The 5 Best VTXs for Drone Racing

Jake Lamb

Friday, August 25, 2017 at 07:04 PM ET

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The Race Day Quads Mach 1 video transmitter RDQ

Key Takeaways:

The RDQ Mach 1 is highly rated for its intuitive LED screen, large button, and robust build quality, offering video comparable to the TBS Unify, particularly at 25mw.
The TBS Unify Race/Pro delivers strong performance but is criticized for its complex menu and small button, while the Immersion RC Tramp HV offers good video but is prone to overheating.
Budget-friendly options like the Eachine TX03 are noted for their small size, lightweight design, and surprising durability, despite potential limitations for camera power output.
The Foxeer TM25 Switcher provides versatile power output but suffers from inferior video quality and durability issues with its pigtail connection compared to top-tier VTXs.

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1) RDQ Mach 1 (9/10)

I’m going to get crucified for having this as my number one over the High Voltage TBS Unify Normal or Race editions, but it’s just a preference. I think they both put out very comparable video quality and would even pair well together in larger race heats. I would even give the TBS a slight nod at 200mw, but the Mach 1 has a better video quality at 25mw. The real advantage comes almost entirely in the Mach 1’s LED screen and large button.