Frsky x lite pro#
The Pro version features the addition of a PARA wireless trainer function which makes them compatible with the FrSky Free Link App and AirLink S. Checking the airwaves for RF noise is now possible with the new power meter and spectrum analysis function added to the OpenTX firmware. New for the PRO version is a high-quality, all-metal CNC hall sensor gimbal. The Pro and S versions combine all the benefits of the preceding design with the features of our full-sized radios, along with the newly developed ACCESS (Advanced Communication Control, Elevated Spread Spectrum) protocol. No satisfying click.With the growing acclaim of the new compact X-Lite form factor, FrSky is introducing this upgraded version. Switches not as easy to operate as on the X12S – quality not so great and a bit too small.Bare minimum switches – a couple more would be helpful.Less than half the price of the X12S (200 vs 500 USD).OpenTX functionality is the same on the X12S and X-Lite Pro.The battery easily outlasts my flying – 6-8 4S batteries, no problems.The X-Lite levitates towards thumbing, rather than pinching (see thumbing vs pinching). The X-Lite does take getting used to, primarily as the unit and controls are smaller than the X12S. Potentiometer to adjust volume of sound alerts.Potentiometer to adjust throttle power (see Variable throttle power with OpenTX and X-Lite Pro).Toggle flight mode (acro/angle/horizon).I ended up using the available switches as follows: There are *just* enough for the core functions. I found that the number of switches are far more restrictive than the Horus X12S. This I did again from scratch, referring to my previous X12S configuration. I lost one R-XSR receiver along the way by stupidly over-pressing the tiny re-flash button on the R-XSR and breaking it off.įinally … control setup, Betaflight configuration and switch configuration. Thus down the rabbit hole of an X-Lite Pro beta OS upgrade, and then a re-flash of all R-XSR receivers with the proprietary ACCST D16 protocol (via interface on controller). The X-Lite Pro does not support this, but a new beta OS version supports the ACCESS ACCST D16 protocol. The FrSky protocols were a multi-day Googling battle for me, having previously used the available Horus X12S D8/D16 protocol linked to a R-XSR receiver. For 10 minutes, you’re wondering if you’ll ever be able to control a drone, but one eventually gets the right tension. Next up – stick configuration! On the X-Lite Pro the stick layout (mode 1 vs 2) is DIY – you have to adjust various screws to change the stick mode and stiffness.
However, the X-Lite Pro fairs better than the standard X-Lite – it’s now possible to re-charge the battery via the USB port, which was previously not possible without a mod. Eh?! So, another order & wait for a pair of hard-to-come-by 18500 Li-ion batteries. I bought the X-Lite Pro, but it comes without batteries. My experience was not immediately smooth. Hike up here with another kilo? No, best avoided … Setting it up This allows a hike to include flying a drone, as opposed to being the sole reason of the day.
Sandwiches, the X-Lite Pro, FatSharks, several batteries and a few spares go inside the hiking backpack, and the drone and water bottle on the outside. With the X-Lite Pro, I found that it’s possible to take a cut down selection of gear in a hiking backpack rather than a not-so-ergonomic drone backpack. The weight and dimensions of the X-Lite (390g) vs the X12S (1320g) was a major consideration in my X-Lite Pro purchase. My flying experiences take me to places that require a hike with a rucksack of drone gear, and then flying 5 or so batteries. My rational for switching was size, and for this, I’ve never looked back. I switched from using a FrSky Horus X12S to a FrSky X-Lite Pro.