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These radios are known to work for Robot Combat. They will failsafe appropriately if used with a standard receiver. Radios included in this list can currently be purchased. There are many legacy systems that work well but replacement receivers are no longer available.
| Name | Style | Channels | Protocol | Price | Mixing | Receiver Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flysky FS-i6 | Twin Stick | 6 | AFHDS 2A | $60 | Elevon / V-Tail | FS-iA6: 7grams | Widely used, well documented |
| Turnigy Evolution / Pro | Game Controller | 8 | AFHDS 2A | $80 | None | FS-iA6: 7grams | Touchscreen - no mixing |
| Flysky Noble NB4 | Pistol | 4 | AFHDS 3 | $180-$200 | Tank Steering | SR215: 6 grams | Easy to program |
| Spektrum DX5 Pro | Pistol | 5 | DSMR/DSM2 | $300 | Tank Steering | FGr4S: 5.1 grams | - |
| Spektrum DX6i | Twin Stick | 6 | DSM/DSM2 | $200 | Yes | AR620: 8grams | - |
| Taranis Q X7 | Twin Stick | 24 | ACCESS | $140 | Programable | Archer R4: 3.8grams | OpenTX Firmware |
| Turnigy T6A | Twin Stick | 6 | AFHDS | $40 | Yes | TR6A: 8grams | Requires computer and cable to program. |
Legacy radio systems can work perfectly but use old protocols and you can't reliably buy new receivers. You can sometimes find replacement receivers on Ebay or other sites but if you are starting out there are plenty of inexpensive radios to choose from.
| Name | Style | Channels | Protocol | Price | Mixing | Receiver Option | Notes |
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