Been with Futaba for over 30 years & had all their high end radios. They refuse to keep up with what's really current. They make their product so complex to learn and operate so that after you've learned so much, it's really hard to want to switch to another brand, but I'm trying. Would love to move to Powerbox Core or maybe Jeti, just have so much invested in Fooltaba. However, being old school, I still like the Fooltaba look.
The cost for the 32 too substantial for minimal features. I would paying you to demonstrate the additional 14-channel feature that's available out of the box. Unfortunately I only see 18 channel available. For the cost it would be nice to have the stick data recording for play back to trouble shoot a crash. However, the TX to RX connectivity is quite solid😇
I started with Futaba and migrated away. For me, there are two big questions/concerns with the color screens -do they completely wash out in sunlight and are they viewable wirh polarized sunglasses. This is where the lower end touch screenradios fail, and also where traditional LCD screens do great. LCDs seem obsolete until you actually use them in sunlight. I also think a layout like Jeti where the main screen is above the gimbals makes it much more functional, even if the display is smaller. Thanks for thorough overview!
To all of the Futaba haters you get what you pay for....Futaba been around since 1948 and has it's radio control hobby division in Huntsville, AL They service what they sell and if you have a problem you can actually talk to someone at Futaba that know there products. That and along with the best quality control in the industry makes Futaba #1. EVERYONE copy's the leader.
I’ve been using Futaba since I started flying many years ago. As soon as I got back into the hobby around 5 years again I went back to Futaba. I do however wish they would listen to a bit of feedback. The same could probably be said for other manufacturers.
I just can’t get past the OS looking like something from the early 90s. I’d be really disappointed if I’d spent that sort of money on it. 😮. Thanks for the video though Matt 👍🏻
Matt about time you reviewed frsky more features and better than this for only 400 quid . Won’t look back if you do. On my turbines I get full telemetry on a screen of my own choosing. I loved futaba in the past but it’s way behind the times
I bought and returned mine to Futaba USA last year because I was disappointed with the low quality display resolution! Bigger but no better or even worse then my T18SZH transmitter. How can DJI make the DJI Pro Controller with a high definition screen for a fraction of the price? Futaba should know better especially at $3000.00!!! Anyway this was when they had a large discount during the holidays - but it was still too much money and not enough wow to get me to buy it:(
The low resolution screen is really noticeable when you upload a picture of your model to it. Really pixelated and only supports 168x80 but will downscale from 640x480.
Futaba has always been expensive. I think part of the reason people buy them is just to brag how much they spent on one. I don't even know why I'm watching this video, I love my Radiomaster Boxer too much.
Hey cool 32 channels, like my Radiomaster 16s and the Zorro …
Oy, hehe. Sorry have to laugh about the design. Looks like the ones whe used back in the 90's. Only missing the telescopic antenna.
I loved my old Futaba 9 Zap from way back! You used to unscrew the antenna and pop it inside a slot
Been with Futaba for over 30 years & had all their high end radios. They refuse to keep up with what's really current. They make their product so complex to learn and operate so that after you've learned so much, it's really hard to want to switch to another brand, but I'm trying. Would love to move to Powerbox Core or maybe Jeti, just have so much invested in Fooltaba. However, being old school, I still like the Fooltaba look.
Futaba was cool 10 years ago.
Also 25 years ago …
@@FineAirDE And 40+ years ago. I loved my Futaba FM gold.
The cost for the 32 too substantial for minimal features. I would paying you to demonstrate the additional 14-channel feature that's available out of the box. Unfortunately I only see 18 channel available. For the cost it would be nice to have the stick data recording for play back to trouble shoot a crash. However, the TX to RX connectivity is quite solid😇
I started with Futaba and migrated away. For me, there are two big questions/concerns with the color screens -do they completely wash out in sunlight and are they viewable wirh polarized sunglasses.
This is where the lower end touch screenradios fail, and also where traditional LCD screens do great. LCDs seem obsolete until you actually use them in sunlight.
I also think a layout like Jeti where the main screen is above the gimbals makes it much more functional, even if the display is smaller.
Thanks for thorough overview!
Looks like this is the original 32, not the WC edition?
Hi. Yes that’s correct. It’s not the WC edition.
To all of the Futaba haters you get what you pay for....Futaba been around since 1948 and has it's radio control hobby division in Huntsville, AL They service what they sell and if you have a problem you can actually talk to someone at Futaba that know there products. That and along with the best quality control in the industry makes Futaba #1. EVERYONE copy's the leader.
I’ve been using Futaba since I started flying many years ago. As soon as I got back into the hobby around 5 years again I went back to Futaba. I do however wish they would listen to a bit of feedback. The same could probably be said for other manufacturers.
@@MattTakharRC True
I just can’t get past the OS looking like something from the early 90s. I’d be really disappointed if I’d spent that sort of money on it. 😮. Thanks for the video though Matt 👍🏻
I know what you mean. It’s pretty dated! Futaba need to up their game. I’ll ask them if I can help 🤣
I would like to see the comparison between the 26 and the 32 😎
Me too! It’s on the list, trust me. I actually think the 26 is better all round. I’m not a fan of the software on the 32 😬
Matt about time you reviewed frsky more features and better than this for only 400 quid . Won’t look back if you do. On my turbines I get full telemetry on a screen of my own choosing. I loved futaba in the past but it’s way behind the times
I’m going to reach out to frsky this week. People keep telling me too, so it’s time to see what it’s all about 👍🏽
Definitely agree 👍🏻
SUPERB !!!
I bought and returned mine to Futaba USA last year because I was disappointed with the low quality display resolution! Bigger but no better or even worse then my T18SZH transmitter.
How can DJI make the DJI Pro Controller with a high definition screen for a fraction of the price? Futaba should know better especially at $3000.00!!!
Anyway this was when they had a large discount during the holidays - but it was still too much money and not enough wow to get me to buy it:(
The low resolution screen is really noticeable when you upload a picture of your model to it. Really pixelated and only supports 168x80 but will downscale from 640x480.
Is the pdf manual written by Japanese tech bots translated into Chinglish ?
The manual is pretty good and clear.
Schwach was Futaba da auf die Beine stellt; das ist doch alles altes Zeug aus dem letzten Jahrzehnt.
Ridiculous price
i'm stick with my sz18 and if i have to change swap to powerbox core
Futaba has always been expensive. I think part of the reason people buy them is just to brag how much they spent on one. I don't even know why I'm watching this video, I love my Radiomaster Boxer too much.
Can it flush the toilets in the Vatican?
🤣🤣🤣
I see the battery is draining fast, 2% for just 20min in your vid
Good observation. I would expect the battery to drain faster as it’s running Microsoft Windows although I’ve not tested it.
This is a sad example of modern technology
Lots of mix opinions. I think the software really lets it down overall.
@@MattTakharRC does it do elrs 🤣