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Electronic RC helicopters are simpler and easier to maintain than their nitro counterpart. Less parts also means makes it possible to make smaller scale models. Battery longevity has never been better with the latest Lithium Polymer (LiPo) technology.


Electronic RC helicopters are simpler and easier to maintain than their nitro counterpart. Less parts also means makes it possible to make smaller scale models. Battery longevity has never been better with the latest Lithium Polymer (LiPo) technology.
* [[RC_Airplanes|To RC Airplanes]]
 
== Helicopters ==
* '''[[Honey_Bee_King_2|ESky Honey Bee King 2 Yellow]]''' - ''Researched''
* '''[[T-Rex_450_v2|Align T-Rex 450 v2]]''' - ''Researched''
* '''[[T-Rex_250|Align T-Rex 250]]'''
* '''[[Copter 6025-1|SanHuan Copter 6025-1 Mini-X ]]'''
* '''[[AR Drone|Parrot AR Drone]]'''
* '''[[F450 Flame Wheel|DJI F450 Flame Wheel]]'''
* '''[[TBS Discovery]]'''
* '''[[TBS Discovery Pro]]'''
* '''[[DJI Phantom]]'''
* '''[[Lumenier QAV250 Quadcopter]]'''


== Radios ==
== Radios ==
* Futaba 6EX 2.4GHz - [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=638507 Review]
* Futaba 6EX 2.4GHz - [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=638507 Review]
* Futaba 7C 2.4GHz - [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218601 Review]
* Futaba 7C 2.4GHz - [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218601 Review]
* Spectrum DX7
* Spectrum DX7 - Timer, subtrims, and deidcated idle curve switch [http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8015436/anchors_8018173/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#8018173]


== Chargers ==
== Chargers ==
* Hyperion EOS0606i
* Bantam BC-6 Multi-Chemisty Battery - [http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19655 Recmd] [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=735847 Review] [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767143#post8491242 Vs EOS0606i]
 
* Hyperion EOS0606i AC/DC 6S 6A 220V/12V 
== ESky Honey Bee King 2 Yellow ==
* Align RCC-6CX
[[Image:King2.jpg|thumb|Esky Honey Been King II Yellow]]
* Hyperion EOS 0403i DC 4S 3A
[[Image:Esky017-2.jpg|thumb]]
[[Image:Esky017-7.jpg|thumb]]
[[Image:Esky017-1.jpg|thumb]]
=== Specification ===
* Length: 535mm
* Height: 225mm
* Main blade diameter: 600mm
* Tail blade diameter: 130mm
* Motor gear: 9T
* Main drive gear: 140T
* Drive gear rate: 9:140T
* Weight: 470g (with 1000mAh,11.1V)


=== Kit Parts ===
Be aware of clones manufactured by iMax and Turnigy.
* EK2-0406A Transmitter 6 Channel
* EK2-0420A Receiver 6 Channel
* EK2-0001 Crystal Set
* EK2-0851 Esky LiPo 7.4 - 11.1V Non-balanced Battery Charger
* EK2-0180 Esky LiPo 11.1V 1000mAh 10C? Battery
* EK2-0600A Electronic Speed Controller 20A
* EK1-0006 Carbon Brushes 370 Motor
* EK2-0500 Esky Mini 8g Servo 4x
* EK2-0704 Esky Professional Gyro
* EK1-0568A King II Canopy Yellow
 
=== Additional Spare Parts ===
* EK4-0004 Main Wooden Blades
* EK1-0294 Tail Rotor Blade Set
* EK1-0502 Tail Blades Yellow
* EK1-0289 Flybar
* EK1-0301 Hardware Rotor Screw Set
* EK1-0302 Harware Body Screw Set
* EK1-2363 M3 Nylon Locknuts
* EK1-0222 Fastener And Allen Key
* EK2-0900A ESky Simulator USB Cable
* IMAX B5 Digital Multifunctional Balance Charger NIB
* EK2-0852 Esky LiPo 7.4 - 11.1V Balanced Battery Charger
* EK2-0902 Power Adapter EU Round
* EK1-0347 T Connector
* RC Pro X Li-Polymer Battery 11.1V 12C/20C 2200mAh T
* EK1-0182 ESky EK1-0182 11.1V 1250mAh Li-polymer battery T
* EK1-0183 ESky EK1-0183 11.1V 1500mAh Li-Polymer battery T
* EK1-0184 ESky EK1-0184 11.1v 1800mAh Li-Polymer battery T
* Training Set
 
