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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 ==
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Be aware of clones manufactured by iMax and Turnigy.
Be aware of clones manufactured by iMax and Turnigy.
== ESky Honey Bee King 2 Yellow ==
[[Image:King2.jpg|thumb|Esky Honey Been King II Yellow]]
[[Image:Esky017-2.jpg|thumb]]
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'''Only researched'''
The Honey Bee King 2 is a cool little micro-helicopter with a belt driven tail rotor. Parts are easy to get.
* [[Esky_Honey_Bee_King_2_parts|Kit part numbers and spare parts list]]
=== 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)
=== 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]]
'''Only researched'''
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]
== T-Rex 250 ==
[[Image:Trex-600-500-450-250.jpg|thumb|T-Rex 600 - 500 - 450 - 250]]
This is a new 200 series micro-helicopter from Align, announced in late 2008. Engineered to the quality expected for a T-Rex. There were a few initial problems with the tail but it was quickly handled and fix with a new metal replacement.
=== References ===
* [http://www.elefun.no/elefun4/aspx/artikkel.aspx?ArtID=72 Elefun T-Rex 250 review]
* [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=947539 T-Rex 250 build thread]
* [http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7988934/tm.htm 7C vs DX7]
* [http://www.align.com.tw/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22_25&products_id=2542 Official Align 250 product page]
* [http://www.trexcrazy.com/trex_250_super_combo_review.html T-Rex 250 Super Combo Review]
* [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=948174 Mini-HowTo - Align GP-750 Heading Lock Gyro]
* [http://www.heliguy.com/Forum/changed-to-trex-250-build-pics-t32116.html Changed to - Trex 250 build pics]
* [http://www.thetrexforums.com/index.php?topic=5241.0 The T-Rex 250 new products thread]
* [http://www.rcheliresource.com/t-rex-250-tail-oscillations-solved/ Align T-Rex 250 Tail Oscillations: Solved]


== 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://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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