FUTABA Does Aircraft 2.4 GHz !!!

[Judge]

Well word seems to be getting around about this, so I thought I'd be the one to leak it here. Futaba has a 2.4 GHz 6-channel park flyer system coming out. Release date and other details not yet given. All I have been able to weasel out of the people who know these things is that it will be a full radio system. No idea if it has a fixed RF deck or a removeable module.

Here is exactly what we were told by Hobbico/Great Planes:

We only have minor info that can be relayed at this time. It's a
6ch "park-flyer" version that will utilize a true 6 channel system.
We haven't received enough concrete info on the rest to be able to
pass along. Look for it in the coming months.

Other news is there are three new BRUSHLESS servos coming as well. Here is the scoop on them:


BLS451 has a torque of 139 oz-in and speed of .11 @ 6V
BLS351 has a torque of 194 oz-in with a speed of .13 @ 6V
BLS251 has a torque of 51 oz-in and speed of .06 @ 4.8V

1. The brushless servos offer greatly improved response time over
other servos. Specifically, the response time on the brushless
servos has been decreased from 10ms to 7ms. This means that the
servos will react much, much faster to any control input.

2. Significantly increased life span. The new brushless servo
motors will last more than five times longer than servos that include
brushed motors.

3. Lower operating temperatures. As there are not any brushes on
the motor armature, there is no spark produced when the servo motor
is in operation. Thus, the temperature remains very constant within
the servo rather than increasing as they do in a brushed motor
servo.

Furthermore, thanks to the motor design, the outer coils act as a
heat sink dissipating any heat that does occur. As an added benefit,
Futaba is able to increase the torque or speed of the servos without
increasing the case dimensions.

4. Vibration & Shock. Unlike servos that used brushed motors, the
brushless servos from Futaba are less susceptible to the effects of
vibration and/or shock. While we don't want the modeler to abandon
the use of the servo grommets and rubber mounts, these servos are
simply less apt to experience difficulties from poor or improper
installation.

Additionally, the inertia of the standard motors also facilitates the
effects of vibration on the servo's performance. By eliminating this
inertia in a brushless servo, Futaba has reduced this possibility.

5. Power consumption. Brushless servos consume approximately the
same amount of power as their digital servo counterparts.

6. Centering. Centering is the same as it is with the digital
servos. The dead band is also equal to the digitals.

7. Case size. Brushless servos are the same as a standard-size
servo.

8. Increased resolution (specifics to be confirmed later) for
smoother operation.

9. Samarium Cobalt magnet for better performance and increased
holding power.

10. Dual ball bearings.

Let the Speculation Begin!!!!!!

[Mike Bargman]

Can't wait! Futaba is the difference!

[3dubya]

I feel the futaba difference!!!, I really do...

[Toro]

Im just still waiting for my KRAFT to go 2.4...

then ya'll be seein my difference...

its only a matter of time before 2.4 is the standard... (at least I believe so)

[3dubya]

I use a wet sting to control my planes, wait till that goes 2.4 gig...

a wet string, its the new copper..

[Matchless]

Yup... gotta have.......

[Sukhoikid]

I heard something that Futaba is making to put in your 9c to make it 2.4 or something else similar.

[snaprollsoda]

its about time futaba did something. but i still love the JR box and programs

[torquen]

About time???? Futaba came out with the two baddest radios out there this last year. The 2.4 is something they have been working on to make it perfect. This is just the testing area as they have much more to come.
Garrett Morrison

[Eury]

Good news. Hopefully with them doing a park flier system, a module is on the horizon from them.
I love everything about my 9z, except for the lack of 2.4

[BreadBowl]

Ahh yes, the difference. The difference of, what, a couple of years?

I hope they can get the 2.4gig right, seeing as how they couldn't get 2048...

Only kidding folks. I know that this post probably will get nuked, but I take any opportunity afforded to me to talk a little trash.


I really want to see those brushless servos, however. They sound very interesting.

[torquen]

Its all good Ryan, we all remember when the JR receivers would not work in the Heat at the JR Challange and among other hot spots My 2048 works awesome as well as my buddies 2048 that was one of the firsts.

I think the Brushless servos are really going to be smooth. Team up the new responce times of the brusless servo and the 2048 res your going to have one precise system.
Garrett