=== Upgrade Parts ===
* EK5-0080 Brushless Motor 3100KV EK5-0004 and Electronic Speed Controller 25A EK1-0350
* EK5-0004 Brushless Motor 3100KV
* EK1-0350 Brushless Speed Controller 25A 9.2v-14.8v
* Phoenix 25 Speed Controller 25A
* EK1-0351 9T Pinion Gear / 10T Pinion Gear EK1-0352 / 11T Pinion Gear EK1-0353
* EK4-0005 Carbon Fibre Main Blades
* EK4-0150 Carbon Fibre Tail Blades
* EK4-0155 Carbon Horiz Tail Fin
* EK4-0154 Carbon Fin Vert
* EK4-0151 Carbon Fibre Flybar Paddles
* EK1-0563A Carbon Fibre Tail Boom
* EK5-0208 Alloy Rotor Head
* EK5-0201 Alloy Blade Clamps
* EK5-0202 Alloy Washout Assembly
* EK5-0203 Alloy Swashplate
* EK5-0398 CNC Tail Box
* EK1-0224 Main Motor Heat Sink
* EK1-0504 Blade Caddy Supports
* 6EXHP Futaba 6Ch Transmitter (exc. crystal)
* 146iP Futaba 6CH PCM Micro Receiver
* GY401 Futaba Gyro
* S3154 Fataba Digital High Torque Micro Servo
* BuzzFlyer HLGyro
* HS-55 Hitec Servo for tail
* Flight Case
 
=== References ===
* [http://prism2.mem.drexel.edu/~voicheck/flight_training.htm Flight Training]
* [http://www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html Radds school of rotary flight]
* [http://www.rcforum.de/ftopic37229.html Yellow King 2 kit]
* [http://www.modellhelikopter.no/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=102 Nybegynner Guide]
* [http://www.twf-sz.com/english/ Esky English]
* [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=656118 RCGroups King v2 Thread]
* [http://rc.andersh.com/html/zoom.html ZOOM Microheli]
* [http://forum.modellflynytt.no/showthread.php?t=16173&page=3 E-sky Honey Bee King 2 førstekjøp]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyZbz42xg0w Esky King 2 Testing Flight]
* [http://www.rc711.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=58&products_id=815&osCsid=59mmvhjai3t4hlnp5rp0ju78h0 ESky adjustment videos]
 
== T-Rex 450 SE v2 ==
[[Image:Trex-450-500-600.jpg|thumb|T-Rex 450 - 500 - 600]]
The T-Rex 450 series is a micro helicopter, slightly larger than the King 2. All carbon frame and metal head and tail parts. The second revisions improved the central shaft, bearings, and some minor details. The 450 series has evolved and improved based on the parent model.
 
=== References ===
 
* [http://www.electric-rc-helicopter.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=433 Different T-Rex models]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Rex_(RC_helicopter) T-Rex Wikipedia]
* [http://www.trextuning.com/index.php Trextuning.com]
* [http://www.rchelisite.com/lipo_battery_charging_and_safety_guide.php LiPo battery charging and safety guide]
* [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=762476 Mercury Adhesives Caddy and Adhesives Set Review]


