Nose in huh?!
I like the challenge!
What changes can we expect with the BLADE MQX $5.95 hypersion batteries?
What BNF (bind-n-fly) radio suggestion will you suggest if I get a new MQX?
I'd like to take a new radio on, differing from the factory one.
Some Spektrum models on the budget end.
$59.99-159.99 most likely below $200
I don't think the Blade MQX quad needs much of the extras on the radios.
The Hyperion are overall better batteries than the Eflite packs that come with the mQX, they'll last a lot longer and they are of course less expensive. Beyond that they can charge at up to 5C vs the 2C max of the Eflite packs so you can get back in the air a lot quicker by not spending as much time charging batteries. The Hyperions are 25C vs 12C for the Eflite so all else being equal they have a bit more pop when you give it big dose of throttle, in terms of flight time you won't see a tremendous difference there's only so much a single cell can do regardless of who makes it.
I have my mQX setup on my old DX7, I have yet to try it on the JR 11X, seems like overkill. Realistically any Spektrum compatible TX should work, I have an original DX6 on hand that I might try at some point. If you plan to move up to larger and more complex multis that will need a lot of channels for various functions it would be worthwhile to invest in a good TX that will carry over into bigger and better rather than have to spend $$$ again to upgrade the radio gear when you decide you need more channels
I originally bought mine as a BNF version, then I was at the LHS a couple weeks later and inquired about the stock TX thinking it might be easier to pack up should I decide to take the mQX along when I'm out of town on business. They had a few leftover from shop demo units as well as selling a couple complete kits as BNF, I picked one up for $20 as I recall. I've used the stock TX once just to see how well it works, the mQX is certainly a lot twitchier using the kit TX but once you get used to it you can control the quad almost as well as using a "real" transmitter. For real precision flying you will want something better than the stock setup but it's nice to have as a backup and for travel.
Ken
