RADIOMASTER MT12 - Long Range Penetration Test

[@ChainsawFPV]

It's about time they came out with one like this. Think it will do very well. Especially for those of us that like to do FPV on RC cars. You can go so far, it makes driving a RC truck a whole different ballgame.

[@emptyqrider]

Mind blowing , yet action feel during this video . I’d been saying you made us all enjoy the hobby even more & more .. thanks for standing by us buddy .. keep on such impressive videos 👏🏻👏🏻

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dbradx]

Very impressive indeed, Cap'n - and as always, a terrific, thorough, and entertaining review of this awesome new remote. Thanks for continuing to be the best darn drone/RC channel out there!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@julianmclean3869]

Yes Captain !!! that is very very impressive!!!; what a journey!!; was waiting for the connection to glitch out and perhaps a recovery!; however no such issue! ; well done and many thanks for posting !!!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@overbese]

So excited about this, ELRS is the way. I am happy with all my Radiomaster stuff so far.

[@MrRaymond1021]

I gotta say Steve that was impressive... Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@shuster1921]

That was Awesome, I'm buying this radio now!! That is what I've always wanted to with my Trucks!! Subbed🤘

[@MTBPerspective]

Impressive indeed!!! I always think it would be cool to have a drone tracking an rc vehicle like this - I think some spectacular clips could be captured that way.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Unfortunately beginner style DJI GPS drones can’t track RC vehicles, unless the RC vehicle drives in a straight line. Only FPV drones can track RC cars and RC planes

[@MTBPerspective]

That potensic from a few videos ago seemed like it might do it - followed the landing pad ok. If the Skydio beacon thing was on the RC truck I figured it would track that. Just testing these might be fun!@@CAPTAINDRONE798

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@MTBPerspectiveif you drive an RC car at walking speed the a beginner GPS drone can follow. But walking speed makes for boring video. Once you drive fast, all GPS drones (even from DJI) can’t track.

[@CorruptName1]

I built one my own surface transmitter from a Radiomaster Zorro and 3D prints from Thingiverse a year ago and I love it. Especially with the new RadioMaster RX versions. Hopefully next they will make a RX with a gyro for steering compensation. I also hope they will make a “Max” edition of the MT12

[@SensorDelay]

Gotta make some more videos on FPV RC stuff. I didn't know radio master was coming out with this sort of stuff! Wow

[@sumner407]

Amazing distance, simply awesome video👍👍😊

[@Amircapturedmemories]

I just ordered one. Cant wait for it to arrive

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Enjoy!

[@samcourtrc6767]

Video was class buddy thank you for sharing this ❤

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jimanderson4865]

Hi Steve....That was a awesome video. I was also impressed with the video stabilization of the action 4. Could really see the truck bounce a lot but steady video........👍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yup, action cameras are perfect for filtering out shakes and vibrations.

[@henrytaaffe7058]

wow awsome review Captain.

[@pandacrawler6x6]

Awesome Review my Friend! Thks for the share!

[@stevealbin8257]

That was amazing. So cool 😮

[@RCRoads]

Great job! The range is incredible on the RC and the FPV cam. You really know how to optimize your gear. 👻

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks! 👍

[@MakoFPV]

Just a heads up there’s a module bay so if you want to get the most out of it get the 4in1 with an elrs module so it can bind to all your existing stuff and you gab get elrs recivers if you need something with long range

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

In my first video of the MT12 (which is the description and overview product video) I go/show how the module attaches & external nano modules.

[@old-rcplane-phart]

I was hoping, eventually, Radiomaster would MAKE a surface tx! I swapped to my tx16s (from the pile of 💩 ix20se) 2 months ago. Amazing a $400.00 tx (I got the AG01 version, 4 in 1), can blow away a $2000.00+ tx!

