Does this ridiculous radio deserve a 2nd chance? // FLYSKY ELYSIUM EL18 REVIEW

[@JoshuaBardwell]

This video originally contained an incorrect claim that the gimbals in the EL18 only support 100 Hz polling. This information is wrong and has been removed. There are some potential issues with these gimbals and high-speed protocols like ELRS, but the issues are not as serious as the video originally made them out to be, and could be solved with firmware updates. For more information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZKpYqh_mLqJjsU

[@carbonfire1247]

This is the only radio that I ever felt comfortable pinching with and as a result I've been using the original Nirvana for years. Honestly tried a bunch of other radios and the ergonomics/thinness of this radio makes it the king for anyone who hybrid pinches. Super comfortable. Awesome to see that they are bringing it back!

[@pfeerick]

Actually, they upgraded the internal RF from 2A to 3 which is their latest system, and supports long range and may be able to run ELRS natively in the future ;) BTW, the trims also act as back and enter if you press them, and switch to navigation controls if you run a Lua standalone tool like betaflight or ELRS Lua

[@JoshuaBardwell]

If it can run elrs in the future that's pretty exciting.

[@malte9999]

There is some code prepared on my computer, but it is waiting for some free time on my side.

[@km_pr]

There is one edgeTX dev, who also develops ExpressLRS, who has the Elysium AND has ExpressLRS running on it.

[@KOrnhOliO1]

@@JoshuaBardwell Yeah, throw the FlySky module in the bin, and pop in a 1000w ELRS module, inside the radio, and sell a boat load!

[@malte9999]

@@km_pr not really yet. So much to do for the bit of hobby time. But a similar piece of HW works (FRM301) so it should be possible.

[@Mde7FPV]

I used a lot of radios and the Nirvana has always been my favorite. I don't know what's with the bashing about the internal module since almost everyone uses a TBS or ELRS module anyway. I'm super happy they made this "upgraded" great radio. Can't wait to get the "Nirvana" back into my hands👍🏻

[@MAD_CHILLER]

Nirvana is still my favorite radio.. and actually most of my whoops are flysky and I had far less radio link issues vs the FRsky versions.. Mob6 is a perfect example... I CRSF all the larger things... sooo ... Non issue. With the Mods the guys in RC Groups have sorted out (thank you Stefan!) , and EdgeTX, almost of the shortcomings have been addressed. I always said id buy another NV14 if mine has issues... Now I have a better option with CNC gimbals.... Hopefully ELRS for those whom want it internal comes soon enough. The FPV community does a good job of supporting each other when manufacturers fail.....

[@Vaughnboilore]

If anyone decides to buy this look up the flush mounts for modules for it! It’s super clean and looks sweet. Think I have pics on my instagram with the extra battery mount too. Super clean super cool. Plus you can run this transmitter 1/2watts all day long with zero issues or having to charge it. I do like the burnt orange look of the new one here

[@rskl3284]

Any links to these flush mount things?

[@joshuabolton1549]

I must admit, when I first got into fpv about 5 years ago flysky was my first affordable radio that would bind to multiple quads ( I've flown 50cc planes for 12 years so I was very set In my ways as when it come to transmitters as I used futaba ) but I cannot say anything bad about flysky At all! The radios had decent range for how cheap they were. they did a great job! it's great to see them getting into the more serious side of the hobby!! Thank you josh for highlighting the radios that got me into fpv!! You legend haha. But the radiomaster tx16 was a game changer. I would recommend that if you fly planes, quads and helicopters with multiple receivers this all in one transmitter for the price is all you will need as its so versatile! ( happy flying guys!!!!)

[@joshuasterling2144]

Flysky has been my go to for ground radios and I have their older joystic style transmitter for air. I have a similar background and the only thing I regrettably never got into was rc boats. Anyway I am always looking forward to what Flysky is doing. IF you ever get a truck or a buggy look in that direction first for sure.

[@pfeerick]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the flysky 2A system, solid hardware, good telemwtey/system, and you could get micro rxs for quads. So I have high hopes for their new system, it seems to work quite well.

