Radiomaster Nomad: One ELRS Module for EVERYONE

[@OTRFlyer]

I keep holding on to my Xfire module lol!! I see you guys over there on elrs... it's like Christmas every 6 months, and I'm still over here trying to remember to reset my power output everytime i turn the radio back on lol! This may be the one that gets me over! Is anybody doing any long range testing with these yet?? Thanks JB!! You are a true asset to the hobby, and I doubt I'd have ever gotten off the ground without your help!

[@giusepearturo]

This is perfect technology for large RC airplanes, both gasoline and turbine-powered, where maximum redundancy and safety are needed. Create PWM receivers, and you will gain a new, large market.

[@666gato]

Most of us are running frsky tandemon the lage scale planes and turbines . Its 2.4 and 900 simultaneously works great I run It on my quads as well .

[@RichardAFPV]

Not really. A single ELRS system on either frequency will LONG outperform any line of sight aircraft.

[@666gato]

@@RichardAFPV this will depend on interference in the area . Some rc fields we can absolutely fly los well beyond 2.4 just because of the interference in the area . Also when flying a 10k plus aircraft why leave it to chance ?

[@onemanmob6756]

...it is also perfect in a battlefield, where the enemy may be jamming some frequencies

[@techstuff6829]

@@666gatothe range provided by ELRS is *huge*, people have gone 40km on 25mW of transmit power at 2.4GHz. It would take an awful lot of interference to drown out LoRa signals.

[@Frostayyyyy]

bruh the shirt killed me lol

[@mr_brimm]

it got me

[@SkifNomadcat]

Greetings from Ukraine 🙌✨ I just bought Nomad through the affiliate link. Thank you for all the valuable knowledge, Joshua!

[@SuperSecretGyro]

Just got into the live streams, then they stopped😥They're the perfect balance of technical knowledge, humour and rant!...Hope all is well.

[@timlong7289]

Impressive! And at such a reasonable price, too. My HapptModel ES24TX Pro has served me well for 2 years, but it needs a new antenna, which was set to cost me a quarter of the cost of a whole new module. I've been drooling over the Radiomaster modules for some time, and the chance to get a good brand dual band gemini module for cheap was the final straw. I have slapped the money down and ordered one direct from RadioMaster, complete set of module + xrossband receiver + all the antennas. Now I just need a quad to put it in!! I love that this will just keep working with my existing quads while giving me a no-risk route to experiment with 900 MHz and Gemini. Bravo, ExpressLRS team and RadioMaster, you are just hitting the ball out of the park.

[@soursham]

Would love to see that build

[@daijoactual]

Those dual band antennas look like fan dipoles. Totally legit. Just two dipoles connected to the same feed point and the RF goes where the match is.

[@jlarson42]

Very cool. But will it fit in my backpack without having to remove the module from the radio.? 🤔😁 Great review of a very interesting and innovative product. Looking forward to Radiomaster coming out with Nomad Gemini built in. 👍😎

[@tanoenaczycaitin]

the best time to be living fpv pilots...☺🤩

[@ineedmusic123]

I just bought one of these

[@SuperSixTwo]

For flying large cine rigs seems like magic pills.

[@FrancuskiAligator]

Always thought that "Dual Band ELSR" (900/2.4) will work in a way that for example: You will set a 1000Hz rate, and 1000 packages will be transmitted over 2.4 (with benefits of latency), and every 10 packages, a package will be sent through 900Mhz. That is why You will get a speed of 2.4 and 'failsafe communication' over 900.

[@ClowiningOnEvan]

Thank you for these videos, I have just recently have gotten interested into fpv drones and your videos are super informative and helpful, I dont have enough to get a drone right now but I have been on liftoff for quite some time now and ive been enjoying flying around you yard.. haha, but on a real note much appreciated thank you.

[@SebastienChedalBornu]

they call it low band because it's either 900 or 868mhz depending where you are (although i don't knwo how to configure between 868 and 900mhz maybe the difference between fcc and lbt firmwares ? )

[@cnw-jd9tt]

I just bought the ranger module, debating ir i should send it back and order this one hahaha

[@flasholiver69]

Thank You, you answered all my questions on Compatibility! Very Cool!

