I selected the T6K radio from Futaba to control my new Voltage 500 3D quad-copter from HeliMax. Futaba is my go to radio company for all things surface and now entering the "air" world, I feel right at home with this Futaba radio. This will be a very nice upgrade from an RTF radio with all the latest technology from Futaba like SBUS2!
Here's where I got it and some info from Futaba:
6-Channel 2.4GHz Computer Radio System
An incredible value in 6-channel control
You'll be hard pressed to find another 6-channel system with as many functions as the 6K at a comparable price. Telemetry sensors monitor critical flight data, including temperature, RPM, altitude, receiver battery voltage, external voltage and variometer. It's compatible with S.Bus and S.Bus2 servos, and setting functions can be programmed through the transmitter. Controls are positioned to be within easy reach, and the menu is a breeze to navigate. Throw in other features such as 30 model memory, a 128x64 DOT backlit LCD screen and updateable software, and it's easy to see how the 6K is a lot of radio for the money.
The R3006SB receiver can use S.Bus as the main link/communication to the servos or a combination of S.Bus and the conventional outputs together. It features 6 standard PWM outputs in addition to S.Bus and S.Bus-2 outputs.Features bi-directional communication with a T-FHSS Air Futaba transmitter using the S.BUS2 port. Using the S.BUS2 port with an impressive array of telemetry sensors may be utilized.
S-FHSS/T-FHSS selectable
Telemetry system (T-FHSS) with data speech function for monitoring receiver battery voltage, external voltage, temperature, RPM, altitude and variometer
Built-in antenna
S.Bus/S.Bus2 servo setting functions programmable through the transmitter
Preset vibration alarms
30 model memory
8-character model/user naming
Programmable mixes for airplanes, helicopters, gliders and multi-rotors
Digital trims with variable step settings
Adjustable stick length and tension
Changeable switch/VR position and AUX channel function
Throttle position warning
Backlit 128x64 DOT LCD screen with adjustable display contrast
Software updateable through the CIU-2
Screen Lock
Earphone/S.Bus/Trainer jacks
Assignable switches (three 3-position, one 2-position)
Range Check
Program navigation bay with jog dial, +/- pads and end pad
Data reset
Model copy
Selectable model type
Fail Safe
End Points
Trim/Trim Resets/Trim Steps
Sub Trim
Servo Reversing
Parameter functions
Servo monitor/Test
Wireless model data transfer
Timer-System and Model (Up/Down)
Trainer system
Multicopter Functions
Flight Mode
Center alarm
Dual Rate/Expo
Throttle Curve
Throttle Delay
Gyro