[@Stefan_73]

I have been with the Nirvana for long and also involved in the in official / non-company firmware devel as well as the HW mod that we published. There is one thing that this review should contain or point out, which has been the real weak point of the NV14: the power for the ext module. In unmodded form, the original NV14 would barely be able to run an ext module with 100mW even with batteries fully charged. One would have very heavy voltage drops when using a module practically ruining its battery lifetime. The unofficial HW mod improved this but it never became perfect. The big question though is: what about the module port and its power supply. Is it changed or still an issue. Btw: we had very decent Opentx versions for the NV14 ona separate github. The Opentx guys just refused to merge. Edgetx just did it, so the NV14 also has EdgeTX support. The internal module is AFAIK an RFM302 which may be flashable to ELRS.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

The power supply problems could be addressed by using a module with XT30 plug for external battery. But it's just adding tons of bulk to the radio and ruining one of the things that makes it so desirable in the first place. I'd love to see the internal module updated to support ELRS. If it could do 250 mW ELRS or higher, that'd be really exciting.

[@km_pr]

As the dev of edgeTX showed to us, the lite module adapter has its own XT30 connector. The output voltage is still an issue, because it's below 6v again.

[@chrissofpv3017]

Have an NV14 ..LOVE IT...but the gimbals are smaller than the TX16S and Tango2...so not so precise due to less travel. However the build quality is flipping SUPERB trust me.

[@pfeerick]

Voltage was only part of the problem, it couldn't deliver through amperage, so just folded back. This was supposed to have been fixed with a later revision to the NV14 mainnoard, as well as on the EL18 with an upgrade power supply subsystem, but time will tell. I know Ghost is fussy on the voltage, and will beep incessantly due to sub 5.8v but otherwise work fine. Whereas I've had the RM Ranger on both the NV14 (revised PM) and EL18, locked at one watt output for over five minutes and not a hiccup (both with arouns half flat or lower batteries). So will be interesting to see what others find.

[@bagofclothes7360]

Bruh as someone who struggled with my batteries dying when flying crossfire on my N14, thank you. This makes so many things make sense lol

[@crashbandocootfpv]

I run the flysky nirvana for the past 2 years now and I love it I’ve been waiting for this release for a while now I’m so excited

[@ChaosRC666]

Yeah me too... I run the afhds3 Module with a 450mah 3s battery... Never had a failsafe... And being able to go up to 2 watts is just very satisfying.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Smash or pass?

[@schollemeyer]

On the Nirvana you can use the right trim stick to navigate through menus and push it to enter. Pushing the left trim stick is basically the back button. Maybe this also works on the EL18. NV14 looks very similar to this.

[@keithphillips1234]

Pass

[@OdysseusVrakas]

Pass. Price dependant

[@istim]

it’s could be rainbows wrapped in gold but if it looks that ugly and ergonomically terrible I’m passing like my life depends on it. Looks like a comical pile of junk

[@AdrianoCasemiro]

For me, it's a pass. It sure doesn't suck, it's only that my TX16S works fine and I love it. This thing looks amazing and should be comfortable too. Total smash.

[@dnafpv]

I’m still using one of the first 20 test sample nv14’s ufpv sent out and love it to this day on its original firmware…

[@ddegn]

I purchased the Nirvana. I wasn't left "high and dry," I was *SCAMMED.* Underground FPV took my money and never sent the radio. I emailed them a bunch of times. For a while they said "we'll send it next week" but eventually they just stopped replying to my emails.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

It really sucks how they went out. Really ripped off a lot of their customers. I remember a lot of finger pointing about who was really to blame, but in the end, the customer got shafted.

[@ddegn]

And yes, I'm salty about it.

[@mikebergman1817]

That sucks man. I have a new Nirvana I’ll give you a smokin deal on😂 3yrs later.. lol

[@ddegn]

The Flysky module comment remined me I purchased a tiny whoop with Flysky receiver since I was expecting to receive a Nirvana. I suppose I should be able to use my TX16S to bind to the whoop but this is just one more reason why I'm so salty.

[@RealistikFPV]

Exact same thing happened me, I'd to claim the money back through my bank and thankfully I got it. Eventually I got one directly from Flysky, and honestly I love the radio. It has its problems but there's just something about it that makes me never want to use another radio.