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic review, Joshua! Thanks a bunch! 😃 I want a radio with it internally! 😂 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@paweugiewicz5923]

One to rule them all

[@kerrymillar4981]

We need that on the video link that goes from 5.8 to 2.4 and the rx on 915

[@rcfreakamit]

I fly 900mhz almost exclusively with my FPV gear and had two instances of close-range (about 200m clear line of sight) failsafe due to what I assume was a nearby high power aggressor. RTH worked, so no biggie, but I'm pretty sure X band ELRS or FrSky Tandem would have prevented the link loss. I can see how the majority of current 900mhz pilots transition to this.

[@MrTango501]

Damn, if I keep watching your vids I will learn something but then I go buy stuff. I am spending my kids inheritance. Thanks amigo

[@joseamorales565]

greate! now i want Pocket with this built in. and more buttons and switches

[@baggszilla]

This is incredible JB! Thanks Bro!

[@UB3RN3RD]

I’m an absolute newb about to buy my first everything. I’m looking at going with elrs Should I buy the radio master boxer 4 in one and the elrs module, or the elrs boxer?

[@danielcherrill269]

I just need a 2.4 elrs module in a dji controller 2? with double press single button arming. You're my man Joshua ;D

[@bautistajoshuamarcaux1268]

Sold! Just bought mine on pre-order. How long does it usually take?

[@mahmoudelsayedshahin]

My dream product

[@1988gellertgal]

You have to try if you didn't till today but the TBS Agent lite gives you a much better user experience like the expresslrs luascript :D

[@Wouldyoudoitforascoobysnack]

This is the video I needed

[@scottmilano2940]

It has a JR module bay adapter, but doesn’t fit in the module bay. I suppose it isn’t that big, but still would be nice if it fit in the bay instead of on it.

[@nikotttin]

Hello JB, That's a bit if a private question and you might have addressed it on a live stream. Can you tell us more about that new tattoo? 😀

[@tyran370]

Needs some different form factor receivers to take advantage of this, I hope they have those lined up next.

[@framfpv408]

Je n' était pas encore passer a l express lrs.par feignantise ou autre allez savoir...mais la ...avec se système Gemini dual band...je vais passer a ce nouveau système..je trouve que c est une super option...merci de cet vidéo ..et bon vol a tous ..

[@GeorgeWatts_FPV]

Im on the market for a new transmitter. Will there be a radio with the duel band feature built in?

[@CarbonGlassMan]

Overkill is what I want. I like this idea. I will have to get one.

[@stran92129]

i am thinking the low band is due to EU, I believe EU is like 800ish. so low band covers both 800 and 900 depending on region

[@JoshuaBardwell]

It's 868 or 915, but everybody just calls it 900.

[@VadimBryksin]

Love your t-short hahahah

[@sharpeye32]

We are getting closer to what dji mavics are implementing, the dual band... What we need is a dual band elrs receiver and thats it... We will have uninterrupted transmission... Hopefully the vtx world will do someting about long range digital...

[@kkazakov]

There is a new dual band elrs receiver, also from radiomaster.

[@DownandOutNYC]

Looks like BayckRC is using dual 1/4 wave antennas, each with a single wire for the ground plane, one tuned for 2.4GHz and the other 900Mhz, in a V configuration (>-center conductor, ground-

[@ssbailey1981]

*half wave

[@DownandOutNYC]

@@ssbailey1981 I guess I should have corrected myself and said 1/4 wave *ground plane*. 1/2 waves typically dont have a "ground" element, and most certainly wouldn't be as compact in size as those in the video were. Correcting myself again, I'm going to guess you are talking about a center connected 1/2 wave dipole? That could be the configuration in use, since each element on the dipole is only 1/4 wave length, and would match the size pictured in the video.

[@willp3137]

Hi Joshua... having trouble with the v2 goggles when switching between FPV and digital requiring to bind each time switching. For instance switching between vista and 03 air unit. Any clues on how to resolve? Really appreciate any input!!

[@Rk-mt4ll]

I know this is a little off topic but I just noticed something last night that right after I plug-in a quad to betaflight the 3-D model in the setup screen is very erratic but after it sits still for a few seconds then everything seems to be fine. I've just never noticed this before and I have researched everywhere trying to figure this out. As always thanks for the awesome content Joshua.

