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Expected to start shipping in November is a 7PX Transmitter Case from Futaba. This genuine Futaba accessory was designed for a perfect fit on your new 7PX and is a great way of keeping your valuable radio safe. This ultra-protective case has a part number of #FUTP1070 and will be street priced at $139. You can use This Link to jump [...]
The Futaba S3777SV is a micro servo. It comes in at less than an inch in every direction, making it easy to install in small cars, planes, and helis. Just because it is small, doesn’t mean it lacks performance or features, take a look at some of these specifications- * S.Bus2 compatible * Programmable * One year warranty * Size- 0.86 x [...]
The Futaba 7PX is getting super close to shipping here in the states. It is slated for an early October release date, a time that many Futaba fans are anxiously awaiting. We’ve gotten our chance to use the 7PX already and were really impressed. Its ergonomics are typical Futaba, meaning top shelf, and we found its menu system to be [...]
For 2017, once again the St. Louis Dirtburners hosted the annual Futaba Nitro Challenge. The Futaba event is well known as being one of the biggest, and best, nitro races in the United States. This year was no exception as the Dirtburners rc club had designed a great track and made sure the race program went off as smoothly as [...]
Hitting hobby shops now is the Futaba R3001SB air receiver. This receiver is the lightest that Futaba has ever built, coming in at just 0.15oz, and can be used in all sorts of different aircraft, including drones. Its S.Bus/S.Bus2 ports offer functionality for up to 18 different channels while dual antennas ensure rock solid reception. * T-FHSS 2.4GHz receiver * Accepts [...]
One of the most peculiar things about large trail runs are the abundance of cheap radios that you see. Now, that would not be a surprise if all of the vehicles were standard run-of-the-mill RTR’s, but most are not. There are rigs completely decked out to the 9’s with expensive power plants, high dollar servos, more aluminum than a Coca-Cola factory….and [...]
Coming in July from Futaba is the 16SZA telemetry radio. This is a 16 channel air radio that is fully compatible with FASSTest, FASST, T-FHSS and S-FHSS protocols. A large 4.3″ LCD screen makes it easy to see the menu system, while 16 channels make it extremely versatile. * Voice messaging with earphone jack * 30 model memory * EPA adjustments * Adjustable servo [...]
If you are truly serious about rc, there is nothing more valuable than a high-end transmitter. As we first reported Here, the crew at Futaba have an all new top-of-the-line radio called the 7PX coming out. It is expected to start shipping some time this summer and is loaded with all the features that the hardcore enthusiast needs. Here are [...]
While walking the NRHSA Show we happened to spot the new Futaba 6L Sport Radio. The 6L is a new affordable transmitter designed for the air market. It has 6 channels of output and transmits on Futaba’s T-FHSS 2.4GHz air system. It feels great in the hands and should make for a nice choice for your next air build. * Internal [...]
Now being teased by Futaba is the 7PX transmitter. The 7PX brings 7 channels of operation to the plate as well as a 4.3″ color touch screen display. The 7PX sports a new 2.4GHz T-FHSS SR system, but not much else has been announced about the latest flagship transmitter from Futaba. While we wait for more details you can use This [...]
Recently posted by Futaba is a video showing you how to set conditions on the 4PX radio. The 4PX has 5 condition selection buttons that make it easy to change radio settings. In the video surface manager Brad Brucker walks you through the steps necessary to set your 4PX up for various conditions and shows you just how easy it [...]
Another company making a huge showing at the 2017 Weak Signals show in Toledo was our good friends at Hobbico. The Hobbico crew had a giant booth sporting all of their latest air products. On the drone side of things they were showing off the very popular RISE Vusion House Racer, as well as the RISE RXS255 race machine. There [...]
The crew over at Futaba have sent out a press release with their latest driver signing, Bari Musawwir. While Bari is a professional full sized monster truck driver, he is also big into the hobby of rc cars. It sure is cool to see Futaba sign Bari and it was interesting to read in the press release how he uses [...]
Coming up on July 27th to the 30th is the 11th Annual Futaba And O.S. Speed Nitro Challenge. This yearly event will once again be held at the legendary St. Louis Dirtbuners track and features 7 different nitro classes as well as an electric buggy class. The Futaba race brings in racers from all over the country and is bound [...]
For all you fliers out there, Futaba has announced the 6k V2 air system. The 6K V2 is an 8-channel radio that is designed to give you a great bang for the buck. Here are some of its primary features and specifications- * 2 additional channels * Expanded flights modes in multi-copter programming * Vibration alerts * Internal antenna * Multi-copter, airplane, helicopter, and glider [...]
