I’ve surfed through threads and google... found many references yet other locations contradicted. If there is a thread that already covers the ST16 models please direct me to it.
With the introduction of the new H Plus, with an “updated” ST16. As a newby to Yuneec, why isn’t the model slightly changed to represent a difference. I understand the “16” component, but identical names? It makes used parts confusing. Dissimilar cars share name, but Year is tacked on to differentiate and to identify.
Wouldn’t a ST16, ST16+, ST16v2, ST16v3 add a little clarification. And why no backward compatibility, the newest ST16 dosen’t support any older models... with an IT background, that’s just lazy coding, it’s easy to include a matrix in OS that applies different parameters based on attached devices; maybe even include a FW update for older generations to gain a few enhancements. I would think 1 controller for multiple models would be a major selling point... granted in the short term less profit. Tease that new ST16 had brighter screen, faster processing, more tactile feel... you’d see a lot upgrading their controllers.... just look at cell phones, no desire / need to upgrade other than “faster & improved”.
The H480’s ST16 and ST16+ (ST16 Plus, or ST16s)... only difference was moving the 3rd antenna from internal to external. Is there a model identifier for the 3rd antenna model... not on the controller, the 2 & 3 antenna indicate the same model. No FW or design changes?
The H520’s ST16, also called the ST16s. I’ve read it’s a major FW difference. It’s indicated H520 ST16 is a 64 bit OS, but that too is confusing when all ST16 models are Android OS. Are the ST16 h480 on older 32 bit processors, or just older FW, can they load H520 ST16 FW? Can a H520 ST16 be downgraded in FW to be used on an h480, or can a H520 ST16 bind and controll a h480?
To verify... I’m asking; no compatibility between H480 & H520 ST16?
The new H Plus, supposedly has a new ST16, but may be same as H520 with new FW change. But high speculation not compatible with H520.
While on subject of models, the new H Plus has more parts and size similar to the H520. Why share name of smaller model; adds to confusion. The H Pro owners immediately ponder if upgrades, FW, props, etc can be upgraded when it’s actually more of a question of the H520. If wanted to distinguish it as new superb model and keeping with the naming theme, should have named it Twister H515 (I don’t know the diameter).