[@LordRejion]

Hello mr JB.. yup ...its a me again 🫣😁 an i dea..for a video i would say we need but really.. i need lolb to know all about elrs. And all about it. Packets,hertz .. low, highs bands. maga 1.or 2 points ecttra. Gemini what. Dule somestuff. And. What dose it all mean. How dose it apply? And yes im useing elrs. And i kinda know some reasons why. But i dont understand it. what it dose . Why it works and how to fix it best for me. And my right now question .. lol😅😊 Do i need to update my elrs? I haven't since i set it up. And firm ware means the same thing ? And if you already own the elrs boxer. Would you want or can a elrs module make the radio stronger? Or a norher benefit maby? Sorry.. dumb question s maybe. But i am very clueless when it comes toall the radio protocol.

[@ssbailey1981]

the dual band antenna's are similar to a fan dipole. there are some trade-offs when using this type of antenna. it wont preform as well as two separate antennas. it can have a higher SWR resulting in poor telemetry or even permanent damage to the receiver or yourself.

[@emotodude]

Can this connect to arduepilot and Wi-Fi to a ground station for mavlink telemetry?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I don't know if it supports Mavlink re-transmission over WiFi.

[@Jay-sr8ge]

Do you think this type of dual band tranasmitter could be standard in the next Radiomaster boxer?

[@nullfield1126]

Nice shirt

[@benhagan8636]

Nooby question - still on the sim, why is radio transmission so important if you are likely to lose your video feed first?

[@BengalCatChilli]

Losing video first isn't a guarantee basically. Plus it's all about having a radio link that is so good, you're never having to worry about it.

[@SkeezyFPV]

In some environments with lots of concrete it’s not entirely uncommon to lose 900 first before 5.8g, especially at lower wattage like 250mw

[@apemancrypto]

So can I get a vrx module and goggles to have a dual camera setup to run a vr like feed to have depth perception?

[@hubert9283]

Hi, I have a questions. Can I somehow add temperature sensor on radiomaster mt12? Im using elrs receiver

[@mcronfpv8736]

too much yakking about irrevelant stuff. not enough stuff about the actual module : what's the precise weight ? what material is it made out of ? If I plug it into my Dji Neo, will it fly faster ?

[@BengalCatChilli]

You had me at the beginning ngl 😂

[@Padiwan4]

It’ll triple the speed of your neo 😂

[@MCsCreations]

Ok, you just won the internet for today, sir.

[@EmotionalSupportCube]

maybe this type of video isn't for everyone but for those in the know and with a usecase this stuff is really really exciting.

[@GeorgeWatts_FPV]

The shirt 😂😂

[@Acro_aviator]

What about elrs vs Tbs cross fire I’ve found better consistency in cross fire. You should do a video comparing both.

[@KCQuadTronX]

where is the bayckrc links at?

[@benzeboy5]

Anyone know, would the Radiomaster Pocket be able to power this module? Can't find any specs for the Pocket to indicate yes/no...thanks!

[@monoculosofficial9934]

Would this solve the low packet rate on older radios like the QX7 and X9D? Same baud rate for double the packets

[@pagrey]

Product aside you say you don't understand how the Bayck antennas work or are tuned but somehow trust the Radiomaster antennas on the TX module which do the same thing?

[@milfordkd]

I think that's because on the Tx it's using one antenna per band (can use either as they're dual band), and bayck Rx is doing both bands on one antenna at the same time, it's different.

[@joyedzayn6557]

Hello sir, I know you're busy handling stuffs and maybe quite impossible for you noticing my comment. I really want to have a DJI FPV, can I somehow have what's yours? I know what I ask is too much but, I really want to have one of your DJI FPV's, yes I know I should be buying my own but, since I'm still at highschool, don't know if I can buy my own soon, cause yk, that type of DJI FPV production has officially ended. Hope you'll notice, hoping. Thank you and more blessings to come sir!

[@GardoRotor]

Omg that RX is antenna heavy forsure

[@yoursuperhost]

lol thanks I needed a break from her voice hahahahah

[@SteadfastRC]

exactly!

[@joncoop2873]

AWESOME!

[@csrcm]

Hi, can you use this module in a Taranis X9D?

[@DESTINYFPV]

Will the nomad fit the radiomaster pocket?

[@SuperSixTwo]

Yes!

[@francescobagnato9006]

How do I change my controllers mode from mode 2 to mode 4 I can't find a vid anywhere I want to change it because that's how I learnt in a sim with mode 4

[@paweugiewicz5923]

I think low bands means 868/915, because it is nit only one frequency....

[@powersv2]

I want to do an internal module upgrade on my boxer. No backpack.

