In-depth look at FrSky's NEW X10S

[@GrizwoldFPV]

Love the new open approach you have gone with to share all the details of your equipment PID etc. Plus your personal opinions on things. Keep it up ! Love your content

[@UAVfutures]

Silver pay button. Well done mate. You deserve it.

[@Fox100]

Dont you think he should make a quad out of it!

[@jasonhackman5553]

YES!

[@maverickmohammad4375]

I know I am kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to watch new movies online?

[@salvadoralessandro8863]

@Maverick Mohammad Flixportal :P

[@maverickmohammad4375]

@Salvador Alessandro thanks, I signed up and it seems like a nice service =) I appreciate it!

[@flughund]

Thx for that review / comparison. The X10 looks really very nice (as I have to admit as a designer). But your critic points seems legit. Thx!

I like the new website, there's some very helpful pieces of information. Thank you for it and for everything else you do. You have changed the way I see the hobby and you keep inspiring me to go out and ripp balls. Thanks man!!!

[@MisterJDee]

I wish FrSky would come out with a small, travel size controller with USB charging. Basically something like the concept of the Taranis Evolution without that xbox form factor.

[@reggiestone730]

Honest and informative review. Nice side-by-side comparison as a bonus. Congrats on the Silver Play Button!

[@photonthief]

Dude! Gotta be honest that at times your shenanigans rub me the wrong way but I loved this review! Super balanced, genuine and backed up by your huge knowledge of the hobby. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for posting!

[@IryxBROAerials]

Hi, Steele. This is Alex from Ukraine... Couple of points about X10S and X10: 1. Neck strap holder is made of aluminum. 2. Since ext. antenna pigtale is detachable and not soldered to the iXJT - you can take one with longer thread to use custom antennas. 3. Yes- the bottom antenna is for bluetooth module. Cheers!

[@matthausadamitz2127]

IryxBRO Aerials dude, thx a lot. To me, this flaw was buy or nobuy decision. Didn't want to burn rf modules tp have this feature. Have they solved the charger issue on production?

[@HomeGrownCanadianFPV]

Been using my x10s now for over 6 months.... love it.......

[@colelandreneau304]

For what I do a qx7 is great. I'll add m7 gimbals when need be. Got a lipo in it and it works great. I think they made it compatible with crossfire (didn't use to be). I like and don't have any regrets yet

[@aaronwarren6533]

Thanks bud. Great points. Love my X9D as well and not changing anytime soon.

[@PeterCarlsen2108]

Really interesting. The X10 has that huge screen, tons of mixing options (on both FrOS and OTX) - it should really appeal to Heli and fixed wing people - but the only ones putting up reviews are quad flyers! Just ordered one, will be my first venture into OTX, but would love to get some insight into how complicated it is to program a full house glider on, with camber trim, butterfly mixing, flight conditions etc.

[@BadChizzle]

Please excuse me as I go off topic for a bit. I saw you say in a video somewhere, that the thing that needs to change is the battery situation... and I can’t agree more. I pretty much just got in to building and flying quads... and can’t believe the lipo situation! You can’t over drain them (Puff or Smoke). You can’t over charge them(Fire). If you damage them (fire).You can’t leave them charged (no punch) . They last for no time at all when flying (Sadness). Aaaand... They’re relatively large (Dragging down my quad). So I’ve got these crazy things in fireproof bags, sitting in a place where I feel safest for them to be... and I waste way too much time worrying about them exploding, or whatever. Sheesh! Again... I’m new and I know these are things everyone else has to deal with, but damn, Dude! Use you awesome Mr Steele powers to get the next gen batteries to everyone. Look... we know they’re out there... it’s just a matter of getting the owners of the tech to kick em down to us. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Thanks! Your fan, BadChizzle

[@Unorthatrox]

Kinda surprised you didnt mention the X7S in that mixup. Similar quirks, same weird charger, removable ni-mh battery, usb-MINI port (right angle cable pairs great with that btw) same aluminum gimbles and makes a pretty medium price point between the x10s and x7 without adding all the extra unwanted features.

