Futaba 18SZ summary for flyers
The Futaba 18SZ is an 18-channel transmitter aimed at pilots who need extensive programming and telemetry. Powered by the FASSTest system and a color touchscreen, it provides clear data readouts and adaptable control options for a wide range of models.
Display and telemetry capabilities
The transmitter features a 4.3-inch color touch LCD that simplifies setting changes and telemetry viewing. There are 8 configurable flight conditions and full telemetry support for temperature, RPM, altitude, GPS, voltage and current, plus data logging for flight analysis.
Specifications
- Screen: 4.3-inch color touch LCD
- Battery: 6.6V 2100mAh LiFe
- Memory: 30-model storage
- Telemetry: Temperature, RPM, Altitude, GPS, Voltage, Current
- Flight Time: 7-8 hours
- Connectivity: Trainer and S.Bus ports
Programming tools and safety options
With features like programmable mixing, throttle cut and logic switches, the 18SZ supports complex control schemes. It allows model and pilot naming, servo reverse and endpoint adjustments, and supports a dual receiver arrangement to boost link confidence.
Configured for planes, helis, gliders and more
The 18SZ provides tailored options for airplanes, helicopters, gliders and multicopters. Airplane users get wing and tail mixing choices, helicopter pilots have multiple swash and pitch curve settings, and glider pilots can use butterfly and V-tail mixes.
The Futaba 18SZ is a practical option for pilots seeking a programmable radio with comprehensive telemetry and reliable protocol performance.
