Eachine E200 Direct Drive Scale UH-60 Review & Test Flight

The Eachine E200 is perhaps one of the best small scale RC helicopters on the market right now due in part to the amazing scale details, combined with the direct drive main motor performance & efficiency. It also flies great!
It is however not for everyone. Why?
Like all finely detailed scale RC helicopters, the Eachine E200 is fragile and harder to work on than a comparable sized pod & boom 200 size collective pitch RC helicopter.
Also like all scale RC helicopters, scale comes at a price premium & costs substantially more than an equivalent, similar size & spec pod & boom collective pitch RC helicopter.
You therefor have to be a scale RC helicopter enthusiast and competent collective pitch RC helicopter pilot in order to appreciate what this amazing scale Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk RC helicopter has to offer without crashing it. The E200 like all scale RC helicopters is no good for learning on.
As you'll see in this review, the 1/47 scale E200 is an impressive scale heli. It not only looks great statically and up in the air, but it flies amazing well with the smoothness and predictability of larger collective pitch RC helicopters.
Eachine E200 UH-60 Blackhawk RTF & BNF versions (1,2&3 battery options):
www.banggood.com/custlink/K3m...
New to Scale RC Helicopters? Learn all about this fun side of our hobby on my website:
www.rchelicopterfun.com/scale...
Video Time Chapters:
0:00 Howdy Folks
0:38 Unboxing
3:46 The E200 Up Close
7:47 Binding The E200
11:23 Test Flying Fun
18:37 Rolling Takeoff & Landing
19:33 Inside the E200
24:59 Good Night Flight
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[@Rchelicopterfun]

Eachine E200 UH-60 Blackhawk RTF & BNF versions (1,2&3 battery options): www.banggood.com/custlink/K3mYucKisD New to Scale RC Helicopters? Learn all about this fun side of our hobby on my website: www.rchelicopterfun.com/scale-rc-helicopters.html Addressing all rivet counters who have the same two comments/questions about the scale accuracy of this model: *_1. Main blades turning the wrong way:_* What you may not realize it that approximately 90% of all RC helicopters (100% of all this size) have CW rotating mains, and in order to switch the rotation direction, Eachine would have to have a different FBL system/firmware to accommodate the opposite phase lag & reactive torque. Something tells me they are not going to that trouble or expense for one single small heli in their entire line-up. And honestly who even cares? Once it's spooled, you can't tell which way they are turning; you simply see an opaque rotor disc. *_2. Doesn't have a true scale 4 bladed tail rotor:_* Some basic Newtonian physics involved with that scale compromise. All small helis like this one these days use a brushless motorized direct drive fixed pitch tail rotor because it's the best option in terms of performance, robustness, efficiency (thrust & energy), ease of maintenance, weight & cost. Thrust changes with this design occur only by motor speed changes, not tail blade AOA pitch changes; so the faster the tail motor can speed up and slow down, the better the tail hold & tail authority will be. A 4 bladed tail rotor would have too much rotating mass to accelerate & decelerate fast enough (slow response time) to counter the fast torque changes from the main rotor. In short, both anti-torque control and tail authority would SUCK. Other manufacturers have already tried this and it doesn't work - period! The most that has been used with acceptable results are 3 bladed fixed pitch tail rotors; however a two bladed fixed pitch tail rotor still works the best in terms of reaction speed, performance & efficiency. www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-helicopter-rudder.html These are the necessary scale compromises required to have a decent & efficient flying scale RC helicopter in this 200 size range. This is not a static model that sits on the shelf collecting dust after all; believe it or not, RC enthusiasts actually want to fly it and we want a good performing heli while doing so. 🙂

[@JamesLewis-mp9zn]

Impressive for it's size and handled the breeze fine. Hopefully they'll rethink about the battery and make it a lot easier for the pilot.

[@cjb405]

Another great review John , i think your one of the first ppl to do proper 3D with it, so hats off to you. Been waiting a long time for an affordable 200 scale heli. I really hope they do a eurocopter version with a minature fenestron! Also enjoying ur other xxl ec build.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

🙂👍

[@emilianoescalante4418]

Nice video! FYI, HeliMax actually use to produce this same heli in the same size with an actual miniature shaft driven tail. It was discontinued many years ago, probably due to the extensive repairs needed when crashed. Wish I hadn't sold mine because the adjustable pitch tail really added to the realism.

