Blade - 330S - BNF Heli - Unbox, Build, Radio Setup, & Maiden Flight

[@fpvhead4312]

I've been watching since the early days. Its so great to see hard work still pay off, especially with the shape the world and the U.S is in today. Congrats.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks so much, but also, keep in mind that where we are is from decades of hard work, even before KZbin was a "thing" in our lives....BUT now that it is, we are so very blessed to have such an amazing, supportive, wonderful group of people backing us up, as we're literally "living the dream" ;) Thanks!

[@josephkasper2730]

Brian You are a friggin animal.. your work and dedication is profound…an asset to the hobby. I’ve been in the hobby for almost 40 years now,, I respect your passion…noble and sometimes thankless work! Keep it up bro!

[@griffonwings5177]

Ciao Brian , got one aswell last week. Absolutely blow away. Zero problem , none. I swap from 2 to 3 blades head and she is even more solid, i’m in love with this heli. The 230’s just grow up , and this time they did it a great job ! I did order the second one to set inside a 450 scale fuselage ! Can’t wait. Excellent explanation of the product. As always, thank you . !!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

SWEET! Does the THREE BLADE SWASH make the heli easier to fly?

[@bent334]

Love your videos!🙂...they have saved me a bunch of money as a beginner flyer.. and you and the camera crew can be very funny sometimes. Thanks for sharing your opinions and your honesty.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank YOU for being here, and glad we could help you make some good decisions as you work through the ranks. This hobby can be super expensive, but if you don't get some good advice once in a while, it can be financially debilitating, to the point of driving people out of the hobby. We really aim to help how we can. Thanks for the kind words, and for being here with us!

[@bensmith7780]

I have to say that I was wrong about the Blade 330S. It is a fantastic helicopter! I have had very bad luck with it just flying crappy. I tried a bunch of different programs and just could not find a way to make it fly well, like other Blade helis. Finally, I found a KZbin for programming the 330S. I followed the video step by step and completed the new program/profile. Thank you BrianPhillipsRC! The 330S now flies perfectly as I expect for a Blade. What a great machine! I have programmed many other helis into my DX8 G2 successfully, but I obviously messed something up on the 330S. The video cleared up any problems.

[@ashsingh9339]

Hands down the best technical review of the 330s. I'm sold. Thank you both kindly for this review and video. ❤

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank you Ash! We're glad we've struck a chord with what you're looking for, and if you found it here, you have some catching up to do, with 1500+ videos...LOL ;)

[@Randolphburtt384]

I'm gonna start getting my toys threw you guys from now on.

[@kevi2222]

Thank you so much for such an in depth review. Mine arrives tomorrow, was following your transmitter set up prior to delivery.Many thanks again to you Both for your time.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

So glad we could help you out Kevin! This heli is amazing, and you're gonna LOVE it!

[@timbacchus]

Like the sound of it. All you guys have a Wonderful Thanks Giving.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Tim - You too! We're Thankful for our long time, and super loyal supporters - you are one of them!

[@GeezerDust]

I know who you remind me of now - Dan Aykroyd. You convinced me that the Blade 330 is my next purchase. I just need a note from you to give my wife explaining why I need this Heli.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'm honored ;)

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - like a Dr's note?

[@fastdude2002]

I’m still flying my Blade 450 that I bought 8 years ago before the days of safe which is great insurance. I have a few Blade heli’s and they are all great.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You have skills to pay the bills, evidently ;) SAFE makes learning so much less EXPENSIVE and so much less insanely difficult in heli's

[@BB-tq6ro]

Dude awesome you got the 330! Enjoy I’m learning mine right along with you! I have only made one small mod to the tail so far. I changed the plastic race to medal and it holds better. Your the man!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks B B - Glad you're along for the ride with me ;) This thing is a BLAST!!!

[@merlavery5057]

Nice flying Brian, its nice to see helis on the channel almost regularly now .awesome.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

More to come! I hope I can eventually get to the point where I don't feel like an imposter in this niche...some of the heli guys are just plain amazing pilots!!!

[@archiegoodall1375]

He makes it look so easy

[@juniorwest5706]

It's the next one on my list , been doing a lot of research on it your review will definitely help , 😎👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome! Glad we could help you tip the scales ;) (I work on scales...pun intended) 330S bit.ly/3xeVAun 230S bit.ly/3s1ZzaZ

[@ambrosekillpack4841]

So I just tested this with my new 230s, but Blade actually uses fluorescent paints. Which means that not only does the canopy of the helicopter reflect the light. But when the UV rays from the sun hit the paint on the canopy, it actually produces its own light and thus is going to appear much brighter than if it was a non-fluorescent yellow paint. And you can confirm this yourself by getting a violet or UV wavelength light source, an LED or a laser, does not matter, and shine it at the canopy of your helicopters. The blade ones should pretty much all glow under the UV light.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I see! I love the BRIGHTNESS of this color!!!

[@archiegoodall1375]

Yes Brian is good at what he does,I've learnt from him alot and I'm great full so much!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Archie!

