The BEST and WORST of FlySky's NEW FS-ST8 - 10-ch ANT RC transmitter for Drones and Planes - Review

[@kevinfarley6981]

From one Flysky FS-i6X fan to another, thanks for your honest review of this new transmitter. I don't know what they were thinking when they released this one. I will happily stick with what I have. Thanks, Adam. Cheers!

[@R974-z3x]

Hey Adam, I have a challenge with my ST8 that I hope you can help with. I use Cond 2 to activate my dual rate CH2 and I use Cond 3 to activate my alternate Throttle Curve. The issue I have, and have not been able to resolve, is that if I switch Cond2 ON to use my Dual Rate CH2 curve, and then I switch Cond3 ON to use my alternate Throttle Curve, I find the Dual Rate swithces off. If I switch Cond3 OFF then the Dual Rate activates again. Surley this is not what should be expected or am I to believe that nobody uses Dual Rate and Throttle Curve at the same time (other than me). I would appreciate any help or advice.

[@robertbrander2074]

All my receivers are for the FlySky i6s , so I'm sticking to it ! ... Other radios have more buttons and options and maybe longer range ... but you add complication , a new learning curve plus a new Money Pit ... In your experience Adam ... do these New Radios give you a noticeable enhanced flying experience ... or do they all perform about the same ? Cheers !

[@thompaulson5152]

Go try jumper a jumper t pro u will like I stated with a i6s I put mine up but if u keep flying it do the sma antenna mod way more range

[@toastrecon]

Yeah, as someone who’s got a dying Turnigy 9X V2 that’s obsolete and I can’t find receivers for, I thought this would be a great option, but I already have two non-ANT receivers and new ANT receivers are like $35?? Kind of unsure how to proceed. Kind of sucks that they don’t just figure out how to support the legacy protocols.

[@horbeme]

hey Adam I have a question for you. I recently bought this same transmitter to work with my Tamiya truck and why I bought it because of the additional channels, buttons, and knobs. in order for me to use an MFC to control all the lights and engine sounds, I need to set a dual rate for channels 2 & 4. I need to assign switch SWB in the up position at 75% and in the low position at 100%, if possible, please advise on how I can accomplish this. I'm new to these types of transmitters and need a little help. thanks

[@patmcmahon2121]

Does anyone know if there is a module for AFHDS receivers...kind of upsetting that I have all these older AFHDS receivers and newer transmitters will not support them

[@FPVREVIEWS]

How long until they make one with ELRS integrated.?

[@jumpstartfpv]

But the i6x can now run crossfire module and OpenTx.

[@amp86400]

Wow. They develop a new transmitter and a new protocol, then purposefully omit the tried and true protocol they have perfected for their entire radio ecosystem thus far in order to price gouge their loyal customers that built their models with that ecosystem??? Then set the price point to the same level of other competing, far more capable radio systems just to have the ability to use both the previous and new protocols?? Hopefully Flysky will come to their senses and version 2 will include AFHDS without the ridiculous add on module. Also, if they are even thinking of competing with the multi protocol transmitters out there, version 2 better include compatibility with external modules like crossfire, multi-protocol, and especially ELRS because that's the future of RC Air and even some ground RC applications. Trying to lock customers into a single ecosystem and disregarding open source compatibility is pretty much a death sentence these days. This seems to be a disappointing fail from Flysky so far. SMH☹️ Awesome video Adam thank you!

[@yoann_m491]

It would be so cool if you could have some kind of interview with the flysky guys. It's such a mysterious company, staying quiet and doing some stuff on their own.

[@michaellindborg1510]

The FS-i6X can run OpenTX and ELRS, so still the better buy (and cheaper)

[@theflyingsandalrc]

Had they put ELRS on yhat radio it might be a contender... Unfortunately, as it is it's just a disposable beginner radio at best

[@FlauxFpV]

Great Info As Always Thanks Adam, Bless Up

[@crcu1ttv1957]

What do you think does 4 in 1 will have support for ANT protocol ?

[@gregorydahl]

The speedybee usb cord ? or drone battery needs unplugged and replugged ?

[@dronepilot260rc]

I use flysky Ia6b rx for most of my park fliers but I have my old flysky fsi6 and my current radiomaster TX16s. No need for the new radio but I love their products 😎🤙

[@cliffcosynerflight5253]

I think im suspecting the sticks are getting sticky . its a common issue with the i6 too aswell my rudder control sometimes gets sluggish and i have to open the radio up to fix the pots

[@jumpstartfpv]

I was kinda hoping FlySky will come out with an ELRS controller.

[@RCwithAdam1]

Mee too. 😖

[@cliffcurry5264]

@@RCwithAdam1 my th9x acts the way the fs-st8 was when its low battery

[@georgeherman7846]

Slightly off topic but can the FS-I6 do telemetry for altitude and distance. I believe the ST-8 does. I am wanting to use it for a fishing drone i am building.