[@ceverett68]

I was going to mention this same heli. I still have mine, great little scale heli

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@Emiliano Escalante - Same fuselage you mean - very different mechanics & electronics as you pointed out. I flew the HeliMax Blackhawk back in 2013 - very different heli than this one. It had a totally different feel and much shorter flight time.

[@emilianoescalante4418]

@@Rchelicopterfun Agreed. Aside from looks, completely different helicopter.

[@eugeneaustin]

great review i bought one of these last year first flight on landing broke the tail fin what a job to fix it then wheel suspension broke sent away for a set then found it was hard to replace them so had to drill two holes ether side to fit them what a game doing so cut the red light wire so sent of for one it arrived but like you had a difficult time splitting it so had to cut wire and tape them together still work's since then haven't flown it wish i hadn't bought it. to be honest your the first person on you tube to show how to fly and strip it down brilliant thank's for that. eugene coventry uk

[@richy7630]

great video John thanks. I have recently bought the F09 - S version and had an accident, so its really great that you showed how it comes apart etc

[@EdHelwig]

As a UH-60 driver, you grabbed the antenna. One of the better looking RCs I have seen.

[@kade631]

Your website and videos have helped me to no end, I participated in my first size 770mm and below flights in Australia, 2 years from a echine / blade rtf start to a spektrum run 700 goblin raw and a few toys per recommendation on the channel. Many thanks

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@kade631 - Thanks for the visits to both & glad to help 👍🙂

[@mssippijim]

Same here.

[@trashboat8530]

Cant believe u took it apart youre so cool and proper engr for doing that

[@tomtalker2000]

For the record folks this is NOT some Syma coaxial beginner helicopter. You must know what your doing when flying one of these.

[@Noobmaster-ug4cc]

So like if I got one it would be like super hard just to go up and down and around ?

[@abrakis1]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

​@@Noobmaster-ug4cc... Nope ,it will be Super hard to quit Crying 😭😭😭😭 after you just blew $400.00+ from crashing to the next life...Get the Eachine BF 109 heli with "Opti-Flow" sensors and then make a move up...

[@turbolevo8703]

Not really. They are still heavily stabilised and rather drone-like to fly. They don’t fly anything like a proper rc helicopter.

[@GnrMilligan]

Thanks for posting.Very interesting!

[@ramsandrzr3706]

Awesome video John love all the eachine review huge fan of the eachine line up got all there helis this is the last one I need.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

🙂👍

[@goldenmanuever1176]

Looks great. They are coming out with the NAVY MH-60S “Tridents” soon and I like the light gray/red scheme they did so I am going to get that one. 👍

[@jacobtedder4813]

Where’d you see that?

[@goldenmanuever1176]

@@jacobtedder4813 Arron longs channel. He is chief engineer at Yu Xiang Shenzhen CHI-NA.He had a Jayhawk at the field with him too when demonstrating the new E180 V2. His channel was mysteriously deleted the other day my guess was because his channel was filled with items that are still under R&D.

[@RARenfield]

Release of the Jayhawk version is eminent. But they added a bunch of drone stuff to it. This one has been great. But the red/white USCG is very tempting.

[@burnwash8174]

Love watching someone with masterful flying skills demonstrate a toy's ability.

[@johnfaustus1]

I'm amazed you've managed to keep your turf green in this weather - must be cool where you live.

[@munz1870]

That is such a sweet looking heli. In researching it I couldn’t wait to check out your review. Night flight is especially impressive. Btw, beautiful house. Seeing the Heli against your scenic backdrop, I couldn’t help think of the opening scene from the movie “Commando”. 😉

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@mjsrcs3725]

man that's awesome looks epic love this thing 👌

[@donschutte1418]

Another great review sure flies nice

[@dee4hunteradventure899]

OH Man, I miss flying RC scale. Sick looking mini scale.

[@sed6]

This heli and your review are so great I had to sub 👍

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks for the sub 🙂

[@kiwi_craigrc1613]

hi John, yes they are a beauty to behold, loving mine. A regular 6 cell lipo checker does match into the lipo pinouts just fine. I'm adding blue LEDs into the canopy area for when it gets really dark outside.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@Kiwi_craig RC - A cell checker will not work with these packs - the pinouts are totally different from a standard balance plug. Left to right as I demo in the video. Pin 1 - ground. Pin 2 - ground. Pin 3 Cell 1 +. Pin 4 Signal trigger to power on ESC/BEC. Pin 5 Cell 2+. Pin 6 Cell 3+/Batt +. Pin 7 Same as pin 6.