[@donnyleblanc9768]

Thanks buddy I'm sure it's bind and go! I'm really enjoying your videos...your camera crew is doing a fantastic job. I can't believe I'm gonna be flying the fw450...took me the e129 and 150 to get here....all! Your videos are awesome Thanks keep it going....

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Donny!

[@Backyard_KLX]

I just witnessed one of these in action over the weekend… that chopping sound is incredible!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Totally! It's scary, and makes you feel very much alive, when you're the one at the sticks!!!

[@archiegoodall1375]

Amazing

[@rcas350pilot8]

You should hear a 700.

[@harleyblackwell7371]

Honestly dude this is a brilliant Video. Really helped me as im new to the BNF models, I have the 230s V1 that was my very first Helicopter! I got the RTF version so never had to know anything else regarding setting up a BNF , however I'm really into flying Helis now after practicing alot on real flite 9.5 and I'm looking to expand my collection of Blade Helis, get a NX8 and some more BNF blade helicopters! Thanks again from the United Kingdom, your great.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'm so glad the video was helpful! There's always areas where a pilot feels a little "weak" and this is one of my areas, but I'm learning as quick as I can and want to drag a few guys into the addiction with me ;) LOL

[@harleyblackwell7371]

@@BrianPhillipsRC your right lol! talking about addiction, I have just ordered a minute ago the Blade 230 version 2! can't wait for it to arrive will be interesting to see how it flys compared to my version 1! I actually ended up buying the RTF variant as im going to sell the Transmitter, they are fetching around £100 on eBay so in theory im getting a charger and battery for free as after the transmitter has sold its roughly cost me the same as the BNF model,

[@archiegoodall1375]

He is it's helped me alot,im new to the hobby but I own a 230s, 330s and a kestrel se nitro lots of fun

[@MWall711]

I had the LASIK done, too. One of the best decisions I've ever made.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I would do it again in a heartbeat...but I was pissed that they basically lied to me for 10-15 years!!!

[@ashikoman23]

Glad to see some helis popping up now. Microheli makes an amazing looking scale fuselage for this model that really puts it on another level.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Glad your enjoying it, and we're planning to do more too!!! As for Microheli, looking now ;)

[@BillKisel]

Thanks a lot Brian... now you got me thinking I "need" an RC copter. 😊 Really though, this is the first one, thanks to your review, that has got me thinking about getting a copter.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It's a wonderful way to enjoy RC Aviation! Planes are still my go-to, but heli's are super relatable, but so much more challenging for me!!!

[@dalerbsr.5061]

Scotch Doubled Sided tape works great for the shelve liner...

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'll give it a whirl!

[@scottjackson1812]

Awesome video. Love your channel for great in depth reviews and honest reviews. Your channel has helped me lots on what to buy and not to buy. Keep up great channel 👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome! Glad it's working for you Scott! Thanks for the feedback!

[@scottjackson1812]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Your welcome. Oh totally and even though I don't always watch all the videos all the way through I know that once I setup certain planes I can watch your channel on how to do it. Your channel is about the only one that goes through the whole setup on pretty much everything and that is really helpful for beginners like myself. Great job Brian 👏

[@DetoursRC]

Awesome man I just got one a few days ago! Waiting on batteries and im gonna bind it to my nx8! Sweet looking heli and bigger than I thought it would be. Was hoping you would do a vid on it. Ok im gonna go watch the video now. Lol

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice 👍 - This heli is just amazing! I still feel a bit inferior in trying to show it's capabilities, but I'm very glad people are being nice so far ;) LOVE IT SO FAR!!!

[@DetoursRC]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I cant figured out why I dont have throttle in normal mode.

[@mssippijim]

Like your shelf liner tip…been using it for years!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

For sure...not my trick, but I do share it ;)

[@oldmanhobbies9554]

Long time watcher ... my LHS just got one of these in stock. The 230 was too hard for me to see. I like the color of this one, and that it's bigger.... but still a decent size that I can fly in my back yard. Hoping Santa brings me one! Great job on the video. If you want to sell yours so you can buy your camera crew some gloves, let me know... LOL

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I hope you get one...it's so much easier to fly when you can SEE IT ;)

[@archiegoodall1375]

Lol

[@johnnymaynard299]

Another great video from Brian Phillips, always fun and informative. Just plane Awesome ! I would love to see your pick on like, the first good beginner planes, and hellies. It's good and awesome that you are reviewing some more hellies, I suck at flying them but I'm thinking it is time for me to make the plung and get me one. I'm an intermediate sport pilot and am wanting to get my grandsons into the hobby.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

The funny thing I've found about the RC Aircraft "addiction" is that so many people "want" to get into the hobby, but they never take the first step. I've tried to get people to try it, but they always have about 23 rebuttals, and I don't get it...it's like I'm trying to get them to sign up for a pyramid scheme or something - LOL Best thing I've been able to do, and we're in a unique set of circumstances to do it, is just GIVE someone a plane, or heli and say, DO IT - and frustratingly enough, that STILL doesn't work. It's like the old expression - you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink

[@mikewinter9344]

Awesome helicopter, no regrets buying mine

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sweet! Loving this beauty. So much practice needed on my part.

