WFLY X9 - New 9-Ch Car/Boat-Radio with Touchdisplay and GPS Speed-measurement

[donaldsneffe]

Hi,
wow, quite interesting - never heard of this brand before:

WFLY X9 2.4GHz 9CH FHSS LoRa Radio

Success will for sure also depend on availability and price of different receiver types.



Radio:

• 3.5 inch 320 x 480 Colour-Touchdisplay
• 2.4 GHz 2-way (sensors possible)
• FHSS protocol, LORA Modulation
• 9 channels
• 40 model-memory
• 5 mixer-groups (onroad, offroad, boat, tank)
• 1s LiPo or 4 x AA, 3,5 - 6 V, 1s Lipo charging with USB-C
• > 600 m remote distance, 100 mW
• 3.5 mm jack plug for sim
• USB-C for online-updates
• Languages: English, Chinese, voice control

Receiver RG206S

• 2,4 GHz 2-way
• 6-ch PWM
• 3.6 - 9 V
• 12 bit resolution
• Voltage-measurement 1 - 36 V
• GPS (speed-measurement)
• S-Bus compatibel
• 33 x 22 x 12.5 mm und 76 g "small"

Walter

[Panther6834]

All I can say is, talk about "very poorly worded"...not what you wrote, but the manufacturer's info. Looks like some low-end Chinese company, with an employee who tried to translate the info into English, so as to make it sound like a high-end product, but failed miserably. Until (or, should I say, IF) someone reputable reviews this, my guess is, is probably no better than the other low-end wannabes.

If you want a quality, high-channel radio, but don't want to spend a lot of money on the high-end Futaba, Sanwa, Spektrum, etc, check out the FlySky Noble NB4 and/or Noble Pro. You'll find your money much better spent...and, while support might not be the greatest, I'm willing to bet it's better than this company's support will be (assuming they even provide any).


~ More peace, love, laughter, & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place

[ferp420]

seeing as there are only a few companys that actuly manufactur radios ill bet its a decent radio the look and feel might be cheaper but ill bet its made along side other brands mentioned above
like the dunbro factory manufactures radios for radiolink and if i remeber corectly sanwa and airtronics they also make the cheap budget dumborc radios

i was able to find some information about them

https://wolfmodels.net/Wfly.html

[ferp420]

found some more info there sold by wolfmodels and they say there radios are compatable with futaba and hitec recivers and the reviews seem good it looks like there heavily in to airplanes and drones so most or there stuff is stick controlers and having to do with fpv and flying

[donaldsneffe]

Originally Posted by Panther6834

All I can say is, talk about "very poorly worded"...not what you wrote, but the manufacturer's info. Looks like some low-end Chinese company, with an employee who tried to translate the info into English, so as to make it sound like a high-end product, but failed miserably. Until (or, should I say, IF) someone reputable reviews this, my guess is, is probably no better than the other low-end wannabes.

If you want a quality, high-channel radio, but don't want to spend a lot of money on the high-end Futaba, Sanwa, Spektrum, etc, check out the FlySky Noble NB4 and/or Noble Pro. You'll find your money much better spent...and, while support might not be the greatest, I'm willing to bet it's better than this company's support will be (assuming they even provide any).


~ More peace, love, laughter, & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place

What's funny:
I came back into the RC Hobby in about 2008/2009 (helicopter).
At that time I bought a Spektrum DX6i (and after this a DX7s and then 2014 a DX9 Black, which I still love and use for all my helis and planes) and Spektrum was told "cheap stuff" etc. from all the Futaba and Graupner etc. guys. I know a shop which did not sell Spektrum radios at this time, because the owner said "not that cheap bad stuff".
And now you tell me Spektrum is "High End"? ;)
Do not forget: I LOVE my DX9 Black and won't change soon...
But I also got a Spektrum DX5 C (?) for cars. I immediately sold it. I never would name this even only "mid class".

I do have a Flysky Noble (and about 15 receivers) and love it, still did not get a Noble Pro.
I even bought the new FS-G7P with Ant protocol, only to test it.
I use the cheap "LCD" TurboRacing P52 and P32 and think those are really good, bang for the buck.
I do have several DumboRC - bang for the buck.

