6 channels enough for a quad or hex?

MattFL · 02-02-2012, 10:39 AM

Is 6 channels enough for a multi rotor, quad or hex? I am thinking of trading my TREX 450 Sport for a quad or hex (for FPV) and trying to figure out what I can re-use. My DX6i is already paid for and I am hoping it is adequate.

Tomstoy2 · 02-02-2012, 04:27 PM

Yes, but barely. 4 channels for flight controls, 1 channel for flight mode selection, ( depending on fc used ), and 1 for tilt control of a camera gimbal. Anything else and you are out of channels.

MattFL · 02-03-2012, 08:06 AM

Thanks for the info, it sounds like 6 will be enough to get started.

02-02-2012, 10:39 AM	#1
MattFL Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA	6 channels enough for a quad or hex? Is 6 channels enough for a multi rotor, quad or hex? I am thinking of trading my TREX 450 Sport for a quad or hex (for FPV) and trying to figure out what I can re-use. My DX6i is already paid for and I am hoping it is adequate.

02-02-2012, 04:27 PM	#2
Tomstoy2 Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: Erie,Colorado	Yes, but barely. 4 channels for flight controls, 1 channel for flight mode selection, ( depending on fc used ), and 1 for tilt control of a camera gimbal. Anything else and you are out of channels. __________________ Avant Aurora 90n,Trex 600E Pro, HC500, HDX450sev4, Trex 250se, mCP-X & mSR, Mosquito, X/A Hexa/WKM/FPV, 450 Flame Wheel,Gaui 330X

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02-03-2012, 08:06 AM	#3
MattFL Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA	Thanks for the info, it sounds like 6 will be enough to get started.