Product overview
The FLYSKY Paladin PL18 is an 18-channel radio controller for fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, FPV racing drones, multirotors and construction vehicles. Its radio system combines AFHDS3 communication at 2.4G, transmit power below 20 dBm and a channel resolution of 4096. The physical configuration includes dual antennas and a black body measuring 214 × 86.5 × 192 mm, with a weight of 946g. A 3.5-inch HVGA TFT display provides 320 × 480 resolution, with Chinese and English interface options.
Integration connections comprise USB, a non-standard USART interface and a PHJACK connection for PPM, alongside USB simulator support and online updates. Power comes from a built-in 1S, 3.7V, 4300mAh battery, with Micro USB and wireless charging options. Charging takes 4h at 5V × 2A, or 7h wirelessly at the same input rating. Operating duration exceeds 8h, and the low-voltage alarm threshold is below 3.65V. The specified environmental ranges are -10°C to +60°C and 20%–95% humidity.
Specifications
| Specification | Value & conditions |
|---|---|
| Product identity | FLYSKY Paladin PL18 |
| Channels | 18 |
| Supported model types | Fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, FPV racing drones, multirotors and construction vehicles |
| Radio frequency | 2.4G |
| Transmit power | Less than 20 dBm |
| Radio protocol | AFHDS3 |
| Channel resolution | 4096 |
| Battery | 1S (3.7V), 4300mAhBuilt-in battery. |
| Charging interfaces | Micro USB / wireless charging |
| Charging time | 4h at 5V × 2A / 7h at 5V × 2A (wireless charging)5V × 2A charging input; 7h applies to wireless charging. |
| Operating duration | Greater than 8h |
| Low-voltage alarm threshold | Less than 3.65V |
| Antenna arrangement | Dual antennas |
| Display | HVGA 3.5-inch TFT, 320 × 480 |
| Interface languages | Chinese / English |
| Simulator support | USB simulator |
| Data interfaces | USB, non-standard interface (USART), PHJACK (PPM) |
| Temperature range | -10°C to +60°C |
| Humidity range | 20%–95% |
| Online updates | Yes |
| Body color | Black |
| External dimensions | 214 × 86.5 × 192 mm |
| Body weight | 946g |
| Certifications | CE; FCC ID: N4ZFT1800; RCM |
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