in the future, that pro is a bit too fancy for me. Have you done any flying with the Archer S pro series RXs with gyros built in?
I am the same way, I will never utilize a fraction of what any of the modern radios are capable of I have not had any experience with the stabilized receivers, I'm actually very against Gyros.......its a personal thing.
I think I know exactly why. 😉
@@Capgains7777 old school all the way!
Good video. I found a Pro for sale from a dealer but it did not mention coming with an 18chn RX..? Are they supposed to?
The package deal was a limited time offer......not sure how many dealers are still offering it
Are there screws on the X20 Pro to adjust the gimbal spring tension or do you have to take the back cover off?
Yes there are holes in the back of the TX for the springs
What do you think about the handle on the X20 and X20 Pro? I’ve read they are a weak spot and break easily?
Hmm..... I guess I've never really tested it! Seems plenty strong, but it would sure enough break if you stepped on it
What do you think about? Fr sky aero wing edition tandem x20 pro radio orange
Don't know.......same radio, different color.
question i have is both external antennas appear to be 2.4 surly when using 868mhz this would be risking damage to the radio due to reflected power? Would the r9 standard antenna not be better?
I've tested the tandem recievers with the 2.4 turned off and had no problems.....unless your planning on flying miles away.
More concearned on reflected power damaging radii due to incorrect tuned length when using the antenna supplied that i think is a 2.4 antenna and not 900/868
@@mickbroad9973 other radio systems do it the same way.......I'm sure proper testing was done
Where did you buy your X20 Pro? Do they have them in stock? Thanks
I bought mine from airboss rc. Currently out of stock
Thanks Andy@@n1114v
Aloft Hobbies or Heli Direct
Do you trust this TX and it's quality enough to fly expensive RC models??
Absolutely! It's better quality than most other brands. Watch the video I just posted.
@n1114v thank you for the reply 👍
Ordered. Damn it 😂
I knew it!
Hi dude :) X20PRO has TW module, internal memory, different gimbals oposite of X20S and mooore ;)
The gimbals on PRO and X20S are the same. X20 and X18 are the ones without CNC gimbals.
@@cx9drvr Yes but pro has three rf systems, 2.4 twin setup, whish is the standard 2.4 fsk and 2.4 lora combined. Those RX will be called Twin rx. (so inside tx is very different)
Where's a good place too buy
I bought mine from airboss rc
Well now frsky is up in the price range of a jeti, so why not compare whith a jeti?
Did you watch the video? Frsky is similar to Jeti in many ways but still very different. A high end Jeti radio is close to 3K in price........how are they close?
Ds 12 starts at 650 us so cheaper and of course similar in price and all the way up to 3000 us. I think frsky was alot for the Money, hey probably the best! But they did a big jump now whit the pro model. With is a great radio. All i am saying is in that price range there are options.
You sold me
I have an X20S - I like the PRO but at twice what I paid for the X20S it is very difficult to justify.
I prefer the squared-off bottom and the paddle switches but that really isn’t enough.
I also prefer the side knobs to be pointing down - so much so I bought the optional knobs but haven’t fitted them - the reason is that you can’t use them with the grips fitted and I think the X20/S needs the side grips. I guess you could cut away part of the grip to accommodate the optional knobs but I wouldn’t like to do that.
I currently use (still) a Spektrum DX 18 but not averse to more modern technology. My big thing is that in all honesty, I can hardly ever see myself needing more than say 12 or at most 14 channels. Does FrSKY have an equivalent 14 channels to the X20PRO?
The X20 is the only transmitter they have made a pro version of. Don't take the name of a transmitter to seriously as far as channels. I only use at most 9 or 10 channels on any of my airplanes