Bruce, the delayed on off switch is a blessing in disguise and if you have ever witnessed someone trimming a 3 meter Imac model with two clicks of up and one click of "OFF" you will get what I mean. The inconvenience is so minimal with that two or three second wait compared to seeing your model taking a full dirt nap or pull to trash bag as its often referred too. If you don't have the balance arm mounted the on off switch is very open and accessible. You do not want fingers blindly feeling for the trim switch and finding the holy shit button instead.

Well, I bought the Q X7 just after it came out. After that I bought the M7 Gimbals and created a 2s 5000mAh LiPo for it (lasts for weeks, even months), and the costs where around 180... the only thing that's now really different are the angled switches and the wireless trainer thingy, both things 90% of all people don't use/care. So I after all it was cheaper and I have a much better battery ;) (the weight of the LiPo is perfect, the Radio now balance nice on the strap)

I just bought the QX7S and I love the Gimbals. I am coming from a Flysky FS-I6 and I am a pincher. I can fly alot better with this radio right out of the box. I really love the gimbals and the fat stick ends on them. The bigger ends are better for pinchers like me because it helps me control Throttle and Pitch better without stretching too much. This is not really a problem for thumbers. As a Pincher I think the stick ends are a nice upgrade. But the feel of the gimbals is really what really makes this radio great. To get these gimbals in an X9D you need to buy the Special Edition or install them yourself. As a pincher I use the neckstrap and I think the bracket would actually stop the radio from accidentally turning on if it was in a bag and it got bumped. Because the bracket protects the switch. Mine came with the ratcheting throttle and I undid that when I opened it and tried to tighten up the throttle but its not as tight as the springs of the others. So that is a bit of a downside. I still really like it.

As a fellow "thummer" who also prefers light sticks, I suggest going to your local "junk Chinese tool store", where I was able to find a whole assortment of tiny springs for a few bucks. Found a few that worked perfectly on my new Q7XS.

The new regular x7 has the same frame . Everything the same without the hall gimbas. I threw hall gimbals in and cat bum sticks. In my case I was far better off getting the S version. In either case I'm really happy with the set up. I'm used to a worn out Devo 7 controller. Definitely have to learn this transmitter being new and precise. Love the channel! Thanks for all of your help and support

It is always safer to disconnect from the hardware before charging. It will probably be fine but charging voltages and currents can damage electronics if they are not protected from it.

my taranis qx7s has just been delivered to me......it has a charging port!!! to the right of the sd card flap, they have supplied a fly lead so no having to get the battery out, looks like they listened to you.....and mr steel :-)

Having the balancing neck strap piece conveniently covering the conveniently delayed on/off button is pretty good on my book. It prevents unwanted shutdowns when trying to trim a model or, if you have "friends" like me, it prevents pranks like turning off your radio when you're flying inverted 2 meters high.

Dodgy neckstrap goings-on... My old Sprengbrook Variomodul set had a brilliant suspension system. It hung from a regular neckstrap that attached to two 90° sprung/retractable arms fitted to the bottom corners of the case, which left the radio hanging flat and balanced. It had a very long aerial. The Tx body was a wide 'tray' design without a tray, and was the most comfortable thermal and slope soaring radio I ever used. I flew with pinched sticks that I'd extended to the full 2 1/2" (63mm) - they were VERY long - which gave fantastically fine control for gliders at extreme altitude. To get faster, coarser response, you just slid your grip down the stick shank, so it was like having modern rates and expo on a radio that didn't have such things. The ultra-fine rolling trim wheels were excellent, too. Still got it, but I've only got 27 and 35 meg modules for it, so I can't fly with it any more. (Sob, sniff...)

was it really necessary to tease us living in the upper half of the planet by showing your beautiful sunshine from down under??? Here in good old Germany we are waiting for the rain and fog to disappear and for the wind to calm down ... temperatures approaching zero deg C the coming weekend ... :-( ... while being rather jealous of your weather, I like your clear explanations and objective videos and reviews.

If you mount a fpv screen to your tx - like i do, you will find that you need to fit the neck strap balance bracket around the other way - so that it is above the speaker - not above the on/off switch, that is the only way i can get it to balance with my 7" fpv screen attached. As for the delayed push to turn it on - i can only wish that my X7 had that, i am forever accidentally turning my tx on when i do not mean to - especially if you put it in a bag or back pack. So that is a welcome new feature in my view.

