2017 Shopping List

Here's what you need to get started in Remote Control Aeromodelling!  This is everything you need except for actual aircraft.


Transmitter and Battery (one each)

https://alofthobbies.com/frsky-taranis-q-x7.html
https://alofthobbies.com/72v-2600-aa-nimh-qx7-transmitter-pack.html


4-Channel Receiver and Voltage Sensor (one each, for each model)

https://alofthobbies.com/frsky-d4r-ii-4-8-channel-receiver-with-27ms-cppm.html
https://alofthobbies.com/frsky-battery-voltage-sensor-fbvs-01.html


8-Channel Receiver (if you need more than 4 channels)

Get one of these instead of the 4-channel if your model needs more than 4 channels.

https://alofthobbies.com/frsky-d8r-ii-plus-8-channel-receiver.html


OrangeRX DSM2/DSMX transmitter module

If you want to fly a plane that uses a Spektrum DSM2/DSMX compatible receiver

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/orangerx-dsmx-dsm2-compatible-2-4ghz-transmitter-module-v1-2.html


Battery Charger and Accessories

Charger:
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-accucel-6-80w-10a-balancer-charger-lihv-capable.html

Charging Cables:
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/multi-function-charge-lead-with-4mm-banana-plugs.html


Power Supply

The above Charger doesn't include a power supply.  You can use an old PC power supply or laptop power supply if you've got one.  If not, this one will do what you need.

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/t240-power-supply.html