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August 27, 2024

Canas signs with FlySky

With the 1:8 Buggy World Championship just around the corner, FlySky has announced another impressive driver signing with one of the title favourites Juan Carlos Canas the latest to switch to the Chinese manufacturer. The Spaniard will now officially represent the brand and use the Noble NB4 Pro+ transmitter to control his factory Sworkz buggies. Joining drivers such as David Ronnefalk, Ryan Maifield, team-mate Joern Neumann, and touring car ace Marc Rheinard as a FlySky sponsored driver, the back to back European 1:8 Buggy Champion said, “Im happy to go fly sky team, their products have a awesome quality, I tried the noble pro+ some weeks and the feelings on the track are pretty good. Thanks to Flysky team for the opportunity!”

Source: Flysky [flysky-cn.com]

June 14, 2024

Noble NB4 Pro+ radio

Having made a big impression on the RC market over recent months, Chinese radio manufacturer FlySky has released an update to their popular Noble Pro Radio with the introduction of the Noble NB4 Pro+. Improvements with the Pro+ include median accuracy further improved by 20%. The potentiometer in the Pro+ has a smaller voltage fluctuation range, a smaller maximum deviation, and more stable voltage changes. The NB4 Pro+ features a 3.5-inch 320*480 IPS HB outdoor display screen which has been improved for 4-times more brightness. It presents bright colours and clear picture details, making the bright parts brighter and the dark parts more profound, presenting realistic and full images and layered details, easily meeting your outdoor display needs. Updates mean the Single-handle battery life has increased by 1 hour plus, the built-in battery of the NB4 Pro+ handle supporting “quick-detachment”. It comes with a large capacity 3450mAh high-quality 18650 battery as a standard configuration and a charging base, providing long endurance of more than 10 hours. Like the previous model the Pro+ has an innovative USB Type-C interface with two concealed functions. The optimised data interface uses USB Type-C interface for more stable connection.  One interface for multiple functions – A dual-head Type-C data cable supports teaching interaction in coach mode, making it easy to pass on skills. Connecting a head tracking cable to the head tracking device enables the head tracking function, immersing you in a real-life experience of speed and excitement. The NB4 Pro+ has high-density competition grade handwheel sponge with ergonomic design and special surface treatment for a more delicate and comfortable handwheel grip, with more precise feedback.

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February 26, 2024

FlySky adds Neumann

FlySky has secured yet another World Champion who will use their Noble Pro radio with the announcement that Jörn Neumann will officially represent the Chinese brand. Best known for his offroad racing exploits, his latest win being at MIBO International, the German is the current IFMAR 1:8 GTE World Cup Champion and was World Champion of the nitro category in 2020. An 8-time European Champion and first ever European winner of the legendary offroad Reedy Race of Champions, commenting on his new deal Neumann said, ‘I am using the Flysky Noble Pro for a while now and really like it. It feels perfect in the hands and it has a wide range of adjustments to get you perfectly set-up for every condition.’

Source: Flysky [flysky-cn.com]

February 22, 2024

FlySky Noble NB4+ Transmitter

Having published preview images of the new Noble NB4+ Transmitter from FlySky last month, the much anticipated radio has today gone on official worldwide release with FlySky publishing its full specs. Highlights include the 2CH (Ultra-fast) mode, with latency below 3ms, ultra-low latency, allows users to precisely control responses in every critical moment and place themselves at the peak. An improved 3.5-inch 320*480 resolution IPS high-brightness outdoor display can be used under strong outdoor light, and its dazzling brightness cannot be conquered even by the limits of sunlight. The NB4+ controller features a “Removable” internal battery design, equipped with a standard large-capacity, high-quality 18650 battery. With a charging base, it can achieve over ten hours of ultra-long endurance, even in the face of RC marathons. The 3450mah battery means NB4+ has longer life of half an hour, has slower attenuation rate, has larger capacity.

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January 25, 2024

FlySky Noble NB4+ Transmitter – Images

While they have been busy making headlines with announcing some of the best drivers in the sport will race using their radios in 2024, in the background FlySky has also been busy with developing its next generation of transmitters such as the new upcoming Noble NB4+. Set for official release on February 22nd, they have not yet released full specs for the new mid range radio but visually we know the radio gets a new brighter LCD screen and a more race inspired steering wheel as well as a higher capacity battery. We will bring you full specs as soon as they are officially released by the Chinese manufacturer but in the meantime we can share a selection of images of the new radio.

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January 24, 2024

Sontag latest FlySky high profile signing

Continuing its impressive run of high profile driver signings, Chinese radio manufacturer FlySky has announced the addition of reigning 2WD Buggy World Champion Tater Sontag to its team driver line-up. The American was spotted along with TLR team-mate Dakotah Phend using the Noble Pro at the recent season opening ‘Clash of Champions’ race in Indiana fuelling rumours the teenager would join their already impressive list of signings that includes Offroad World Champions Ryan Maifield & David Ronnefalk and onroad World Champions Marc Rheinard and Ronald Volker. On the announcement Sontag said, “From the moment I first ran the Noble Pro radio I instantly was impressed! It had a super responsive and smooth feeling, and felt good in the hand. The options on the radio are endless and the updates come frequently just keep making it better and better!”

Source: Flysky [flysky-cn.com]

January 12, 2024

Nicholson joins FlySky

Continuing to grow it’s global team FlySky has announced the signing of multiple Australian Touring Champion Simon Nicholson. After key US and European driver signings, Nicholson is the first key signing in that region of the World for the Chinese radio brand. Before Christmas Nicholson raced with the Noble Pro at the Foshan Invitation RC Championship in China alongside another of their recent signings Ronald Volker. Commenting on the announcement the Team Yokomo driver said, “Firstly I would like to thank Calvin and Alina the opportunity to join the Flysky International team. After visiting the factory in China I knew this business has awesome goals and really looking forward to see what products are designed in the future. Straight away from first use of the Noble Pro I felt comfortable and happy with my choice.”

Source: Flysky [flysky-cn.com]

December 26, 2023

FlySky caps off 2023 with Volker announcement

In what has been a very significant season for Chinese radio manufacturer FlySky in which they announced a number of very high profile users of their Noble Pro transmitter, they have capped off 2023 with the announcement of former IFMAR World Champion and multiple European Champion Ronald Völker. Winner of the recent Foshan Invitational RC Championship in Guangdong recently, the Electric Touring Car ace used the opportunity to visit the FlySky factory. Speaking to the German during our coverage of the event, the Mugen Seiki driver very impressed by the manufacturers ambition and willingness to take onboard feedback for future product development. Commenting on the announcement, having been running the radio for some time before officially agreeing to join forced with them, Volker said, ‘I am excited to join the FlySky team from now on. I was able to see myself how dedicated they are working to keep constantly improving on a platform which is already great. The communication is excellent and the products speak by themselves!’.

Source: Flysky [flysky-cn.com]