Paladin PL18 Ultra

• 3.5" IPS touchscreen (320x480px) with extremely high brightness (657 LUX)
• Ergonomic design with optimized buttons and tactile feedback
• 4096-step resolution with Hall sensor sticks
• 18 control channels
• AFHDS3 protocol
• New improved user interface design
• Open OS for individual software configuration
• 8700mAh battery for over 16 hours of operation
• Wireless charging (12W)
• Various RF binding modes (Lora, Routine, Classic, Fast, C-Fast)
• USB-C for charging, firmware updates & simulator operation

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;

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)

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.

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.