[@scooterfpv8864]

With the extra range I got on my toy radio transmitter using you video I can promise when the warranty runs out on the X9D Plus it's getting the mod as well . Thats the best bang for the buck I've seen and it's relatively easy to do too . Just sayin thanks and , congrats on the award as well .

[@ulightme]

Excellent video Steele!!! I enjoyed your comparison and review of this x10s. Keep doing a great job.

[@mekawasp]

I always carry a spare battery for my taranis when flying, and I have frequently loaned it out to people who run out in the field. Not beeing able to swap batteries in the field is a deal breaker for me, other than that it looks nice

[@jonathandahood]

Don't forget to add currently the qx7 doesn't work with crossfire micro without hardware mod, or software. Software goes from 4ms latency, to something ridiculous like 40ms(I forget exact). On the qx7 the m7 gimbal upgrades are worth it, and with a 90 degree usb the new plug location is awesome. Steele I know you said you don't like the aluminum feel when you throw it, but hows the resolution feel compared to the m9? Also if anyone is wondering range if Steele oks it i can post a link with range test, and only reason for turning around was fpv clarity.

[@krsslim]

Managed to avoid disarming the quad so far pinching the X7 but it's a lot of effort and had an epic fail today with frozen hands. Will definitely be moving the outer switches to the top of the radio, not really sure what they were thinking with that one....

[@neal569]

That lamp is amazing!

[@b-la-c8662]

You answered some of my questions on radios, thank you!

[@CTKix]

Looks nice enough, but I picked up the QX-7 because I didn't have funds for the bigger radio..... then the nice gimbals came out so, I REALLY had zero reasons to get the X9D or anything. Not afraid to solder and upgrade in my spare time. Just not enough for the "upgrade".....

[@glenby2u]

nice review. my taranis is original and only the push buttons are going. gimballs replaced for the hell of it. not really noticing improvement in response or handling. just got the qx7 more for basher radio

[@RYCOPZ]

Nobody does reviews better than this. Thanks!

[@removedremoved5826]

mr steele, im getting my first race drone on sunday, im so hyped

[@GUILLERMO.NESPOlO]

Hey steele u must try futaba , I know that telemetry it's not a big thing on futaba by now , but u never never u gonna lose signal on a futaba ( I put money on it ) ask skytzo for his ....I have not touch a nice gimbal until u try futaba

[@littlejack8092]

ohh yea i have one futaba radio and a frsky radio ...... the frsky is a good value for price but the futaba is a looooooot better build quality XD

[@removedremoved5826]

ok, so i have this question. I normally fly dji stuff, and this is my first race drone. So im getting the LHI 220 build kit to hydrodip it and stuff. Im also getting the taranis qx7, and i was wondering if the 2 would bind, or if id have to buy a attachment, thanks

[@IDigitalCrash]

LOL! The Futaba and FrSky protocols is almost same. And you will get a FS on futaba too in a difficult radio environment. But... Futaba can't all things that even the Taranis can))) And main argument - futaba is highly overpriced.

[@wdavie27]

+Guillermo Nespolo hiya buddy what futaba transmitter are you using buddy iv got one that come with my nitro helicopter but never used it and I did think about trying to use it with my quads but never really tried it yet lol

[@ganon420]

Nice radio. I can't wait to see the final version.

[@brandonwoodford579]

I have been a x9d fan for years. I got the newest release of the x9d plus se. They have fixed the looseness that was in the sma Connector, by using a new design. That x10s is just way too big, when I thought the 7 was wide.

[@damonbfpv]

someone mentioned about cutting the switches down on the x7 a bit for the same reason as you mentioned when pinching so you dont catch the switches by accident

[@vladoportos]

nice video. forgot to mention that X7 and X7S is not fully compatible with TBS Crossfire and require modding with SMD Single Inverter Gate, not a easy thing to do....

[@MrSteeleFPV]

+vladoportos I didn't forget. It's only the new ones that have that issue. Mine is fine lol

[@vladoportos]

ah true, the first batch without port for reprogramming RX works ok :) but usually now you get the newer ones which does not work :(

[@davidtyler2017]

Just found your channel and loving it. thanks for the great videos. Very informative!!!

