RadioMaster Zorro Hands On Review, Battery Test & Teardown

[@pakhong]

Thank you for pointing out the Express LRS version comes with BLE connection (13:09), watched 15+ Zorro reviews and this is the first one mentioned about this. Now I had acutally changed my mind from getting a 4-in-1 to ELRS.

[@KremerFPV]

😊

[@anujchandkapoor]

One of the best first impressions video out there. Can't wait to see your comparison videos.

[@KremerFPV]

Thanks you, I appreciate it.

[@19AndreasL90]

Finally trim switches! This might be a perfect remote for regular RC flying on the go - particularly gliders in the mountains.

[@breakflight]

Most my favorite FPV channels made videos for this, but yours contained the most actual information. Thanks.

[@KremerFPV]

Thank you!

[@BOTGRINDER]

Best zorro review out there!

[@KremerFPV]

Thanks Bot. KZbin probably had a bug as I missed your comment 😢

[@AerialWaviator]

Most excellent unboxing, teardown and key feature peaks videos I've seen for a new product. Well done!! Flying both quad and wings, I'm as excited as you to get some hands-on time with the Zorro. It appears to have a nice set of key features for the value. Loved the conclusion @ 18:00. Looks like you might be trying as daily driver for a bit. ♥️😎👍

[@KremerFPV]

Thank you very much and sorry for the late response.

[@housinit]

Hey Gal, Happy Holidays! I watched this video many months ago, and just finally got a Zorro the other day. I was curious, is it safe to have the internal 18350 batteries installed when using the external 2s port??? I can't seem to find any clear answer to this. You do mention it in this video, but I just wanted to confirm my understanding before trying it myself. Thanks in advance!

[@KremerFPV]

Happy holidays! Yes, it's safe to do that. Take care and enjoy your new radio controller!

[@prizzyhoney]

Loved the intro with the controller jumping outa the box 👍👍👍👍👍

[@KremerFPV]

Thanks 👍

[@Jim_Mundy]

Another great video. Learned a lot. About to bind my first quad this afternoon. Thank you!!

[@KremerFPV]

Thanks for watching!

[@JEMTAC]

mate , the ending was epic

[@KremerFPV]

I am glad you liked it!

[@pipoypipoy7796]

Hey Gal, can the radiomaster zorro charge the external batteries?

[@KremerFPV]

Sorry for the late response. No it's not possible.

[@diggsit69]

I heard a rumor that this controller will be coming out with the metal gimbals too instead of the plastic ones that it comes with now. I’m sure it’ll cost extra for the metal gimbals one, so I hope this is true because this would be a receiver I would definitely like to buy

[@vkotis]

Thank you for the detailed review!

[@KremerFPV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ibgaway]

Hi Gal, cool but can you create full teardown/disassembly video about RadioMaster Zorro, maybe alot of people curious about the gimbal and the express LRS/another module beneath the main board.

[@n.l.3776]

Thanks, it just arrived, its my first controller and i actually forgot purchasing the batteries seperately xD

[@KremerFPV]

Well you can power it using an external battery for now :-) Happy flying!

[@pofotiouzois]

Nice review!

[@KremerFPV]

Thanks!

[@orenrez655]

hi Gal, nice review! i wanted to ask about the batteries as it seems the down fall of this radio. can i hook up a battery bank to the USB-C port while the radio is working? will it replace the need of the 2 small 18350 inside or the voltage needed wont be enough? or only the 2s can work as external battery?

[@KremerFPV]

Thanks! No, you will need to have batteries inside in order to power the radio using the USB-C port. You can only power the radio without the internal batteries by using the 2s balance port.

[@orenrez655]

@@KremerFPV Toda raba:)

[@orenrez655]

@@KremerFPV btw, have you tried the elrs version of the zorro and see what range can it get with the internal module@250mw?

[@orenrez655]

@@KremerFPV i have another question, if i may. since im gonna skip using 18350's, i have many 18650's 3,000 mah here at home, was thinking to make a 2S of my own using these small boxes for series from ali express. my main question is, does this radio really need a fully bridged 2S connector (-\bridge\+) to work? or i can simply hook the + and - and leave the middle of the balance empty? will it work? any risk? i noticed the extended cable from balance to xt30 is only having positive and negative. thanks!

