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FrSky R-XSR

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The 1.5 gram FrSky receiver that fits almost anything, with two antennas.

2 variantsSpecification last checked 2026-07-27

Recorded specification

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ACCST D16 mode

PropertyValueSource
Control link protocol decides fitThe transmitter-to-receiver RF protocol. NOT the same as the receiver-to-FC serial protocol.FrSky ACCST D16FrSky product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Control link band decides fitBands do not interoperate. A bare '900 MHz' usually means 915 in US listings: review, never guess.2.4 GHzRaceDayQuads product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table
Receiver output protocol decides fitHow the receiver talks to the flight controller. CRSF is used by both ELRS and Crossfire.SBUSFrSky product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Antenna connector decides fitU.FL / IPEXFrSky product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Antenna diversityA second antenna, so the link survives one of them being shadowed by the airframe or pointing the wrong way. On a quad that rotates constantly, that is the difference between a glitch and a failsafe.YesRaceDayQuads product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table
WeightBuild-critical rather than compat-critical: needed to answer registration and class questions.1.5 gFrSky product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
  1. FrSky product specificationschecked 2026-07-27R-XSR: Ultra mini size and light weight; Support telemetry and Smart Port enabled; Full range; Switchable SBUS/ CPPM signal output; Supports redundancy function; IPEX connector, replaceable antennas. Dimension: 16*11*5.4mm (L*W*H); Weight: 1.5g; Number of channels: 16CH (1-16CH from SBUS channel, 1~8CH from CPPM channel); Operating Voltage Range: 3.5V~10V; Operating Current:70mA@5V; Firmware Upgradable; Compatibility: ACCST D16 / ACCESS mode
  2. RaceDayQuads product specificationschecked 2026-07-27FrSky R-XSR 2.4GHz Micro Receiver: compatible with FrSky X Series modules and radios in D16 mode; integrated diversity with 2x antennas for a solid RC link; the IPEX connector makes it convenient to replace antennas; Dimension: 16*11*5.4mm (L*W*H); Weight: 1.5g; Operating Voltage Range: 4~10V

ACCESS mode

PropertyValueSource
Control link protocol decides fitThe transmitter-to-receiver RF protocol. NOT the same as the receiver-to-FC serial protocol.FrSky ACCESSFrSky product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Control link band decides fitBands do not interoperate. A bare '900 MHz' usually means 915 in US listings: review, never guess.2.4 GHzRaceDayQuads product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table
Receiver output protocol decides fitHow the receiver talks to the flight controller. CRSF is used by both ELRS and Crossfire.SBUSFrSky product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Antenna connector decides fitU.FL / IPEXFrSky product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Antenna diversityA second antenna, so the link survives one of them being shadowed by the airframe or pointing the wrong way. On a quad that rotates constantly, that is the difference between a glitch and a failsafe.YesRaceDayQuads product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table
WeightBuild-critical rather than compat-critical: needed to answer registration and class questions.1.5 gFrSky product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
  1. FrSky product specificationschecked 2026-07-27R-XSR: Ultra mini size and light weight; Support telemetry and Smart Port enabled; Full range; Switchable SBUS/ CPPM signal output; Supports redundancy function; IPEX connector, replaceable antennas. Dimension: 16*11*5.4mm (L*W*H); Weight: 1.5g; Number of channels: 16CH (1-16CH from SBUS channel, 1~8CH from CPPM channel); Operating Voltage Range: 3.5V~10V; Operating Current:70mA@5V; Firmware Upgradable; Compatibility: ACCST D16 / ACCESS mode
  2. RaceDayQuads product specificationschecked 2026-07-27FrSky R-XSR 2.4GHz Micro Receiver: compatible with FrSky X Series modules and radios in D16 mode; integrated diversity with 2x antennas for a solid RC link; the IPEX connector makes it convenient to replace antennas; Dimension: 16*11*5.4mm (L*W*H); Weight: 1.5g; Operating Voltage Range: 4~10V

Where to buy

ACCST D16 mode

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ACCESS mode

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What this fits

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ACCST D16 mode

Flight stack (FC + ESC)

Works with (6)

Flight controller

Works with (3)

Radio

Does not work with (17)Works with (4)Not enough recorded specification (16)

ACCESS mode

Flight stack (FC + ESC)

Works with (6)

Flight controller

Works with (3)

Radio

Does not work with (21)Not enough recorded specification (16)

The standards this part is judged by

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