Spektrum NX8 Transmitter - Review and Flight! 

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Thanks! Yep! My dad and I love the hobby!

Thanks! We love the NX-8!

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Worth the wait!

Ordered mine 👍🏻

Thanks! You will love the NX-8!

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Thanks! Since it did not come with an AC charging receptacle to plug it into an AC outlet, I just plugged it into my Dell PC’s USB port. That’s how I’ve been charging it since we got it. Plus, since I can use the NX8 as a Real Flight 9.5 supported controller, I can charge it while I’m playing Real Flight 9.5!

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Thank you! Yes, we have been meaning to do more transmitter functionality videos!

Thank you! We think the NX8 is a solid transmitter! Being able to simply import BNF models especially complicated RC helis and some some RC planes saves so much time and eliminates newbie user errors!

@@JonsRC So good to have your opinion/endorsement. I kept going back and forth between the RadioMaster TX16, NX6 and Nx8 being my first non-RTF transmitter. I think I'll be very happy with the NX8. I've got two planes waiting for me to get a BNF TX.

Thank you! Yeah that BNF template is an awesome time-saver!

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Thank you! We are sure you will love it!

Yes, you can absolutely change the parameters of a model even though it is an imported template. The template just puts in the stock parameters, but you can change it around just like a normal model. I am not entirely sure if you can export the file to a computer, but I think I recall some people doing that on some forums. And yes, Spektrum is probably the easiest platform to setup. Happy flying!

Thanks! Yes. You upgrade by WiFi. But, our transmitter had an older version of software which had issues with updating via WiFi. We had to do the upgrade manually. After the manual update, the WiFi update started working correctly again.

Good for you..yes it is the best Tx as of today.

Thanks! Yeah I asked the same question! According to HH Support, you are not supposed to use digital trim on these multi-axis gyro enabled helis because it screws up gyro correction. If the heli is moving one direction then it means the swash is not mechanically balanced and we need to fix that for the gyro to engage properly.

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Our NX-8 had an issue with WiFi firmware upgrade functionality. We were told by Horizon Hobby to first do a PC based firmware update. Then, after we updated to the latest firmware, the WiFi firmware update functionality started working again.

Thanks! I always recommend the Sport Cub S for a beginner plane but if you want something larger, the Apprentice STS is perfect. For helis, I only have experience on the Blade 130 S and Blade 230. The 230 was my absolute first RC helicopter. I had no previous experience except for the Real Flight RC simulator and I was able to hover it on the first try!

Hello! The serial number is in System Setup -> About/Regulatory screen. The About screen is the absolute last menu item in System Setup. Hope that helps!

Honestly I love them both! However, just after a month of using the NX-8, I decided to switch over all my models to the new NX-8 and just use this as my primary. The NX-8 is considerably lighter to hold. The 125 gram difference is not a lot but flying my nitro for 10-13 minute flights, I can feel the difference since I don't like wearing a lanyard. The new BNF downloadable template ensures that I make no mistakes in programming. It programs everything including all the different rates and expo and pre-assigns them to a switch and assigns voice files to the switch so it audibly tells you what rates you are using. It even pre-programs the SAFE SELECT for models that have it! The BNF s especially handy for heli programming since there is a lot of programming on helis. Speaking of SAFE SELECT, the NX-8 is technically a 9-channel radio. That is why they give you an extra switch over the DX-8. It is a "soft-channel" specifically made for the SS switch. This way you don't have to give up one of your regular channels for the SS. The LCD is super crisp and is visible even on bright days. The battery can be charged in minutes not hours and with the included USB cable, you can use a simple smartphone portable charger so you can charge in the field if you need to without having to use a LiPo charger and having to look for an electrical outlet. The NX-8 also has WiFi firmware download capabilities so when Horizon releases new planes, you simply download the new firmware over WiFi to get the latest models. Again, I love the DX-8 but the NX-8 gives me everything the DX-8 has and so much more! Thanks!

Congrats on the Blade 230! That is an awesome heli! If you are new to helis, definitely have an experienced RC heli pilot look over your settings if you can. Maybe go to a hobby shop or a local flying field. There’s a lot of things that can go wrong on a first flight even if the transmitter settings are correct. But, if the 230 is setup correctly and assuming there are no electronics or hardware issues and the transmitter settings are correct, then there should be minimal stick corrections to hover the Blade 230 heli. She is a gentle and stable flyer. If you are having to constantly correct the sticks to keep from crashing, then definitely have an experienced heli guy take a look!