Thanks Bruce I must say I am very happy with your video presentation I hate the reviewers that just review and you have to wait for the part 2..... Great job love this format keep it up

Why cant they include a charge circuit :(

You can use a screw driver between spring coils to loosen up the spring tension on your sticks,it spreads the gap just a tad. I do it on mine and no ill effects. Sometimes you just have to think outside the box.

Good point about the oxide. Never thought of that. On paper the provided NiMH pack and individual AA NiMH batteries are basically the same capacity-wise.

The springs can be easily fixed. I did it with my X9D hall gimbals. Just stretch the springs. Be careful of course. Stretch them just far enough that they no longer have a preload. Then you can use the adjuster to make them very soft as they cross center.

Thank you so much Bruce :) I think you will have much more to say with their latest X10! Looking forward to your review about it, i hope soon! Have a great weekend and happy flying! P.S.: Nice editing at the beginning of your video ;)

You may be able to achieve your desired stick feel by using a longer spring and winding the tensioner fully out there is probably 3-4MM of length available.

I've got the QX7 myself. This looks a little better with the vinyl on the sides as mine is also blue and I do plan to upgrade to the M7 Hall Effect Gimbals at some point but other than that it doesn't really seem to offer much more. I removed the battery tray from mine and also have that same Taranis battery but yeah it has the same issue of having to remove it from that balance port to charge it. As for charging I simply soldered a 2S balance connector to a XT60 connector and I can now charge it on my 4 button charger. I'm a thumber myself but still use the neck strap for that extra security incase I drop it but I don't really have any issues with the balance bar placement, I can press the button fine like that though as you probably know the standard model doesn't require you to hold the button in to start but does to power it off which is nice as you can't accidentally turn your radio off in flight. I think they should of added a bit more to the S model though for the extra money such as a longer range aerial maybe.

I love the look at those sick ends... reminds me when my cats point their dipping end at me.....

A major design problem, easy to fix! I found hard way yesterday! The coin battery inside is totally exposed. When I was removing the back of my radio accidentally dropped the screw in the battery bay and went inside rolling over the circuit board. Apparently touched the back of the battery (+) and shorted. The replacement board is $60! And I lost all my models because I didn’t back up on SD card.

Hi Bruce, Another nice, down-to-Earth review. One thing I noticed though... The Tx aerial is soldered to the PCB & as they are prone to breakage, I can't understand why they did not use the "normal" clip type. (Don't know the name of it.) Anyway, just a thought. &, As for reducing the spring tension...just use one the same length BUT use a smaller/finer gauge spring. Keep up the good work. Regards, L.. Across the ditch.

Would you still recommend it on 2021? Or is there something better?

Perhaps the beefy springs are used for longevity. A lighter spring may stretch over time, or, it’s just the cheapest spring of that size they could source:)

Wow Bruce...Artistic camera work now days uh!? Did you get an apprentice? Keep up the fantastic work!

Bruce you cannot charge the battery in parallel with the transmitter connected if the transmitter has a soft power switch. Your charger (micro controller version) can not measure the battery (internal resistance) correctly. The delta peak time will be wrong and will shut off to soon or, in the worst case, to late. A good transmitter has a build in charging circuit that can handle Ni-MH and Lithium. Just stick the DC barrel jack of the plug pack in the transmitter, the plug pack in your wall outlet and it will charge.

Thanks for the review. I managed to break my poor old x9d plus so I'm now in the market for a replacement. Too bad this radio doesn't have sliders. I like pretty much everything else about it. For a little more dough, the x9d special edition would be a great upgrade if it weren't for all the wobbly antenna and range issues that so many people seem to be having. In the end I might just end up getting another x9d plus.. While there are some good reviews out there already, I would still be very interested to hear your comments on the X10.

I like the hall sticks but , yes there too tight coming from a Devo 7 controller. I guess we will get use to it. Love the channel

Why not just a 5.5mm charge plug in the side. For lipo maybe not but standard they are using NiMh packs. If I buy one I would mod this somewhere in the case. Those connector sometimes break contacts to the main wire when plugged in.

Hey Bruce, you can try to find springs with a lower spring rate. Then you'll get lower forces and the sticks will still center. Just an idea.. Bye, Sven

Yeah, on my budget I'd have to go with the X7 as well and I think the X7 has all the features I would need. Thanks for the review and comparison and Happy Flying!