[@DaytonaJim78]

I want a boxer with large touch screen and this transmitter built in

[@Jpilgrim30]

I have a feeling they’ll be bringing something like that shortly. You know they’ll put the module in new radios plus a lot of people liked the jumper radios touchscreen so you have to think they’ll capitalize on that.

[@ZhvavyiDron]

omg, I need to stop buying fpv stuff and just fly with what I already have. But probably after this thing.😀

[@w1llyFPV]

@Joshua Bardwell BF 4.5 required preset for link for examples 250Hz how it will be work well it this system will be switching for different link parameters?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

The packet rate stays the same.

[@BengalCatChilli]

Crossfire people... tempted yet?

[@SkeezyFPV]

Nah, pushing two buttons to bind and not fluffing around still wins the day for me 😂

[@Fly_High_FPV]

I still use ELRS on my whoops and Crossfire on everything else. I carry RadioMaster ELRS gear in my shop, and stil l prefer Crossfire for my daily connection. It's easier to use and more reliable in my tests. Elrs is faster, rapidly evolving, but also more fragmented and complicated as a result.

[@robertgosz4281]

I am not a TBS fanboy, but I have played quite a bit with those Semtech transcievers and on low fps/higher latency modes on 'low band' great range and penetration can be achieved. That's why I believe Crossfire might have an edge in that area. Though I have never tested ELRS vs Crossfire head to head in demanding conditions.

[@BengalCatChilli]

@@robertgosz4281 respectfully, you're the definition of a fanboi. The community moved on from xfire for a reason.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Hey guess what. ELRS can bind with button press too now. But fluffing around is seen as a feature not a bug.

[@ofircohen1378]

What is jemini?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

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[@madladdan]

this is like I want to have my cake and eat it but when I have the cake I dont want to eat it and when I eat it I dont want to have it

[@TheUrbanBeekeepers]

Nice shirt, lol.

[@DizzyBoyTony]

Does anyone know what frame will be able to mount this receiver? Im new to FPV and I just purchased the TX16s JB version and the Nomad module and the DBR4 Dual Band Xross Gemini ExpressLRS Receiver. This might be a dumb question but I just jumped right in. I think i may have complicated or limited my choices on the frame now that i purchased this module .

[@JoshuaBardwell]

You can use this module with literally any ELRS receiver. You don't have to use the 4x-antenna receiver. And for most uses, you shouldn't.

[@ToastyAP]

Considering i already bought the module , im having trouble on which frame to buy . I’m going with the air unit o3 so that takes up the 20x20 mounting slot on most frames correct ? Also where do the antennas on the drone sit

[@CriticoolHit]

Donkey Kong 500 is going to change the ELRS game. I hear it's tested out to 80 gorillian kilometers.

[@SuprDlux]

😂

[@GarethDix]

What’s the banana rate of the 500?

[@nullfield1126]

12:43 for my future reference and anyone else interested

[@itamarperez]

Very gorillish

[@kennykobitsfpv]

What works better for the tango 2. Time to upgrade radio? Everything is limited anyways even with the. Mod.

[@BengalCatChilli]

I really wish TBS would just suck it up and embrace ELRS. Imagine a tango 3, with ag01, with ETX.

[@robertgosz4281]

Interesting. But still, Crossfire can go as low as 2Hz while @2W on low band, so for long range I bet it's still better.

[@BengalCatChilli]

😂

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Major copium.

[@robertgosz4281]

So much confidence. I wonder if you even checked the LoRa sensitivity chart. 50Hz vs 2Hz makes a bit of a difference. Not to mention twice the power output.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

If you're claiming to regularly fly at 2 Hz, let's just say you're not the typical user, at the very least. Who can fly at 2 Hz????

[@robertgosz4281]

@@JoshuaBardwell No, no. That's not the point. I thought the dynamic Crossfire behaviour allowed going as low as 2Hz. I have checked the current documentation and indeed, there is a mode running between 50Hz and 4Hz with forced telemetry, but it's not the normal mode Crossfire operates on. The 'normal' one is 50Hz LoRa and 150Hz FSK as far as I understand and in this case it won't have any edge over ELRS. Happy flying guys!

[@emotodude]

is there a pwm servo RX for this system?

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Radiomaster makes 900 MHz PWM receivers.

[@emotodude]

@@JoshuaBardwell I am probably being stupid but I cant find on their site? D you have a link or model#?

