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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.


== ESky Honey Bee King 2 Yellow ==
* [[RC_Airplanes|To RC Airplanes]]


=== Specification ===
== Helicopters ==
* Length: 535mm
* '''[[Honey_Bee_King_2|ESky Honey Bee King 2 Yellow]]''' - ''Researched''
* Height: 225mm
* '''[[T-Rex_450_v2|Align T-Rex 450 v2]]''' - ''Researched''
* Main blade diameter: 600mm
* '''[[T-Rex_250|Align T-Rex 250]]'''
* Tail blade diameter: 130mm
* '''[[Copter 6025-1|SanHuan Copter 6025-1 Mini-X ]]'''
* Motor gear: 9T
* '''[[AR Drone|Parrot AR Drone]]'''
* Main drive gear: 140T
* '''[[F450 Flame Wheel|DJI F450 Flame Wheel]]'''
* Drive gear rate: 9:140T
* '''[[TBS Discovery]]'''
* Weight: 470g (with 1000mAh,11.1V);
* '''[[TBS Discovery Pro]]'''
* '''[[DJI Phantom]]'''
* '''[[Lumenier QAV250 Quadcopter]]'''


=== Additional Parts ===
== Radios ==
* 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]
* 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 ==
* 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 
* Align RCC-6CX
* Hyperion EOS 0403i DC 4S 3A


=== Kit configuration ===
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 LiPo 7.4 - 11.1V Battery Charger
* EK2-0180 LiPo 11.1V 1000mAh Battery
* EK2-0600A Electronic Speed Controller 20A
* EK1-0006 Carbon Brushes 370 Motor
* EK2-0500 4x Esky Servo
* EK2-0704 Esky Professional Gyro


=== Upgrade Parts ===
== Spare Parts Suppliers ==
* EK5-0080 Brushless Motor 3100KV EK5-0004 and Electronic Speed Controller 25A EK1-0350
* [http://www.flying-hobby.com/ flying-hobby.com] - HK, clean site
* EK5-0004 Brushless Motor 3100KV
* [http://www.helipross.com/ helipross.com] - Clean site
* EK1-0350 Brushless Speed Controller 25A 9.2v-14.8v
* [http://www.rc-uwants.com/ rc-uwants.com] - HK, clean site
* EK4-0005 Carbon Fibre Main Blades
* [http://www.readyheli.com/ readyheli.com] - Clean site
* EK4-0150 Carbon Fibre Tail Blades
* [http://www.heliguy.com/ heliguy.com] - UK, user-friendly site
* EK4-0155 Carbon Horiz Tail Fin
* [http://www.fast-lad.co.uk/ fast-lad.co.uk] - UK, good design
* EK4-0154 Carbon Fin Vert
* [http://www.helidirect.com/ helidirect.com] - Huge inventory
* EK4-0151 Carbon Fibre Flybar Paddles
* [http://www.elefun.no/ elefun.no] - Norwegian, local, fast shipping
* EK1-0563A Carbon Fibre Tail Boom
* [http://www.espritmodel.com/ espritmodel.com] - Clean site
* EK5-0208 Alloy Rotor Head
* [http://www.helikraft.com/ helikraft.com]
* EK5-0201 Alloy Blade Clamps
* [http://www.rcpowersupply.com/ rcpowersupply.com] - HK
* EK5-0202 Alloy Washout Assembly
* [http://www.horizonhobby.com/ horizonhobby.com] - No intl. shipping
* EK5-0203 Alloy Swashplate
* [http://www.miracle-mart.com/store/ miracle-mart.com] - HK
* EK5-0398 CNC Tail Box
* [http://www.hobby-wing.com/ hobby-wing.com] - HK
* EK1-0224 Main Motor Heat Sink
* [http://www.boomtownhobbies.com/ boomtownhobbies.com]
* EK1-0504 Blade Caddy Supports
* [http://www.buzzflyer.co.uk/ buzzflyer.co.uk] - UK
* Flight Case
* [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]


== Links ==  
== Useful resources ==
[http://prism2.mem.drexel.edu/~voicheck/flight_training.htm Flight Training]
* [http://www.rcheliresource.com RC Heli Resource] - daily news
[http://www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html Radds school of rotary flight]
* [http://www.bertrc.com/ Bert Kammerer] - great guy
[http://www.rcforum.de/ftopic37229.html Yellow King 2 kit]
* [http://heli.brixtonjunkies.com/ RC Heli Log] - UK news blog
* [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 23:04, 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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