RC Helicopters

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.

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Helicopters

• ESky Honey Bee King 2 Yellow - Researched
• Align T-Rex 450 v2 - Researched
• Align T-Rex 250
• SanHuan Copter 6025-1 Mini-X
• Parrot AR Drone
• DJI TBS Discovery

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

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

Useful resources

• RC Heli Resource - daily news
• Bert Kammerer - great guy
• RC Heli Log - UK news blog
• RC Heli Wiki
• LiPo Wiring
• Trex Tuning

Community sites

• RC Groups - Mini Helis
• RC Universe - T-Rex heli
• Ryn Ryder - T-Rex 250-450-500-600
• RC Heli Planet - was T-Rex Forums - T-Rex 250
• Heli Freak - T-Rex 250 Electric Helicopters