The on button is that way cause issues on X7 where if you had balance peace bolted on for your neck strap.. and pushed a little on it it would turn on the radio :D ( the plastic would bend enough to push the button ) resulting in you having your radio in bag turned on whole time and arriving with flat radio... than cursing whole way home... I know its oddly specific, cause that what happened to me :D

Personally I've found applying a thumb to a cats bum offers very little control and almost instant full acceleration.

I don't know about silicone wire in crimped connections, the insulation crimp can cut through the soft insulation. The insulation crimp holds better with PVC or teflon insulation than with silicone. Many times I have seen the insulation crimp on the terminal cut through the insulation over time leaving the conductor crimp unsupported which is why I have stopped using silicone wire in servo extensions. I have the DuPont/Berg HT-95 (female) and HT-102 (male) official hand tools for crimping mini-pv terminals (which is what servo terminals actually are) not generic crimpers so it's not the crimps that are the problem.

Its been about three or so years on mine with the hall effect gimbals and they are going south Time for a new transmitter ,, Sad I did the crossfire mod too so I wont be getting another one of these and doing that mod again for sure

Better and cheaper to buy the X7 with a set of M9 gimbals and fit them yourself.

Thank You for an honest review "Knowing Is Half The Battle" is it ? And I don't want to battle I wanna FLY!!! hehe .Great track ya made yourself their ,I could see after second spin around you was sticking to it way more Grats . That gave me the idea on how to make myself some tracks in fields ,I will walk & drag some 4-6' board/pipe .Tracing a path into the grass EUREKA!! I will have a race track to practice with .Thank You very much For your instructive vids Cheers

Bruce. Could you do a review that's less of a teardown and structural critique and more of a review of the functionality and usability? There are those of us that are new to Taranis and FrSky. I'd like to know how to work it and how to tune a craft to it. What goes in the compartment at the rear on the Taranis transmitters?

I have the QX7 but I also have the hall effect up grade on stand by when the stock ones wear out.

if your up for the mod try the flysky springs also look in to wireless charging for the remote I have been tossing around the idea.

Solution to overstiff springs would be if they could supply a set of identical springs with finer gauge wire. The geometry would remain the same, yet give a lighter touch and still home properly.

aloft hobbies do a barrel plug adaptor which fits into the case for easy recharging of battery

That hair on the corner of the LCD is driving my OCD nuts!!

On my Taranis I use a tray (and I'm what you call a pincher) so don't need the strap bracket but I still have it fitted. Why? Because when I first got the radio I inadvertently switched it off whilst flying when I missed the elevator trim. (I was used to a Multiplex3030 on 35Mhz). So a hard to reach on/off switch ian't always a bad thing - especially for a clumsy oaf like me.

Is it possible to fly qx7plus controling with fingers, not thumbs? They all fly with their thumbs ..

I just noticed at the end of that video, You tilt your body in the turns with the quad. I know I have done that playing video games, now I will have to have some one watch me fly to see if I do it while flying fpv.

Wanna say on all videos ever seen yours are the brightest.

Hello, I have the QX7S Access 2019 apparatus, I have purchased a TBS crossfire - after opening the apparatus, I have a different scheme. I do not know what to do. Don't you have to solder it here, or something else?

Always like you vids keep them comeing

Another great video. I just bought a standard QX7 and am wondering if there is a battery available with the charge lead already attached? Thanks

Is it possible to operate fingers on this apparatus? Or just thumbs?

can the X7S do D8 internally like the X7?

Is there a modual that supports d 8 mode for qx7 or does tje s support d8

Bruce: I picked up a QX7S today and it looks like they've added a charge port!

Will crossfire system work with it, or do you have to mod it?

Can't seem to get a good pinch with this tx, I even switched it the stick ends. It just doesn't feel right.

I was under the information that the x7s had more channels than the x7? am I wrong?

Hi Bruce, i wonder if the hold to power on is to help avoid the issue with the x7 in that putting pressure on the lanyard hook when its on could activate the switch. (Ive had mine turn on in my bag before)

Is the battery connected to the USB port? So can’t i charge it via that or is it seperated? Ty in advance 😊

You didnt seemed to have any problem reaching and operating the switch with the balancing connector on?

The whole charging bit is crazy! Why can't Taranis design a plug in a charger like every other device ever made?

poor old FrSky, they can't win. One of the modifications done to the early Taranis was heavier Futaba gimbal springs. Agree if they include a rechargable battery in a newly created model then at least include a charge socket.