[@TMacFPV]

Thanks Gal! and you get the award for best outro! 😀

[@KremerFPV]

Thank you. Next time we'll combine our videos and take over the world.

[@airdevil21]

Does it feel a little bit bigger in your hands than the jumper t-lite? And are these gimbals better than the t-lite?

[@KremerFPV]

Sorry for the late response. Yes it's bigger and the gimbals feel better.

[@airdevil21]

@@KremerFPV Better late then never. Thanks Iam flying with the Zorro for a few months now. I like it a lot it fits my hands good and the gimbals are very good. The only down side is the battery life but you can fix that with a external 2s lipo pak. I really like this radio!

[@KremerFPV]

@@airdevil21 Great! I am glad that you are enjoying it. Have fun!

[@airdevil21]

@@KremerFPV Thanks dude! You too!

[@PeterMMMMM]

Thank you for the great video. Any way to expand on the add-on, external antenna?

[@KremerFPV]

Sorry for missing your message. You probably already know it but yes it's possible.

[@JeromeDemers]

Btw for batterie life if you fly you move joystick and then backlight is turn on and consuming more power.

[@KremerFPV]

True, but I didn't deplete the batteries all the way since I didn't want to get the battery too low. Real life battery life should be about 1.5 hours on 100mW.

[@LikWeiLee]

I like the surprise ending! Almost fell off my chair!

[@KremerFPV]

Haha, thanks Jason, I'm glad that you liked it :-)

[@TailSpinRCSpain]

Thinking of upgrading from my 5 year old FS i6X, can't decide between the Jumper T-Pro and the Zorro.

[@RubyS.1]

I would like to see the inav lua script on that screen. It works with most of the betaflight telemetry too. Just curious to see how big it looks

[@KremerFPV]

I will try to check it out :-)

[@northskyrc3670]

Can I build in a Jeti HF Module to connect to a Jeti receiver?

[@SeeFPv-qm6ie]

do you know if the radiomaster zorro multiprotocol version has the Lua script already installed

[@KremerFPV]

Yes.

[@Arhifisyant]

compared with radiomaster TX16s with 2x 18650 battery 3500mah battery. how much is the difference in on-time?

[@NATGEOANDSTUFFPaulbrannan]

Looks pretty good gal.prefare these smaller game controller type radios but I use qx7.maybe try one day

[@midnightman873]

I have installed some 18350 cells in my radio and plugged it in to charge and the power button turned red, everything was fine until I had to charge the radio again but this time when I plugged it in to charge nothing happened. The light won't turn on and the batteries won't charge. Anyone know how to fix this issue?

[@dysnomia-anarchia]

nice first look

[@gregorydahl]

My new zorro has been charging for 6 hours . It still does not turn on with just internal batteries . Is something wrong ?

[@KremerFPV]

It sounds like the batteries are either not charged or inserted properly.

[@90s_sascha]

My Radio Will Not turn on with 2 li ion batteries inserted . I checked the voltage. It is at 4.1 volt each. I also checked continuity from the batteries to the plug. Everything is ok . It only turns on with 2s batterie connected to the balancer port of the radio. Any idea on how to fix the issue?

[@KremerFPV]

Tha'ts unfortunate. Did you contact RadioMaster?

[@90s_sascha]

@@KremerFPV Problem solved . It was because of flathead design of the li ion cell . this design is not compatibel to the zorro . i modded it a bit and now it works for me .

[@KremerFPV]

@@90s_sascha I am glad you were able to get it working. Enjoy your new radio controller 🙂

[@90s_sascha]

@@KremerFPV it is by far the best radio i ever had 😁

[@ArmageddonYT]

The end is epic 🤣

[@KremerFPV]

I am glad you liked it :-)

[@konaboyz1690]

Thanks again, KB Honolulu, Hawaii

[@KremerFPV]

My pleasure!

[@UpcomingChris]

Does anyone know if this can be powered by USB, for example using on a PC with a Sim without batteries inside the tx?

[@KremerFPV]

No, you need the batteries for that. You can use the TX without batteries only if it's powered externally using the 2s balance connector.