I am simply interested in new stuff.
And I am NOT biased as you seem, heavily.
Makes me think of the old days, Futaba, Graupner, ... guys... same mindset.

So I will also buy this new WFLY X9, simply to test it...
That's interesting for me.

And THEN I will judge - without prejustice.

Walter

[donaldsneffe]

Originally Posted by ferp420

seeing as there are only a few companys that actuly manufactur radios ill bet its a decent radio the look and feel might be cheaper but ill bet its made along side other brands mentioned above
like the dunbro factory manufactures radios for radiolink and if i remeber corectly sanwa and airtronics they also make the cheap budget dumborc radios

i was able to find some information about them

https://wolfmodels.net/Wfly.html

Thanks.
You're right and now I also remember this name WFLY.
And there are several stick-radios from WFLY, I searched on Banggood:
https://www.banggood.com/search/wfly.html?from=nav
... and Aliexpress:
https://de.aliexpress.com/wholesale?...home.1000002.0

But those seem, in contrary to DumboRC radios (which I really like) no cheap radios at all,rather "mid-" to high-priced (for China-brands).

I think, this new X9 could be interesting...
And that's why I will test it

I will report...

Walter

[donaldsneffe]

Short video, but only on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=254120399576579

And here a pic from already 1 year ago:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...d=164885970872

[Steve g]

So which one of these cheaper radios do you think would hold up the best against an 8 year old kid? Been thinking of the dumbo rc one, but this one seems more robust?

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[ferp420]

Originally Posted by Steve g

So which one of these cheaper radios do you think would hold up the best against an 8 year old kid? Been thinking of the dumbo rc one, but this one seems more robust?

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the dumbo 6 channel radio sells for $30-$40 the 4 channels are even cheaper

this radio is listed for $139 so its definitly not a budget radio

i think the dumbo would be best for a 8 year old cause of its simplicity its a decent radio and if it dose break well its cheap


i wouldent turn a young kid loose with a fully programeble radio next thing you know the kid will be changing channels on the tv when he pulls the trigger on the radio lol kid hay why isent my car going dad hay i was watching that lol ok maybe not but you get the idea lol

[donaldsneffe]

I agree, Dumbo is super robust but quite large.

For a 8 year old I guess the small TurboRacing radios (3 channel) would be perfect. You even can get them in different colours (good for kids and wives).

I really like those radios. Those are the radios that come with the CR-18, CR-24, RocHobby Katana, etc.
I have a couple of those.
They are sold under many different names locally, 15-30 bucks.

Those ones:

Shenzhen NewStone Technology Co.,Ltd

Walter

[Timmahh]

Originally Posted by Panther6834

All I can say is, talk about "very poorly worded"...not what you wrote, but the manufacturer's info. Looks like some low-end Chinese company, with an employee who tried to translate the info into English, so as to make it sound like a high-end product, but failed miserably. Until (or, should I say, IF) someone reputable reviews this, my guess is, is probably no better than the other low-end wannabes.

If you want a quality, high-channel radio, but don't want to spend a lot of money on the high-end Futaba, Sanwa, Spektrum, etc, check out the FlySky Noble NB4 and/or Noble Pro. You'll find your money much better spent...and, while support might not be the greatest, I'm willing to bet it's better than this company's support will be (assuming they even provide any).


~ More peace, love, laughter, & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place

Spectrum radios are the biggest pieces of junk made. They may as well be called Integy or Injunka radios.


Sanwa is just way overpriced. Futaba's are pretty decent as are JRs but JR/KoProCo can be quite pricey too.

Looks like a decent option. 40 models, 1800 ft range.....

Ive seen GOOD Chinese companies have bad Engrwish translations too.

Maybe worth a try for some...

[cartronicshn]

Originally Posted by donaldsneffe

Short video, but only on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=254120399576579

And here a pic from already 1 year ago:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...d=164885970872

very nice screen, hate the gold, i am definetly interested on this radio with all the options included for this price.