[@Stinkles_]

Really great flying man!! Isn’t it nice flying a heli with a variable pitch tail rotor? Besides the scale realism there’s just something to the sound and locked in feel it provides that I really love. I don’t know, I guess I’m just excited to see more helis on your channel haha. Here’s a fun sport flying maneuver to try that I really love: from a hover, get it moving backwards and then slowly spin it 180 into forward flight while maintaining a constant track over the ground. It’s a coordination move I learned training on the real ones and it’s a lot of fun!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'm playing with all sorts of tricks, but I fear I'm just kinda wiggling the sticks - I want to learn these maneuvers properly, so I feel more "in control" as I advance through he ranks.

[@Stinkles_]

I hear ya, and it’s easy to fall into a reactive, “wait not that way the other way” style of flying with helis, haha. My advice which applies to full scale as well is to be deliberate, stay ahead of the aircraft and always be thinking of what control input is next. Don’t let it fly you, in other words. Not that you need advice, you’re kicking ass!

[@gbro8822]

Wow, thank you guys.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Our pleasure!

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

Throttle hold on, is it 1 or 0? How am I supposed to know what 1 and 0 is? Why doesn't it say on or off on the transmitter?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Look at the switch. There's a denotation for 0 (one position) and 1 (the other position). You can decide which direction makes best sense for you, but for me, I've decided pulling the switch TOWARD my belly (while on lanyard) to minimize the chance of accidental un-doing. The reason it doesn't say "on" or "off" is that it's a programmable, or configurable switch. That switch could be used for landing gear, or for some other function. That's the beauty of a GOOD radio system that allows you to use what feel right, and easy to reach for you...not for some engineer in China. You get to set the way you like it. Good quesiton Corek

[@davidrivero7943]

On the back burner & the second stove, over. This & a Scale Fuselage, be happy for months.( the next thing) lol Great effort of both of yous , braving tbe Weather. Less Wind & bright Daylight we all hope comes very soon. Oh, sbelf liner & can o Black Spray Paint , makes bicycle seat post look like Carbon Fiber. ( be neat , square the edges & wrap completly around it, dont move wrap & mist it )

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NICE! Cool idea!

[@Rusty-Metal]

Oh yeah! Love the heli reviews. We just need to get a nice nitro 700 in your hands!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yes we do ;)

[@braddarnell2498]

Looks like my old 450x blade. I’ve been out of the hobby a few years and decided to get back in.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Might be similar, but they offer a 4XX heli, but can't recall right off the top of my head. I bet it's more comparable to the size.

[@paulballard4243]

Brian, you and Megan are awesome. That is all, carry on

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Paul - Happy Thanksgiving ;)

[@paulballard4243]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Happy Thanksgiving to you

[@archiegoodall1375]

I strongly agree 👍

[@shanehoule9477]

Well thanks again was wondering what transmitter to start with that will serve both plans and helis. Nx8 is the way to go . I will go through your site to get stuff I feel like the info u give is

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Shane! Glad you're getting the NX8 - Great choice!!!

[@mikewinter9344]

Change the forward programming so you can have selectable safe mode in stunt 1 and 2, acts like a quick panic without changing head speed for better control

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I need to look into this.

[@Dopedruide]

Batt-Checkers are a must have and they cost under 10 Bucks

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Absolutely!

[@jimesaj]

I have one that has the wires pulled out of the fbl...and can't figure out what a, b, and c servos are??? I have the esc and tail but can't get the others in the right spots...can you help me here with maybe a pic ??? or ?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Easiest way is to go into monitor mode and see what's what. Move the stick and see when it leans forward and to the left and right....I'd 100% suggest the "guess and check" method. If I took a picture, you wouldn't be able to see, since the wires are all the same color from that spot.

[@Flight6677]

This looks like the old Blade 450 body and design upgraded with new electronics. That's a smart move.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

My favorite part of this heli, is that I can fly it...and do stuff with it. It reminds me of how SAFE helped me to learn to fly planes, only I already "know" how to fly helicopters. Doing tricks makes me fall in love with the possibility of getting better as a heli pilot.

[@Flight6677]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I get it. I have been building and flying helis for 12 years now and I started with coaxials, then fixed pitch then collective pitch, Align 450s, then 500 then 600 and 700 series. But I somehow fell in love all over again with the Eachine e160 and e150 helis. The technology makes it so much fun. I may get me a Blade 330 as well.

