BONUS Flight Talk: E-flite® DRACO 2.0m (4K)

Please click "Show More" for links and more information. Filmed in 4K using an iPhone 12 Pro Max so it's best viewed on a larger monitor/screen (and apologies for any focus/sound issues!). Flight begins around the 1:50 mark. See the original Flight Talk video with even more information and flying footage here: • Flight Talk: E-flite® ...
Join us at the Las Vegas Soaring (and electric!) Club (www.lvsoaringclub.org/) with Jason Merkle to learn about the features, flying characteristics and more of the ultimate bush plane!
The Extra Scale DRACO 2.0m is one of the most detailed and feature-rich E-flite® aircraft to date, and the only officially-licensed model of Mike Patey’s ultimate bush plane. It excels at STOL and scale-like flying - and looks amazing while doing both!
Flown with a Spektrum NX8 8-Channel DSMX Transmitter: www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
Flown with a Spektrum 6S 22.2V 5000mAh 30C Smart LiPo Battery: www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
Spektrum G2 6S 22.2V 5000mAh 30C Smart LiPo Battery: www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
Spektrum 6S 22.2V 7000mAh 30C Smart LiPo Battery: www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
Spektrum G2 6S 22.2V 7000mAh 30C Smart LiPo Battery: www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
Spektrum 6S 22.2V 4000mAh 30C Smart LiPo Battery: www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
Spektrum G2 6S 22.2V 4000mAh 50C Smart LiPo Battery: www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
Spektrum 4S 14.8V 5000mAh 30C Smart LiPo Battery:
www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
More Spektrum Smart Batteries for Aircraft: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q...
Spektrum Smart Charger Lineup: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q...
Spektrum Smart Accessories: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q...
Spektrum Smart ESCs for Aircraft: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q...
THE ULTIMATE BUSH PLANE
By most estimates, planning and building the full-size DRACO should have taken years. Entrepreneur Mike Patey - whose exceptional drive and Back to Work™ ethic have inspired thousands of people - accomplished it in just over five months! Mike started with a Wilga 2000, replacing its Lycoming O-540 piston engine with a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28 turboprop boasting about twice the power at half the weight. Many additional modifications followed before Mike proudly unveiled his “ultimate bush plane”. It could go to the same places as a Carbon Cub, but also climb twice as fast; reach altitudes up to 28,000 feet; and cruise cross-country at 180 MPH while carrying four people plus gear. Changes from the Wilga were so extensive that the FAA approved Mike’s redesign as an experimental exhibition aircraft. The DRACO 2.0m is equally unique and astounding - and it’s also one of the most highly-engineered, detailed and feature-rich E-flite® aircraft yet!
Are you new to flying RC (Radio Controlled) aircraft? If you are, we recommend learning to fly with one of our purpose-built trainer aircraft such as the HobbZone® Carbon Cub S 2 (www.horizonhobby.cc/CarbonCubS.... Based on the Carbon Cub flown by Mike’s wife, Chandra Patey, it’s equipped with exclusive and innovative SAFE technology that makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully! The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) version includes everything needed to fly in one box and is the perfect choice if you're a new RC pilot.