[@saxonrc]

Nirvana is still my favorite radio. :) ( running Edge TX on it )

[@burrefpv9273]

I still fly my nirvana! Whit the sloppy gimbals... so use to them so i can probably newer change. But i love this thing.

[@SCFPV]

I dodged the Nirvana bullet, but fell head first into "The best radio since sliced bread" train, the T-16 Pro.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

At the time it came out, the t16 was pretty amazing.

[@ryanokeefe12]

My ufpv nirvana is still my go to radio. Nothing comes close to the build quality and feel. If you followed the firmware by Jakub, the radio worked perfectly from day one.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I thought I remembered it had some smarts.

[@ryanokeefe12]

@@JoshuaBardwell yeah, he worked hard for over a year, pushing updates and added features. PS - you can go back by pushing the left (maybe either?) trim button in

[@IshamPadron]

I still use the NV14 it's great with EdgeTX. Would be nice if Flysky would produce an updated mobo for those of us loyal customers that have the power issues.

[@ryanokeefe12]

Use molicell p26a cells

[@IshamPadron]

@@ryanokeefe12 good batteries help but they aren't going to fix a board with a documented known power issue.

[@malte9999]

Later versions have a fixed power supply, you just can't see what you gave without opening the case.

[@ryanokeefe12]

@@IshamPadron If you got a UFPV nirvana, they had an updated board - or another other than the first batch of flysky nv14s. The issue is only apparent when running above 100mw on external RF as the boards were designed just before TBS released firmware updates for the crossfire to allow it to output at 250mw.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic review, Joshua! Thanks! 😃 It indeed looks freaking cool! If I was stupid rich I would buy it just for hanging on my wall! 😂 But, honestly... Today I wouldn't buy a radio without an internal ELRS model. Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@cyruscatfisher]

Loved Nirvana. Abolutely adore the purple version of this. Getting this next paycheck

[@ChaosRC666]

I got mine from hobbymate... With a 10% new customer discount I paid 250 bucks for the purple one. Free shipping!

[@llickmogan]

I've had the nv14 for the last 3 years it's been great

[@huntercooke9592]

I almost bought this in 2018. It was supposed to be the pro version of a flysky i6, the next version of that TX.

[@terryrhue4613]

The look is very different, which is what I like the most about it! The price not so much. Too many other choices I'd rather try so I'm gonna have to pass. I like it tho, if anybody just wants to get me one I'd love to try it out 😁

[@ltsky311]

I have a Nirvana, as far as the comfort aspect, I love it. I prefer it over any other radio as far as fit goes. But as you outlined there were some issues. It leaves my wrists not hurting after long days of flying.

[@andrewlong3288]

Josh, I still love my Nirvana, though my Jumper T-Lite is my go to. I know that both of these radios are not your favorite, but I still love and use them. I fly fixed wing so there's that.

[@aaronsmith3160]

I have been using my nirvana for planes and FPV racing for 3-4 years. The firmware once off the ufpv one was great and is now supported by edge tx. Have had it running up to 250mw on decent 18650 without modding (but it is the ufpv version) Whilst I am glad to see it making a come back what I don't see is what makes it worth twice the price of the nirvana. Will be epic though when the edgetx guys get the internal module onto elrs. Then I probably would consider moving from my nv14 to this

[@flyinryanfpv]

Not sure if they kept this feature but you can use the trim knobs as a back button and scroll up and down. Left trim is scroll and push right trim for back button

[@pfeerick]

Pushing down the left trim hat still does back, and pushing down the right one is enter. When you enter a lua script they become navigation controls. Intended to work on making it an option that you can either have trims or navigation but never got around to it, so preserved the trim functionality

[@flyinryanfpv]

Ahh ok. Guess my dyslexia kicked in on that one, been a minute since I used it as it is pretty much a paper weight due to not being able to run any modules on it with the power issues

[@pfeerick]

@@flyinryanfpv Yeah, that's why this reboot is much needed... fingers crossed they've fixed all of the key issues from the original NV14. Mine doesn't suffer from the power issues as flysky had apparently fixed that in a later revision, but doesn't help all the folks with the earlier model.

