DX18 w/AR9020 Tx/Rx Only MD2 (SPM18000): Spektrum - The Leader in Spread Spectrum Technology

Features

Powerful Features for the Expert Pilot.

The Spektrum™ AirWare™ software that comes in the DX18 transmitter offers all the programming features an expert pilot could want. And the intuitive SimpleScroll™ interface makes navigating menus and changing settings as simple as "roll and click." It's almost like using a mouse.

Many Spektrum AirWare features are innovations you won't find anywhere else, innovations that make flying safer and programming easier.

Pro-Class Programming for Sailplanes

In addition to extensive airplane and heli programming, the DX18 transmitter has the most impressive sailplane programming features you'll find in any handheld transmitter. Ten available flight modes, 5 wing types, 3 tail types, 2 motor types, flap delay with elevator compensation-it has it all. You even have the ability to adjust individual servo characteristics (end points, travel, center, etc.) for all 18 channels.

Built-In Sequencer

Program a sequence of switch-activated events with time delays between each event. For instance, with a flip of the gear switch you could have an auxiliary channel open landing gear doors, then have the retract channel lower the landing gear, followed by the auxiliary channel closing the gear doors after the gear is extended.

Built-In Servo Balancer

No more will you need a complicated network of little boxes littering your fuselage if you want to balance servos. You can precisely balance the output of CCPM swash servos or multiple servos on a single control surface using a 7-point curve mix.

250 Model Memory

The enormous capacity of the DX18's on-board memory means you will rarely, if ever, need to juggle models between transmitter memory and your SD card. The model memory menu is easier to navigate too. Only memory slots with model settings saved to them will appear. You won't have to scroll through empty slots or move models around if one is deleted.

Stay up to date

Register your DX18 transmitter and receive alerts whenever a new AirWare™ software version is available.

PROGRAMMING FEATURES

The DX18 has all the programming functions you need to fly everything from tiny collective pitch helis to competition sailplanes and giant-scale jets.

AIRPLANE

11 Wing Types: Single Aileron, Dual Aileron, Flaperon, Single Aileron + Single Flap, Single Aileron + Dual Flap, Dual Aileron + Single Flap, Dual Aileron + Dual Flap, Elevon, Elevon B, Quad Aileron, Six Aileron
6 Tail Types: Normal, V-Tail A, V-Tail B, Dual Elevator, Dual Rudder, Dual Rudder + Dual Elevator
Flap Delay and Elevator Compensation
5 Flight Modes
Dual Rates and Expo
16 Programmable Mixes

HELICOPTER

Active Gyro and Governor Trim
7-Point Throttle Curve
7-Point Pitch Curve
7-Point Tail Curve
6 Swash Plate Types: 3-Servo 120º, 3-Servo 135º, 3-Servo 140º, 3-Servo 90º, 4-Servo 90º, 2-Servo 180º
Swash Plate Timing
5 Flight Modes
Dual Rates and Expo
16 Programmable Mixes

SAILPLANE

5 Wing Types: Single Aileron, Dual Aileron, Dual Aileron + Single Flap, Dual Aileron + Dual Flap, Quad Aileron + Dual Flap
3 Tail Types: Normal, V-Tail A, V-Tail B
Motor Throttle Switch Assignment
Aileron and V-tail Differential
Camber System
Camber Preset
Flap Delay and Elevator Compensation
10 Flight Modes
Dual Rates and Expo
16 Programmable Mixes

Max Out Your Functions.

Both the DX18 transmitter and its receiver are X-Plus capable, meaning you can add up to eight extra channels with an X-Plus™ channel expansion module. Just plug the module into the receiver, bind it and then assign the extra 8 channels to any function desired. It's just what anyone who flies complex scale models or high-performance sailplanes needs.

Fly Smarter with Built-in Telemetry.

Built-in telemetry gives you real-time information on things like your model's battery voltage, signal quality, engine or motor temperature, airspeed, altitude and more. You can have the DX18 alert you whenever any of these parameters exceed limits you define. You also have the option of logging telemetry data to the transmitter’s SD card for review after the flight.