[@ErickSantos-ly1nm]

Hey dude ,I have a question I'm new in this so do you know this new rc binder with mobula 07hd ?

[@Muhammadjunaidansarii]

I am a beginner and just planning for fs i6x for my plane and then I saw vidio and I got confused... So can u pls suggest me one?

[@Surferant666]

How far can this transmit

[@RCwithAdam1]

I haven't tested that yet.

[@dmitrychoglo4782]

Hey Adam, your one of the only fpv pilots who has experience flying with flysky. I have tried using flysky but I always had terrible RSSI link, like it always stayed at around 15 - 30 RSSI. I tried buying new receivers, new remotes, and a bunch of research. But I ultimately bought a tbs mambo and finally got more than 50 feet of range. I never found out what happened so your my last resort. Have you ever had range issues too?

[@RCwithAdam1]

Hey! No, never had range issues like that. What radio and receiver did you use?

[@dmitrychoglo4782]

@@RCwithAdam1 hey I really appreciate you responding, thanks for that. I use a fs-i6s with a FS-rx2a receiver. I tried new receivers and even a fs-i6x but still the same issue.

[@przemos7816]

i6x is way better! You can flash openTX and use it with Express Lrs modules! So until there's openTX for st8 there's no comparison between the two

[@marianofpv]

Exactly! came here to say that.

[@abubakarsaeed6340]

What about the FSI6S ??

[@Michelsen3K]

Is this still a thing in 2024? Sorry i'm an absolute noob. Bought this one ST8 couple days ago 😅 need ELRS now

[@greggkoeppen6276]

Hey Adam I have found that the Fs-rm003 module is only for the fs-tx9 transmitter is that right? I ordered the updated st8 transmitter so I could use my fs-Ia6b receiver. Flysky FS-RM003 2.4G 9CH Module For Flysky FS-TH9X Transmitter Remote Controller , it’s on eday

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

That module will give you AFHDS 2A when fitted to this radio. BUT!!!... You will have to power it by an external power source. The VCC pin in the JR bay connector IS NOT CONNECTED so no power out of the socket! The manual for this radio stipulates a separate power supply for add-on modules.

[@PeterWinnett]

All FlySky Radios have a Trainer port on the back it also doubles up as the software upgrade port....

[@RCwithAdam1]

Ah, true. But it uses the weird cannon plug style. I'm pretty sure this works with a standard male-male audio cable.

[@jimmyowenby3436]

Can you fly a nitro plane with this radio?

[@stevemarsden5708]

Hi Adam, I use FS-i6 and Paladin at the moment, would prefer the i6 to have better gimbals, are the gimbals on the ST8 any better than the I6?

[@RCwithAdam1]

maybe, but I haven't noticed a difference.

[@Νικόλαος-ο5δ]

I heared that open TX stopped. Do you know something?

[@RCwithAdam1]

I think EdgeTX is replacing OpenTX, but OpenTX still works fine. Not 100% on that though.

[@ricardoferreira2811]

Never owned a flysky but what I see in this video is a flimsy plastic adapter for the JR bay, not compatible with the ecosystem, and not much cheaper than other well known brands. What are the advantages of purchasing this radio?

[@PieterL747]

Hey Adam, your vid were my go to with learning my i6x, a while back. Did you manage te trouble shoot the issue you had with the drone? Was it the transmitter? Gr8 vids!

[@jacksampson7711]

I've had 3 FS-i6's over the last 7 years. I actually bought an overpriced spectrum dx6i that I never really figured out well enough. I flew a few planes with it but the FS-i6 is sooo much simpler to me. Too bad the new FS-ST8 doesn't use the same receiver protocol. I have too many fs-i6 receivers.

[@jumpstartfpv]

The face of the radio looks heavily inspired from the Tx12

[@ShahriarFarkhan]

Thank you for this. I was considering this radio as a first radio but it seems like you're stuck with FlySky's receivers or spend as much as a TX16 MK2 to expand the ST8's capabilities. Why bother with a limited, closed system if you're entering the hobby.

[@RCwithAdam1]

Glad I could help!

[@sethnorton8332]

Bang good has all the accessories for most if not all of the transmitters even the budget ones

[@RC-planes.]

Dose it have servo delay, plz answer

[@RCwithAdam1]

Yes. You can change the speed at which the channel moves.

[@RC-planes.]

@@RCwithAdam1 thankyou ,nu i have one more question, can I connect a ia6b rx with the standard st8??

[@RCwithAdam1]

@@RC-planes. No. None of the AFHDS2A protocol receivers work with the ST8.