[@hithere7382]

@@Rchelicopterfun That results in a no sale for me, I love r/cs but I have a nice 4 bay with a 1.8kw psu charger that I use for all kinds of things including r/c things.

[@kiwi_craigrc1613]

@@Rchelicopterfun I made my own adapter, automotive micro fuses are the perfect blade width to fit the battery grooves. Ive also soldered onto the pinouts in the balance charger base as well and run both setups on a standard balance charger.

[@outlaw199150]

That's really cool except one thing. For being a scale model the blades are backwards. Besides that it's pretty awsome

[@ramseyodin]

Also it’s got air force markings, so it would be a pave hawk, most of the markings are incorrect too, I work on blackhawks

[@outlanddarrell872]

I was looking at that but wasn't sure so I just kept my mouth shut....🤔😳🙄😶

[@andreim841]

@@ramseyodin Ohh man... You are the CW Lemoine of the rotary wing aircraft world :D

[@Rchelicopterfun]

90% of all RC helicopters have CW rotating rotors (viewed from above); likely 100% if we are talking about the small stuff like this. Doubtful Eachine would create an entirely new FBL system/firmware for this one single small scale heli in their lineup.

[@gracea7964]

What is the price of this helicopter

[@dyingbreed7740]

First video of yours I’ve seen but 15 sec in detect a Canadian 🇨🇦 liked the vid

[@123windyron]

Mine just came in today the lights are awsome great flying JOHN! THANKS FOR nice vid.very very informative.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Enjoy it

[@123windyron]

@@Rchelicopterfun yes if the weather ever improves thanks JOHN.

[@johnburrows1179]

Impressive. To be honest, I’m more impressed with your home. Beautiful place.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@John Burrows - appreciate that and yes, I suppose a log home in the Canadian Rockies is a little more impressive than a small RC helicopter from China - lol 🙂

[@mr.sinister1279]

Decent video man!!

[@Netbug]

Yeah, that's very smooth considering how light it is.

[@xdrocky5417]

Hi, first nice video and it is impressive for its size, second will you be trying the Aixun T3A/T3B soldering station I saw it is amazing soo if you ever wanna change from Ksger I recommend Aixun T3A/T3B with JBC Handle

[@NBC_NCO]

Very nice. I do enjoy simple flight or scale flight.

[@garyowen3743]

Amazing detail for such a small Heli,Eachine have a winner with this model.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

I agree Gary 👍 Hoping if it does well, they will consider adding more scale helicopters to their lineup using this platform. Just hope they rethink those costly proprietary dumb battery packs; last thing we need is for Eachine to become DJI - lol.

[@garyowen3743]

@@Rchelicopterfun You would think if they was considering more models they would use a standard lipo, makes a change from the usual M2 style helis, love my M2 just nice to see something different

[@arkthefennecfox2366]

that is some impressive flying.

[@andyjones357]

Makes a perfect model shelf sitter

[@shanehoule9477]

Looks awesome I want one

[@PCG2022]

You got skills! Great video.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Glad you liked it 🙂

[@jtkeys7618]

Hopefully by next year I can be able to say I can fly one cause I’m buying one lol love this n not 500$!! Looks really good. I’ve been flying 3years or so and I’m not even close to ready, but gonna make it happen . Take care. Greetings from New Jersey

[@Rchelicopterfun]

This hobby is all about the journey - enjoy every minute of the learning process and of course, have fun. 🙂

[@edwardbennett2312]

Funny to see the rolling takeoff and landing. We had to do rolling takeoffs when we were to heavy to hover (UH-60A Ft. Campbell 1980’s). Landing when loss of tail rotor “training”. Nice though.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Increased effective translational lift... 🙂👍

[@edwardbennett2312]

@@Rchelicopterfun Sort of. Transitional lift is a constant between 15 to 25 kts. (ETL). Like the scale of the model though!

[@MrRaymond1021]

It's really impressive. Really nice looking, and so detailed? Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks for watching

[@terryrigden4860]

Absolutely right about the batteries

[@Joesfosterdogs]

GEORGEOUS cabin home..dang dude

[@kenjackson5938]

Holy Crap,, Nice Log home!!

[@augustusb3501]

Excellent video!

