RC Helicopters
Only researched
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.
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 - Recommendation [2]
- Hyperion EOS0606i AC/DC 6S 6A 220V/12V
- Hyperion EOS 0403i DC 4S 3A
ESky Honey Bee King 2 Yellow
The Honey Bee King 2 is a cool little micro-helicopter with a belt driven tail rotor. Parts are easy to get.
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
- Flight Training
- Radds school of rotary flight
- Yellow King 2 kit
- Nybegynner Guide
- Esky English
- RCGroups King v2 Thread
- ZOOM Microheli
- E-sky Honey Bee King 2 førstekjøp
- Esky King 2 Testing Flight
- ESky adjustment videos
T-Rex 450 SE v2
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
- Different T-Rex models
- T-Rex Wikipedia
- Trextuning.com
- LiPo battery charging and safety guide
- Mercury Adhesives Caddy and Adhesives Set Review
T-Rex 250
This is a new 200 series micro-helicopter from Align, announced in late 2008. Engineered to the quality expected for a T-Rex.