[@CybaGirl]

Thanks for your awesome review. Much appreciated. Looks to me like you live in a gorgeous spot and I am so envious :). None the less this is more or less for people with older transmitters in which you cannot adjust the speed of the landing gear. There is or should I say was a module that you could buy that would control the speed of the servo. It was tiny and a cheap fix. I think I still have one somewhere? I am just getting back into the hobby after being away from it for twenty years and I still have some things I could not part with. So I am not really familiar with all this latest tech especially 2.4Ghz as I am old school with using FM 36Mhz and in my day we either built our models from plans that we cut the balsa out ourselves or they came in kit form. My main passion was building and flying scale models from WWII. Nonetheless thanks for your video. PS: Just purchased the Flysky FS-i6X two days ago. But still waiting for it to arrive.

[@Thizlamic]

I wouldn't ditch my "modded" I6x (swapped out my two position switches and put a signal booster on it) for that....and I now that I finally have a cross fire jacked into it. Nope no way. Looks sweet though.

[@RCwithAdam1]

That makes sense.

[@Thizlamic]

@@RCwithAdam1 Crap I ordered one LOL. I'm POSITIVE I can wire a Crossfire unit to it.

[@RCwithAdam1]

@@Thizlamic let us know how it goes!

[@stelic9515]

My modified flysky i6x with opentx, ELRS module and 2s18650 is better. Why they didn't do something like this.

[@RCwithAdam1]

Can you give us a link to a resource that shows how to install opentx on the i6x?

[@stelic9515]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJLaqGudrLdnqqM kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5u6aJp9qZZoe6s

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@RCwithAdam1 Search KZbin - several videos available.

[@marianofpv]

Same here.

[@hobbyrob313]

nice video BUT! I don't like those trim buttons at all!!! they are confusing and nothing but that. Frgr Rob

[@fishballfpv9063]

Only time will tell, Someone would definitely make a port of OpenTX to this Transmitter. Any idea what chip/processor they are using?

[@MrSabram07]

I kind of like how the original looks, better than that new one kind of weird looking

[@genefoxgreenmountaindroning]

Thank you for the great advice

[@thetwogardens6048]

I will stick with my Flysky FS-i6X . Does the job and never had a problem .

[@_Amilio_]

The main thing that bugs me about the FS-i6X is that it only has 3 mixes!

[@RCwithAdam1]

True!

[@marianofpv]

32 mixers if you flash OpenTX on it. (OpenI6X)

[@Sj-yf2jg]

FS i6x is G O.A.T

[@cliffcurry5264]

im so excited to get mine im using a th9x with the afhds3 mod this will be way easier to carry

[@RCwithAdam1]

Interesting! I'm curious--why did you decide to go with ST8 instead of something like a radiomaster?

[@cliffcurry5264]

@@RCwithAdam1 idk but I just got mine in an omg I had to make my own power pin an ppm out to get my afhds3 to work but man is it nice I had the th9x before this as my daily driver lol

[@sebastianryan8429]

I dont think this is good advice, the I6X does way more on Opentx and is a million times better than this.

[@rcventures7056]

All the people using I6x, why bother with OpenTx, surely just go to Edge Tx?

[@marianofpv]

You can't flash official OpenTX or EdgeTX. Your have to flash OpenI6X that has custom support for its MCU.

[@ryanrocksize5]

The only way Flysky can dig themselves out of their grave is to re-introduce the Nirvana NV-14 Radio with ELRS support and EdgeTX Support, it will reboot the brand back to the mainstream market, atleast they won't be as stuck up their a** as Frsky. As for beginners, the i6x is still a far better radio, most remaining BNF drones using Flysky are still under the AFHDS-2A receiver protocol, and some planes and helis still solely rely on this protocol. Atleast the entry is lower so they can sooner than later , switch to a modern Edge TX compatible radio.

[@billmcdonald4335]

NNNOOOOOOO!!! Get a Radiomaster TX12. Same price range, has Frsky built-in, plus a proper expansion slot, and OpenTX. Don't know why anyone would buy this thing you're pluggin'.

[@SONICBOOM-117]

I fly all my expensive jets on my tried and true Flysky i6x. People may chuckle but I never lost any kind of signal. And the st8 is ugly lol

[@robotciclado6100]

Definitivamente me quedo con el anterior

[@gregorydahl]

Flysky good for backup when everything else has gps arming

[@ZEAL_FPV]

Informative, but you put me to sleep twice.

[@RCwithAdam1]

Alright.

[@balajiprasad9046]

Not worth it as it can't be used with BNF tinywhoops and toothpicks with AFHDS-2A. What is the use of having a module bay when you can't use ELRS or Crossfire. Anyway Flysky is not in the competition anymore everyone moving to ELRS. I will buy a zorro or Radiomaster tx16 when I want to upgrade from i6x so I can continue to use my Flysky whoops.

[@daipayanchakraborty2738]

3rd class transmitter, doesn't even support elrs. Then why even bother to give a jr bay?

[@beerbear9182]

openi6x