ORIGINAL: r/c funflyer
mmmmmm that looks cool but i wudnt spol it by taking the cover off it
Taking the cover off it lowers the weight, increases flight time, and reduces stress on the motors (increasing the length of time they last). The inventor of the helicopter actually has discussed this online. Many people have also made some very nice papercraft canopies for it, I made a Bell version with transparency, looks very nice. In any case it flies best and longest with no canopy and the CG adjusted to your preference by moving the battery or adding weight. Bladerunner owners have performed dozens of modifications on this fantastic, affordable little RTF heli, many of which improve performance and appearance. It flies great right out of the box, and even better modified.
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