Next month Spektrum is releasing a new AS3X gyro telemetry receiver with SAFE! SAFE is Spektrum's version of self-leveling, which turns the aircraft right side up and levels it when switched on. It also provides bank angle limiting, which makes it easier for beginners to learn how to fly.
To my knowledge, this is the first Spektrum receiver to be sold with SAFE! The only way to previously get this feature was to buy a BNF aircraft with a SAFE enabled gyro receiver. I plan to replace the AS3X gyro receiver currently in my P51 mustang with this one to enable SAFE and telemetry!
Since this receiver has a built in XBUS telemetry port, I can add a current sensor! This sensor can measure the remaining capacity of the battery and provide a warning when it's time to land! No more timers! This is a more accurate way to know when to land, since depending on how I fly, I can stay up between 5-7 minutes based on how much full throttle I use during the flight. With a current sensor I can always land with a set capacity remaining in the battery.
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