[Panther6834]

I'd still suggest also taking a look at the FlySky Noble NB4. Slightly (very slightly) more expensive, not offers more. Although it only comes with 4Ch receivers (of which they have several different versions), they also have 8Ch & 12Ch receivers. Yes, the Noble NB4 supports up to 12 channels...and, through future firmware upgrades, it could potentially support more.

When the NB4 was released, it was a 4Ch system...through firmware updates, it was upgraded to an 8Ch system, then a 12Ch system...although, I will admit that the current 12Ch Rx only supports 11 useable channels, with the 12th channel (currently) only supplying power to accessories (such as LEDs). When the V2 versions of the 8Ch & 12Ch receivers are released, all 8 & 12 channels will be accessable through the Tx.


~ More peace, love, laughter, & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place

[donaldsneffe]

Originally Posted by Panther6834

Yes, the Noble NB4 supports up to 12 channels...and, through future firmware upgrades, it could potentially support more.

No if you want more you have to buy the Noble Pro, no future update for the Noble NB4 (edit: for 16 ch). Flysky changed minds
Initially they said there will be upgrades, but then they thought is it better do release a new radio for twice the price (Noble Pro), if people want more than 8 channels.
Also bought a Noble Pro, but gave it to a buddy.

I do have a Noble, of course, for years and love it.
Would not know how to use it with 12 channels, since the software only shows 8 (did not yet do the very latest FW update).

Did even make several videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...O16RcwtkhhD8Gl

Walter

[ferp420]

Originally Posted by donaldsneffe

I agree, Dumbo is super robust but quite large.

For a 8 year old I guess the small TurboRacing radios (3 channel) would be perfect. You even can get them in different colours (good for kids and wives).

I really like those radios. Those are the radios that come with the CR-18, CR-24, RocHobby Katana, etc.
I have a couple of those.
They are sold under many different names locally, 15-30 bucks.

Those ones:

Shenzhen NewStone Technology Co.,Ltd

Walter

i actualy have one of those here not a bad radio but they feel like a toy grade radio but ya that would make a great radio for a kid
the only thing i dont like is how they did the batterys but other than tjat this thing has been around a while

[Panther6834]

Originally Posted by donaldsneffe

No if you want more you have to buy the Noble Pro, no future update for the Noble NB4.

Not true. That's why people said when 2.0.93 was the last...and then they released 2.0.99. And then, even after there was (supposedly) not going to be any more, they released 2.0.100. while it is POSSIBLE no more might be released, it's weirdly possible that more COULD be released. And, ID no future updates are released, that's ok, as the Noble NB4 is already outstanding.


~ More peace, love, laughter, & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place

[donaldsneffe]

Originally Posted by Panther6834

And, ID no future updates are released,

Of course there will be future updates, but no future 16 ch update.

Stop to be a nitpicker.

Much more interesting:
How do you control 12 channels with your Noble NB4???
Never heared of this.

Walter

[donaldsneffe]

Originally Posted by ferp420

i actualy have one of those here not a bad radio but they feel like a toy grade radio but ya that would make a great radio for a kid
the only thing i dont like is how they did the batterys but other than tjat this thing has been around a while

Man, this looks worn out ;)
I do have 10+ radios of this type (since they come with such a lot of micros, and the "knob version", which also binds to the same receiver, which comes with the small RGT and the 1/76).
My blue and white ones, which I bought for a bargain years ago, are still brandnew never used in their box.

The P32 and P52 are a perfect upgrade, which lot of options and display.

I think those radios are perfect for indoors, "living room", and of course for kids.

Walter

[Cesco]

Looks like a interesting radio.
Been using several 8ch hacked Flysky GT3C for the past 6-7 years. Looked into many other options, but that GT3C is hard to beat for its options, LiPo battery, low weight, duribility and low cost of the 3, 6 and 8 channel receivers.

This WFLY X9 might be a contender as my new radio. Tics a lot of the boxes.

I found a first review on YouTube by RC Play Ground.

https://youtu.be/GjgYt_pNU_A

[Cesco]

If you can understand French you can find a review here.

https://youtu.be/CGYf43N6eZ0

And from the same Youtuber also the review in German for those that can understand that.

https://youtu.be/riqoSpFDmB4