FlySky FS-GT5 6Ch AFHDS Car/Boat Transmitter with FS-BS6 Receiver

The FlySky FS-GT5 is a 6-channel, 2.4 GHz pistol-grip radio for RC cars, trucks, crawlers and boats, supplied with the FS-BS6 receiver. It runs FlySky's AFHDS 2A protocol and adds gyro-assisted stability control, a backlit screen and a crawl mode over a basic stock radio.

Key features

• AFHDS 2A link across 135 hopping channels with under 15 ms latency and 4096-step resolution
• Six channels with a dedicated crawl mode for rock crawlers
• FS-BS6 receiver with built-in gyro; SVC stability control is adjustable from the transmitter
• Backlit LCD with a 52.5 x 34 mm viewing area and NaviWheel menu navigation
• Runs on 4 x AA cells or a 2S lithium pack (not included)

Specifications

• Channels: 6
• Protocol: AFHDS 2A
• Frequency: 2.408–2.475 GHz
• RF power: under 20 dBm
• Channel delay: under 15 ms
• Range: over 200 m (no ground interference)
• Transmitter size: 158 x 195 x 243 mm
• Transmitter weight: 296 g
• Receiver input: 4.0–8.4 V
• Receiver size: 29 x 22 x 16.2 mm
• Receiver weight: 8.25 g

The FS-GT5 is a surface-model radio with a wheel and trigger, so it is the right choice for cars and boats rather than multirotors.