BLADE MCX S300 (Electronics)
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- Amazon Sales Rank: #45301 in Consumer Electronics
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
Lives up to hype!
By Rafael Cruz
Don't waste your time on any other beginner rc helicopter-this one lives up to its hype. It is truly easy to fly right from the start. Prior to purchasing this micro- heli, i had purchased the syma fairy and the micro mosquito. at best, i could get those to fly in circles. then i bought the heli-max cx. not easy enough for a true neophyte like myself. i spent $200 on repairing that thing and never learned anything about rc helicopter flying as i would crash it every time i launched. frustrated and as a last hope (before hanging it up), i purchased this heli- i have been flying since. if you get in trouble you just let go and it hovers- nice! and it really is a durable heli- i have crashed that thing about 20 times so far and not a scratch. this has to be the best beginner heli for those who need to learn the basics. i think that i will stick with this company as i progress in my skill level and purchase more expensive helicopters. My only regret is that i did not buy this unit first- would have saved plenty of money.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Very Nice Indeed
By brentp
I'm a adult male and have been interested in RC models for some time. I have had limited success with RC aircraft in the past (lets really say - no success [but lots of crashes and lost units]). Walking through a mall the other day, I was intrigued by the "toy helicopters" being flown at kiosks. That said, I wanted to do some research prior to getting one.
Research: you can buy toy grade (in the mall kiosks) or go with hobby grade micro helicopters. This is definitely hobby grade. What's the difference? The hobby units tend to be 4 Ch (versus 2 or 3), contain an on-board gyro (for stability), and - most importantly, are repairable. This unit has all of the above. The 4 control channels provide lift (up/down), pitch (forward/back), yaw (point nose left/right), and roll (rotate-slide left/right). This unit is extremely stable in flight due to the on board gyro. The unit is also very straight forward from a construction point of view and all the parts can be purchased if/when needed for repairs - and you will eventually need to repair. Included in the box was a few parts likely to be needed (rotors, etc.). While picking this up in the hobby store, my research was confirmed when another customer said - I wish I did this the first time, my son and I went through 4 of the mall (toy) units before we went to a hobby unit so we could fix them.
First flight: after a quick charge, lift off - very stable. A few quick trims on the controller had this in stable hover with out any motion. As with all RC, it takes time to acclimate to the controllers. The controller has two modes - standard and reduced. The reduced is great for first flights and learning - it lessons the impact motion on the stick has on the flight to slow things down. This is exactly how you should flight the fist few times - slow and steady. That said, this bird still crashed a number of times and was no worse the wear. Simply recovered, restarted, and up she when. The guy at the hobby store told me if you ever get out of control - just kill the throttle and let it fall - it'll be OK. By the second flight, we were flying larger circles through the kitchen/dining area around objects (lights).
Oh what fun!!! I've actually flown an RC aircraft without having to go to a field and be educated and trained. This is exactly what I needed.
Must adds: batteries and an AC charger. Flight time is only ~5 minutes, then the battery needs to cool down (~ 20 min) and then be recharged (~30-40 minutes). Get extras and an AC charger to increase your flight time.
Enjoy!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Best Beginner Helicopter
By Russell S. Sobel
I purchased this as my very first helicopter. I can't say enough good things about it. It was easy to learn, very stable, withstood all my crashes, etc. Spare parts are inexpensive and easy to find on line or at any local hobby store. With all my learning and crashes, I only had one $3 part break that I had to replace. If you are looking for a great first helicopter, look no further. After purchasing this one, I also bought the (older) yellow MCX. They are roughly similar, although my MCX S300 is definitely faster in forward flight, and spins around faster, than my regular MCX. I'm hoping to step up to the Blade MSR as my next helicopter after perfecting my flying skills with the MCX S300. I give it my highest recommendation for someone looking for a fun and easy way to get into the hobby.
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10:00 PM Sunday, August 26, 2012