[@petewatts30]

I got the blade nano s3 to practice indoors I don't like standing in the Cold it's like the umx vapor of helicopters, for the summer it could be this or the blade fusion 360 smart.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Standing in the cold sucks - NO DOUBT - but, have you ever tried wearing NITRILE GLOVES? It gives nearly full dexterity, but makes it so much more comfortable. I use these things at work pretty much all the time, but I forgot to grab them when we went to film this clip. Also, smartphone with capacitive touchscreen will still work. amzn.to/3cMpf4C - the "work" gloves are nice, but might even be too heavy for what we're doing, but I will also take one pair, put it on, then add a second. I usually like a pretty tight fit, so I'll wear L or XL and then stack them until I'm good for temp. Then when we're done flying, I just peel them off as a SET and they're easier to get on and off again. If you don't mind baby powder, you can powder them to make them a breeze to get on and off...but I don't really care. I'd give it a shot, and you might find that winter ops are not that bad - my hands are the most exposed part of me when flying, and those transmitter bags just scare the crap out of me....like I'll accidentally pull the throttle stick up and knock off the throttle hold in one fail swoop ;)

[@RockbeThyName]

Yeah Brain!! I'm glad to see you reviewing a heli this size.. I have this one and the Fusion 360!! And looking to buy the Fusion 480!! But Brain no loops or inverted flight!!.. lol

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You did see it already - I'm working to make these tricks closer to the ground and more easily filmed.

[@scottdashnaw2345]

Love to see different shells for these

[@Dynaglide92rc]

Hello Brian ., I recently bought this Heli from HH . I was wondering , I bought a NX 8+ transmitter and when I chose the model it already had the Blade 330 S along with a lot lot more aircraft also . I chose it and it binded just fine . My question is , do I still have to go through all the set ups you did in this video or is it already preset ? I know the SAFE is working . I tried it just as you did . Thank you for all the fine videos and you have a beautiful home and property . Bobby

[@bradharvy13]

When you got to hit panic, do you hold it or just push it. Than if you do push it do you have to push again after correcting?

[@DetoursRC]

Since you mentioned better battery systems for heli, are you familiar with the battery plate/ clip system on the OMP M2? Some people have complained of it breaking but I have had no issues and really like it. The battery just slides in the front and snaps in. The shelf liner would work great between the carbon plate and battery instead of velcro.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I don't yet have an M2. We used to work with OMP, but then they just stopped replying to our communications???? Who knows what the heck happened?!!?

[@DetoursRC]

@@BrianPhillipsRC do you have any clue why my throttle wont work in safe/ normal mode on the 330s? Everything else seems to be working. Ive tried everything I can think of. All the curves are set up as per manual.

[@DetoursRC]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I had the flight mode channel assigned to my flight mode switch letter instead of fmode. Lol. Sooo, it works now. Glad it was just operator error again 😂

[@jakelang4387]

i just got the 180 and it took me forever to get the gyro right,,,would have bad tail shake on a full pack

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I wonder if there's some easy fix?

[@jakelang4387]

@@BrianPhillipsRC still looking ,for now I put the servo link rode in the every first hole for the tail that fix the tail trying to over shoot,. But the only way to turn the gyro down is have forward programming ,and the dx6e doesn't

[@rayv882]

Does this helicopter come with a radio because all the ones that I've seen are bind and fly but I know the smaller blade like the 230, I believe comes ready to fly with a transmitter.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You can get this one as a RTF or BNF. Sometimes they drop off the RTF after a while...on some models.

[@stevendeen8982]

That's one cool helicopter

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It sure is!

[@ralphmcintire1]

Brian, did you notice that there is no wire coming from the esc to the battery connector. How will it monitor battery info? Thanks

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Smart Rx and Smart ESC?

[@Goseph_Joebbels]

Get a kensun dsmx sat receiver with the bund button for the echine and it’s like all the other receivers to bind super simple no telemetry tho. I use 2 of em and an ar637t for my 470 with a micro beast I want to get the spektrum fbl system tho I’m hearing a lot of good about it with the newest firmware

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Good idea!

[@arcsofterproductions]

I have a DX7 and do not have forward programing,, any other ideas for safe mode

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

There's supposed to be an alternative way to activate it, like holding out and down both sticks, then actuating the switch you want to utilize, provided that switch is running a channel that's in the right range. I haven't had to do it, so please double check the manual, which is available through our link in the video description, then just scroll down to the Manuals and Support toward the bottom.

[@jamieh3557]

So I noticed you mentioned something about a ar637ta and possibly using it after a crash somewhere else …. This just happens to be exactly what I’m working on right now. Would you happen to know how to reset these when ur going to reuse them?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yeah, there's a FACTORY RESET in forward programming menu. If you don't see that, unfortunately, I believe you have to update the firmware on the AR637TA. I did this with a plane a while back...but I'm struggling to remember what plane it was. If I think of it, I'll drop you another reply.