[@cypress9735]

I love my Nirvana, been using it for years. I dealt with the lack of support because it fits my hands so well and I just don't like the feel of any other radio I've held. IDK if it's typical for radios to break down after a couple years but this last Nirvana only lasted two summers (maybe 800 or so flights?) Hoping this one lasts. Overall I feel this radio is underrated and I absolutely love the ergonomics, and lots of little clever features.

[@SensorDelay]

I really miss having my Nirvana. Park hobo stole mine. I had made so many custom 3D prints for it. Like the low-profile module for the crossfire. I'd still smash, if it was a gift.

[@REDhlg]

If you get one, consider 3d printing new grips for the back... I hated the feel of my Nirvana until I got the right prints! Should be on Thingiverse... Depending on your grip you can take them off altogether.

[@florianw.3852]

I use crossfire on the old nirvana. This would be an upgrade to me IF the jrc port supports more power than the old one. The nirvana uses a bad transistor which does not allow more than about 1a (should be 250-500mw crsf). I love the design and feel and the software is okay. Would be nice if you could test the amp limit for this modulebay. This is the biggest downside of the nirvana and most of the nirvana community is probably interested in this spec

[@maddercat]

Yes, same, need to know if the module bay power is fixed on this radio.

[@cpfpv6410]

Its already discontinued and you can't buy it from hobbyking anymore. Still currently available on banggood... This was a radio I really wanted back in the day. I still fly flysky receivers! The are small, inexpensive, reliable, and I had plenty of spares in the drawer but the lack of the 4 in 1 module or ELRS option is inexcusable. The price was also inexcusably high considering its limitations as well when compared to more versatile options from companies like radiomaster.

[@sylvanlight120]

Flysky 2A goes 8 to 10k out.... This Elysium, 3A module can go 50 to 60 kilometres and uses LoRa chips I believe. And the 4 in 1 module does not support the Elysium's protocol as its not 2A, its 3A.

[@nappyfpv]

I always wanted one. I finally got one like 3 months ago. Then this one just came out lol.

[@ferfzero4333]

I really like my Nirvana, it feels and looks so luxury. I’m definitely in the group that has no idea how to modify it, so I mostly use it to fly whoops and mini quads. Also looks super nice on my desk flying sims.

[@VinydFPV]

Maybe with a 4-1 module it would be cool but to be honest I'd probably steer myself towards the new Radiomaster boxer if anything. Now that transmitter excites me!!

[@SkeezyFPV]

Okay. I want one for Christmas! 🎄

[@GeorgeCooper_LoneWolf]

I loved mine But sold it with a quad I build to buy the Tango 2 ... Great to see it back

[@Vaughnboilore]

Ton of 3D upgrades for this radio

[@dystopiannoise6782]

Seeing only the first few seconds playing after the thumbnail was all i needed to like the review ^^

[@DroneOn]

I still have my old nirvana sitting in a box... this is cool

[@fpvlive]

You can get to the boatloader with starting up the radio pushing the 2 trimswitches inwards like we used to

[@JoshuaBardwell]

That's the edgetx bootloader not the STM32 DFU bootloader.

[@WATCHMAKUH]

Wish a company would create a controller with built-in windows OS and touch screen capable of connecting to betaflight and playing sims directly off it. Sprinkle on some cnc hall gimbals and keep the size comparable to zorro’s and bam.

[@brandonpurdy7658]

I wanted this radio since it first came out. Issues then kept me from it. I wish had a 4 in 1. More importantly a dedicated module bay. They should offer it in black. I've been flying since late 2015. This is the best looking radio (-color).

[@km_pr]

I don't like blue, but the Elysium blueish/teal looks very nice, also purple and off course the red - but a no for the rose gold. Black belongs to nirvana, should never appear again. They should've build the module separated from the main pcb, like jumper or radiomaster do. But at least, you can flash it (one way, atm) with ExpressLRS.

[@ryanokeefe12]

@@km_pr why would you run a separate module when you can have it internally. Plus you can still add a module to the back of the radio if needed.

[@DreamFlyEcuador]

Joystick style? 🤣 Love you Joshua!

[@scyonyc]

I still own the nv14, I think gonna pick up.