[@LeonidaSpartaFun]

Hey Steele. It would be really great if you would do a video about pros/cons on using connectors vs. hard soldering parts of quad together. Since some people say that connectors unplug and are unsafe to use for connecting everything but if you modify your build often I see no reason why you wouldn't use them. Anyways in FB groups there multiple discussions on that, but I still didn't get the picture of what is better and I think also a lot of other viewers didn't, so your opinion would be great. Thanks.

[@Phrew]

Nice vid, i actually wondered about it when i saw it on your insta stories. I absolutely agree with your gripes about the radio, but there are some that i'd add personally. - Sorry, but fuck non-user-removeable batteries. Fuck'em real good. If i'm out flying and my radio battery goes low because i forgot to charge it, i don't want to be trying to find a wall outlet in the middle of nowhere _and_ freaking sit around for an hour or two waiting for the thing to charge. Why not make a simple battery compartment which actually just holds two 18650s? - The charging circuitry. Any charging circuit is basically a glorified PSU. What kind of PSU gets really warm when used? One with a linear regulator. Screw linear regulators. Just build a nice switched mode PSU in there, they're just slightly more expensive, but the benefits outweigh the cost. - From what i understand, the Type-C USB port is used solely for charging. Never, under no circumstance, use an interface that is standardized for something completely different than what it was intended to. Especially if it's user-accessible. Someone will end up connecting that thing to a computer and if he's lucky, nothing is going to happen. If he's not so lucky, something will catch fire. Make it a useable USB port that can be used for charging. It works fine for all the powerbanks with a handful of 18650s out there, why wouldn't it work for a radio with two 18650s?

[@_droid]

I like the looks of the X10S. Need to feel one to really know if I would like it but it seems way better than the X12S monstrosity. However, I wouldn't even consider buying one until OpenTX is available for it. The X9D was a no-brainer buy based on form factor and they coordinated with OpenTX so it was available on day one.

[@hcmaclub5905]

I wish radio places would do a trade-in / upgrade program. I have x9d+ with the upgraded gimbals. I’d love to have the 10s

[@The1badxj]

great comparison review lets all hope FRSKY takes your improvement ideas and makes a great radio from it, X9D SE is still the best buy right now

[@hquiroz113064]

awesome radio , may have to try this one out! great video as always steele!

[@dispozablemobile]

Dude that was a great review of that X10. Thanks man!

[@jimmi00011]

tearing scrotum: Testicular rupture is a rip or tear in the tunica albuginea resulting in extrusion of the testicular contents, including the seminiferous tubules. It is a rare complication of testicular trauma, and can result from blunt or penetrating trauma, though blunt trauma is more likely to cause rupture. or the extreme discharging of lipos also known as ripping balls

[@eric-janvandenbogaard9415]

Thank you, for again a great vlog/video clear, detailed, and an honest opinion, I like the new workbench ! btw... just ordered the PDB kit, a a local Dutch webshop...

[@vzachari]

I think the horus x10 USB C charging port is connected directly to the battery. Any USB C connected to it will have power out.

[@gettingpast4391]

Funny I just recently got an X10S and it's a beautiful radio... but I just have a love affair with my old X9D. It's soo light, looks great and feels great in the hands. Yes I'll be using the X10S but I'll still keep the X9D too because it just feels so great.

[@policeswat64]

Congrats on the play button !

[@VdubSPAZ]

Love your input and your reviews you should create your own product branding like rotor Riot used to be for you but again I know you wanted to do Top Gear style so you can add that little touch and add like maybe another person into it and I think you can get that having different personalities than each other kind of makes Top Gear so find some people that work with your flow that don't necessarily have to agree with it but still has the same love and passion as you do keep up the great work man

[@warhammerdrones2818]

Thanks for an honest review, as always!

[@David__]

Nice review Steele. Always like a "pilot's perspective". By the way for those who don't want to modify their X9D with gimbal + antenna mod, you can also get the X9D Special Edition that is done for you.

[@tattoorod9105]

Thanks for the great info I fly a qx7 and love it so this may be my upgrade later happy flying

[@JoeWadey]

That LCD screen is gonna get mad scratches!

[@thunderbird3694]

Enjoyed the review, thanks Steele!