[@UpcomingChris]

@@KremerFPV appreciate it, thanks

[@taimanka9637]

do you know what type of DSC trainer port, THANK

[@KremerFPV]

Sorry but I am not sure - did you reach out to RadioMaster?

[@taimanka9637]

@@KremerFPV It's ok, I will try with all type I have, thank

[@nectronx]

Like the Zorro ... I got the the Jumper T PRO 4in1 I will get the Zorro 4in1 as a backup and sell my Flysky and Betafpv radios ...

[@KremerFPV]

I hope you will enjoy it!

[@christophelecomte3511]

Thank you Gal for the detailed and to the point review as always. Seems to be a pretty decent radio but those tiny batteries are a real turn off for me as I suspect it will be for quite a few people...that is really too bad ...

[@KremerFPV]

Thanks a lot Christophe. I don't think that the small batteries are a deal breaker but I agree that it could have been better if the battery life was extended using bigger batteries.

[@razorblade7108]

I can tell you that it lasts for quite some hours with the internal batteries and it also has a 3-pin XH-plug where you can connect the balancer plug of a 2S LiPo battery. The case has loops and straps so you can fix an external battery to it. I don't think that is necessary though, as the batteries of your vehicle won't last as long as the batteries in the radio, even when you have multiple.

[@Clerence3]

Ordered it to germany mine doesnt have this plastic piece

[@KremerFPV]

Which plastic piece? If you are referring to the one that I showed that is attached to the bottom of the Radio Controller - it's an optional accessory.

[@leifericson2061]

Verry nice rewived man.

[@nikotttin]

That was the most complete video. Thank you very much. I'm wondering whether the elrs intern module could be upgradeable? Could be yet another positive twist on this radio.

[@KremerFPV]

Thanks for the compliment! I guess it can be upgraded if needed, when compatible parts will be out.

[@johncarold]

Hi Gal. Great video and review of the RadioMaster Zorro. I like how you can get a ELRS radio and add a module for your regular radio. Thanks again for the video and information

[@KremerFPV]

Thanks Johnny! Yes, it's a very nice and compact TX.

[@revfpv7908]

Omg! That ending was great! I was thinking someone should do that and YOU did it. Brilliant!

[@KremerFPV]

Haha, thanks, I am glad you liked it. It was a last minute edit :-)

[@pav2k]

Thanks Gal! Amazing review!!

[@KremerFPV]

Thanks for watching!

[@irwan_rc2416]

what do you think if zorro is compared to xlite pro? btw, the last part made me smile..lol

[@KremerFPV]

I don't have a vast experience with the Xlite Pro, but as far as I can remember I didn't like it that much as a pincher. Keep smiling :-)

[@Deadsoilx]

Could you show once more how the scrolling works with your thumb? I didnt get that part to be honest. Is it up or down if you scroll left?

[@KremerFPV]

Sorry if it was too fast. Scrolling to the right goes down and to the left goes up.

[@KremerFPV]

It's not a deal breaker of course but for me it felt a bit counterintuitive.

[@nikotttin]

Did you have to limit stick travel to match the Tango2?

[@KremerFPV]

The stick travel on the Tango 2 is greater than on the Zorro.

[@ARMY_RUGS]

Gal where can I download the flight stimulator ? Thnx

[@KremerFPV]

Hi, you can purchase it in the Steam store.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic review, Gal! Thanks a lot! 😃 The ending was brilliant! 😂 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@KremerFPV]

Thanks Mario, I am glad you liked my ending :-) Take care and stay safe!

[@aiminshakeel6272]

Is it has ful size gimbal or small gimbals like jumper T lite?

[@KremerFPV]

Pretty much the same size like the T Lite / Pro.

[@EnglishTurbines]

Can you fit a standard JR TX Module to this radio using an adaptor?.....Mr Gal Zorro?.....lol...

[@KremerFPV]

Yep, you can use this type of adapter: bit.ly/JR-ADAPTER-XLITE

[@EnglishTurbines]

@@KremerFPV Thanks Gal...🤔👍

[@stalker892]

I don't like the big screen they slapped on it for a game pad style transmitter it looks very bulky in comparison to the Tango2 or the T8 Pro i have a TX16S and i'm searching for a second transmitter for my smaller quads up to 3 inch something with a small form factor that i can toss in my bag alongside my clothes and other stuff when I'm visiting my Friends via train and/or bus where i have to manage my overall travel room/weight the T8 Pro looks very promising tho 🙂

[@KremerFPV]

The T8 Pro is not that smaller than the Zorro and it's similarly priced. If you don't need an external module and you can get a good deal it can be reasonable option though.