[@Vaughnboilore]

Don’t forget edge tx has firmware for it and it’s solid! I still have mine and it’s one of my favorite out of my tango 1 and 2.. radio master ( 2:24 like yours jb) frisky x9D+ and my radio master zoro. I have the flush mount tpu print and tpu 2s battery holder and with my nirvana I use the 2watt full crossfire. All the other elrs . I never wanted to sell my nirvana do to how solid it feels and how bad ass it is. Touch screen works great with Edge-tx firmware

[@launchfpv7144]

Wow! Looks sick! I have a friend who has the older version of this and its AWESOME! He runs ELRS on it and its one of the nicest radios ive held in my hands! Also i you are a huge inspiration to me as a 13 year old FPV pilot!

[@cjayfpv5823]

Don't quote me on this guys but I recall some discussion regarding the chipsets used in the new 3A flysky. I believe it may actually be compatible down the road with ELRS and in fact somebody got it running - one of the edgetx devs. I'm super excited about the simple fact that edgetx and flysky apparently more or less are collaborating on this radio and as it stands the future dev potential is massive if it follows through. Still using my Nirvanna today and it is hands down the best radio I've ever used despite it's quirks.

[@diegomsta]

Super nice t-shirt!! Nice video to.

[@ChaosRC666]

About breaking switches in your backpack: it comes with a cover you snap on... Just like nv14 did. And for the lanyard: it comes with a offset finger to balance it! I pre-ordered the purple one last week. I started flying with the nirvana, got it used. Then I got a flysky module that does 2 watts with the new afhds3 protocol. Since I have flysky pistol grip transmitters for cars and boats I can use that RF module as a relay station and get rediculous distance for speed runs etc. That's why all my drones got flysky receivers in them.... So I guess I'm that one guy that loves EVERYTHING about this new TX.

[@jplo5299]

I always wondered if holding a box radio or game conroller style radio would be ergonomically better... but I think we adapt to the shape whatever. I loved the boldness of the orginal Nivana and seeing the Elysium in this elongatated game pad style form factor still peaks interst with all the added features.. It looks wieerd and cool and functional at the same time.. Flysky makes goood radio controllers and they work..but the caviat is the receiver optiion..

[@ingleburn]

The original NV14 is still the best feeling radio I have ever tried

[@kennethcartman9744]

Nice to see the radio supported now, at that price i'm glad i still have mine. Shame the internal radio wasn't upgraded with elrs and faster polling, other wise it just seams like a re skin of the old radio.

[@vanlifefpv6340]

Flysky will never ever ever get my money ever again!

[@pow9606]

As someone who created UI's as part of their job, that UI leaves a lot of room for improvements. I say stick with physical buttons or develop a touch friendly UI (one with large easy to press buttons). That's the worst of both worlds. The menu system leaves a lot of room for improvements too. Personally I would like to see the basic settings used by most only included in the menu. A separate menu for advance features that beginners and people new to the hobby are unlikely to use. While on the subject of user friendliness, some feedback from switches would be nice. When angle or acro mode is switched on, can we have the current mode shown on the the display please. My memory is not the best. Without trying it, the ergonomics of those handle look clumsy to me. What is the need for batteries in the handles?

[@definingslawek4731]

What do you think of spotify on IOS? I use it on my iphone 13 pro max and I like it, and I like to think that I have precise hands but every single day when scrubbing through a track I fail to actually hit the scrubber and so Im moving my finger and nothing is happening. It's like that scrubber is even smaller than the graphical circle, it's such a tiny target to hit. I'm not really interested in Apple Music but clearly they saw this in testing and their scrubber is easier to hit.

[@JekleFPV]

I kinda like it, like the gamepad-style radio. Stuff like editing text strings of logical switches might be a pain though. I agree that a scrollwheel is a lot more practical for that. If it came with either crossfire or ELRS internally, I might just give up my tango for this one. But I REALLY don’t want the hassle of lugging around and switching around 2 modules though.

[@fpvwing]

Really wanted this until you went over the module and module bay...😞..The flip out antenna is cool though, and awesome colors

[@minirotor9006]

Reflex XTR Sim bought this style of radio out many-many years ago[if this supported images I could show you an Pic] Its was supposed to be able to support some unknown field flying radio link[actually I'll email it to you later] Spektrum also has a similar style for a while for the RTF indoor rc planes and Helis. They were actually OK[options by moving the sticks in different directions and pressing the sticks down--But very little range & only 4ch.

