Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What is Throttle Cut? RC Basics
In this video I will go over the "throttle cut" feature that is included in most computer RC transmitters. In short, What is throttle cut? RC basics. Throttle cut is a key part of RC aircraft safety, and should be used by all RC pilots.
A key danger to flying electric RC model aircraft, whether fixed wing, helo or drones is an unexpected electric motor start up. Our brushless motor systems are so reliable these days that when your plane is powered up with the battery, if the throttle is accidentally advanced out of idle the motor can quickly and unexpectedly come to life. The normal reaction is to put your hand out to stop the model and this can cause personal injury.
Throttle cut is a neat software feature built into the transmitter. By activating the throttle cut feature and assigning it to a switch on your transmitter, the motor is safely off until your are in takeoff position on the runway and ready to go.
Pronto RC airplane: youtu.be/JyzHoJhU7Ms
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Overview
01:28 - Inadvertent throttle
02:27 - Throttle cut discussion
04:55 - Throttle cut demonstration
06:00 - Programming the Spektrum DX6
What is Throttle Cut? RC Basics
In this video I will go over the "throttle cut" feature that is included in most computer RC transmitters. In short, What is throttle cut? RC basics. Throttle cut is a key part of RC aircraft safety, and should be used by all RC pilots.
A key danger to flying electric RC model aircraft, whether fixed wing, helo or drones is an unexpected electric motor start up. Our brushless motor systems are so reliable these days that when your plane is powered up with the battery, if the throttle is accidentally advanced out of idle the motor can quickly and unexpectedly come to life. The normal reaction is to put your hand out to stop the model and this can cause personal injury.
Throttle cut is a neat software feature built into the transmitter. By activating the throttle cut feature and assigning it to a switch on your transmitter, the motor is safely off until your are in takeoff position on the runway and ready to go.
Pronto RC airplane: youtu.be/JyzHoJhU7Ms
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Overview
01:28 - Inadvertent throttle
02:27 - Throttle cut discussion
04:55 - Throttle cut demonstration
06:00 - Programming the Spektrum DX6