[@helmuthuneke1775]

funny end Zorro.... interesting radio...

[@KremerFPV]

:-)

[@ObtainEmployment]

Man I'm sitting here losing my mind wondering why tf my radio won't turn on. Why would they not include these super cheap batteries in the box?!

[@KremerFPV]

Oh that’s frustrating. Shipping batteries makes things more complicated so most companies do not include batteries if possible.

[@PropsOff]

Haha! Perfect ENDING! .. I look forward to the comparison video, that should be very good. Thanks Zorro...I mean Gal...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@KremerFPV]

Thanks mate. Unfortunately now my secret identity is out there ;-)

[@RubyS.1]

Tango 2 had the roller backwards at first and so did my Sky o4. Maybe that's the standard in different country. Very very thorough review Mr zorro

[@KremerFPV]

Thank you very much :-) It's not a deal breaker but it's personally something that I find a little bit annoying. I was told by RadioMaster that most of the pilots asked them that the roller button should behave as shown in the video.

[@joevo2]

@@KremerFPV so it’s the same direction as tango 2? Or different?

[@KremerFPV]

@@joevo2 The opposite direction in comparison to the Tango 2.

[@joevo2]

@@KremerFPV sadly. Hope edgetx would come up with a setting to toggle it. Thanks for the video. Really love your format and presentation. Keep up the good work.

[@CapnBry]

@@KremerFPV The roller was reversed in an update to EdgeTX before 2.6.0 from how the samples came. I also was very disoriented by the way it scrolled originally. If you haven't updated to EdgeTX 2.6.0, then give that a try. If you did update, then know it used to be the way you wanted it. 😅 EDIT: And looks like you haven't updated, since you're still getting the 501 packets/second, which was also fixed.

[@Daniel-ts2yo]

No 18650 are for me the dealbreaker... dont wanna plug a extra battery :(

[@KremerFPV]

2 hours is not that bad but I am sure that for some (including you) it can be an issue.

[@Hibis29]

Hi! Everything is fine, but did you not pay attention when disassembling that there is one fact that in my opinion does not increase reliability Everywhere the wiring is made of silicone wires Except for the wires on the sticks??? They are not silicone and are very tough! Why such an absurd decision???

[@technicalsupport6983]

Wow it's amezing

[@KremerFPV]

:-)

[@ARMY_RUGS]

It doesn’t come with batteries !!!

[@onclefly8450]

Hi, just the end Zorro 😉👌🌈👍

[@KremerFPV]

;-)

[@marccretten]

No idea why manufacturers are still going with the game console style transmitters, they terrible.

[@serang]

I've never tried one. But is it that terrible? I'm looking forward to replace my boxy Tx with smaller one.

[@irwan_rc2416]

I have sold my boxed transmitter, because wherever I go I always carry my motorbike... the gamepad type transmitter is perfect for me.. compact and lightweight

[@aerialhorizonrc7827]

Good to have one if you are planning on flying after work or a short flight or whatever and want to store it in a smaller bag.

[@joevo2]

Don’t buy one then. Vote with your money. Personally I’m delighted to have this to spice up the competition especially compare to the lacklustre QC of jumper with their t lite. Hope this would be a cheaper tango 2 for me

[@KremerFPV]

These gamepad style TXs are pretty popular and there is demand for them, so therefore manufacturers are making them. It's a good thing there are plenty of options for everyone :-)

[@DJAkimaMoto]

Uch hätte ja gerne zuende geschaut, aber die Art wie er Englisch spricht ist grauenhaft. Da kann ich nicht lange zuhören. Das mach aggresiv

[@ntorres1966]

Your voice is very annoying. You speak like a robot. Change your tone otherwise people will fall asleep. [

[@maeldrz]

So don't watch dude

[@pipoypipoy7796]

gal exerts a lot of effort to make these videos. Show some respect

[@KremerFPV]

Your attitude is pretty annoying. You sound like a douche. Change your attitude or people are going to hate you.