[@KOrnhOliO1]

JB, let's see you fly with this radio! Stock, built in module, Ok? ;) What? You don't have a FlySky quad? Neither do any of us! 😫👎

[@cwojcik_rc]

I heard they tried throwing all the original radios into the woods but they kept flying back

[@thebronxgeek2121]

Now you got my attention again! I’m back !

[@Clickmaster5k]

The NV14 is almost the same but with a different bay on the bottom.

[@keithws79]

Skip to 13:31 and you learn all you need to know about this radio.

[@jerryFPV]

UndergroundFPV indeed went underground 😅🤣

[@ToddIrwin]

Great Content

[@matt0725]

gimbal polling rate is something i've never considered before. googling didn't seem to give answers, is there a place with different transmitters' details? I'm wondering about my QX7 and ELRS.

[@freddygranillos1799]

Its actually a great remote tbh

[@Editer38738]

Knoxville, Tennesse represent!!!!!

[@SimpleMeFPV]

I still use mine Nirvana . It was sooo expensive how could I not. I wish I could find more videos on it though 👍

[@Vaughnboilore]

I do want those new gimbals though

[@GBoniFPV]

$279, I will pass

[@olafschermann1592]

AFHDS3 uses Semtech 1280 RF chip as ELRS does. In theory it would be possible to flash it to ELRS. Maybe it would be cheaper to try that with FRM302 external AFHDS3 module.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

That would be really exciting.

[@Vaughnboilore]

Nirvana has the same boot-loader button too

[@kenhaupt1865]

I'd buy with a multiprotocol chip. Maybe v3?

[@GhostRyderFPV]

I use my Flysky Nirvana for my Tiny Whoops. For the irony.

[@POLARISFPV]

It would be amazing if we could get an edge tx app on our phones. Then hypothetically we could just connect our phone to our radio, via USB or possibly Bluetooth? After connecting, We could simply upload the parameters that we programmed on our smartphones.

[@joshuasterling2144]

I could see some sort of Bluetooth app. It would make a great continuity tool and a quick way to setup a new transmission channel.

[@ryanokeefe12]

So use a touchscreen on your phone to avoid using a touchscreen on the radio? What is the advantage here?

[@POLARISFPV]

@Ryan O'Keefe Eventually you won't need a screen on your radio, Certainly not a big one. Most people own a smartphone already and are comfortable with it. I personally don't have a radio with a touchscreen , but it does look more cumbersome to use than a regular smartphone. It would be a lot like an express lrs configurator on your phone Or even the Betaflight and speedy bee apps. Personally it just seems more intuitive to have an app to program everything on the radio. Lastly in theory this will cut costs As there will be no need to implement a touch screen or a screen or even buttons for programming Possibly.

[@joshuasterling2144]

@@ryanokeefe12 Having quick set profiles on the app preselected for specific quad or fixed wing type instead of having to copy it manually in the radio would be pretty convenient.

[@ryanokeefe12]

@@joshuasterling2144 This is exactly what you can do in the radio. You just copy an existing model or have multiple models already setup.. You're just moving the setup from one screen to another for no reason.

[@Stambo59]

I would imagine this would be aimed largely at the game console player market to make transition from gaming to RC flight much more intuitive.

[@maddercat]

Did they fix the module power issues of the nirvana is my main question. I have to externally power my tbs modules on my nirvana when I max power them especially, and they wont power off, it's actually my only issue with my current nirvana. First thing I would do with this radio is put a tbs tracer module in it and max power it and see if there are problems. For my nirvana I actually just bent the power pin for the module down, then power the modules externally through usb with a little power cube, and that works great except I have a little power cube also stuck to the bottom of my radio which adds a bit of weight.

[@bransonbasher6534]

I'd kinda like to try it with my RC cars.

[@MattiaChiarelli]

Hi Joshua! Do you know if this version has the same problems with external modules as the original nirvana? I had the nirvana and: - it didn't turn off the module when changing to a model that doesn't use the external modules - the bay didn't fit the ghost module - the power out was too low to power a module on even 500mW Thanks mate!

