23 Cheap Helicopters Private Pilots Can Buy

There is a popular believe that, you can’t say both helicopter and cheap in the same sentence, because generally, helicopters are perceived to be outrageously expensive to own and operate, even airlines can’t efficiently operate helicopters without subsides. A lot of people have dreams of owning and flying their own helicopters around, but the logistics is a complete nightmare, so we made a list of helicopters that will only cost as much as an SUV.
NOTE, some of the prices are for used models, for ones I didn't see used models on the market, I wrote the MSRP, and ones I didn't see prices from trusted sources, I didn't write the price at all.
Timecodes
00:00 Introduction
00:43 D.F Helicopter DF 334
01:52 Volocopter 2X
02:48 Hungaro Copter ($7,115)
03:34 Brantly B-2 ($19,950)
04:21 Innovator Mosquito Air ($20,000)
05:20 Innovator Mosquito Air XE ($23,000)
06:29 Revolution Mini 500 ($32,000)
07:34 Heli Sport Ch7 ($51,200)
08:55 Robinson R22 ($60,000 USED)
10:10 Eagle Helicycle ($67,000)
11:08 Dynali HE Easyflyer ($76,600)
12:08 Enstrom F-28 ($80,000)
12:54 Rotorschmiede VA115 ($81,500)
13:50 Berkut VL ($100,000)
14:34 Rotorway A600 Talon Talon ($105,000)
15:21 Schweitzer S300 ($120,000)
16:24 LCA LH 212 Delta ($122,000)
17:25 Safari 400 ($142,800)
18:42 Skyline SL-231 ($149,000)
19:29 Fama Kiss 209 ($180,000)
21:08 Aerokopter AK 1-3 Sanka ($185,000)
21:53 Guimbal Cabrio G2 ($278,000)
22:38 Curti Zefhir ($500,000)
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[@Dwaynesaviation]

Hi, prices are in description 😊😊 Thanks... I took out so many things because I wanted the video to be as short as possible as it was initially too long.

[@TinCupChalice40]

Who doesn’t mind a longer video with important info

[@TinCupChalice40]

BUT AWESOME VIDEO!!

[@fredashay]

The problem with most "cheap" helicopters is that their airframe has a limited number of hours, and then those hours are reached, the aircraft is no longer flight worthy and must be scrapped.

[@johnnymx5]

How much is the D.F Helicopter DF 334? It's not in the description, thks!

[@420scott1]

Great list, Thanks! I discovered some new ones. I also like the 4 seat. Hummingbird 260L, the world’s first FAA certified helicopter to be sold in kit form. With automotive engine options. =)

[@av8tor261]

FAR 103.

[@crazyralph6386]

If you value your life, NEVER cheap out on a aircraft, particularly a helicopter. Speaking as a rotor pilot for 25 years(15 of which in EMT).

[@rockstarprashantpanth1545]

Hello Sir I want to buy a 3rd hand helicopter after 10 years, will there be reliable and cheap helicopters after 10 years

[@crazyralph6386]

@@rockstarprashantpanth1545 when buying a used helicopter, I’d pay an experienced helicopter maintenance engineer(with an endorsement on said type) or even a director of maintenance to come with you to go over the logbooks, AD’s and history, before a thorough visual inspection? it’s not necessarily the years, but the mileage you have to consider. Best of luck!

[@rockstarprashantpanth1545]

@@crazyralph6386 oh thanks a lot Sir but I have more question because u r a experienced pilot, so my question is do u think in after 10 15 years Helicopter technologies will develop and helicopter will be affordable with good mileage and less maintenance?

[@steveconaway774]

As a helicopter pilot for 31 years and airplane owner for 12 years, I can honestly say there’s no such thing as a cheap aircraft. You WILL pay one way or another.

[@peacemoyo8630]

Sup Dwayne. May you make a video that helps simplify the different types of flight traing are out there

[@DonStegall]

In the Mosquito Air XE section at about 6:05 .. "Engine Taco Meter" .. need to check the audio scripts .. that's generally an "engine tachometer"

[@joobyzat1221]

The price shown for the Hungaro is only the cost of the main gearbox and main rotor shaft. A full helicopter is several times that amount.

[@jonasbaine3538]

Lmao 😂

[@helicopterovirtual-msfs6254]

Fantástic 👍

[@conradsenior5843]

Way cool.

