We are happy and excited to announce that 2.4GHz DX6i Radio from Spektrum is India's first (and only) WPC (Wireless & Planning Commission, India) approved Radio available from Indian Hobbies.

Here is the link to the product http://indianhobbies.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_20&products_id=262

Introductory price 12,500/- + VAT

Items Included in package:

    * Transmitter DX6i 2.4GHz
    * Receiver  DSM2 AR6200 6-Channel Receiver Ultralite
    * AA NiMH Rechargeable 1500mAh batteries
    * Transmitter battery Charger (110v)

Full range 2.4GHz DSM2 6-channel radio DX6i from Spektrum offers

    * 10-model memory
    * ModelMatch
    * ServoSync
    * Roller/selector user interface
    * Attractive and ergonomic design
    * Proven DSM2 technology
    * Rudder dual-rate
    * Large LCD display
    * Integrated timer
    * Contrast Adjustment
    * Dual-speed trim scroll
    * Model name and type
    * Throttle cut
    * Trainer Mode
    * Model Copy
    * Travel adjustment
    * Sub-trim
    * Servo monitor
    * Dual rate and exponential
    * Compatible with any existing DSM and DSM2 receivers
    * Airplane Programming Features: Flaps, P-mixes, Dual aileron, V-tail, Delta, Differential
    * Heli Programming Features: Gyro adjust, Graphic throttle curve, Graphic pitch curve, P-mixes, Revo mix, Swash type (Normal, and CCPM 120)
    * Adjustable stick length
    * Direct trim access display

Overview

The 6-channel DX6i uses the same full-range DSM2™ technology found in the Spektrum DX7 and includes an impressive list of programming features for both airplanes and helicopters that are simple to access and use. It comes with the new AR6200 DSM2 6-channel receiver that is robust enough to use in large models yet compact enough to fit in many parkflyers. The DX6i is also compatible with all existing Spektrum aircraft receivers. Whatever kind of flying you do, the DX6i can be adapted to most any model in your existing collection that requires 6-channels or less.

That is truly great news !  Congratulations Sunil/Indian Hobbies 

It goes to show that such approval is possible with perseverance. Hope other radio importers follow suit too !

One question that still remains is whether all DX6i's are now automatically type approved, if the specifications are the same?  Or is it only when purchased from the vendor who obtained the approval ? 

Good Question Anwar. Only radios purchased from Indian Hobbies with invoice will be considered as legal import and hence approved.

Quote from: indianhobbies.com on February 08, 2010, 01:56:48 PM
Good Question Anwar. Only radios purchased from Indian Hobbies with invoice will be considered as legal import and hence approved.

What certificate you provide to individual buyer in that case ? an attested copy photo of WPC approval ? Or one has to take route of IndianHobbies along with the Bill/invoice in any eventualities ?

Thanks

That question came to my mind too. Is the legal invoice just enough to prove the radio is WPC certified ? Or is some kind of certification given to the end customer also ?

Question, how come a Tx/Rx is legal whereas the legality of the hobby itself is a unknown?

Pankaj

Quote from: PankajC on February 08, 2010, 03:27:31 PM
Question, how come a Tx/Rx is legal whereas the legality of the hobby itself is a unknown?

Not sure what is the source of that 

The fact that 27Mhz is approved for aeromodelling would be direct indication that the hobby itself is legal, as long as legally approved equipment is used.

Quote from: ujjwaana on February 08, 2010, 03:19:02 PM
Or one has to take route of IndianHobbies along with the Bill/invoice in any eventualities ?

Pardon me for being crude, but "eventualities" (and that's not just RC) are most likely to be handled by using another type of certificate, the one that tends to fit in your purse

Quote from: anwar on February 08, 2010, 03:30:52 PM

Quote from: PankajC on February 08, 2010, 03:27:31 PM
Question, how come a Tx/Rx is legal whereas the legality of the hobby itself is a unknown?

Not sure what is the source of that 

The fact that 27Mhz is approved for aeromodelling would be direct indication that the hobby itself is legal, as long as legally approved equipment is used.

Did we not have many instances of cases where the authorities were questioning whether we have DGCA approval or not? So my question was from the angle that just having a clearance on the Tx/Rx may not be enough. There are multiple offices involved and not just WPC.

Not sure where that leaves me. The original seller of my equipment is Rotor Sport & Hobby Pvt Ltd.

That leaves you with 99.999% of the people (or some number like that), who have radios in India. The rest have bought their radios from Indian Hobbies in the very recent past (or was it just today and going forward ?). 

In short, relax

Quote from: anwar on February 08, 2010, 04:09:36 PM
That leaves you with 99.999% of the people (or some number like that), who have radios in India. The rest have bought their radios from Indian Hobbies in the very recent past (or was it just today and going forward ?). 

In short, relax

but i did get 2 receivers along with mine..... still in search of a plane... :-( i am tempted to buy one of the nitro combos on various sites.

But that is another topic.

Quote from: anwar on February 08, 2010, 03:56:45 PM

Pardon me for being crude, but "eventualities" (and that's not just RC) are most likely to be handled by using another type of certificate, the one that tends to fit in your purse

Ya that certificate has Nation's Paa's pic on it . But if that so called WPC certificate is no good to save one from part of those eventualities and still need shelling r$ to Authorities, I would rather don't care WPC crap and get my choice of Tx/Rx system.

A WPC approved radio has its value in terms of legality 

These "eventualities" are typically more about where you are flying etc and less about radios. One place where you have to deal with such an eventuality is while importing radios, but then WPC approval is strictly an internal thing (LHS only, unless you want to get one yourself).

And I was just assuring SunilJoseph that his circumstances have not changed/deteriorated, and he has plenty of buddies in the same boat  

did anyone check the document i attached? it is from WPC and the highlighted line seems to sugges that we do not require any license to operate 2.4GHz radios - for what ever the document is worth, this might be useful

Pankaj - This has been discussed to death and then some !  Read the fine print.  It say the spektrum is delicensed, but the equipment still needs type approval.  Just search here

govt rules really take the cake

BTW, Indianhobbies(Sunil),
Is the 6110e compatible with the Dx6i?

Pankaj

HI Pankaj,

Check out this link for your question - http://indianhobbies.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_36&products_id=304

Note - ** The AR6110e receiver is not compatible with the DX6 park flyer radio system.

Congrats Sunil  ..  I believe we had a word regarding this a couple of months back and you had said that you have submitted a DX6I Radio to our govt. for approval..Great Stuff  .

Kudos to all the people who must have helped you in obtaining the license for radios..Seemed impossible but you did it 

Cheers

Atul G.

There is significant differences between DX6 and DX6i, the first is DSM1 and the second one is DSM2.  Since the AR6110E is a DSM2 reciever, it is compatible with the DX6i.

See the first few lines in this manual : http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/images/0-SPMAR6110_Manual.pdf

Quote from: PankajC on February 08, 2010, 04:01:52 PM
Did we not have many instances of cases where the authorities were questioning whether we have DGCA approval or not? So my question was from the angle that just having a clearance on the Tx/Rx may not be enough. There are multiple offices involved and not just WPC.

DCGA approval etc are all local issues, and does not have much do to with the legality of the hobby. That is just an issue of *where you chose to fly".

Also, we are diverting from the topic. 

Ujjwal's question is interesting though, in terms of what a user should carry with him while going to fly, even with a WPC type-approved radio ?