Paladin PL18 Ultra
Das neue Premium-Modell von FlySky
Das PL18 Ultra vereint moderne Hardware mit schneller, stabiler Signalverarbeitung und setzt damit neue Maßstäbe in Sachen Präzision, Anpassungsfähigkeit und Leistung – vom Modellflug bis hin zu professionellen Anwendungen. Entwickelt und getestet von einem Team aus Ingenieuren und Piloten.

Entdecken Sie die neue FlySky PL18 Ultra – die kompromisslose Flagship Anlage für anspruchsvolle RC-Piloten. Mit dem modernen hochwertigen Design, der herausragenden Hardware und der extrem schnellen Signalverarbeitung setzt die PL18 Ultra neue Maßstäbe in Sachen Präzision, Anpassbarkeit und Performance. Ob bei Scale-Modellen oder im Profi-Segment: Diese Fernsteuerung überzeugt auf ganzer Linie.
Dank dem großzügigen 3.5" Touchscreen mit 320x480 Pixeln behalten Sie stets den Überblick. Die hochauflösenden Hall-Sensor-Sticks, das offene Betriebssystem (in Kooperation mit EdgeTX) sowie 18 Kanäle bieten maximale Flexibilität.
Eigenschaften
- 3.5" IPS Touchscreen (320x480px) mit extrem hoher Helligkeit (657LUX)
- ergonomisches Design mit optimierten Tastern und taktilem Feedback
- 4096-Stufen-Auflösung durch Hall-Sensor-Sticks
- 18 Steuerkanäle
- AFHDS3 Protokoll
- Neues verbessertes UI Design
- Offenes OS für individuelle Softwarekonfiguration
- 8700mAh Akku für über 16h Betriebszeit
- Wireless Charging (12W)
- Diverse RF Kopplungsmodi (Lora, Routine, Classic, Fast, C-Fast)
- USB-C für Laden, Firmware-Update & Simulatorbetrieb
Hardware Design: Professional Architecture and Ergonomics
Channels and operation control
- 18 basic channels + wireless dual-receiver: Supports multi device collaborative control;
- High precision Hall assembly base with adjustable stroke: adjustable range of 38°-54°, quick adjustable left and right throttle, 4096 level resolution, linearity <0.15%, service life of 100,000+ times;
- 3.5" full-view high-brightness outdoor touchscreen: 600+lux + automatic adjustment of light sensitivity. 300% improvement in visibility under strong light;
- Touch the buttons on both sides of the screen to quickly enable categorized menus, communication monitor, and custom menus;
- Human voice and vibration prompts.
Power supply and endurance
- 8700mAh large battery + wireless charging + intelligent charging power adjustment: The battery supports quick removable design, with a normal endurance of 16 hours, and supports 18W wireless fast charging;
- Dual-module power supply expansion: Can be connected to an external USB power supply for real-time power supply and charging, ensuring worry free outdoor continuous operation;
- Sleep mode: When the receiver is not connected, it can enter sleep mode to effectively improve endurance.
Radio frequency and anti-interference
- Omnidirectional and directional dual antennas: real-time dual-antenna operation;
- AFHDS 3 bidirectional transmission: Equipped with 5 RF modes (Routine/Lora/Fast/Classic/C-Fast), suitable for various environments;
- Internal high-frequency head: newly upgraded, full of energy.
Ergonomics and Adjustability
- The center of gravity is evenly distributed throughout the machine (close to the center of the joystick), with professional ergonomic design;
- Left and right handles/joystick elasticity/stroke granular sensation adjustment: Supports fast switching of the left and right handles, adjustment of the throttle centering adjustment hole/quick adjustment of joystick elasticity, as well as the upper and lower stroke granular sensation;
- Quick removable accessory system: Adjustable height joystick head, tray bracket, switch rubber sleeve, etc., to meet different gripping needs;
Software functions: FlyskyOS intelligent interaction × EdgeTX open-source architecture dual empowerment
Operating system and interaction
- Bilingual switching between Chinese and English;
- FlyskyOS + EdgeTX system mutual flashing; FlySkyOS system, color graphical UI, touchscreen settings, WYSIWYG, comprehensive, simple, and easy to use; EdgeTX: open source system, supporting Lua scripts and third-party plugin extension;
- Graphic model library: Pre-set 12 exclusive modes including glider, fixed wing, helicopter, First Person View, multi axle vehicle, engineering vehicle, ship, robot, etc., enabling one click loading of professional parameter templates;
- Full data visualization: Real-time instrument panel display of altitude/speed/GPS/attitude/current/rotational speed/temperature/idle speed/fuel consumption/hydraulic pressure and other parameters;
- Automatic model switching: Support automatic search of receiver to achieve fast model switching;
- Multiple dual-redundancy design, providing multiple layers of security assurance;
- Fuel consumption reminder (original fuel consumption calculation), which can replace fuel gauge to display the remaining fuel level.
Protocol and Response Performance
- SR/SFR fast response mode: Supports SR steering engine signal refresh rate of 833Hz and SFR steering engine signal refresh rate of 1000Hz, ensuring instant steering engine responsiveness and unparalleled precision;
- i-BUS2 1.5M high-speed bus: Supports 3-level device cascading; can connect 49 i-BUS2 devices; supports up to 343 PWM interfaces, high-speed transmission, and free wiring.
Sensor ecological support
- Real time monitoring of voltage, temperature, rotational speed, current, hydraulic pressure, etc., with magnetic/optical rotational speed sensors optional;
- Abundant GPS functions, enabling to play freely at the whole site;
- Sensor data recording, providing data support for parameter adjustment.
Coaching and Simulator
- Traditional wired coaching and head tracking: adaptive recognition of PPM input signals;
- Wireless Coaching Module: Achieves remote wireless coaching via FS-WTM01;
- DCL/DRL simulator direct connection: USB PnP.
- (Note: For more software functions, please refer to the chapter of Function Introduction)
Compatibility: Full protocol coverage and extended ecosystem
High frequency protocol and receiver
- AFHDS3 full range receivers: Compatible with INr6-HS, Tr8B, FBr8, FGr12B and other sea, land and air full range receivers;
- High frequency communication: Supports multiple high-frequency communication modes, such as AFHDS3, PPM, SBUS and CRSF;
Multifunctional newport interface
- Enhanced receiver newport interface supports customization of 5 protocols (PWM, PPM, IBUS, SBUS, IBUS2), compatible with third-party devices, and can freely define output functions and rates.
Firmware and data management
- Flysky Assistant: Supports using "Flysky Assistant" software (version 3.3 or above) to upgrade the firmware, backup, transmit model data, etc. on computer side;
- Direct firmware package, not requiring using Flysky Assistant upgrading.
Applicable Scenarios and User Groups
Who it is built for
- Model aircraft, model ship and other racing and professional level players;
- Simulation and engineering control;
- Low altitude ecology and industry applications;
- Robots and special equipment;
- Open source geeker and education.
UI Interface