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Glad you liked it 🙂

[@mohammeddidi7417]

Cool smoothie

[@marka6487]

headlights don't cost much, so it's easy just to get an extra one or two to mount them permanently on each battery.

[@benjaminmatte5225]

Damn that little chopper is way cool

[@Iamfirebird360]

Very cool

[@hifinsword]

The battery packs are a good reason why I will think 3 or 4 times before I decide to buy or NOT! All of my purchases are a tradeoff of voting for a product or refusing to buy from a company that does not keep the purchaser's interest in mind. We'll see.

[@birdsoup777]

Awesome video. What a nice place to live as well.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

🙂

[@Tom-wl9sx]

Nice little helicopter 🙃

[@pilotmiami1]

Thenks.bravo

[@coldfirebeat4903]

Im the first one to thumbs up this time 😁😁😍😍

[@leonbroekharst4724]

Super video

[@davidrivero7943]

In time someone will figure soldering a JST for a replacement pack like the beloved Bugs 3 Mini & in this case a painted OD pack & velcroed to the body, minus the searchlight. If a supplied pack goes bad in time, even better . Now theres a shell to stuff in a similar pack. Shes sure pretty. 👍

[@nathan1sixteen]

Or, they’ll hack that battery pack case to work as just a cover

[@crisrbb]

Nice helicopter! Mine is syma. Nice video! New subscriber here!

[@johnmurdoch6395]

WOW!❤❤❤❤

[@scalercclub]

very nice~~!!!!

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks for the visit

[@JustinKoenigSilica]

They're not getting any cheaper, are they 😪 oh well i just got a HK 450 and having fun with it. thank god for ebay auctions.

[@goldenmanuever1176]

No they aren’t. As technology progress they have to have someone pay for all that R&D then add in the fact they time required to assemble a scale piece also adds to the price.

[@thedarknight5100]

This thing is awesome! Is there and Apache version?

[@peteheymes259]

High John, I like your way to handle these great helis; Yes, scale flying is my favorite ( I love my UH1D flying realistically..) Please have you tested the (new) Eachine 6ch E135? With this terrible "playstation" Controller? My best P996- greetings from Germany!

[@flymachine]

Not a big deal to get readings and do repairs on these batteries, I just bought a second charger and wired in my charger's connectors which allow me to balance and fast charger on my smart charger and get readings with the AccuCell - it's not much of a negative at all. Before I got this beauty I stuck the guts of the XK124 in a 1/48 plastic model UH-60 Blackhawk with even more detail than this (obviously being a scale plastic display model kit) and using the plastic kit scale main blades replacing the XK blades, even replaced thew tail rotor with the scale 4 blade rotor but that failed at the hub so went back to the XK tail rotor, just painted it black, it is actually hard to know which I prefer, this heli is a bit bigger at around 1/40 scale but my kit bash is more detailed and lighter and cost me less than a quarter of the price.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

I respectfully disagree that it's not a "big deal". Sure you can do all that, but the majority of folks out there either don't understand how to, nor do they have the time to. Fundamentally, why should we have to? Why should we be paying over double the price for a smart pack over a standard one? Why then spend even more money and time to purchase and hack a charger to get it to work with a charger you already have? Why are we being forced into proprietary packs? This is absolutely unacceptable, never mind all the reported charger and pack failures on this thing thus far. Smart packs have no place in our hobby. If Eachine continues down this path with future models, they have just lost me as a product supporter.

[@sebastiendubois3665]

cool

[@user-sy3vv2qt8i]

awesome.God bless.

[@petergunn1392]

Great review. Is mode 1 or mode 2? I been out of RC Helis for awhile. This little Hawk looks awesome!

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Mode is a function of the transmitter, not the helicopter. The transmitter the RTF version comes with allows both mode 1&2 gimbal assignment. The other option is to pair it to your own existing mode 1 or 2 computerized transmitter as I have done. Eachine uses Futaba's S-FHSS protocol in their built in receiver, but as shown in the video you can plug in DSM or S-bus RX's as well.

[@WOLFASSASS1]

Super 👍🏼 Merci 🙏🏼

[@Rchelicopterfun]

🙂👍

[@JoshuaC923]

What a beautiful house

[@bushforme]

Like the Blackhawk..but I'm waiting for a AH 64 apache..why doesn't anyone make a scale that don't cost 2 grand? Love the channel!