[@helicopterovirtual-msfs6254]

Fantástic

[@DejanPelivanoski]

Helicopters prices are ridiculous, you will never find helicopters from this prices on the market, or most of them .

[@milesbrown8016]

A helicopter is unforgiving. You certainly need training to fly it….

[@deeremeyer1749]

Buy the "cheapest" aircraft you can find. It leaves more inheritance and your heirs will love you for it. The ones you don't take with you, at least.

[@franciscowashington2155]

Beleza muito bom 👍👍😎😎

[@toadman506]

The "ultralight" Designation in the US also puts Limits on Power, Weight of the aircraft, Performance, and Fuel capacity, IIRC.

[@embracethesuck1041]

In some things, like condoms, sushi, brain surgeons and helicopters, "cheapest" probably isn't the right way to go.

[@GoldsberryGirl]

The Brantly 305's (time 4:14) were produced between 1964-1966, not the 1970s. 47 units were manufactured before production was terminated. There is currently one airworthy 305 in the world, it's in Monrovia, Indiana. The one in your video was Serial Number 1014, making it the 15th ship produced.

[@flycow69]

Without even trying to find wrong information you mention the AK1-3 helicopter has a range of 100 miles that was wrong the range of AK1-3 helicopter is 2.6 hours that is over 240 miles

[@pekertimulia125]

Secara baling2x embers tegak lurus bukan tutupnya naik

[@sprucemobile]

hmm interesting video. what's missing are prices and oper costs, one could expect based on the title.

[@Dwaynesaviation]

Please check description 😊😊😊

[@anthonyromainjr4829]

Lol

[@donniebunkerboi9975]

Reading comprehension

[@thewatcher5271]

The Robinson R-22 Is NOT Cheap & Judging From The Comments, This Video Is Lacking. Thank You.

[@jamesschenk]

None of these home made copters come with a crash helmet so good luck

[@kevinhargrove]

Then you buy one if you have commonsense

[@atomthegreat541]

How come only some of these were given a price but some of them weren't, one of them was $130,000 when this video said 50K or less

[@bisyhefr]

is it legal to weaponize a private helicopter??

[@avalanche9026]

All you ever see them doing is hover few feet of ground few moves. And that’s it. Lots of money for that. For some …. Exp toys

[@jonasbaine3538]

I’m interested in the rotor bird that has a ballistic parachute

[@ActionSportsMaui]

Curti Zefir $500K ?

[@HenriFaust]

I would be wary of operating any vehicle that is manufactured in or that gets parts supplied from an active warzone. The Ukrainian helicopters look cool, though.

[@DustinG-lv1yb]

Didn’t give the price on hardly any of the helicopters… just a bunch of specs you can find out easily anywhere…

[@clarencehopkins7832]

I’m in

[@brokencactus9854]

How about affordable helos for tall pilots?

[@vlove888]

Is it just me or does it seem like “ cheap and helicopter “ shouldn’t be in the same sentence🤔

[@jamesschenk]

Wangdoodeler made in china get one for 150 bit coins

[@superskullmaster]

The Ch-7 is not the same Helicopter as the Ch-77. The Ch-77 is MUCH better.

[@fladave99]

Helicopter's are very misunderstood. Some thing that they are easy to fly and easy to build They soon find out they are easy to bury

[@crazyralph6386]

Yep, particularly when the only thing keeping it together, is a giant rubber band driving the T/R.

[@atomthegreat541]

If you're pannering to an American audience then you need to use imperial measurement as well, thank you

[@jamesschenk]

Acme just came out with a dandy the coyote copter it only cost 500 dollars😂

[@hateeternalmaver]

Yeah sure, have a kid with no aeronautical knowledge whatsoever get into a killing machine and fly overhead. But god forbid you want to have some fun in the park with your kid and a foamy model or cheap plastic drone... NOOOO they have to be at least 14 years of age and complete a pretty hefty course to do it... SUUuuuuuurrreeeee! ;D

[@donniebunkerboi9975]

Relax Homer go git your beer

[@av8tor261]

The inmates (FAA) are running the asylum.

[@pepperpeterpiperpickled9805]

I cant watch this, the narrator's voice seems so strained and fake.