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Always great information nice car cool set up

[@samcourtrc6767]

Buddy i just bought the mt12 4in1 looks epic and range will be good for my speed run car now i do the have the dumbo rc with the extender on it and its brilliant

[@lynsmith1096]

Good test video Steve.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks 👍

[@glennedwards9046]

Really nice setup. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks for watching!

[@AlToneTech]

Very cool this will likely be my arc car and boat vid. So how do you update and customize this radio? Also can it bind and switch between multiple receivers? And last but not least. What info can you see on the screen? I'm sure you will cover much of this in an upcoming video!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You update the radio via firmware update (plug a usb c cable into it), or do it via wifi. You can connect to tons of receivers so you could have an entire fleet of rc cars and only this radio.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Oh, and info on screen concerning the car or boat is done by connecting a receiver with TELEMETRY abilities.

[@AlToneTech]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Just awesome! I have tried other brands but it looks like this one will be a winner for me . I really hate having 200 radios and the few I have tried do not seem to be the best option. I already know a little about Edge TX or at least I'm learning .. I want to learn one system and use it for everything, Drones, Planes, Cars and Boats.. I believe Radiomaste just made that possible.. Thanks again for a great video!!

[@IggyBiggy]

Now we just need a good O3 or Vista mount for RC cars

[@scrubbasher6418]

I use a mount from the happy model mobula 8 digital version. Just add a fan.

[@davh73]

Since limiting factor is video feed, maybe mounting a cell phone on truck & using video call over cellular be a way to get around the problem of fpv camera range, other than a bit of probable lag from cell phones

[@oddeman3489]

Best test so far Captain. 👍🏻

[@DronePH-2024]

NICE SIR AMAZING TEST THANKS for sharing👍👍👍

[@Todd_G_FPV]

Is it possible to add a return to home feature on a fpv car? I know itd be tricky with obstacle avoidance lol

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have never seen it, but I’m sure it could be done by adding a gps and front back obstacle avoidance with APAS technology

[@Todd_G_FPV]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 be cool to see done!

[@RoddPleas]

Would be interested in showing us how you cabled up the Runcam/Link to your truck? I saw how you had the Runcam powered by lipo on your RC plan as well. I see that this one sits on top of the gopro. How is it powered?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I simply power it with a 2S lipo battery.

[@RoddPleas]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Direct solder to XT20 leads or balance connector or using a BEC. Good video and I just installed my ELRS receiver into the Traxxas.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@RoddPleasI had a 2s battery with a JST connector so due to that I soldered a positive & negative wire of a female jst connector to the RunCam Wasp. Now I have to say this is all kindergarten grade easy and I think you are thinking about it way to much and making it crazy complicated for yourself. Get yourself a digital camera unit, either DJi, RunCam or CADDX, and have a look at the board… you’ll see a spot for power, positive & negative. Just check the min/max voltage requirements so that you don’t hook up too much voltage. Also don’t use a DJI O3 Air unit because it is designed to stay in low power mode. Give it a try and you’ll have no issue.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Cool video nice footage

[@dradden1556]

Wow. That's amazing

[@kiddfpv]

Yeah you sold me on this 😂

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

I think the 4 in 1 is the way to go with the mt12.. thr idea of getting rid of all those rtr transmitters is quite appealing..

[@rob1603]

Do you think with a 2w analog video signal you would still put run the video signal?

[@shonmacklin9613]

2w would be more than enough I think to out do standard ELRS. But If you can use an ELRS 900MHZ RX with that 2w VTX😮

[@willrine8614]

Fun video ! 😃 That is impressive ! 🤠

[@sheiladavis2304]

Nice one Steve, I wondered if you did crawlers too? This set up is very cool.

[@MattysDroneWorld]

How did you add that vista to the rc truck? I have a rc truck, and an extra air unit. Would love to put it on the truck!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Double sided tape is how it was added. Just run a 2s to 4s power supply into it. Watch my other MT12 video and I explain it further.

[@MattysDroneWorld]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ok thank you

[@StealthFlightFPV]

I'm surprised it did not overheat. I saw someone put an O3 Air Unit on a RC truck but they made a custom fan to put on the unit. I wonder if the O3 would have had a better picture and signal in this test?

[@MattysDroneWorld]

@@StealthFlightFPV the o3 is better all around no doubt

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@StealthFlightFPVThe RunCam Link and old Vista units rarely overheat. 03 units are better and do get hot if placed in an enclosed space, so out in the open, no overheating. However, for the non-experience DJI O3 people, you can’t use the unit at max range if you place it on a car because the 03 does not power to full output unless you attach a method to make it think it is on a drone & motors are armed.

[@CorruptName1]

It’s not even just about the range, but 1000hz link is awesome for cars or boats

[@deonhowardsr1904]

Extremely impressive,,,❤

[@rmvelecky]

As always Steve that was an excellent review!!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊. Yes that receiver is awesome! People who buy that version will be ecstatic! !!!. Any stickers available yet? Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Stickers are end November. Stay tuned.

[@BenDeFino]

Please do a video on the Dji mini 4 pro soon! 🙏🙏🙏

[@jasonthompson6809]

That looks like it would be fun! Drive to the corner store and grab a bag of chips and a soda and not even leave the house!

[@isaqueramos6566]

Captain, ask me a question, please! I'm planning to buy a radio control master radio, so I can travel long distances, but I'm in doubt between a surface radio, the MT12 multi protocol, or an aerial drone radio, the TX16s, which of these two models MT12 or TX16s? Remembering, I want to put it in a car! an FPV, dude! Help me decide which radio to opt for, please, which one will I have the longest distance?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The surface radio is for cars, tanks, boats. The TX16s is for FPV Drones, planes, helicopters

[@sushinsong]

Great information sir. One question, Does this MT12 support steering gyro?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I don’t believe there is a gyro in the radio

[@sushinsong]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thanks. A lot of features but gyro:(

[@dbarker79]

Maybe i missed it, but did u use the stock signal strength or increase it? I have the ranger elrs module on my tx16s on which i can increase from 250mw to 1w, probably a bit more range with that. Also what Traxxas vehicle was that?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Stock signal strength. It is the old Traxxas 4 X 4 Sport

[@peter360adventures9]

Awesome.

[@rubinhodrone9204]

Passando pra prestigiar aquele super Like Tmj

[@gengkapak6926]

Long range.?...now that is great..!

[@NUeB_net]

Nice. Whart was the maximum distance between the car and you? Btw, it should help the video signal if you stand up or go to a more elevated point.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I never reached the maximum because this will go for over a mile (even 20 miles) if I had a direct unobstructed signal from remote to car.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

As for video signal, max would be almost two miles unobstructed. “Unobstructed” means no hills, trees, rocks, bushes, trees, people, animals, buildings, cars, wifi, Bluetooth, etc between the RC car and remote. This is impossible unless you are on the Salt Flats.

[@NUeB_net]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thanks for your replies. Now with this remote I may finally build myself a FPV car. :)

[@philkennedy1105]

Steve it’s brill it goes this distance, but if the video link doesn’t go as far as the remote and car is that not a problem ? And I’d be more concerned about theft of car ?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Only a problem if you are doing FPV. The majority of people using this remote are those doing SPEED RUNS with fast RC Cars since the biggest problem there is connection.... which is now a thing of the past due to the MT12.

[@dbbiking5505]

What fpv setup thanks

[@dronepilot260rc]

I definitely need to get some rc cars to FPV lol 😂

[@Just4FunRC]

how high mw you running on the vista? aye place the antenna as high as possible :) with 1.3ghz i use filters. i wonder if this beats crossfire ^^ but its more bulky.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It is a RUNCAM LINK (VISTA CLONE). I set the goggles to MAX.

[@marinehm]

Impressive!

