You see this is where a radio with a built in ELRS module can be a pain to decide on.

You want the best ELRS internal module (highest power possible) with the best radio (the best gimbals, the best construction quality, best ergonomics, etc).

It makes more sense to me to keep them as separate purchases.

Hmm... I see a bit of a problem in the industry, partly due to inflation and chip shortage, but also because of regulatory uncertainty.

Ideally, my QX7 would last 10+ years. But along comes FrSky with "new better" stuff.
Ideally R9M would last 10+ years, but along comes Crossfire and ExpressLRS.
Mfcr is in a tough bind. If they make the radio last too long, or too future proof, how will they sell the next generation

When you open a $400+ radio, and compare the pcb and tangle of wires to a $99 smartphone, you kinda feel disgusted. And dont get me started on the whole black/white screens. The recent development of gamepad controllers and their popularity is long overdue. It was getting embarassing showing the radio and its clunky boxy size to grandparents.

(BTW: a $99 smartphone, IS a radio. And not just one band, but many. And it can do LOTS more).

(12-Feb-2022, 01:36 AM)kafie1980 Wrote: You see this is where a radio with a built in ELRS module can be a pain to decide on.

You want the best ELRS internal module (highest power possible) with the best radio (the best gimbals, the best construction quality, best ergonomics, etc).

It makes more sense to me to keep them as separate purchases.

yes but that radio would be just for tiny whoops for me, waiting for more update on the zorro.

My priority list.
1. good gimbals.
2. multi protocol support.
3. small/ ergonomics.
4. 18650 or similar easy to access/ charge. (Jumper TLite charges through USB.. so easy).
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9. Color easy to see in the sun, screen
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17. 100mw rf output. maybe 200mw. I dont think it really makes difference to 99% of pilots.