Hey !! I had received mine but I am wondering with one things, maybe someone have the answer. On the inside mainboard as we can see on 17:00, there is a yellow transparent tape just above the battery connector, who cover a cms, on the place identified by D504... But on mine, i got no yellow tape, and no cms, it look like it have been unsoldered cause i can see some marks of an old cms overthere which have been remove... Someone who have knowledge in electronic can tell me what about this piece ? what the matter to have it or not ? that's really curious and strange for me... Nicolas

Might replacing the springs with elastic bands help?

What's the deal with a Ni-MH 2000mAH 7.2 Volt battery anyway? Couldn't you get better capacity from a lipo pack? Confusing!

Can you use this transmitter for toy grade drones and mid level like hubsan h501s?

I like the leaning left and right as the quad turns left and right Bruce! Does that make you go faster?! 🤣

I´m trying to decide what radio to get as a lender! Are the length of the stick throw the same on the QX7 and QX7S?

Yeah about Gearbest. I got a Florion 250 with fpv and a LCD. The LCD was broke out of the box and the props we're all one color and one direction. They would not replace the LCD and I had to go hobby shop to get props. I will never buy from them again

I so wanted to see you review the Taranis X10 , i would love to buy the X10 but they have sent it for review to only mini quad pilots , that is just so silly to send a radio like that to someone who wont review it in the way i want to see it tested .......

Is the wireless trainer builtin to the main motherboard, or is it a daughter card?

My X7S has a charging port in the bottom - rev. 2 perhaps?

I will not buy anymore on Gearbest. I bought batteries from them since 19. November, I have not received till yet. At the same day, I make 2 orders, both came with missing items.

Hi Bruce, Does it suffer from EzUHF interference like the original X9D?

X9D+ can be had for~£138. The cheapest I've seen the X7S is a little over £150. Now I could be pushed into buying one but there just isn't enough value here. Same frankly crap screen, toy looks, no extra switches... What made the X7 so good was all those features - and build quality - for such a low price. And to think for £3 more than a DX6 I have a X7 + an iRangeX multimodule (12 DSMX channels) coupled to the extremely powerful OpenTX OS.

I tried but my hands are too small to reach all corners without sliding ...

It seems to me that this is priced higher simply for the new sticks. A hundred bucks for something that I don't really care about is a little pricey in my opinion. (well, ok, the case is a premium item... but still)

I take my X9D battery out to charge it on a proper NiMh charger than the battery works for minimum of 7.5hrs with backlight full on. Charge thru tx and wall wort most folks will only get a couple three hours out of OEM cell pack, so they blame the NiMh cell pack and swap to LiPo.

For $36 you can add the hall effect gimbals to a QX 7.

Hey there Bruce a quick question if I may,I am thinking of pulling the trigger on a taranisx9dplus I was wondering if there is any chance that the receiver will pick up interfearence from a cdi ignition on a 20cc gas engine setup penny for it thoughts,are they interfearence free using the x8r receiver.

Im going to buy a qx7 i might get the qx7s if it goes on sale on 11.11 we will c!!!??!!? I have never heard of 11.11! Did gearbest make it up?

How does the range compare to the X9D?

Does anyone know where I can get small jet engines.

While you were showing the springs and levers my mind was already coming up with a possible solution to your problem. When you put more tension on the spring with the adjuster, is there enough length to fit a slightly longer spring?

pls do a video pot repairof radio gimbals

Quick video suggestion: Using sliders. I'm a fixed wing pilot and have never used them so what exactly are the benefits?

This radio is closer but still not enough for me to switch from my Hitec Aurora 9.

You would also need to drill a hole in the case and fit a charge jack.....easy pezy

Do you know if you can set up the run cam split to take pictures with a switch controller

x7s or xd9+?

LOL!!! I was mindboggled about the charger! was like WTF does it plug into?

I really want this radio. But they don't make it in pink anymore. Such a bummer.

Can I mention I’m giving one of these away right now? :-)

11:06 no neck strap for me

What would you use sliders for? Also what do you people use dials for?

Throw the battery pack away... and print holder for two 4000mAh Li-ion cells... double the time of operation :)

What do you think about those expensive Flysky radios ? (Not frsky) :)

Why can't they make these things with a USB charge lead

I’ve ordered one

Nice video