[@aspetdavudi37]

You might be able to use an sma to sma adapter. That should bring up the sma from the recessed part. :D

[@badmintonavecpierremeunier7443]

thank you for sharing ! I fly with taranis X9D since 2.5 years , I still love it . I am waiting to see what people think about the X10 before buy one , and you did great . but it look really heavy ?! cheers !

[@nitrosomniak]

Awesome video Steele im so glad to see you shared your pids setup especially with the new 1.3 rc25. I have tried to get a good tune on rc30 but adaptive filter just doesnt seem adaptable with the hq props... again thank you. I was almost ready to switch to race flight too and this video just gave me hope :)

[@macmondo74]

Great video Steele, having just bought my 9xd special edition I think I’ll be sticking with that for the foreseeable future although I’ve got to agree with you, that new radio looks sweet. 👍🏻

[@BSNfilmcraft]

I really like the way you do reviews.. hope to see you do more..

[@garybaldwin1107]

Great review! Keep up the great work! I'm looking for a new radio and you have helped my decision.

[@kkhalifah1019]

6:26 : Wait... that recessed SMA antenna mount shouldn't be a problem, coz all you have to do is attach an SMA male to SMA female adapter which will protrude far enough to let you attach Peter Penetrator.

[@GadgetMart]

I have tried them all including Jeti. My favourite is the X9D SE

[@jpb2085]

Thanks for sharing. Was tempted to get an X10S but given some of the daft design decisions! Leaning more to the X9D Plus Steele edition now :) They should release your edition of the X10S

[@owenwilkins6563]

We need a team failsafe sticker for the x9d (you know where it has that frsky logo at the top? That's what I'm talking about).

[@blackmennewstyle]

2S is not enough for powering an external module like UHF transmitters for a long time, very strange choice from FrSky, they should have gone to 3S. This radio is clearly inspired by the high quality Futaba flagship radios. I think this is the target of this radio, the high demanding quality pilots of our RC hobby. Thanks for the review. Have a great week and happy flying! P.S.: No more update on the VAN?

[@StogieMaru]

Excellent info! Muchas gracias.

[@MadMarcWinnipeg]

awe, right on thanx for the music link

[@DavidOwensuk]

Good review thanks Steele!

[@EricKonasty]

Bruhhhhhhhhhhh 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ol-man-duffyj688]

Konasty: The whole video I'm like "Fuggin Prove IT"

[@nesnoumesain]

Thank you for this review, I am currently switching from a DX8 to FrSky, based on your comment regarding the metal gimballs, would you say i shoud get a X10 instead? Im from Canada and its cold as f*** for 6 months of the year.

[@Frogzy]

More videos like this!!!! We miss the Old Steele!!

[@werlock]

Nice one Steele. Keep doing yo thing man!

[@MrTimmyGT]

I think imma get the x10s for myself for Xmas, I enjoy flying fixed wings as well but the programming on the x9d is the least intuitive thing I've ever used. So I've been using my team failsafe dx9 exclusively for fixed wings and the x9d for quads but it's really inconvenient to be lugging around 2 radios, this may be just the solution I've been looking for.

[@pkvillager]

Thanks for the overview. So what I got out of it is, STILL no one really makes a high quality multirotor specific radio... We are still stuck with old giant radios with tons of features we don't need or the low quality Turnigy Evo. Gruapner MZ-12 is my favorite for feel and size but they are stuck in the past with expensive and large RX's. I'm stuck with the best and worst radio at the same time the Qx7. Its a bargain as far as features go but its huge and clunky. Hall gimbals helped the feel a little but I'm still waiting for someone to make a high-end Evo competitor. TBS Tango doesn't cut it because it is huge, and you have to buy the module separately. I probably would have taken the plunge on the Tango if it at least came with its own module.

[@twenty4sixty884]

Steele, is that a doormat on your bench? If it is, that is the smartest tool I have seen! I am constantly dropping screws etc... That has to be tons easier. Great Hack and as always awesome vid!!!! -TRiGGeR

[@rl2109]

Nice info, Steele! Maybe a demo (complete with a little freestyle footage) next time? :)

[@loboquad2122]

Good vid, hope FrSky is paying attention and has some of these items changed up for the full production model. Going to be tough to pay double the cost of my trusty XD9

[@j.finesseflights1403]

"DANG" the inside of that van looks huge with that F.O.V!!! lmao

[@drewhampton7527]

Thank you for this review.