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Since I don't have the external module bay, I haven't been able to test this.

[@pfeerick]

The EL18 does switch off the module bay properly, and I have had it running the RM Ranger module locked at 1W for several minutes without issue (without external battery). The module still won't suit Ghost module as the Ghost module is flush rather than having a cutout in the corner. So it still hits the protrusion where the module pins are on the JR adapter.

[@Blackinterceptor999]

Range is VERY important for me, Might be a deal breaker if I can't have that. 18 channels would be fun...but pointless without range.... The looks is something I like, I play a lot of racing simulator type games with my PlayStation and Xbox controllers...Advancing the tech and making them smaller to be more like those is awesome.

[@mauritz1774]

Love Your Tshirt

[@M1N6U5media]

So I’m just getting back into things but from what I understand the only difference between this and flashing my NV14 to edgeTX is the internal radio supporting AFHDS3? Which is like nothing if I should be getting an elrs module to use anyway?

[@JoanCarballo]

Interesting video. Now post the link for buy the RATM shirt please.

[@DJBigSarge]

I bought it and I love it

[@RcReviewsLt]

Main problem was with hardware, it had flaws, one of it internal power voltage (what just had impact on crossfire), and other hw problems. FW had also lack off full touch support and big lags. Sad as remote feels good in hands.

[@ryanokeefe12]

Using a better sd card fixed the responsiveness.

[@OG_ALviK]

all resolved on the EL18.

[@thebronxgeek2121]

Hey Jb I wish you told me about this I’ve had it since it first came out I got 2 one personally from warrick himself and can show you conversations before he when ghost and I’ve said this to you years ago over Facebook I’m just a camera shy person now days and maybe cause I’m still a nobody 😢 but I’m still using it today and is my edc for flying

[@Vaughnboilore]

Stingy ran this radio for a long time. Tell the tango and momba came out 😁

[@AndyPorter79]

Why can't a script be written to use the joy sticks to navigate the menu options and, if the radio has one, use a momentary switch, or one of the trims to select /back?

[@MANDOXsquid]

Can you please do a flight video with this thing haha

[@sylvanlight120]

The NV-14 and Nirvana failed due to them not being able to power external modules sufficiently due to some hardware failings on the main board... They didn't think through the parallel batteries idea well enough!... Hope FlySky has fixed this as its still a parallel battery config.

[@IanF-FPV]

JB the NV14 doesn’t have the batteries in parallel. It has a circuit that always powers the radio with the battery with the highest voltage.

[@ryanokeefe12]

The batteries on the NV14/Nirvana are definitely in parallel. You can hot swap the cells. The external module is powered via a step-up converter. The issue was the external bay voltage not dropping low enough to turn off the external module completely.

[@IanF-FPV]

@@ryanokeefe12 not quite Ryan. I was on the Rcgroups thread for a few years and it was determined a while ago that they are not in parallel. It has a circuit that constantly switches to the battery with the highest voltage. If one cell is low and the other is fully charged power will not flow to the lower cell.

[@ryanokeefe12]

@@IanF-FPV You mean theres a diode that prevents reverse current flow? why would there be an an entire mcu and circuit when a single diode does exactly what you're describing? There's a single transistor that switches power from the 18650s to the step up regulator. Get yourself a multimeter and give the thing a probe and check for continuity between both battery positive poles. You'll be surprised.

[@anthonystownsend]

There was an update around 2 years ago from flysky, that complete all the features. It was a good radio but I sold my one to someone who needed a radio.

[@Burn377]

If it had ELRS internally with decent output and could power an external crossfire module to at least 500mw I'd buy it... My ideal radio would be the Mambo if it had ELRS internally.

[@Whistlindiesel1500]

16:31 the mob 6 had a Flysky version

[@diereken]

Still running the NV14 here

[@slipperysebastian]

I still use this, I preorder it and it's still amazing 4 years later

[@t0tobi]

14:50 100% Agree, not releasing this with internal ELRS must be a joke.

[@fuzefpv5766]

That's one of the coolest controller I have seen 😍😍

[@baggszilla]

I freaking love this radio! I would buy it if I didn't have a Tango 2!