[@jcnorth]

Is the 900 legal in uk

[@Voyajer.]

It can be set up as 868mhz

[@jcnorth]

May still not be legal as not lbt

[@Ash-vi9mt]

Now we need double freq receivers, it will be kick a.s

[@JoshuaBardwell]

That exists. It's in this video.

[@Fly_High_FPV]

They are huge😢

[@maskedviperus]

Its called low band and not 900 cuz u can program it as lbt in the 800 range.....low band

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Both 868 MHz and 915 MHz are common referred to as "900 MHz."

[@maskedviperus]

​@JoshuaBardwell analysis of the semtech 1121 datasheet......the transceiver can do 150mhz to 960.....or 2.4 Im wrong about the 800 part. Low band is an accurate description of the transceiver capability

[@maskedviperus]

That's actually really interesting. I wonder how far out of band the front end can handle. Like I'm sure something like 150mhz would probably burn up the amplifier with high swr.....but this chipset opens some doors for those of us who tinker

[@techstuff6829]

For what it’s worth, I think it might be pronounced “basic RC”.

[@cpfpv6410]

Coming from the days before ELRS was a thing and rarely needing to fly further than the old 2.4 freq hopping protocols, this seems sooooo unnecessary to me

[@dronelabs556]

No way more than just 2.4 and 900. That’s just what’s currently active. 😂

[@KK-ol5ov]

The problem though is not the radio signal but video signal.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

That's only true because the radio signal has gotten so good. And it's not universally true.

[@thompaulson5152]

Basic rc ,bayck rc I bought a couple they work ok

[@scu-dub]

I just want the best radio in the world FINALLY FINALLY.....THE JUMPER T15......blue....with a 4in1 module plane and jets and of course quads!!!! Here I come FINALLY the quad gods have heard my prayers 🙏🏼

[@nielsB_FPV]

You lost your believability when you mentioned 4in1

[@YarosMallorca]

I don't understand why you would need this long range, I lose DJI O3 video waaaaay before I failsafe ELRS at 250Hz.

[@tecnik999]

It’s because there are other video systems, that go much longer?

[@joshstroud6823]

Because my Walksnail system can go up to 50 km

[@r.eyvprdctn]

If they are able to build an app to get gps coordinates live on a map I’ll leave tbs

[@GardoRotor]

This needs to be built into a "boxer"

[@leflamantrosefpv1725]

it say's "low band" because in EU is 868mhz not 900mhz..

[@JoshuaBardwell]

"900 MHz" refers to the 868 and 915 MHz bands together. It always has.

[@leflamantrosefpv1725]

@@JoshuaBardwell ok!

[@abdulmuhaimin346]

are you Michael from Vsauce

[@jhendyy]

Bought this and 2 of their new Gemini receivers the second they came out. This literally is too convenient to not have even if you dont have a dual diversity or Gemini receiver. And for under 50$?! TAKE MY MONEY 😂

[@nathaniel7238]

I was hoping it was a multi protocol module... I want one that I can justify investing in to start using elrs and other off the shelf planes (and cars)

[@seriypr]

Let's be fair with ourself: this module's target audience are military, who need to avoid RF jammers on the frontline 🤷‍♂️

[@Finnv893]

Lets be real, it trickled down from military technologies. It's not a chicken and egg question, because the bomb always comes first, reactor second.

[@NETCODEFAIL]

still thing ghost is the best with dual 2.4G antenna on rx and tx

[@thetreefellas]

Joshua how do I request a refund for the liftoff xbox app? It's crap it only has mode 1 and 2 with no options to modify controller settings to CUSTOM settings and also has very limited options and no ability to connect my radio. This isn't a simulator it's more like a free trial taster session for noobs.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I think you need to ask Xbox support about this. I don't know anything about that.

[@BIRDYFPV130]

Let me guess Bardwell complains heaps?

[@XYZ-FPV]

🤣🤣 not focus with your shirt sir....

[@revodrvr]

Are ualive. Im getting real bored lol

[@ramchandyalamanchili8258]

Frsky did this 3 years ago with tandem series

[@Fly_High_FPV]

FrSky screwed all it's customers, so we all abandoned them

[@jc99_]

still crossfire is better LOL

[@neuroticsdubstep]

Wow I’m first. Sup JB! Dang this module seems dope

[@user-otzlixr]

No you were not :). Type faster.