Do I really need a X10 or X12 if I own a X7?

[qbert]

I've been flying both indoor and out for nearly 10 years. I have an old Futaba TJ8 and picked up an X7's soon after they came out, mostly for flying quads, even upgraded the gimbals. For my indoor flying just about anything will do but the X 7 is my mainstay, However, outdoors I do a lot on extreme distance / high altitude experimental flying, dropping gliders from weather balloons. And before anyone jumps on me, I have permission and do the flights with local ATC in the loop. Presently I use my Futaba and a dedicated 900mhz modem radio tied into my autopilot to control the glider. Is there any advantage other than the channels that I might not be aware of other to go with a X10 or X12.

Thanks...

 

[RCdiy]

Not really.... The RF side is pretty much the same.
You can this for long range
https://alofthobbies.com/radio/frsky-telemetry-system/frsky-long-range.html

Add DIY upgraded gimbals and the charger kit for the X7 and you are all set. Or send it in to aloft to do for you.

 

[qbert]

Thanks, already have the gimbals and the charger kit both purchased from Aloft so all I need is the 900mhz system.

 

[Wayne]

Might I suggest the TBS system:
https://alofthobbies.com/radio/modules.html
https://alofthobbies.com/radio/frsky-telemetry-system/tbs.html

They have a very good reputation and some great features.

 

[RCdiy]

Painless360 has TBS system videos.

 

[qbert]

Thanks for that RCdiy.

 

[ted]

Not really.... The RF side is pretty much the same.
You can this for long range
https://alofthobbies.com/radio/frsky-telemetry-system/frsky-long-range.html

Add DIY upgraded gimbals and the charger kit for the X7 and you are all set. Or send it in to aloft to do for you.

at
http://rcdiy.ca
the site does not work.

 

[Wayne]

Wow- this is an old thread.

The user RCDIY was a STRONG contributor during the mid OpenTX days. Super nice guy. I'm not sure he is around anymore due to some medical challenges.

He loved the hobby and loved helping folks out.