Which One ?
 

Hello all,

Briefly, I have flown RC helis off and on for about 10 years with the last 3 or 4 I just didn't have time so my gas, carbon fiber Miniature Aircraft has a LOT of dust on it. I guess that I'm trying to say I'm familiar with RC Helis but never what I would call a 'good' pilot but had a lot of fun.

Since I was last actively participating in the hobby a lot of things have chainged. What are the smallest electric models that are considered to be at the top list as far as quality, flyability. etc? I'm looking for something that I can fly indoors and also have 3D capabilities so models like the Picco Z are eliminated from the list immediately.

Any advice that anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated.

-Will

RE: Which One ?
 

The smallest electric I would say is a TREX450. It has a lot of hop ups and flies well out of the box. If you are looking to spend more/go bigger a Logo 10 or TREX600

I would call Jeff at MA and see if you can upgrade your to the most modern too ;)

Welcome back!

RE: Which One ?
 

The Blade CP Pro is a good ready to go unit. It is small enough to fly in a medium sized room, that is just hovering. I flew my nephews out side in about 10 MPH of wind and it did not like it. It was all over the place. I flew it in the garage and it was easy to hover. For around 250 ready to go out of the box, it is hard to beat. There are lots of upgrade parts for it so if you want to make a aluminum BLING machine, you can. I think I am going to build one out of the upgrade parts and see what I can make. There is a web site that has all of them in one package.


Dru.

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I will tell you straight up. You bling out a Blade CP and you gonna have an very expensive helicopter that flies so-so.

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Thanks so much for your quick reply. I really would like to come up with a small 'piggy back' circuit that would be in the controller of the Picco Z to do a little tail rotor mixing to help stabilize it a little. Just add or withold a little voltage from the tail rotor motor.

Thanks

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Does anyone know anything about the Venom Night Ranger 3D Micro? Unless I;m overlooking something its specs and features seem good with a 13" rotor diameter.

RE: Which One ?
 

If youve flown helis before, look for a heli with a belt (or shaft) driven tail rotor.

Ive have a Kyosho M24 and I wouldnt wish it on my best friend.

Ive found the tail motors to be less precise and burn out easily, especially if your likely to try and upgrade.

The Trex 450 has a proven record and parts generally less expensive than many others.