New functions

Race mode
Competition mode for focused racing.

Binding setting
Sets receiver binding parameters, with configurable binding quantity and modulation mode.

Curve adjustment
Functions including throttle curve, mixing ratio and pitch curve support multi-point, EXP1, EXP2 and other adjustment modes.

Sailboat mode
Dedicated sailboat mode added for sailboat models. When "Sail Drive" is selected, the throttle function switches to "Sail Angle".
















| Model | PL18 Ultra |
|---|---|
| Channels | 18 |
| Bands | 171 |
| RF protocol | AFHDS3 |
| Frequency range | 2402.15 MHz – 2479.85 MHz |
| Maximum power | < 20 dBm (e.i.r.p.) (EU) |
| Channel resolution | 4096 |
| Battery | 1S (3.6 V) · 8700 mAh |
| Charging | USB Type-C 18 W / wireless charging 12 W |
| Display | 3.5" 320×480 IPS touch colour screen, 657 LUX |
| Gimbals | Adjustable Hall-effect, 4096 resolution |
| Antenna | Two built-in FPC antennas |
| Ports | USB-C, TEI, DSC 3.5 mm, SD card |
| System languages | Chinese / English |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +60 °C |
| Charging temperature | 0 °C to +45 °C |
| Humidity | 20% to 95% |
| Weight | 1005 g |
| Dimensions | 212.5 × 86.7 × 191 mm |
| Certifications | SRRC, CE, FCC ID: 2A2UNPL18ULTRA |
| Model types | Airplanes, gliders, helicopters, multirotors, cars, boats, robots |

