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P.O. Box 9021
Champaign, IL 61826
Phone: 800-637-7660 www.bestrc.com
Have
you been looking for an indoor helicopter? Are you
just starting to get your feet wet in electric helis?
Do you want to have a lot of fun for an inexpensive
price? Then you need to take a look at this new beginner's
model, coaxial heli!
When
I first saw the Nine Eagles' Draco CX, I must say
that I was intrigued. A stable, Ready-to-Fly heli
for less than $50.00? "There's no way!", I thought.
"It has to be either a typo in the ad, or it's going
to be just a little toy."
When
the opportunity to review the heli arose, I jumped
on it. I just HAD to see how it would perform.
So,
here we go - I'm going to put this little helicopter
to the test for you!
No
Assembly
Box
Doubles as Carrying Case
2.4
gHz Radio Included - Capable of Mode 1 and
Mode 2!
Rotor Diameter: 7.4 in (188 mm) Length: 8.4 in (213 mm) Weight: .95 oz (27 g) Radio Used: Included 2.4 Ghz Transmitter Battery Used: Included 3.7 V 110 mAh LiPo Channels Used: 4 Total - Aileron, Elevator, Throttle,
and Rudder
Items
Needed To Complete:
Nothing- Everything is Included!
The
Draco CX arrived, well packed, in a colorful box that
also serves as a carrying case. When I opened the box,
I found everything needed to get in the air - even the
AA batteries are included for the transmitter!
Speaking
of the transmitter, this one is a little different than
what I'm used to. The radio is shorter and oval shaped,
but just as wide as a standard transmitter - It did fit
comfortably in my hands. The other unique feature I found
is that the radio can be switched between mode 1 and mode
two, by simply changing the direction of the antenna.
Don't worry though - you can't accidently switch modes.
There are two screws that retain the antenna on the back
of the case! Two other features on the radio that I liked
were the flight battery charger and the LCD display.
While
not necessary, I removed the body from the Draco to get
a closer look at the mechanics of the helicopter. The
two-piece body was easily reinstalled by slipping it over
the pins on each side of the frame.
Getting
the Draco ready to fly was very easy! I installed included
the batteries in the transmitter and charged the flight
battery. After the flight battery had finished charging,
it was installed in the heli (with the transmitter on)
and I was ready to take off!
Manual
The
manual is great. There are lots of illustrations and written
instructions - it even covers the basics of learning to fly
the helicopter.
With
the flight battery fully charged and installed, I set the
heli on the floor and started bringing up the throttle.
After take-off, I adjusted the (digital) trims on the rudder
and forward cyclic. The Draco CX settled into a near perfect
hover. At this point, I must admit, I was impressed!
The
transmitter is equipped with dual rates, so I tried both
settings. On low rates, the heli is very docile - perfect
for a beginner. The Draco moved about gently without any
sudden movements, yet was still maneuverable. On high rates,
the heli moved quicker - yet still remained stable.
I
decided to see what the Draco would do when moving in flight.
Forward flight was easy to maintain, as well as any other
direction - I was having a lot of fun with this little helicopter!
As
a coaxial heli, the aerobatics are very limited, but it
will do the nicest pirouettes in both directions.
At
about the 8 minute mark the rotors started slowing, and
the Draco gently lowered to the floor. I cannot say enough
how pleased I was by the performance of this little heli!
Check
out the video to see the Draco CX in action!
Nine
Eagles Draco CX
As
I said in the introduction, I was skeptical about the performance
and stability of a helicopter that cost less than $50.00.
I am now going to eat those words. I was so impressed by
the fact that the Draco CX came out of the box ready to
fly, looked good, AND flew great! 'Nuff said!!!
Distributed
By:
Great Planes Model Distributors
P.O. Box 9021
Champaign, IL 61826
Phone: 800-637-7660 www.bestrc.com
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