A Spektrum TM1000 or TM1100 Air Telemetry Module (both sold separately) and a telemetry-capable receiver are required. You will also find a wide array of Spektrum telemetry sensors for tracking just about any vital model function you can think of, and new ones are being added all the time.

SUPERIOR ERGONOMICS. MADE TO FIT THE WAY YOU FLY.

The weight distribution and ergonomics of the DX18 transmitter have been optimized to fit the way you fly. The result is a sense of balance and comfort that perfectly complement the speed and precision of DSMX technology. Notable features include:

Comfortable, no-slip rubber grips
Adjustable stick length and tension
Smooth, quad-bearing gimbals
User-adjustable mode configurations (1, 2, 3 or 4)
User-assigned switch functions
Easy-to-read backlit screen
Intuitive SimpleScroll programming interface

Key Features

250-model memory
Built-in telemetry with vibration alerts
Extensive airplane, helicopter and sailplane programming
Throttle start or switch start timer
Region settings for global compliance
16 programmable mixes
Flap delay and elevator compensation
10 airplane wing types
6 airplane tail types
5 airplane and heli flight modes
Dual rates and expo
Active gyro trim
7-point heli throttle curve
7-point heli pitch curve
7-point heli tail curve
6 swashplate types
Swashplate timing
5 sailplane wing types
3 sailplane tail types
10 sailplane flight modes
Global charging system
X-Plus™ technology expandability up to 18 channels
11ms frame rate
Large LCD screen
2048 resolution on the first 10 channels
Language selectable

Product Specifications

# of Channels:: 18
Modulation:: DSM2/DSMX
Band:: 2.4GHz
Servos:: none included
Receiver:: Spektrum's AR9020
Programming Features:: Airplane/Helicopter/Sailplane
Model Memory:: 50
Transmitter (Tx) Battery Type:: 2600mAh (19.24Wh) - 2S LiPo
Charger:: Global
Experience Level:: Advanced

Overview

Powerful Features for the Expert Pilot
The Spektrum™ AirWare™ software that comes in the DX18 offers all the programming features an expert pilot could want. And the intuitive SimpleScroll™ interface makes navigating menus and changing settings as simple as "roll and click." It's almost like using a mouse.

Many Spektrum AirWare features are innovations you won't find anywhere else; innovations that make flying safer and programming easier.

Pro-Class Programming for Sailplanes
In addition to extensive airplane and heli programming, the DX18 has the most impressive sailplane programming features you'll find in any handheld transmitter. Ten available flight modes, 5 wing types, 3 tail types, 2 motor types, flap delay with elevator compensation – it has it all. You even have the ability to adjust individual servo characteristics (end points, travel, center, etc.) for all 18 channels.

Built-In Sequencer
Program a sequence of switch-activated events with time delays between each event. For instance, with a flip of the gear switch you could have an auxiliary channel open landing gear doors, then have the retract channel lower the landing gear, followed by the auxiliary channel closing the gear doors after the gear is extended.

Built-In Servo Balancer
No more will you need a complicated network of little boxes littering your fuselage if you want to balance servos. You can precisely balance the output of swashplate servos or multiple servos on a single control surface with the transmitter using a 7-point curve mix.

250-Model Memory
The enormous capacity of the DX18's on-board memory means you will rarely, if ever, need to juggle models between transmitter memory and your SD card. The model memory menu is easier to navigate too. Only memory slots with model settings saved to them will appear. You won't have to scroll through empty slots or move models around if one is deleted.

Because this DX18 uses the same software platform as the DX6 Gen 2, DX7 Gen 2, DX9 and DX18 Gen 2, you can share model setups with owners of those transmitters as well.

Stay Up to Date
Register your DX18 and receive alerts whenever Spektrum Airware™ software updates are available.

Programming Features
The DX18 has all the programming functions you need to fly everything from tiny collective pitch helis to competition sailplanes and giant-scale jets.

Airplane
• 11 Wing Types: Single Aileron, Dual Aileron, Flaperon, Single Aileron + Single Flap, Single Aileron + Dual Flap, Dual Aileron + Single Flap, Dual Aileron + Dual Flap, Elevon, Elevon B, Quad Aileron, Six Aileron
• 6 Tail Types: Normal, V-Tail A, V-Tail B, Dual Elevator, Dual Rudder, Dual Rudder + Dual Elevator
• Flap Delay and Elevator Compensation
• 5 Flight Modes
• Dual Rates and Expo
• 16 Programmable Mixes

Helicopter
• Active Gyro and Governor Trim
• 7-Point Throttle Curve
• 7-Point Pitch Curve
• 7-Point Tail Curve
• 6 Swash Plate Types: 3-Servo 120º, 3-Servo 135º, 3-Servo 140º, 3-Servo 90º, 4-Servo 90º, 2-Servo 180º
• Swash Plate Timing
• 5 Flight Modes
• Dual Rates and Expo
• 16 Programmable Mixes

Sailplane
• 5 Wing Types: Single Aileron, Dual Aileron, Dual Aileron + Single Flap, Dual Aileron + Dual Flap, Quad Aileron + Dual Flap
• 3 Tail Types: Normal, V-Tail A, V-Tail B
• Motor Throttle Switch Assignment
• Aileron and V-tail Differential
• Camber System
• Camber Preset
• Flap Delay and Elevator Compensation
• 10 Flight Modes
• Dual Rates and Expo
• 16 Programmable Mixes

Max Out Your Functions.
Both the DX18 and the AR9020 receiver it comes with have X-Plus™ channel expansion capabilities. This means you can add up to eight extra channels with an X-Plus channel expansion module (SPMXP8000 – sold separately). Just plug the module into the receiver, bind it and then assign the extra channels to any function you want.

Fly Smarter with Built-In Telemetry.
Built-in telemetry gives you real-time information on things like your model's battery voltage, signal quality, engine or motor temperature, airspeed, altitude and more. You can have the DX18 alert you whenever any of these parameters exceed limits you define. You also have the option of logging telemetry data to the transmitter’s SD card for review after the flight.

A Spektrum TM1000 telemetry module and telemetry sensors (all sold separately) are required. You will find there are Spektrum telemetry sensors for tracking just about any model function you can think of, and new ones are being added all the time.

Superior Ergonomics. Made to Fit the Way You Fly.
The weight distribution and ergonomics of the DX18 have been optimized to fit the way you fly. The result is a sense of balance and comfort that perfectly complements the speed and precision of DSMX technology.

Notable features include:
• Comfortable, no-slip rubber grips
• Adjustable stick length and tension
• Smooth, quad-bearing gimbals
• User-adjustable mode configurations (1, 2, 3 or 4)
• User-assigned switch functions
• Easy-to-read backlit screen
• Intuitive SimpleScroll programming interface

Gallery

Videos

Manuals and Support

Manuals

Telemetry Compatibility Chart (91 KB)
Spektrum DX18 Manual - English (2.5 MB)
Spektrum DX18 Manual - German (2.4 MB)
Spektrum DX18 Manual - French (2.5 MB)
Spektrum DX18 Manual - Italian (2.5 MB)
Spektrum Airware Software Updates – English (182 KB)
Spektrum Airware Software Updates – German (186 KB)
Spektrum Airware Software Updates – Spanish (186 KB)
Spektrum Airware Software Updates – French (185 KB)
Spektrum Airware Software Updates – Italian (186 KB)

Set-Ups

Get aircraft or vehicle set-ups for your transmitter.

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Software Updates

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Warranty

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Get your hands on a pro-class transmitter for less with this limited re-release of the original DX18 – now available with 250-model memory and the latest AirWare™ programming software.

Adjustable Stick Length and Tension

No-slip Comfort Grips

Durable Dual Diversity Antenna

Simplescroll Programming Interface

Built-in Telemetry

3 Model Types

10 Airplane Wing Types/6 Tail Types

6 Swash Types

5 Sailplane Wing Types/3 Tail Types

Sequencer

Spektrum Data Interface

DX18 w/AR9020 Tx/Rx Only MD2