[@davidpiper3652]

I was impressed the video held up. What frequency band is the ELRS on?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The 2.4 band

[@overfly_pt]

Great 👍 thanks

[@cch201992]

Did this with me axial 24 and yep I had the same issues video always goes out first

[@BASSstarlet]

Banggood has two options: ER3C-I/R85C Receiver AND 4in1 MT12 + R85C Receiver What's the best?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

What is best???

[@BASSstarlet]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I mean what's the best option.

[@coreycodling6661]

Any news on the non elrs? Binding ability?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

That would be the 4-in-1 model. You bind the receivers as per normal bind process. All Radiomaster 4-in-1 chips are the same so they usually publish a list of compatible receivers.

[@ramonmejias2178]

Hi Steve do you know if I can use that radio with my fms trucks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have no idea what type of receiver is used in the small scale FMS rc trucks so can’t say

[@hyperhelis4313]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!

[@-hastatus-]

as a submarine would soon be conceivable 👍😃

[@judybustamante9859]

Hello. To make it simple, what do I need to run fpv or what exactly did you use like the goggles and video? Other than the transmitter. Yeah, sorry I honestly don't know. Just wanna experience what it's like other than how far the eye can see. To just drive and enjoy the video view

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I used a RUNCAM LINK (digital camera) that connected to my old DJI version 1 FPV goggles

[@Fad_filims]

Pls review new betafpv aquila16

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Coming this week

[@erlandfpv]

Hi captain did u use 1200mw on the vista? Without fc right? So low power mode turn off on vista? Thanks, please tell me

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It is a RunCam link. In the goggles I set the power to 700mw

[@erlandfpv]

​@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks for the info, i will try it later, ❤

[@yinghaotan5884]

Does it has Seed ID function similar to Radiolink RC4GS?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I do not know what “Seed ID” is

[@yinghaotan5884]

Seed ID function from radiolink, kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqGZdaWfjsyIntk

[@MakerVerse]

Does it except DSC for Head tracking?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Head tracking is something you add to any RC product and has little to do with the remote

[@PlaneOlDude]

from my plane experience: head tracking will require 1 or 2 servos on a camera pan/tilt mechanism. the pan/tilt servos are controlled via the head tracker unit, into the Tx, thru the Rx, and would require 1 or 2 extra channels on the Rx (cap'n drone said the Rx had 3 channels - all for vehicle control). The pan/tilt servos are driven from the/an Rx. it would be possible to have another Tx/Rx pair for the HT/pan-tilt setup, but that means another radio/link. So, does the Tx have a "DSC" or "trainer" port/link for a HT unit? don't know, but the Rx seems to lack channels.

[@jeffmontemar]

may i know what packet rate and tx power did u use here?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It would have been the standard packet rate (default) and output power would have been around 100 mw.

[@ironoreiron]

Day: 10 of asking you to review the bubito fpv drone (but on another vid)

[@deonhowardsr1904]

Does it display real speed times?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I think you’d need a gps in your vehicle hooked up to the telemetry on your receiver

[@pietronetutube]

Hello veeeeery nice !!! How to get better video penetration?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Longer antennas with a higher gain

[@pietronetutube]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thx any suggestions?

[@jas-FPV]

You didn’t tell viewers on which elrs mode you are. This might get some folks struggling

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

ELRS 2.4 ghz firmware version 3

[@jas-FPV]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I meant how many Hz 😬

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@jas-FPVAhhhh, now I understand the confusion. What my first video on the MT12 and you’ll get your answer. This video you watched is the continuation from the first video.

[@JohnDeere_Simulations]

My RC drone with its remote goes 3 km so just like this car

[@johnnyBravo-od2wq]

Amazing kids toys

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Most people in the RC Hobby are simply “BIG KIDS”

[@zahidfadillah4990]

Harga berapa kang

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The price for your country can be found by clicking on the link below the video

[@sirtubemaster]

Would be cool if it lost a signal that it would RTH LOL

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

That would be the TESLA model 😀

[@techstuff6829]

If you included a controller running ArduRover and added a GPS, it could actually do that.