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Please click "Read more" for links and more information. Filmed in 4K using an iPhone 12 Pro Max so it's best viewed on a larger monitor/screen (and apologies for any focus/sound issues!). Flight begins around the 1:50 mark. See the original Flight Talk video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWTHkoR-g615o7c Join us at the Las Vegas Soaring (and electric!) Club (www.lvsoaringclub.org/) with Jason Merkle to learn about the features, flying characteristics and more of the ultimate bush plane! The Extra Scale DRACO 2.0m is one of the most detailed and feature-rich E-flite® aircraft to date, and the only officially-licensed model of Mike Patey’s ultimate bush plane. It excels at STOL and scale-like flying - and looks amazing while doing both! Flown with a Spektrum NX8 8-Channel DSMX Transmitter: www.horizonhobby.com/product/nx8-8-channel-dsmx-transmitter-only/SPMR8200.html Flown with a Spektrum 6S 22.2V 5000mAh 30C Smart LiPo Battery: www.horizonhobby.com/product/22.2v-5000mah-6s-30c-smart-lipo-battery-ic5/SPMX50006S30.html Spektrum G2 6S 22.2V 5000mAh 30C Smart LiPo Battery: www.horizonhobby.com/product/22.2v-5000mah-6s-30c-smart-lipo-g2-ic5/SPMX56S30.html Spektrum 6S 22.2V 7000mAh 30C Smart LiPo Battery: www.horizonhobby.com/product/22.2v-7000mah-6s-30c-smart-lipo-battery-ic5/SPMX70006S30.html Spektrum G2 6S 22.2V 7000mAh 30C Smart LiPo Battery: www.horizonhobby.com/product/22.2v-7000mah-6s-30c-smart-lipo-g2-ic5/SPMX76S30.html Spektrum 6S 22.2V 4000mAh 30C Smart LiPo Battery: www.horizonhobby.com/product/22.2v-4000mah-6s-30c-smart-lipo-battery-ic5/SPMX40006S30.html Spektrum G2 6S 22.2V 4000mAh 50C Smart LiPo Battery: www.horizonhobby.com/product/22.2v-4000mah-6s-50c-smart-lipo-g2-ic5/SPMX46S50.html Spektrum 4S 14.8V 5000mAh 30C Smart LiPo Battery: www.horizonhobby.com/product/14.8v-5000mah-4s-30c-smart-lipo-battery-ic5/SPMX50004S30.html More Spektrum Smart Batteries for Aircraft: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=Spektrum+Smart+Battery+Air&search-button=&lang=default Spektrum Smart Charger Lineup: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=Spektrum+Smart+Charger&search-button=&lang=default Spektrum Smart Accessories: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=Smart+Accessories&search-button=&lang=default Spektrum Smart ESCs for Aircraft: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=Spektrum+Smart+ESC&search-button=&lang=default THE ULTIMATE BUSH PLANE By most estimates, planning and building the full-size DRACO should have taken years. Entrepreneur Mike Patey - whose exceptional drive and Back to Work™ ethic have inspired thousands of people - accomplished it in just over five months! Mike started with a Wilga 2000, replacing its Lycoming O-540 piston engine with a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28 turboprop boasting about twice the power at half the weight. Many additional modifications followed before Mike proudly unveiled his “ultimate bush plane”. It could go to the same places as a Carbon Cub, but also climb twice as fast; reach altitudes up to 28,000 feet; and cruise cross-country at 180 MPH while carrying four people plus gear. Changes from the Wilga were so extensive that the FAA approved Mike’s redesign as an experimental exhibition aircraft. The DRACO 2.0m is equally unique and astounding - and it’s also one of the most highly-engineered, detailed and feature-rich E-flite® aircraft yet! Are you new to flying RC (Radio Controlled) aircraft? If you are, we recommend learning to fly with one of our purpose-built trainer aircraft such as the HobbZone® Carbon Cub S 2 (www.horizonhobby.cc/CarbonCubS2RTF). Based on the Carbon Cub flown by Mike’s wife, Chandra Patey, it’s equipped with exclusive and innovative SAFE technology that makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully! The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) version includes everything needed to fly in one box and is the perfect choice if you're a new RC pilot. RealFlight® is the #1 RC flight simulator in the world! It's the absolute best tool new RC pilots can use when learning how to fly. It also makes it possible for experienced RC pilots to practice new maneuvers and to hone their skills so they can become even better pilots. See more info here: www.horizonhobby.com/RealFlight Learn more about, connect with, and follow Mike Patey using these links: www.horizonhobby.cc/MikePateyWebSite www.horizonhobby.cc/MikePateyKZbin www.horizonhobby.cc/MikePateyFacebook www.horizonhobby.cc/MikePateyInstagram www.horizonhobby.cc/GripLockTies www.horizonhobby.cc/BestTugs #DRACOAircraft #RCDRACO #EfliteDRACO #MikePatey #BackToWork Horizon Hobby is on Facebook! Visit us facebook.com/HorizonHobby

