Futaba 18SZ concise guide for pilots
The Futaba 18SZ is an 18-channel transmitter aimed at dedicated hobbyists and competition pilots. Using the FASSTest link and a color touchscreen, the 18SZ provides extensive telemetry and customizable flight modes so you can fine tune handling for a variety of airframes.
Display and telemetry overview
Equipped with a 4.3-inch color touch LCD, the 18SZ makes menu navigation straightforward. It supports 8 flight conditions for rapid setup changes and offers telemetry for temperature, RPM, altitude, GPS, voltage and current, plus data logging for diagnostics.
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
Flexible programming and safety features
Features like programmable mixing, throttle cut, idle down and logic switching let you create tailored control schemes. The transmitter supports naming for models and users, servo setup options and endpoint adjustment, and can be used with a dual receiver arrangement for extra redundancy.
Tailored support for different aircraft
The 18SZ caters to fixed wing, helicopter, glider and multicopter pilots. It includes many wing and tail mix presets for planes, multiple swash type setups for helis and dedicated glider mixes such as butterfly and V-tail settings.
If you need a configurable, telemetry-capable radio for advanced flying, the Futaba 18SZ pairs proven protocol performance with a user-friendly touchscreen interface.