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

I don't understand how they can make a "new" Radio and mess up so badly. All the points you mentioned on the Horus should not be a problem AT ALL. They made the X9D so well and only needed a few improvements. Yet they changed the whole thing for the worse. The X12 appears to be aluminum as well, with just the same awkward ergonomics.

[@axm2689]

Hey Steele, you didn’t mention anything about the ergos of the X10 vice the X9d. As a pincher, how do you like the layout? Looks closer to an X7 than to the 9.

[@TheMasterhazard]

how's the van progressing dude? Congrats on the silver Play button, well deserved :) be well, be safe... stay progressive :)

[@jad9544]

Congrats Mr. Steele on hitting 100k. What grip tape did you use on the x9d? I definitely need some. Still my favorite radio with M9s

[@M4TTFPV]

I love that, don't trust the neck strap support. But at the end of the video places it on a balcony 😂

[@danlatu209]

I want a transmitter with out the LCD. I like the furc concept.

[@archrivl]

Congrats on the 100K

[@OkiFPV]

To be honest I think Fr-sky are totally missing the mini-quad market with all their radios. The QX7 is close: simple screen & a few essential buttons. But it needs to be smaller. Its for a mini-quad not a gigantor quad. 😃 I need to fit that thing in a backpack! ha ha Need a better Rf system that has longer more robust range. I get about 200m with stock X9D & after the 5dbi mod about 300m. To compete with crossfire & DJI products. Id like to see a game controller style radio from fr-sky too, im sure a lot of people would go for something super small. Just my opinion, perhaps you feel differently?

[@RobR386]

My experience with colour screens outside especially in bright sunlight is not a good one, what's wrong with a decent backlit reflective monochrome LCD like in the X9D, also not keen on the bigger size or shape, looks awkward to hold, so I will keep my X9D Plus. :-)

[@damiancheng1508]

Hi Mr Steele! Is it possible to do a video on flashing opentx to the x10s? I had several issues during the flashing process and unable to troubleshoot most of them as this radio is still very new in the market compared to the x12s. Much appreciate it!

[@sleeth]

That radio has the same voice samples as the London buses :D 2:20

[@davidlondon3111]

Congratulations on the 100k. Bit off topic - what is the dock on your MacBook and are you happy with it?

[@vexcon47]

YES!

[@MrJarrod]

Sticking with the x9d

[@toddspeck9415]

Gonna hear that gimbal in my dreams now!

[@spyketan72]

Frsky should come out with X3S .. small like Turnigy Evo but with CNC hall gimbals. The X12, X10 & X7 are just too clunky! Nice to X12, X10 (90% of functions not needed for FPV Racing quad), X7 nudbad but can be smaller. Well it's just me, I'm stuck with the EVO for it's size but the recv choice is limited. Come on Frsky, please design mini TX something like the DJI Spark controller will be sick! Well explained Mr. Steele, to the point

[@88Nikoli]

Can't you file off some of the plastic on the end of ""Peter the Penetrator " instead of reaming out the radio hole ? Also could you charge it with a powered hub and USB 3 ?

[@SvPVids]

im going to steal your mat idea for the desk, no pun intended

[@SimeonSolarsky]

Does the Horus X12 have the same link as the X10S? :)) awesome video! And sup with the Van? How’s the progress :))

[@fuzzwad5049]

Peter the penetrator can't penetrate the plastic.

[@snoepox1257]

Nice I'm happy now!!!

[@vek1225]

Great explanations!

[@randhiprawedya330]

YOU ARE THE TRUTH OF THE TRUTH

[@giulianocastaldo4384]

Great review. I’d love a cheap clone quad review too

[@squirrel300zx]

headed to ripping balls right now to steal me a setup. built my first KISS quad and am too afraid to put it in the air, but I can damn sure put some pids and rates in. LOL

[@dbm5540]

I like that kind of video. Thank you

[@SumsarTheThird]

"you can route it out the outside, and screw peter the penetrator there" i just fking lost it when i heard that, i instantly misunderstood and had to rewind to understand what you said :p