[@Jack-gy7cs]

If giant airplanes start at 2 meters then at what size do helicopters become giant scale? Was looking at buying it until I saw the (mind taxing -for me) procedure for setting up the transmitter.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Hummmm..... not sure Jack. I want a bigger one, but I can't say. I think 2m is hardly "giant" but I would have disagreed with this statement a few short years ago...as the addiction takes over, all rationality disappears - LOL ;)

[@robertwren2289]

I have about 8 hours on the sim now, if it flies as well in real life as on the RF sim, I got this. Using an NX10, 40% Expo, 60% low rates. I can fly it on 100%, but I can't wait to get this heli now. HH does need to come out with some cooler bodies tho. Too bad it doesn't come with flashing LEDs. I have to disagree that learning on a RF simulator won't really help you. There's no way I would buy or try to fly the 330 heli without first using the RF sim. It's Not real life, but it has built my muscle memory. By the time I get one I'll be ready to fly it. Wish I would have bought one when I first started flying. I did use the one a few times at my local hobby store. It absolutely helped. The only plane that will really help you to learn to fly without crashing is the Carbon Cub with Safe and GPS. It's almost impossible to crash. I learned with the Delta Ray, but I had my share of crashes. Hot glue kept me flying.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'm sorry if what I said was misunderstood. I think simulators are amazing help aids, but I personally (With fixed wing planes) think flying helps me to CARE more and to learn some hard lessons faster and more effectively than on a simulator. I think the simulator can really help a lot of people, but some people will learn from the school of hard knocks well too, given SAFE is so helpful, I love the route of simple plane, in good circumstances, PLUS simulator for windy days.

[@robertwren2289]

@@BrianPhillipsRC You're a great pilot Brian, and a very good communicator, but Crashing or school of hard knocks never taught anyone how to fly, staying in the air teaches people how to fly, repetition teaches people how to fly, and that's exactly what the RF 9.5s does. You're learning to PPG by staying in the air and doing it over and over and over again. Had I spent more time on the Sim or buddy boxing which wasn't really a thing in 2014, it would have saved me a lot of money and time fixing things. Crashing did do that for me, I'm pretty good at putting planes back together again. lol I would like see you push that a bit more for newbies. People listen to you, and you could help many who are frustrated and scared about crashing. And if they bought it from your channel, you would make a bit of money. If Newbies spent one week on a sim, they would be able to fly a plane that had Safe competently. It took me about three months to really get the hang of flying. Believe it or not, no one told me it was a brain thing. So I guess you could say I'm from the school of costly knocks. lol Absolutely love your excitement when you get a new plane. Lets fly!

[@flpz67]

Hi i use to fligh an align 450 i really liked,,,was very good wich one of the new ones will be like rtf better thanks a lot

[@mjflorido5458]

Where is the button on the receiver to bind? I must be blind!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I think you have to use the bind plug, if I'm remembering right. I'm sorry that I can't recall this off hand

[@mjflorido5458]

I finally found it. It was hiding in plain site. I also learned how to use Forward Programming to calibrate the heli. You have to have the heli on, with the motor disconnected and throttle hold, and go into settings and look for Forward Programming. Once there look around for calibrate sensor. It has to level though. Try to check that out.

[@Apollo-oc7hk]

Hey do you know if I can bind A NXS transmitter from a ready to fly aeroscout to the valiant V2

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

YES, but again, you'll have limited capabilities for expo and rates, and flap to elevator mix.

[@RockbeThyName]

Brian I think your talking about Nightflyer, the older gentleman that has had a youtube channel for past 12yrs.. He was talking about inventing the rotorless helis, R/C..

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

yep, that's him ;)

[@imaz2616]

This is cool. I'm new to the helicopter rc. Do anyone know if there is a RC helicopter that is just all electric? No batteries. Or maybe near future. Thanks

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

All electric, no battery? I'm not sure I understand your quesiton. This is ALL ELECTRIC ;)

[@imaz2616]

Oh cool thanks. Understood

[@archiegoodall1375]

Brian I've just purchased a 330s and it wobbly on de accelleration please help please, Mark Goodall Thank you.! I also have the 230s

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

They DO wobble when spinning up to speed, and it's scary to watch. If it KEEPS wobbling, you might need to loosen the main rotor blades JUST a bit so they can more freely move on the pivot....BUT be careful you don't OVER LOOSEN it or they could come off... Good luck, hope this is all you need ;)

[@archiegoodall1375]

Thank you Brian 😊

[@archiegoodall1375]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Hi Brian, I noticed on the 230s video heli,that on the xbc 100 battery checker you set the charge rate set at 0.8A,is that what I should set to?I have the XBC100 .Also what do I set my 2200's at for my 330s?Many thanks Mark!

[@donnyleblanc9768]

I'm waiting until you review the fw450...before i buy it..im hoping it might go down in price. I have the e129 and the e130 I'm retired military and been flying a drone, however I'm a really starting to enjoy flying helicopters!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

AWESOME! The 330S is a great heli, and I've been flying the heck out of it for a few flights now, and LOVING IT!

[@whoknows8678]

I believe the gentleman's name you were looking for is Nightflyyer, or at least that's his KZbin channel name.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

YES, that was his channel name!