[@Perry_Wolf]

Question...I have one of these coming in the PNP version. I have the Smart ESC programming box and will be using the SPMAR8020T Smart Receiver. However, I do not fly with a Spectrum radio, I have a Multi-Protocol Radiomaster TX16S. Will I be able to configure the reverse thrust feature using the Programmer box and a couple channels on the radio without the special menu in the Spektrum radios?

[@skylark7449]

My daughter received a call from Mike Patey saying she won a DRACO! We would like to say thank you to the Patey Family and their employees. What a wonderful experience this is for us! Thank You, Mike! Back to Work!💪

[@RunThatRC]

Nice plane! I want the pits 850mm. I just got the umx ultrix to get back into the air side of my hobby.

[@RunThatRC]

@Reed Smith I want that pitts 850mm

[@GBLynden]

That does look like a blast! I am so happy I ordered my just minutes after it went live 👊🏻💥👊🏻

[@payitfwdrcl6171]

Me too BRO ! Can't wait to get my hands on it and also see my friends flying it on YT. :-)

[@jonoedwards4195]

Can't wait to see You an Bill rip it up ASAP!

[@GBLynden]

@@payitfwdrcl6171 It is going to be epic my friend! 👊🏻⚡️⚡️⚡️👊🏻

[@GBLynden]

@@jonoedwards4195 Wild Bill Flynn will not be touching my Draco my friend 👊🏻🤣👊🏻

[@payitfwdrcl6171]

@@GBLynden LOL👊

[@michelpetrus]

I love those displays. Jason is the reason I bought some of my planes. His enthusiasm is communicative.

[@MohammadAdib]

Looks amazing in that setting!

[@thirddayrc7824]

Well done... y'all continue to raise the bar! Regards from Virginia

[@factorypilot99]

Never been so excited to get a model 😃

[@GBLynden]

Same here my friend! 👊🏻💥👊🏻

[@citizenblue]

Can't wait to get mine!! April 23 can't come fast enough!

[@JohnVHLife]

Pretty Amazing, cant wait for mine to arrive!

[@GBLynden]

We are going to have tons of fun! 👊🏻💥👊🏻

[@wtfmimshag]

Haha, check out Jason's grin - he is loving this thing way too much!

[@dryfly2000]

Excellent work!

[@VinceIrie]

Jason gets me so excited for this bird 🥳🚀🔥

[@dougcronkhite2113]

Can't wait to get mine!

[@old_coastie]

So OK after watching this I can't help thinking that they should include a phrase on the box "Runway Optional"... So stoked about this plane, which just makes me one of thousands... Keep those vids coming Jason/Mike/HH

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Great flying Jason, looking forward to flying The One and Only RC Draco, whooa, Jeff in LA USA

[@payitfwdrcl6171]

Whooop-- Yeah Buddy! Going to be fun seeing the Draco squadron gather together down in Mulberry! :-)

[@ricks3038]

Can’t wait to get mine.

[@AL-RCjunkie]

Great video! Also, you've got the BEST job in the history of jobs, Jason. I mean, c'mon! Flying awesome RC planes??? Don't tell anyone, but I'd do that for free... wait a minute. Most of us actually PAY to do it! Lol. Love that Draco. It's on my Mt. Rushmore of "some day" rc aircraft. 👍 Thanks for the hard work and soft landings!!

[@micheleg9492]

Good Job Jason

[@justinvanaulen2478]

Amazing! Great job with this one guys!

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Excellent video Jason! Great location! I mean, COME ON👍

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

We're looking forward to seeing your videos next week Ryan ;)

[@PilotRyanMedia]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts Thanks! Editing right now👊Can’t wait to share our experience with this awesome, very special DRACO release.

[@MikeSarni]

Yea jason!!! Awesome bird horizon hobby rocks!!! Best in the biz!

[@markvasseur961]

This is an amazing airplane and a more amazing story behind it!

[@MegaControltv]

me encantó! esta genial! ya quisiera probarlo y hacer un video espectacular con el en la playa acá en Chile

[@MikeSarni]

Okay okay..... That was pretty epic how you went through the mini boulders @10:36 pretty sure... no... I'm positive! no other rc plane can do that right now.... 👍👍🤘💪🦾💪

[@lindenstewart4404]

This is De plane of the centry the Rc Draco real bad ass grate flight show Jason,

[@jonoedwards4195]

Your ganna be shredding this awesome machine ASAP Friend, Oh YeaahhH!

[@stephaneduke9736]

Hello vraiment un très bel avion superbe vraiment !!!! Merci pour votre vidéo ...... Stéph de France ...

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Bonjour et merci!!

[@-cmafia-7745]

Nice job Jason. What is the largest pack you have flown in it so far and what kind of flight time are you getting?

[@factorypilot99]

He talked about battery life in the last Flight talk

[@RcNeil]

7000mah 6s

[@MetalHeadRCGarage]

Soo awesome! 🤘🏻

[@garyvale8347]

@HH....cool plane , but at $600 and the required larger packs needed to fly it, I would be a lot more interested in a slightly smaller version that used 3S / 4S packs........any plan to release one in the future ....thanks

[@talkischeap7418]

Thanks for the awesome footage and details, can’t wait for the unboxing Q&A 👍🏽🤙🏽

[@jwoodyr1]

Do the shocks damp or just spring? Thanks.

[@robieosborne7369]

5:42 are there oil filled upgrade shocks you can buy?

[@scothoward7240]

Getting tired of seeing ya'll having fun with the Draco. I'm ready for mine to get here so I can have some fun !!!

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Almost there! T-minus 9 days until DRACO Day (4/23 is the coordinated launch/release day!)

