Which is better for a rock crawler?

The FlySky GT5. CRAWL mode, ABS and the SVC gyro are made for slow ground driving, and the BS6 receiver is a surface unit. The Pocket has no driving aids.

Which is better for FPV drones?

The RadioMaster Pocket. EdgeTX, hall gimbals and the ELRS version give the range and latency drones need. The GT5 is a surface radio and not suited to flight.

Can the GT5 control a plane?

Not practically. It is designed for cars and boats, and its mixes and aids are throttle and steering focused. Use an air radio for aircraft.

The Pocket runs on a user-replaceable 18650, so you can carry spares. The GT5 uses its own battery pack. Hall gimbals on the Pocket also avoid the wear that potentiometer sticks develop.

Is the Pocket worth stepping up to over a basic air radio?

Yes if you want EdgeTX, hall gimbals and an ELRS or multiprotocol module in one small radio. If you only fly one bind-and-fly model on its stock protocol, a simpler radio does the job.

Do they share receivers?

No. The GT5 uses FlySky AFHDS 2A receivers such as the BS6. The Pocket uses ELRS or the CC2500 protocols, so you need matching receivers for each.

FlySky GT5 Radio Controller with BS6 Receiver vs RadioMaster Pocket RC Transmitter

These are different tools, not rivals. The FlySky GT5 is a surface radio for cars and boats: 6 channels, ABS, CRAWL mode, SVC gyro and 20 model memories, and owners rate it well for the money. The RadioMaster Pocket is an air radio for drones and planes, running EdgeTX on hall gimbals with an ELRS or multiprotocol module. Buy the GT5 for ground models; buy the Pocket for aircraft.

Choose the FlySky GT5 if you drive RC cars or boats and want ABS, CRAWL mode, a gyro and 20 model slots in one transmitter.
Choose the RadioMaster Pocket if you fly drones or planes and want EdgeTX, hall gimbals and an ELRS or multiprotocol link in a pocket-sized radio.

Prices

FlySky GT5 Radio Controller with BS6 Receiver: $67.99 at Amazon (last seen Nov 13)
RadioMaster Pocket RC Transmitter: $76.99 at RotorLogic (last seen Nov 13)
Difference: the FlySky GT5 Radio Controller with BS6 Receiver is $9.00 cheaper than the RadioMaster Pocket RC Transmitter at the latest prices (Nov 13)

FlySky GT5 Radio Controller w/BS6 Receiver

	FlySky GT5 Radio Controller with BS6 Receiver	RadioMaster Pocket RC Transmitter
Intended models	Cars, boats and other surface models	Drones, planes and other aircraft
Channel count	6 channels via the FS-BS6 receiver	4 main channels plus switches; module-dependent protocols
Gimbals	Standard stick gimbals	Hall effect gimbals as standard
Firmware	FlySky's own menu system	EdgeTX, open source and widely documented
Driving aids	ABS, CRAWL mode, SVC and gyro stability	None; flight-focused setup instead
Model memory	20 models with writable names	Model profiles in EdgeTX, limited by storage
Link and range	AFHDS 2A, fine for line-of-sight surface use	ELRS version built for long range and low latency
Power and portability	Built-in battery, larger body	18650 battery, foldable antenna, carry pouch

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