== Spare Parts Suppliers ==
== Spare Parts Suppliers ==
* [http://www.buzzflyer.co.uk/ buzzflyer.co.uk]
* [http://www.flying-hobby.com/ flying-hobby.com] - HK, clean site
* [http://www.rc-fever.com/ rc-fever.com]
* [http://www.helipross.com/ helipross.com] - Clean site
* [http://www.elefun.no/ elefun.no]
* [http://www.rc-uwants.com/ rc-uwants.com] - HK, clean site
* [http://www.nakshop.no/ nakshop.no]
* [http://www.readyheli.com/ readyheli.com] - Clean site
* [http://www.mft.nu/ mft.nu]
* [http://www.heliguy.com/ heliguy.com] - UK, user-friendly site
* [http://www.fast-lad.co.uk/ fast-lad.co.uk] - UK, good design
* [http://www.helidirect.com/ helidirect.com] - Huge inventory
* [http://www.elefun.no/ elefun.no] - Norwegian, local, fast shipping
* [http://www.espritmodel.com/ espritmodel.com] - Clean site
* [http://www.helikraft.com/ helikraft.com]
* [http://www.rcpowersupply.com/ rcpowersupply.com] - HK
* [http://www.horizonhobby.com/ horizonhobby.com] - No intl. shipping
* [http://www.miracle-mart.com/store/ miracle-mart.com] - HK
* [http://www.hobby-wing.com/ hobby-wing.com] - HK
* [http://www.boomtownhobbies.com/ boomtownhobbies.com]
* [http://www.buzzflyer.co.uk/ buzzflyer.co.uk] - UK
* [http://www.rc-fever.com/ rc-fever.com] - HK
* [http://www.nakshop.no/ nakshop.no] - Norwegian
* [http://www.mft.nu/ mft.nu] - Swedish
* [http://www.hobbycity.com/ hobbycity.com] - HK, batteries
* [http://www.rcpowersupply.com/ rcpowersupply.com] - HK
* [http://www.rcaccessory.com/ rcaccessory.com] - Chargers
* [http://www.modefosheli.com/ modefosheli.com]


== Useful sites ==
== Useful resources ==
* [http://www.rcheliresource.com RC Heli Resource] - daily news
* [http://www.bertrc.com/ Bert Kammerer] - great guy
* [http://heli.brixtonjunkies.com/ RC Heli Log] - UK news blog
* [http://www.rcheliwiki.com/Main_Page RC Heli Wiki]
* [http://www.rcheliwiki.com/Main_Page RC Heli Wiki]
* [http://scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/_lipo.html LiPo Wiring]
* [http://www.trextuning.com/ Trex Tuning]
== Community sites ==
* [http://www.rcgroups.com RC Groups] - [http://www.rcgroups.com/mini-helis-374/ Mini Helis]
* [http://www.rcuniverse.com RC Universe] - [http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_435/tt.htm T-Rex heli]
* [http://www.runryder.com Ryn Ryder] - [http://www.runryder.com/helicopter/f94p2/ T-Rex 250-450-500-600]
* [http://www.rcheliplanet.com/ RC Heli Planet] - was T-Rex Forums - [http://www.rcheliplanet.com/index.php?board=142.0 T-Rex 250]
* [http://www.helifreak.com/ Heli Freak] - [http://www.helifreak.com/forumdisplay.php?f=131 T-Rex 250 Electric Helicopters]

Latest revision as of 22:04, 2 March 2014

Electronic RC helicopters are simpler and easier to maintain than their nitro counterpart. Less parts also means makes it possible to make smaller scale models. Battery longevity has never been better with the latest Lithium Polymer (LiPo) technology.

Helicopters

Radios

  • Futaba 6EX 2.4GHz - Review
  • Futaba 7C 2.4GHz - Review
  • Spectrum DX7 - Timer, subtrims, and deidcated idle curve switch [1]

Chargers

  • Bantam BC-6 Multi-Chemisty Battery - Recmd Review Vs EOS0606i
  • Hyperion EOS0606i AC/DC 6S 6A 220V/12V
  • Align RCC-6CX
  • Hyperion EOS 0403i DC 4S 3A

Be aware of clones manufactured by iMax and Turnigy.

Spare Parts Suppliers

Useful resources

Community sites

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