Hello! Overall, Jon and I are pleased with the NX8. I fly mostly RC helis and those require very precise minute throttle input. So, I have not experienced any throttle glitch after the firmware update. I have updated to the latest firmware version and we do not see any abnormalities. The only anomaly we encountered when we first got the NX-8 was that it could not automatically check for upgrades via WiFi. Per the video, I had to upgrade manually on the very first upgrade. Then, afterwards, the WiFi firmware upgrade checks started working normally. The only minus I see when compared to the DX-8 or my DX-9 is the battery life. In the DX-8 or DX-9, we can go flying over two weekends without having to charge. But, on the NX-8, I feel that we always have to charge on a Friday night to be ready for the weekend. The good news is that it doesn't take nearly as long to charge but I think because of the illuminated screen, it takes up more battery life than DX-8 and DX-9. Again, overall, we are very happy with it and the ability to download the BNF profiles without having to manually program our BNF planes saves so much time!

@@JonsRC thanks for your quick and helpful reply ..... I own a DX-6 G2 at the moment and have on order the NX8, I wondered about the battery life being a 3.7v 2000 mah..... I am hoping that the 4000mah battery that's in the NX10 will soon become available as I will fit one asap to boost its running time. I fly rc war birds in a large club field ( I'm membership Secretary for the CSA Flying club here in the Midlands UK ) and always like my TX to be fully charged when flying..... Thanks again

No. The connection from the battery to the transmitter is completely different. The charging port is also different. Plus the NX8 uses a 1-cell 3.7v battery. The 2-cell 7.4 voltage on the DX8 would not work on the NX8. It would most likely damage it.

@@JonsRC Thanks Jon. It stinks that I can't share the battery from the DX8. Why did Spektrum do that? - just to sell more batteries?

We honestly have never used the Taranis Q X7 before. The majority of our planes are Spektrum Bind And Fly models so we naturally use Spektrum transmitters. The NX8 is by far the easiest to use, program and has clearest display from all the transmitters we have used so far. We probably have over a hundred flights on the NX8 since we got it and we have never experienced an issue. So, we definitely recommend the NX-8! Thanks!

Thanks! In general, it is always good practice to upgrade to the latest version of firmware. That way you get the latest bug fixes and any new BNF planes they may have added to the list. But, if everything is working for you, you certainly do not have to.

No. Only available on NX10

So why bring out a new $500 radio without hall effect sticks when you can get them on radios costing less than $200

I don’t think its a 2s or 1s thing. I think the default screen in the NX series are just a lot brighter and has colors. That may take up more battery life.

@@JonsRC that being said makes DX more reliable in the field during weekend summer fun for longer battery life. Thank You

@@pastorlito2004Our DX-9 for sure has a longer battery life. But, for the 4 - 5 hours we spend in the field running through about 12-16 LiPos every Saturday, we've had no issues on the NX-8. We will run out of LiPos for flying long before the NX-8 gives out. We spend more time recharging flight batteries than anything else. If we absolutely had to, we can plug the NX-8 to a cell phone battery pack charger using its USB cable so we don't have to use up another AC port in the field.

For most E-flite planes, the NX-6 with the 7th channel for SAFE SELECT is perfect! But, there are some planes or jets that require additional channels for maybe a cargo hatch door, wing LEDs, afterburner LEDs, smoker, landing bay doors, retractable gears..etc. Some of my larger ARF balsa wood type planes require two separate servos for each side of the elevators that require two ports on the receiver. So, for the extra $50, you will get two additional channels plus an extra for SAFE SELECT. So, it depends on the type of plane you want to fly.

@@JonsRC Ok, thanks a lot for the info. Hopefully, I'll dust my planes off and fly soon in cold, snow-covered upstate NY.

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Hello! Unfortunately, RU-vid tagged a lot of my videos as "Made for kids". Because of that, the comment function was disabled along with a lot of other things. My dad and I will have to re-do the format for a lot of our videos and republish them as "Not made for kids". Thank you for watching our videos!

@@JonsRC ok, i did not know that youtube can do that by themself. I my channel i never put made for children in the settings when loading. I hope you can load back all your videos. thanks for the response!!

Yes! Absolutely. This is how I usually charge the NX-8. I connect it to my Dell Desktop PC's USB 2.0 port. The charge icon light illuminates green while charging and turns off automatically when finished.

@@JonsRC Thanks! I'm getting back into the hobby after over 20 years. The radios have definitely changed!! LOL

Transmitter NX8.

Hey Mike Patey, I rebuild my ground roll on the model. The only part of this model that sucks is China.