- Sender PL18 Ultra
- Empfänger FTr8B
- USB-C-Ladekabel
- Kabelloses Ladegerät
- Tragekoffer mit Zubehör und Ersatzteilen
- Bedienungsanleitung
| Artikelnr. | Modell | PWM-Kanäle | Funktion | Protokoll | Antenne | Datenport / Ausgang | Abmessungen | Gewicht | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS045 | FTr12B | 11 (v2.0 upgrades to 12ch) | — | AFHDS 3 | Dual antennas | PWM/PPM/i.BUS out/S.BUS | 39 x 32 x 15mm | 15g | Hier kaufen |
| FS019 | FTr8B | 8 | — | AFHDS 3 | Dual antennas | PWM/PPM/i.BUS out/S.BUS | 46 x 23.8 x 14.8mm | 11.3g | Hier kaufen |
| FS058 | Tr8B | 8 | — | AFHDS 3 | Two antennas (ipex4) | PWM/PPM/i-BUS2/i-BUS/S.BUS | 19.5 x 14.6 x 3mm (excl. pins/antennas) | 0.9g (excl.) / 2g (incl. pins+antennas) | Hier kaufen |
| FS016 | FTr10 | 10 | — | AFHDS 3 | Dual antenna (103mm x 2) | PWM/PPM/i.bus/s.bus/UART | 52 x 28 x 22mm | 22g | Hier kaufen |
| FS017 | FTr16S | None (S-Bus only) | — | AFHDS 3 | Dual antenna (92.5mm x 2) | i.bus / s.bus / PPM | 20 x 12 x 3.1mm | 2g | Hier kaufen |
| FS018 | FTr4 | 4 | — | AFHDS 3 | Single antenna (50mm) | PWM/PPM/i.bus/s.bus | 33.7 x 20 x 10.7mm | 4.9g | Hier kaufen |
| FS059 | INr6-HS | 6 | — | AFHDS 3 | Dual antennas (92.5mm, ipex4) | PWM/PPM/i.BUS/i.BUS2/S.BUS | 18 x 16.8 x 6.0mm | 3.0g | Hier kaufen |
| FS060 | TMr | — | — | AFHDS 3 | Dual antennas | PWM/PPM/i.BUS out/S.BUS | 16 x 12 x 2mm | 0.9g | Hier kaufen |
| FS011 | FGr8B | 8 | — | AFHDS 3 | Single antenna | PWM / PPM / i-bus in | 35 x 23.3 x 13.3mm | 9.4g | Hier kaufen |
| FS010 | FGr4B | 4 | — | AFHDS 3 | External single antenna | PWM/PPM/i.BUS out/S.BUS | 17 x 29 x 16mm | 6.4g | Hier kaufen |
| FS012 | FGr12B | 12 (v2.0 firmware) | — | AFHDS 3 | Dual antennas | PWM/PPM/i.BUS out/S.BUS | 39 x 32 x 15mm | 15g | Hier kaufen |
| — | FGr4P | 4 | — | AFHDS 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| FS014 | FGr4S | 4 | — | AFHDS 3 | Built-in single antenna | PWM / PPM / i.bus / s.bus | 25.5 x 22 x 17.3mm | 5.1g | Hier kaufen |
| — | FGr4 | 4 | — | AFHDS 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| FS094 | GMr-C3 | 3 | — | AFHDS 3 | Single antenna (silicone wire) | PWM | 19.0 x 12.5 x 7.0mm | 1.3g | Hier kaufen |
| FS051 | FBr12 | 12 | Waterproof | AFHDS 3 | Dual antennas | PWM/PPM/i.BUS/S.BUS/i-BUS2 | 32.4 x 38.3 x 14mm | 18g (w/o pin header) | Hier kaufen |