[@93rc69]

Amazing looking plane. Wide range of stuff coming out of HH recently; Draco, Night Vapor, V1200. V1200 is way too fast for me, and Draco looks way too slow. Waiting for something new in-between. I'm hoping the 1.2m T28 will be coming back this summer with 4S power and an upgraded Rx and ESC.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

The 1.2m T-28 will be back and better than ever later this year ;)

[@dragonsknights]

Hi! how would you classify this beauty? For acro, sport, fun, trainer for beginner, FPV. Which one?

[@totaldispatcher6626]

Funacrosport🤣

[@Russellsperry]

I’ve never wanted an RC plane more than Draco! It’s such an historic bush plane, and it would fit perfect out on my ranch.

[@garyonnen7634]

Any chance that you will show the design and engineering of Draco?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

You can see and hear some of the details related to the design and engineering of the E-flite DRACO in this Behind The Innovation video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4fUnqyof7BrlaM

[@jwoodyr1]

Does the prop provide good downline / off-throttle braking? Thanks.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Yes, as long as you raise the throttle trim so the motor/prop are "idling" at the lowest throttle setting (as Jason did before he took off)!

[@sroc3]

That's my field!!!!!! :). Can you give us a heads up if you go there again this month?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Jason won't be out there again until later this year, but we suspect some of your fellow club members will have DRACOs out there later this month ;)

[@talkischeap7418]

Happy 🌮 Taco Tuesday and 4/20 all, almost “ Draco Day “ the waits almost over 🤩 📦 🐉 “ pop goes the dragon “

[@charliemarchiony7914]

About the slats: does Draco fly well without them? Or can the wings fit back in the box with the slats on?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

We have not flown the E-flite DRACO without the slats installed. It will likely fly fine without them, but you will of course lose the benefits they offer. And the wing panels will not fit back into the box with the slats installed (nor will the rest of the airplane with the antennas, steps, landing gear, etc. installed...it is not really practical to disassemble and put DRACO back in the box after final assembly).

[@charliemarchiony7914]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts I was planning on leaving off the slats and scale plastic pieces until I move in August, which would be easier with the box

[@mdgardner70]

This makes me want to be a better RC pilot! Any chance there will be an E-Flite Turbulence or Scrappy?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

There's definitely a chance of that ;) And if you don't have it already, be sure to pick up the RealFlight RC flight simulator! It's the absolute best tool new RC pilots can use when learning how to fly. It also makes it possible for experienced RC pilots to practice new maneuvers and to hone their skills so they can become even better pilots. See more info here: www.horizonhobby.com/RealFlight

[@JermieMarasigan]

Hi Jason, my Draco dives down when I switch from ax3x to safe mode. I followed the manual binding procedure and every time I switch to safe it dives down. I tried re binding when plane is level and it still do the same. Can you advise how can I correct this? Can you make a set up video and binding tutorial. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Thanks.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Hello Jermie! It sounds like you need to mechanically adjust the elevator so it's closer to level/neutral when SAFE is turned OFF. First, center the elevator trim on your transmitter. Next, turn on the airplane and switch to AS3X mode (SAFE mode must be OFF!) on the transmitter. Then, adjust the pushrod/linkage for the elevator (by turning the ball link in or out) so the elevator is level with the horizontal stabilizer. After making that change you may need to adjust the elevator trim slightly during the next flight. Only adjust the trim in AS3X mode...do not/never adjust the trims in SAFE mode! After you have the trims properly set in AS3X mode, as long as the trim adjustments were not significant, there should be little to no change when you switch between AS3X and SAFE mode. That said, in SAFE mode, DRACO will climb at full throttle, maintain altitude at around half throttle and descend slightly at low throttle. This behavior will be slightly different in AS3X mode. But as long as you trim the elevator around half throttle in AS3X mode, it should be very similar in both modes.

[@JermieMarasigan]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts I already did this and tried multiple methods. But the difference between as3x and safe mode is really big on mine. So I just set the elevator level when as3x is on. I’m a experienced rc pilot and don’t really need the safe mode. I just want to hopefully set it right since the receiver has that feature. I will probably just rebind it with the safe off.

[@slickcraft241]

That's great! When are you guy's starting to ship them out?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Almost there! T-minus 9 days until DRACO Day (4/23 is the coordinated launch/release day!)

[@slickcraft241]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts awesome!

[@johnsons74thsquadron74]

Not buying one. Nevertheless, it’s a nice looking plane👍. Very entertaining flight demo.

[@DavesRc]

Also not buying one. They are really trying to push this plane. Must not have the sales they expected. I figured as much

[@dwproductions5172]

I’m not into bush planes so I’ll pass. But I appreciate that it seems to be a great model.