[@donnyleblanc9768]

hey Brian I'm waiting for the fly wing fw 450 v2 to arrive ... I got the RTF does the transmitter come already programed to fly or do i do this on my laptop. By the way you have balls getting that kite strapped to your back.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Donny ;) RTF should come ready to fly, but I admittedly got the BNF of the 330S (the 230S I got as a RTF...it was programmed)

[@DetoursRC]

I think something is wrong with the flight controller on mine. Its acted weird alot. Ill get everything set up, fly it fine then put it on the shelf. When I go to fly it again the stabilization had turned itself off in forward programming, the flight modes dont work and the throttle works occasionally. Weird. Wonder id I got a buggy flight controller?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

That is WEIRD. I don't know if the settings for Forward Programming are stored in the Flight Controller or the Rx....since I'm still fairly new in the Heli scene - LOL - but if mine were doing that, I'd be careful to backup you model(s) in your transmitter. I had another subscriber have this happen to him on a woeful journey of failure trying to get a Viper Jet rebuilt. I honestly can't recall EXACTLY what we did to fix it, but it involved power cycling after getting the controls (Servo Reversing) set initially, then saving things to the "External Card"...then he never had the issue again, or at least I didn't hear about it.

[@DetoursRC]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I reprogrammed the settings in the nx8 and it still doesnt work right. No throttle or FULL power immediately sometimes. Stabilization in all modes. Scary. I dont trust it. Its only the 330s the the settings changed. All my other models have been fine. Ill call horizon. Gut tells me something isnt right with the flight controller but I dont know. Just want my 330 to work.

[@DetoursRC]

@@BrianPhillipsRC im gonna back my models up to be safe.

[@DetoursRC]

@@BrianPhillipsRC hopefully horizon can help. I dont want to spend another 200 bucks on a 500 dollar heli

[@jamesholloway1212]

Hello happy holidays hope all is well I have a question which one is better dx8gen2 are nx8 im thinking about upgrading but want to Make the right choice please help and once again Thank you

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NX8 is better and will be supported for a long time. NX bit.ly/3mbVuNB

[@dannymccargar2021]

I followed your setup and walked along with the setup and bind for my NX8, but do you know the difference in performance with the owners manual set up compared to the upload from NX?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'm sorry, but don't. Did you try it Danny?

[@dmagr8king]

Hey Brian, thanks for getting back. I have not yet compared the difference between the two setups. Sad part is that I was fine tuning as my tail was wagging a bit, and my tail linkage (rod) broke as I was twisting the link to get more right angle...just my luck. Lol Just got my ball linkage pliers. Lol I will compare the two and let you know, but obviously I can compare the radio settings first. I'm also wondering if the blade 330s. compares in rf9.5 as I've been trying different setting on that till I get my parts to make the fix...urrr. at least that will come tomorrow...lol

[@chester82gtstang]

Man I had a 230S V2 and safe did NOT work. I used the config from the spektrum site to setup the dx6e and there was no auto correct and if I did hit the panic button it would veer hard left. I tried testing it during stable flight and every time I would press the panic button it would crash. They replaced the heli as a courtesy but I decided to sell it and switch to planes LOL.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sorry you had issues!!! I learned that you're supposed to BIND UPSIDE-DOWN?!?! which I didn't do...and I have no clue why.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

This heli is sweet, but if it's not 100% right, I can see being SCARED to fly it. I would be!!!! (Guess you were talking about the 230S...not the 330S...but I would still be scared if it was veering!!!)

[@chester82gtstang]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I could only fly it out of safe mode. It was really strange. I’m not a great pilot so I had to stick to box maneuvers and things of the sort. There’s no saving grace with heli’s that are in acro mode.

[@chester82gtstang]

@@BrianPhillipsRC yeah I saw that too and did that. I saw a few threads regarding drifting while having the heli “learn” safe. I expected that to work out of the box. During a learning flight I had to give it continuous rudder for about the first 15 seconds and then I had to slowly keep increasing rudder to get a steady hover. Well I ran out of rudder hit throttle kill but not soon enough and smoked a palm tree. Horizon took care of me though. Now I have a plane and am having way more fun with that and not crashing! lol

[@sambagogo777]

Do the main rotor blades fold and unfold by hand or is a tool needed?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

They swing, but I have them tightened somewhat due to popular demand.

[@romeo200776]

can i use the nx8 with blade 330 rtf instead of the controller it comes with and do i anything to use that controller with the blade 330

[@EDF_FANatic]

Thought it was discontinued?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nope. All these heli's that had been "stopped" were on hold due to the chip shortage ;)

[@spol46]

Hello awesome videos I am looking into buying my first heli and was looking at the 230s or 330s which one should I get also I never flew anything before. Thanks for your opinion

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'd consider the 230S, RTF first.

[@Goseph_Joebbels]

You should check out the omp m2v2 or omp m1 they are a blast lol I got one of each also got a 470l won’t name brand names but wow it’s intimidating! I’m thinking of picking up the blade 480 u should try n do a review on one they look fun! That or get a sab or align kit and throw the fbl system from spektrum in there, would love to see how it is and how you do with it.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Blade 480 is on my list :)

[@alanh-i5q]

Watched your blade 330s videos, do you still think its a good heli for a new heli guy? Looks old school but if it flys good, im ok. I had a blade 180 but sold it, it always tipped to the left, drove me nuts LOL. I have an OMP M2 EVO, great heli but looking for something larger that I can see from more than a few feet away.

[@donaldtrainsaccicraftk27ei73]

you should have bought the NX10 has all the new bnf planes. qx sail planes pre. loaded.....

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We might end up with the NX10, but torn between this and the IX14.

