The Lumenier TX5GS is a high voltage, variable power video transmitter with quite a few great features packed in.\u00a0 Being the flagship VTX for Lumenier, it fits in the same category as the Team Blacksheep Unify HV and the ImmersionRC Tramp HV, but with some noticeable differences.\u00a0 For those looking for a VTX with good features, at a price well below comparable models, this might be the one for you.[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1737″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The Lumenier TX5GS is a US Legal, 32 Channel receiver.\u00a0 It can operate at three different power levels, 25mW, 200mW, and 500mW.\u00a0 These 500mW power level is an interesting choice, as usually VTX\u2019s that are variable in this manner go up to 600mW, but for most people, the 500mW setting should be more than enough, if you even need to use it. \u00a0There is no \u201cPit Mode\u201d on this VTX, so when operating either in a group or race environment, be careful when plugging in.\u00a0 Being as this is a high voltage VTX, it can take up to 6S battery voltage directly, and provides a 5V BEC out for you camera power.\u00a0 I recommend using this, as it can prevent any issues with noise in you video from other components.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1740″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The Lumenier TX5GS looks to be a solid offering in the video transmitter category.\u00a0 The form factor is a good choice for most applications and has stack mount holes to include the VTX in your stack.\u00a0 \u00a0The lack of a connector for the VTX makes installing it and removing it an exercise in soldering.\u00a0 However this does give the Lumenier TX5GS better clearance for inclusion in the stack if you so choose.\u00a0 Also, it is compatible with Betaflight OSD and LUA scripts, allowing you to change channels and power settings without having to mess with the buttons.\u00a0 For those that don\u2019t use either, the buttons are there if you need them.<\/p>\n
On the topic of the buttons, there are two of them, one to shift through the individual settings, and another to shift options within that setting.\u00a0 For example, you push the \u201cA\u201d button to select power mode, then push \u201cB\u201d button to set the power level.\u00a0 No more long press, short press dancing with this VTX.\u00a0 There are also LED\u2019s that show all the settings right on the Lumenier TX5GS, so at a glance, you can see where it\u2019s at.\u00a0 It also features a MMCX connector for your antenna, but more on that below.<\/p>\n
One thing that does throw me a little is that the actual transmitter electronics are a secondary unit that mounts onto the main PCB.\u00a0 This adds a bit of thickness that could be avoided if those components were incorporated into the board.\u00a0 Also, it may be a failure point in a crash, though the component is mounts in multiple places that link it in to the main PCB.\u00a0 In the current era of shrinking components down, this was an odd choice.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n