I was wrong about the Radiomaster FPV radio Zorro

[@Mike0193Azul]

Thanks so much for the in-depth review and comparison. Your video finally allowed me to know which Zorro model to order. Thanks for clarifying 💚

[@NordFPV]

Hi Mike, great to hear it helped you!

[@ryanrekz7744]

After using it for flying my helicopter using Radiomasters Nexus i live this thing, i like the feel and use of it better then my tx16s, for me yhe ago1 minis just feels lighter and are easier for me to use because i have smaller hands, i dont have to strecth to reach the end points on my zorro like i have to on my tx16s

[@ChrisParayno]

I think i'll stick to my original jumper t-lite until they come out with a version to hold the standard 18650 size battery. Thanks for the review

[@NordFPV]

Thanks Chris. The T-Pro is a great radio too!

[@Discofpv]

You’ll be waiting awhile 😂

[@JohnStenborg]

…sold my radiomaster tx16, tx12, frsky x-lite, jeti ds-16, frsky q x7, jeti dc-16…bought 2 radiomaster zorro…i will never use anything else…built two diy elegant functional minimalstic battery cases between the arms that is attached and deattached in seconds…and with 6800 mah i can fly 1000mv elrs for hours and 250mv for days…with two internal 18350 - 1200mah i get 4 hours of flying…the 18350 is used in vapor smoking devices and readily found in those stores at reasonably prices…quads tiny to kilos, full wing 4 meter gliders, 12 gram indoor mylar planes, alula treks, 40 different lidl foamies, hoovecrafts and whatever whereever…zorro for everything…its glued into your hands and become an extension of your mind…its an instrument…

[@NordFPV]

It’s a very comfortable radio, I agree with that. I’m glad it works so well for you!

[@kurtzFPV]

Great review. I still prefer the tx12 with an elrs module over the Zorro. Much better screen placement and battery life. Has the same Jr bay as my tx16s, so they can be swopped out without modification and you can use the 1 watt module. Runs edgetx no problem. Stock gimbals are potentiometer, but are working fine for me right now. It uses the same gimbals as the zorro, so they can be upgraded later to halls or the more expensive ones.

[@NordFPV]

Thanks. I have to admit I have not played with the TX12. Maybe it should be the next in my list.

[@kurtzFPV]

@@NordFPV I think you might like it. I bought it as a backup for my tx16s, but use it fairly regularly when I want to pack smaller and lighter. The only changes I have made are switching it to edgetx and new stick ends.

[@pfeerick]

TX12MK2 takes the original and adds some refinements like internal ELRS, you can use the 5000mah battery as well as 18650s, internal USB charger, bigger grips. It's certainly another option for a mid-size radio that isn't in the game pad form factor.

[@davidreynolds8551]

Are you planning on doing flights over 30 kilometres or more, because otherwise as I’ve seen on a video 250 milliwatts will get you over that distance.

[@kurtzFPV]

@@davidreynolds8551 I'd love to try some long distance one day. Not too many places I fly are convenient for it. To me, it has more to do with penetration and flying completely behind myself around obstacles at low altitude on compromised antennas and areas of high interference for now. It is nice to have the power in case it is needed.

[@adeyinkabrasil4426]

Any idea if it's possible to replace the stock with a high gain antenna?

[@NordFPV]

I've heard of some people doing antenna mods, but I haven't research that area too much. Sorry

[@davidreynolds8551]

The batteries are pretty cheap really, so buying a second set is a good option, which is what I did. Also I’ve ordered the long cable in case I’m going to be flying for more than my usual time flying, so it’s not going to be much of a problem for me or most people.

[@FireChicken747]

just got mine unfortunately it did not come with battery's so now i have to wait a bit longer to use it

[@adeyinkabrasil4426]

Just one point to add though: If ELRS is configured correctly, and the antenna setup is premium, there is no way a power setting of 250mw would be required, unless you are going double digit distances. And if that's the case, I would think the pilot would know better than to buy the Zorro, which I think is geared toward medium range, freestyle, sub 250g pilots.

[@NordFPV]

I completely agree, but most of time I do my videos thinking about new users, or beginner users, the lowest common denominator, who most probably won't know what antennas to use, and it will be easier for them just to change the output power. But you are spot on, and I would love to heard about your set up. What do you use for antennas? What configuration you have for your ELRS system?

[@adeyinkabrasil4426]

@@NordFPV Hi, I'm mainly into 3inch toothpicks, which I use to push the limits of my R9mm/R9m combination....I have a frsky zipp 9 moxon high gain antenna on the module, and the stock frsky antenna on the rx. I'll be switching to the Zorro because I have a bulky X9D+ that only works well with ELRS. All my other receivers, XM+s and R-SXR, are basically unreliable with the X9D radio.

[@xovox9507]

The scroll wheel is not plastic, it's aluminium, you can tell it is metal as it is cold to touch as it conducts heat away from you finger, plastic does not do this.

[@pipoypipoy7796]

Can the Zorro charge the external batteries?

[@juancgallardo]

Hum... I'm actually not sure. I need to test it.