[@deanderosa3911]

Hey Brian, I was thinking about getting a 330 S but was curious if you happened to know if anything new is coming down the pipe? This thing looks amazing, but the last thing I want to do is buy it today to find out the “updated version” is released tomorrow. I think it’s been out since 2019 so wasn’t sure if you had any “guidance” if I should hold out to buy for a bit. Thanks and love the channel!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I don't know anything that would cause me to tell you to wait....but if I DID I wouldn't be able to say ;) NDA ;)

[@larryrussell1900]

Does a 300 extra need an nx radio or can you us a dx

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You can use a DX or NX - Might want to keep your eyes peeled for tomorrow at about 10:00 AM ;)

[@melvinquinene4778]

Hi Bryan ! Did you by any chance add 10% positive expo on your aileron,elevator and rudder settings ?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I don't think I changed from the stock setup.

[@melvinquinene4778]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I see,, got it ! I just recieved my 330s the other day and did a maiden with it and although my wife didn't video the take off and complete landing sequence the few figue 8 circuits I flew, I mean the heli is stable in flight for sure !

[@RockbeThyName]

I stand corrected you did do barrel roles and a sort a loop!! Lol

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It's hard to tell on camera ;) I was a FEW mistakes high ;)

[@mxified865]

Which would you recommend this or the fly wing fw450?

[@peterpete3125]

You should try Trex 700 or even 800.Unless you already have.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We have not, but always looking for suggestions!

[@squidelleotious6362]

I need help, I am using the default controller and I am a new pilot, I don't understand what position the dual rate switch needs to be in to make it easy and smooth, do I need to be in pos 0 or pos 1?

[@griffonwings5177]

BRIAN about the 480 FUSION Blade heli ?!? I think will be majestic a great build and review from you. Maybe Horizon can send it to you for xamss 😉😊

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

On the short list ;) Can't wait to get to that one. This S330 is AMAZING - we just filmed our 3rd video with it, and up to about 10 flights. Getting a LOT more comfortable ;)

[@jonspikes4935]

My favorite helicopter ❤💯 flying her i only fly scale hope to see a newer version 2023 rtf safe features

[@jonoedwards4195]

YAAAWWWwwwnnnN! Ahahahahaaha, Choopers an Quads. Beauty BP.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Oh yeah! Thanks Jono!

[@dannymccargar2021]

Let me ask...I'm not necessarily new to RC helicopters as I had one some time ago but had to get rid of it. I haven't been in the game for sometime and the technology has changed a bit... but I bought a BNF Blade 330S and also a NX8. I noticed after purchasing the NX8, a combo with a AR8020T DSMX 8-Channel Telemetry Receiver was part of a combo in some ads. Do I need this or another compatible receiver for my heli and transmitter for the telemetry readings? Please help me with a little more of the new technology as I have been reading and watching more about it....BTW I really enjoy your enthusiasm and love of the hobby. I just might have to get a plane some day. First, let me get back into the helicopter and finish paying this off...LOL Good work on your videos and wish there were more RC groups out in Montana...

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You don't need the Receiver, as this is a BNF heli. Also, as an aside, I wouldn't get the Transmitter/Receiver Combo, since the included Rx only had Telemetry, but not AS3X/SAFE (WHY Horizon Hobby?!?!?!)...I'd just get the Transmitter, as a rule. As for being out of the game for a while, this Heli and Tx you got are a great launching point. Make sure you get SAFE turned on, and it will help a TON! If you're not sure how to do it, watch the RADIO SETUP parts of our Unbox, Build, Radio Setup, and Maiden Flight videos...the first of any playlist anymore. We have thousands of videos to help get your feet back under you, and I try to be available to help with questions as they come...this is the most demanding part the KZbin channel (keeping up with comments).

[@dannymccargar2021]

@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks for the quick response...I can't imagine how many you probably get and likely the most demanding part of your channel...lol on that note, haha what you are saying is that this BNF has a telemetry receiver but not AS3X/SAFE, however I can program or turn on a safe mode? I have watched your unbox (not really build, hahaha) and radio set up and definitely going to use this for step by step guidance. I'm sure I'll need to make some personal adjustments when comfortable with the technology of the radio, setup, and the helicopter. oh, another question is about your batteries, seriously, with the batteries being so dangerous sounding, how are they stored and were as either way, they can be an issue if anything may happen. I understand not leaving them alone when charging, but off charger and alone and at night or away? what's your thought? maybe more questions to follow...LOL hope you don't mind....

[@oldscratch3540]

Hey Ice, do a review on an air hog toy chopper. A forced air furnace turning on is enough to blow um to the wall. My wife use to buy me thoughs and I got pretty good with um. So ya just got to do it man. It will be fun Mann. 🤣

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I've seen the two heli set where you can shoot each other down...that would be real fun!

[@oldscratch3540]

@@BrianPhillipsRC well heck yes do it. I'll give you a like and some shares.