[@jonoedwards4195]

So Awesome! Dave, AKA The Rc Airmarshall has a fundraiser for one of Our RC Bros in South America to send Him a Draco and NX10 if anyone is interested? Wow, now that is some good looking country an some sweet flying HHP.

[@jeffjackson6358]

I love the rough terrain taxing. Next week lets go.

[@paulkrapp]

It's not just the airplane, it's the story behind it! 🛩😀👍❤

[@calvinstevickbrown8171]

What a place to fly!

[@tnicod]

Gorgeous product! You suggested in the previous Flight Talk that Draco would appear in RealFlight? Can't wait for that ;-) And for the real one to be in stock over here in Europe!

[@BillKisel]

Pretty much love all the STOL models but this one leads the pack. I'd like overtime to see you guys come out with a scaled down model or two (kinda like what you've done with the Aeroscout). Understand that they'd have to be less detailed and feature rich but I bet they'd still be awesome and sell very well.

[@cornfield4489]

How about a video of take offs and landings from a grass field?

[@dalebrindamour6499]

It's also a Rock Crawler!!!!

[@mdgardner70]

I’m pretty sure Mike Patey called it the monster truck of bush planes.

[@thomasfischer1017]

Magic....E-flite🌠🛩🌠🛩🌠

[@annakindseder9444]

When will draco be aviable in Germany??

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

4/23 is the coordinated launch/release day worldwide!

[@mmmasterscross7915]

Love the new Horizon Hobby Draco 2.0! Just another amazing aircraft from Horizon Hobby! That is built to last the test of time! Thanks Horizon Hobby!

[@old_coastie]

I guess I missed this one back in the beginning... Oh Boy a Draco Vid I ain't seen yet... And keep those "filters" clean... Ooopss I did see it... Why didn't my like remind me I liked it... LOL...

[@whiskybravopapa]

Mine is on order here in Canada, but the 6S30C 5000mah smart batteries you recommend are not available in Canada from our hobby suppliers. Kind of a disappointment.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Unfortunately, due to Canadian shipping regulations/restrictions, we cannot ship batteries that exceed 100Wh (e.g. a 6S 5000mAh battery = 5.0Ah x 22.2V = 111Wh) to Canada. 6S 4000mAh (4.0Ah x 22.2V = 88Wh) and all other Smart batteries under 100Wh are able to ship to Canada. Also, nearly all of the Smart telemetry works with non-Smart batteries as well. This includes motor RPM, current draw, ESC temp, etc...as well as overall pack voltage. And you can can still set the low voltage alerts based on overall pack voltage. Using a Smart battery does get you some additional info including individual cell voltages, temperature of the flight battery and cycles on the battery as well, which is great to have of course, but when it comes to battery telemetry data, the overall pack voltage you get with non-Smart and Smart batteries is what matters the most to most people.

[@whiskybravopapa]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts Thank you for your reply. Disappointed at our Canadian regulations. That said, what kind of performance/flight times can be expected with 4000mah battery?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

@@whiskybravopapa Excellent performance! Power is similar to the 5000mAh, but weight is less and you can feel it. Flight times will be 6-10+ minutes with typical throttle management.

[@whiskybravopapa]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts thank you. 4000mah can be sourced here. Perfect!

[@agennello1]

When are they shipping?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Almost there! T-minus 9 days until DRACO Day (4/23 is the coordinated launch/release day!)

[@payitfwdrcl6171]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts .... AWESOME -- Can't hardly wait to get my hands on this one! :-)

[@paulballard4243]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts is that for everyone or just the people who pre-ordered?

[@MultiSkyman1]

How can you not have this special bird in your collection.

[@DaveSandine]

Can i put GPS module on it?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

It’s not compatible with the GPS module we offer to add SAFE Plus features (e.g. AutoLand, Holding Pattern, Virtual Fence), but the BNF Basic version is compatible with this GPS Telemetry Sensor to receive real-time ground speed, altitude, distance from home, etc. on compatible Spektrum AirWare equipped transmitters: www.horizonhobby.com/product/gps-telemetry-sensor/SPMA95871.html

[@DaveSandine]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts thanks. That's very unfortunate to hear, virtual fence works so great.

[@eisenschweinchen5354]

Helicopter?

[@Dashone93]

Hanger9 Rc Draco.

[@nightflight6877]

Thank god I had an extra $600!

[@lextek595]

Wish I didn’t cancel my order with LHS.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

You should pre-order/backorder again with your LHS as soon as possible! The first shipments are sold out, but the sooner you get back on the list, the sooner you'll get one when future shipments arrive :)