[@nattybumpo7156]

What defines an FPV radio?

[@NordFPV]

That's a though question. I normally refer to a FPV radio just to say they work with FPV. Most of those radios will work with other devices beyond FPV, but at the same time, the number of buttons/switches maybe small and designed more towards FPV than for example fixed wings...

[@ClareFPV]

Thanks for doing this review mate!!! Much appreciated.

[@NordFPV]

Thanks for watching Clare

[@quadthingcopter5984]

It is a good radio, to extend battery life just use 2x 18500 lion they fit nicely under the radio.

[@NordFPV]

Do you use some printed part or how do you attach them?

[@quadthingcopter5984]

@@NordFPV just make a two cell pack from them and use the straps which come with the radio or I use some elastic to hold them, works great

[@ElementalGeneral]

F.Y.I 6:02 The scroll wheel on my Zorro is not plastic, it's Aluminum.

[@NordFPV]

You are the second one saying this. Mine seems plastic...

[@TimsDrones]

I put AG01s in my Tx16S and my Zorro - and the TX16S has better stick motion. The AG01s in the Zorro are not as good as the ones in my TX16S, IOW. So I no longer use my Zorro.

[@NordFPV]

Hey Tim, thank you for this comment. I have added AG01 to my zorro and haven't seen that big jump in feeling as many described, and I wanted to hear exactly this from someone owning both.

[@TimsDrones]

@@NordFPV Yeah - specifically, the AG01 throttle in the TX16S is perfectly smooth, while the throttle stick in the Zorro remains slightly sticky - even after I applied dampening grease to the AG01s in the Zorro (the grease helped, but not 100%).

[@kernalmusterd]

Why is it a fpv radio

[@rcrotorfreak]

Hi my friend. This first time to view a video from you. I went to you're website. Funny first 3 number are my area code of USA. Look up 559 that Fresno county of california area code. :) Please update you're phone number add the extra number so when people want to call you. Add the country You're case is Sweden code please. By the way. Love you're video and explaining. I was wondering. Do you fly planes or helicopter? Ever use this controller? I have a Tx16s mark 2 elrs i do have 4-1 external module. But ever flown planes and helicopter with this radio? Ty

[@NordFPV]

Thank you for your feedback. If you want to get in touch with me, please use the email. I don't have much experience flying planes or heli, but I've heard some of my friends with this radio and some planes. As long as you don't need a huge number of switches you should be ok.

[@rcrotorfreak]

@@NordFPV Yes I get tired people to new commer get the Zorro and me recommending them get TX16S HAHA because later enventually need to upgrade. But now I am changing mind. You and other making me want to try Zorro. Store Zorro and little quad in care always. And my Tx16s mark 2 and expensive drone planes helicopterin house. Ty buddy keep up the good work though. Great video I subscribe.

[@afrog2666]

Nobody has control when thumbing

[@NordFPV]

I can’t flight pinching 🤪😂

[@Gamebit450]

Scroll Wheel Is NOT Plastic!!!!!

[@h2o40fpv]

nope not for me

[@jankucera8505]

no matter how much anyone got paid zorro is still a bad radio

[@NordFPV]

It would have been good to get paid for my opinion. Unfortunately not for this video.

[@chrisnewby9771]

There is absolutely 0 people on the planet Earth who are looking for a tiny radio, so stop saying its made as a compact radio for carrying around. Literally EVERY person with a quad is taking the same items out and the game style radio being slightly smaller does not count for not taking a radio.... Every clown on the internet seems to think its designed to be slightly smaller and easier to transport. IT and ALL GAME STYLE RADIOS ARE NOT.... STOP COPYING VIDEOS WHICH YOU ASSUME ARE CORRECT. They are built to bridge the gap between gamers and pilots. It has jack shit to do with being easier to put in an entire car ffs.

[@BengalCatChilli]

People like smaller radios because they are easier to fit into a backpack. With a smaller radio you can also get a smaller backpack...a tx16s is 800-900 grams...a game style radio is less than half of that in some cases. You might have a car, but not everyone does. Stop applying your own personal experiences to every other person in the world.

[@chrisnewby9771]

@@BengalCatChilli If you cant afford a car YOU SHOULD NOT BE BUYING DRONES AND HOBBY ITEMS!!!!, You need to grow up and provide for the family before buying toys.

[@dudleymeadows1739]

@ChrisNewby There are many more than 0 people on earth looking for smaller/lighter radios. Many people are putting them in backpacks as they are walking/tramping/hiking into scenic areas they wish to film via drone. They are sight-seers, bloggers, hunters, fisherman etc, all wishing to share their content and all the time wishing for a lighter and roomier back-back.

[@chrisnewby9771]

@@dudleymeadows1739 If you cant carry a radio, you should really be not hiking with a backpack. Saving 50g isn't likely going to stop you walking. If it does then stop taking a drone and eat a salad for a few weeks before your heart explodes.

[@chrisnewby9771]

@@dudleymeadows1739 Nope, there are 0 who need to save 10g on a hike. YOU CLOWN Want to save 10g, then have a piss before you go or leave the phone in the car.