[@papapsadventures6119]

Acrobatic helis are neat but I'm a scale guy...I'd like to see some "scale" helis. Huey's, Apache's, Bell's any and all military scale helis!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

ME TOO!!! Please talk a company like MotionRC into working with us, and we'll very gladly cover some of this for them, or another company that's interested. We're always looking to branch out, not to irritate out current relationships, but this helps us to bring you better content, and more choices.

[@BE60IFR]

Blade 330S! I want one!!

[@davidlewis620]

Correction-Dave Herbert, "The Night Flyer". If you read this , sorry, I missed the r, in Herbert!!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

YES!!!! I can't believe I was drawing such a terrible blank!!!

[@skeeter06b]

do you not use tx16s ?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I don't have one. I've got the T8SG, but RadioMaster TX16S - no, sorry

[@marckramer3095]

do you think this can fly with 4s 2200 battery

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Oh, not sure...I don't push it on helis.

[@erinphillips7164]

Hey Brian. I’m a fixed wing guy but if I purchased this heli would I be able to fly it? Not looking to do Hawaii five O stunts just tool around. Thanks

[@jonoedwards4195]

Buy a $20 Quad.

[@erinphillips7164]

@@jonoedwards4195 I fly a mavic 2 pro for my business but never helicopter

[@BB-tq6ro]

I would recommend starting with the Blade 230s V2 Smart. Brain has videos on it.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Erin, if you want this Heli, the 230S might be a bit cheaper place to start...but I can say if you CAN fly a plane, you CAN fly a Heli. It's JUST a little different - enough to make you need a clean set of drawers if you let the heli get away from you for a fraction of a second!!! Planes are just "easier" to predict. You can pretty much tell what they're up too... Heli's more like teenage girls (and I'm a man) you literally NEVER totally know what's about to happen - LOL ;) That being said, YOU CAN do it...but the quesiton becomes, do you WANT to do it? This heli is very good in my book, and I LOVE the 230S as well, but you gotta weight the relatively expensive 850mah 3S packs from the 230S when considering pricing of this vs that....this one will get you in the air with a super-common 2200mAh 3S 30C pack. I had to build an adapter for using 1300mAh 3S 30C smart packs on my 230S...good call on my part, but this bigger heli is going to be calling my name every time I go to fly [a heli] for the foreseeable future. Hope this rambling stream of conscienceless helps you decided ;) 330S bit.ly/3xeVAun 230S bit.ly/3s1ZzaZ

[@petewatts30]

You could fly it in beginner mode it's like a drone, start tail towards you hovering, orientation when the heli turns is tricky to learn but if you fly a drone you should be ok with that.

[@mjflorido5458]

Found it!! Thanks anyway

[@dalerbsr.5061]

When you get the full scale runway can I come visit with my ultralight? lol

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sure - Where are you flying from? You want to come visit now?

[@dalerbsr.5061]

@@BrianPhillipsRC lmao 🤣

[@dalerbsr.5061]

@@BrianPhillipsRC oh by the way, in Wisconsin just a tad North of Rockford, IL.

[@franklinwills4970]

What size is that? Is it a size 450? Or is it smaller? I have a v950 and it looks a bit bigger than that. I have a spektrum dxe transmitter and I wonder if it can pair with that. If so, I know what I will use a bit of my tax return on.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I believe you can use a DXe, but you'll want forward programming to get the SAFE stuff turned on. Not sure if that's possible in the DXe.... I don't know what a 450 size is. Sorry Franklin. The heli is not huge, but it's quite a bit bigger than what I've flown in the past. I think the NEXT size up is the 450

[@franklinwills4970]

@@BrianPhillipsRC alright, thanks. If I can't find the USB cable for it, I will get another and use it until I get a dx6 or better.

[@mssippijim]

I believe the dxe is what comes with the RTF version.

[@Wild_Buggy]

This is a sexy helicopter !

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sure is!

[@dmagr8king]

Urrrr, newer technology is killing me. Can anyone tell me how to get my tail rotor to get back to default settings or something? I don't know what I did, but my tail rotor does not go back to neutral position as I move it one way or the other. My NX8 of course goes back to neutral but my servo does not therefore leaving my tail rudder in the position I last moved it if I were to let go of the control. This may not be new technology, but I have no idea what I did or how to get it back to working properly

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Have you tried making a new model? I hate to suggest it, but possibly make a blank HELI, and rebind it, then put it back to what you had before??? Wish I could answer for you Danny!

[@dmagr8king]

@@BrianPhillipsRC yes I tried that, and now servo is not even moving...LOL well, I'm going to reset the transmittor to factory default settings and go from there...I know the servo works, just don't know what I did to create this mess...I'll figure it out thanks

[@1974dragonkiller]

now you need to move up to a 480 or 500 size kit then it all changes

[@rcaviator8408]

Yessir

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Already have the next size up on my list ;) This one makes me feel more confident, but I'm still basically shaking in my boots when I fly this beauty at 3.5 miles high for crazy maneuvers.

[@1974dragonkiller]

@@BrianPhillipsRC well when you get ready for a kit build i can give you some recommendations

[@TheGulang]

*white tail rotor lol. For a second I was like what’s it called again?? Ha

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks ;)