Completely assembled and ready to fly right out of the box, the Blade CX is a great hobby-grade micro RC helicopter for the beginning heli pilot. One of several radio controlled helicopters E-Flite makes, the Blade CX is lightweight, easy-to-fly, and affordable at around $200.
Beginner Friendly Design of the E-Flite Blade CX:
The co-axial, counter-rotating main blades cancel out the rotational torque that make hovering a challenge for the beginning pilot. This type of main blade design also makes rudder turns much easier by slowing down one or the other blade without affecting the stability of the aircraft helping to make this a micro helicopter that most anyone can fly.
The Blade CX is perfect aircraft for a beginner to practicing hovering, forward flight, backward flight and more, indoors or out. The optional Training Gear Set, sold separately, makes learning to fly the Blade CX even easier than it already is by adding more stability and helping to prevent rough landings that could damage the main coaxial rotating blades.
Key Features At-A-Glance for the Blade CX:
- Counter-rotating rotor blade design provides stability and positive control for ease of operation
- 4 channel 72MHz FM Transmitter Controller included
- 4-in-1 control mixer unit, S75 servos, and dual 180 motors which makes the Blade CX a strong contender in the beginning micro heli class
- 800mAh 2-cell Li-Po battery pack is very light in weight and but packs enough power to provide flight durations of about 10-15 minutes per charge
- AC Adapter included; needs 8 "AA" batteries for controller
Blade CX Ready-to-Fly:
Everything needed to fly your Blade CX is already included and installed such as the lightweight 4-in-1 receiver, mixer, ESC and gyro unit, E-flite's S75 sub-micro servos and the powerful and efficient dual 180 main motors. What more could you ask for? Oh yeah, an abundance of extra parts.
Instructional Video and Carrying Case:
The The Blade CX has a instructional DVD that will play on most DVD players or computers that provides flying advice and gives some of the key points in maintaining and doing minor repair of your Blade CX. The
box the Blade CX comes in also serves as a carrying case with its molded foam inserts and convenient handle -- a great way to store your model when traveling or when you're in=between flying sessions.
Power Suppy:
The included AC Power Supply gives you the freedom to use the Blade CX's DC Li-Po charger anywhere an AC outlet is available but in the near future you may want to opt for an AC/DC Li-Po quick charger so you can just use your car battery to charge the Li-Po battery pack when you're out in the field, away from AC outlets.
Blade CX RTF Specs:
- Kit Type: RTF, Completely assembled and tested from the factory
- Battery: 7.4V 800mah Li-Po (included)
- Type: Coaxial Electric Micro Heli
- Main Rotor Diameter: 13.60 in (345mm)
- Gross Weight: RTF w/Li-Po battery, 8.0 oz (227 g)
- Length: 15.75 in (400mm)
- Height: 7.17 in (182mm)
- Motor Size: Dual 180 main motors (installed)
- Transmitter: FM 4-Channel (included)
- On-Board Electronics: 4-in-1 Receiver/mixer/ESC/gyro (installed)
Video Clips and Pictures of the E-Flite Blade CX:
- Blade CX in action:
- Picture Gallery
Things You Might Want or Need For Blade CX:
- E-Flite Blade CX Manual PDF download (in case you lose the copy that comes in the box)
- Training Gear
- Main Motor Heat Sink
- Front and Rear Body/Canopy (to make it look like a Police helicopter)
- Inner Shaft w/Aluminum Head/Hub
- FM Crystal Set:
