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Is it worth upgrading from a ST16 to a ST16S?

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I’m trying to find out the most recent differences between the 16 and 16S. Would love some feedback if it’s worth upgrading to the S.
 
The ST16S is used with the Typhoon H Plus, H520, and the H3 (all which measure 520mm from motor to motor across the aircraft).

The ST16 is used with the Typhoon H, H Pro (RealSense), and the Tornado H920+. There are two versions of the ST16 which are electrically the same. The difference is in the location of the antennas. The original version had two antennas mounted externally, a 2.4GHz whip antenna for the RC and a 5.8GHz WiFi mushroom for video control and feed. The 2.4GHz telemetry antenna, a 2.4GHz WiFi antenna, and the GPS antenna are mounted internally.

The second version took the internal 2.4GHz telemetry antenna and mounted it externally so there are two whip antennas and the mushroom (or square patch). There is very little difference between the two versions as far as range, unless you use a third party range extender.
 
Please be aware the ST16S will not work for any model designed for the ST16. The ST16 will not work for any model drone designed for the ST16S.

The two versions of the ST16 that will work on the Typhoon H and the H920+ are the ST16 and ST16+. The ST16+ is NOT the same as the ST16S.

The ST16+ is the three external antenna version of the ST16.

Update: The above statement is not entirely correct. The ST16S firmware for HPlus and H520 can be loaded on the ST16. And the ST16 Firmware can be loaded on those same versions of ST16S . It sometimes takes some odd manipulations to make it happen, but the main thing here is to clarify the above statement is NOT CORRECT as written. Thanks to @slw74 for providing actual feedback to prompt correction of this item.
 
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Please be aware the ST16S will not work for any model designed for the ST16. The ST16 will not work for any model drone designed for the ST16S.

The two versions of the ST16 that will work on the Typhoon H and the H920+ are the ST16 and ST16+. The ST16+ is NOT the same as the ST16S.

The ST16+ is the three external antenna version of the ST16.
Ok. Thanks to both of you for prompt reply!
I have a TH Plus and a ST16 (3 antennas) so I guess ST16+
Works perfect (beside the latest J1 stick debacle)

If I understand you correctly the ST16S is not an option for me then ?
I ask because the GUI seem much more fun
 
Ok. Thanks to both of you for prompt reply!
I have a TH Plus and a ST16 (3 antennas) so I guess ST16+
Works perfect (beside the latest J1 stick debacle)

If I understand you correctly the ST16S is not an option for me then ?
I ask because the GUI seem much more fun
I am still a little confused. You said "I have a TH Plus", but the picture in your avatar is a Typhoon H Pro. Do you have both?
 
Unfortunately, no. The ST16S cannot be made to be compatible with the Typhoon H or H Pro. The two controllers are cosmetically very similar, but they have different operating systems and the critical hardware inside is different. The mainboards of each cannot be made to accept the programming from the other.

Update: Looks like the above statement is not correct. The ST16S firmware can be loaded on the ST16. I have not tried it the other way yet, but the main thing here is to clarify the above statement is NOT CORRECT as written. Thanks to @slw74 for providing actual feedback to prompt correction of this item.
 
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Unfortunately, no. The ST16S cannot be made to be compatible with the Typhoon H or H Pro. The two controllers are cosmetically very similar, but they have different operating systems and the critical hardware inside is different. The mainboards of each cannot be made to accept the programming from the other.
Ok Thank you. I will just happily keep on flying my PRO with the 16+
I wish you a great weekend
 
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Hello. I have th + and st16. can I upgrade to st16s?sorry if I am asking a simple question!how can i get more information about a flight?
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I think you already have an ST16S. Both are labeled as simply ST16. The easiest way to confirm is to look at the battery. The ST16 battery is under a slide out door, and connects to the controller by wires. The ST16S battery is a one piece unit that slides into connectors built into the controller.
 
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Я думаю, у вас уже есть ST16S. Оба имеют маркировку просто ST16. Самый простой способ подтвердить это - посмотреть на батарею. Батарея ST16 находится под выдвижной дверцей и подключается к контроллеру проводами. Батарея ST16S представляет собой цельный блок, который вставляется в разъемы, встроенные в контроллер.
Да, именно так !подскажите, как получить дополнительную информацию о рейсах?

Yes, that's right! How can I get more information about the flights?
 
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Подскажите, как получить дополнительную информацию о рейсах?
Или мне нужно что-то обновить?

Or do I need to update something?
 
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Да, именно так !подскажите, как получить дополнительную информацию о рейсах?
Пожалуйста, помогите нам понять, какой тип информации вам нужен. Я не знаю, нужна ли вам информация о том, как выполнять полетные задания, или вам нужен обзор информации из предыдущего полета.

Please help us understand what type of information you need. I don't know if you need information on how to do flight tasks or if you need an overview of information from a previous flight.
 
Пожалуйста, помогите нам понять, какой тип информации вам нужен. Я не знаю, нужна ли вам информация о том, как выполнять полетные задания, или вам нужен обзор информации из предыдущего полета.

Пожалуйста, помогите нам понять, какая информация вам нужна. Я не знаю, нужна ли вам информация о том, как выполнять полетные задания, или вам нужен обзор информации из предыдущего полета.
Мне нужна информация о состоянии аккумулятора в полете и посмотреть на карте где коптер

I need information about the state of the battery in flight and see on the map where the copter
 
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Могу ли я увидеть дрон на карте в реальном времени?

Can I see the drone on the map in real time?
 
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