Futaba 18SZ features for demanding flyers
The Futaba 18SZ is an 18-channel radio built for experienced pilots and serious hobbyists. It uses FASSTest technology and a color touchscreen to give fast access to settings and telemetry, helping pilots keep an eye on model health and performance in real time.
Screen, modes and telemetry summary
A bright 4.3-inch color touch LCD provides easy menu control and data readouts. The 18SZ supports 8 flight conditions for quick profile swaps and extensive telemetry including temperature, RPM, altitude, GPS, voltage and current together with onboard logging for review.
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
Customization and setup capabilities
With programmable mixing, throttle cut, idle down and logic switches, the 18SZ gives deep control customization. It allows model and user naming, servo reversing and endpoint trimming, and supports linking to two receivers for improved signal assurance.
Airframe compatibility and mixes
The transmitter supports airplanes, helicopters, gliders and multicopters. Plane setups include multiple wing and tail configurations, helicopter pilots can select from several swash types and tune collective curves, and glider mixes cover butterfly and V-tail functions.
For those looking for a highly configurable radio with robust telemetry, the Futaba 18SZ balances precision programming and reliable signal performance.
