When the FrSky Taranis hit the market it was quickly adapted by the money conscious RC modeler and the newly emerging FPV multirotor community. It's reliable ACCST technology, loaded with features, full telemetry and reasonable prices makes this a great choice for someone new to the hobby as well. Being a popular radio means others will have the same stock Taranis. So to differentiate your radio from the next you can customize it.
Stick Ends
The easiest and cheapest upgrade you can make on your Taranis X9D are stick ends. Whether you are a thumb flier or a pincher there is a stick end out there made just for you. Grip becomes very important as a slip of the finger can cause a crash. You can also add a splash of color to your radio with many anodized color option out there.