May 21, 2010

Looking into buying an RC helicopter?

Hey, I've just been looking at various things when I stumbled upon RC helicopters, so I thought it'd be cool to have one.
I am kinda getting it sort of like a toy, so not a gas engine or anything, just electric ones. I looked at Walkera ones, Esky, Storm and RC models of that range. I was looking into prices that weren't sceeding $180, but I don't want anything fancy.

http://www.helipal.com/belt-cp-v2-red-2-4ghz-edition.html
http://www.helipal.com/walkera-hm-cb100-micro-helicopter-dual-brushless-motors.html
http://www.helipal.com/walkera-hm-cb180d-helicopter-2-4g-metal-edition.html
http://www.helipal.com/walkera-lama-400-helicopter-2-4g-metal-edition.html

those are the helicopters that I've looked at so far, as you can see I am not looking for higher end $300 helicopters but I am looking at the stable ones, the ones that aren't like, flies.

can anyone give me any suggestions about any brands that are good/bad (regardless of what helis i listed) like what to look in an RC heli or a suggestion for which model may suit me. I've never done RC helicopters, but I believe I can learn.

Thanks in advance.

Well first off, don't say RC Helicopters are toys. They have been mis-categorized since they first came out and there have been severe casualties because of this. It is a hobby vehicle that is dangerous if not handled properly, and they are fragile and could easily spark fires as well.

The helicopters you looked at are good steps to go through from the bottom -up. the coaxial helicopters are good for people who are just starting out with the RC Flight hobby. Then moving on to a single rotor, fixed pitched or pitched helicopter would be a good idea. The two Walkera helicopters you listed are a good choice because they are small and very durable when crashed. However, the Belt CP v2 is far too advanced for you right now, and it is unable to sustain crashes. A crash will always mean money coming out of your pocket if you purchase that. It is especially dangerous to fly single rotored helicopters if youre starting out with helicopters. People have been to the Emergency Room for stitches to their body because the blades have hit them. (No Joke, No Scare, no Halloween story, its true.)

Another good helicopter that I would recommend you get to begin with is the Blade CX 2 or 3, and the MCX. They are good helicopters for under $200 USD. Here are the links:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH2200

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH1250

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH2080

The Mcx is small, and great for indoors, but not really outdoors unless there is absolutely no wind. The CX2 and CX3 is a bit bigger than the MCX. It could fly outdoors more easily than the MCX, but could only handle calm winds. The difference between the two is the fuselage of the helicopter and that the CX3 has a heading gyro on it that is completely useless on a coaxial helicopter.
Try to stick with E-Flite when you're starting out. As you expand, go with whatever you like.

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November 29, 2009

Cycling Magician @ 12:39 am

Well first off, don't say RC Helicopters are toys. They have been mis-categorized since they first came out and there have been severe casualties because of this. It is a hobby vehicle that is dangerous if not handled properly, and they are fragile and could easily spark fires as well.

The helicopters you looked at are good steps to go through from the bottom -up. the coaxial helicopters are good for people who are just starting out with the RC Flight hobby. Then moving on to a single rotor, fixed pitched or pitched helicopter would be a good idea. The two Walkera helicopters you listed are a good choice because they are small and very durable when crashed. However, the Belt CP v2 is far too advanced for you right now, and it is unable to sustain crashes. A crash will always mean money coming out of your pocket if you purchase that. It is especially dangerous to fly single rotored helicopters if youre starting out with helicopters. People have been to the Emergency Room for stitches to their body because the blades have hit them. (No Joke, No Scare, no Halloween story, its true.)

Another good helicopter that I would recommend you get to begin with is the Blade CX 2 or 3, and the MCX. They are good helicopters for under $200 USD. Here are the links:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH2200

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH1250

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH2080

The Mcx is small, and great for indoors, but not really outdoors unless there is absolutely no wind. The CX2 and CX3 is a bit bigger than the MCX. It could fly outdoors more easily than the MCX, but could only handle calm winds. The difference between the two is the fuselage of the helicopter and that the CX3 has a heading gyro on it that is completely useless on a coaxial helicopter.
Try to stick with E-Flite when you're starting out. As you expand, go with whatever you like.
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