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The rumours have been around for a while, now we have the first picture of the new 3-axis gyroscope RX from Walkera. As per nanoheli.net the flybarless version of the 4#6 will be called 4#6S. A flybarless 4G6 is said to be in the making too.

Fits into Walkera’s platform strategy
This development fits into the Walkera’s platform strategy, in which several models are based on mostly compatible components. The collective pitch 4G6 and fixed pitch 4#6 of FP based on largely interchangeable components. For the flybarless versions merely a new rotor head and receiver will be necessary.

Megatrend flybarless
It looks like the flybarless trend is finally moving into the sub-micro area. We will see if Walkera’s 3-axis sensor RX will deliver what is expected. Besides the quality of the sensors, the software will probably be the deciding point. Whether there will be corresponding update options – we have to wait and see.

The mysterious 5th servo port
It is also interesting that there are 5 servo ports seen on the RX2433 – for the fixed-pitch 4#6 however, only 4 servo ports needed. So what’s up with the 5th port? Is it a programming adapter or is this RX also a prototype for a CP version with the required 5 servo ports?