[@tobydz]

Damn nice piloting John

[@Rchelicopterfun]

🙂👍

[@markrice23]

Hopefully you'll have a review of the new OMP M2 Evo 👍

[@egertkabilattekivi2496]

I love scale rc helis.❤❤❤

[@burhan999]

wow.. your house looks beautiful

[@peterbruns6124]

I'm trying to decide whether I should buy this or the YXZNRC F09-S, which is the scale Coast Guard helicopter. FLight time is my priority, but these two probably have the same 10-12 minute range. Any advice?

[@Chrish_k]

Nice heli!

[@wj625]

Great review! I’ve been wanting a scale Blackhawk for quite sometime! Would you be interested in sharing your model profile for the tx-16? I can’t for the life of me figure out how to program it all correctly!

[@brandynbuxton]

you should check out the Roban UH60 BlackHawk

[@TakeItToTheGround]

Looks great but the price is double nuts. I'll stick to my cheap & cheerful K110 & E160.

[@Angry-Lynx]

14:13 or any other moment when its against sky when paused it looks like real blackhawk thats much further haha ;

[@kingtriton7202]

Looks like an e180 with a very nice body. Tail motor is the same. You can probably bind with spektrum with a binded satellite. Show us how to put a normal 3s in and I’ll get one.

[@sbass32]

The light is 7 bucks...I bought one for each battery plus another charger and every spare they make. God bless Banggood.

[@greggleason3248]

Mine came with a battery stand with an xt30 and a balance plug. It would be great if you could do a video on how to replace the battery in the case.

[@MikeLaRock88]

Blackhawks are Army helis.. But this is really cool

[@paulrambone6705]

I`d say you are a professional Heli pilot.

[@gewizz2]

How hard is it to add a simple gps position hold on these small rc aircraft, it doesn't need to tell us how many satellites and if it has lock etc, just a button that triggers position hold via gps if it has enough sats oc.

[@blackmambalim]

Hey Budd do you have a link for any remote that works with this helicopter? I have the same one without remote control/transmiter. Thanks.

[@matk4731]

@ AU$653.63 they are dreaming. Way better models out there for that money. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@Mat K - Speaking of sharing, care to share with us all what is a "way better" 200 size, pre-built, direct drive, scale collective pitch RC helicopter with this much out of box detail? As a scale RC heli enthusiast, I would love to know about these better scale unicorns you speak of....... Crickets

[@kangalwhisperermike7126]

Hi John ty for your video. When i put it in the RED led mode the hilo goes crazy and the number on my display goes to 85. Can you help me pls?

[@p.r.5628]

I agree it`s remarcable compared to "RTF" scale helicopters of this size.

[@bronxblueangels2988]

I have the Eachine 200 Blackhawk...I'm noticing that it's taking over 2 hours to charge it's battery...is this normal, and how long should it take...it came from the factory with 2 bars?

[@stevemiller7980]

Just found your video on this monster, is the radio that comes with it horrible? Just curious, looks like you are using your own radio. Thanks for sharing with all of us.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Actually, the entry level Eachine E6 computerized radio is decent for a low cost/first computerized radio running Futaba S-FHSS protocol. I did a review on it (the XK X6 same thing) a while back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqu6aqBubZ5sis0

[@maligatorbaseball2789]

Nice grass!

[@vincentcimino1963]

Thanks for the video John!! I’m in the process of picking one of these up and I have a Spektrum NX8 would it be possible to bind with that with the correct receiver? If so , could you direct me which or what I would need to do so please? Thanks

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Yes it will by plugging a Spektrum DSM protocol micro/satellite receiver into the DSM port. There are several micro DSM RX's on the market as you likely know. Your call if you want to stick with Spektrum or aftermarket. I don't fly Spektrum anymore, but if I did, I would get the Kensun micro satellite RX for it: www.buddyrc.com/products/kensun-dsm2-dsmx-compatible-satellite-receiver-with-binding-button?ref=-ptdbz6d-llb

[@vincentcimino1963]

Awesome thanks John!! I see it’s also a three prong connector too, I just picked up the NX8 and the heli should be here next week, I really appreciate this!!!

[@larrychamel]

Looks like a great little scale Heli! After seeing the Batteries... It should come with a Micky of Rye, John. lol I was kind of impressed when you took it out of the box but that search light combined with the Batteries and NO RYE... I think it's going to be a pass for me, especially since my middle name doesn't rhythm with Fragile! I know a gentleman out your way with terrific soldering skills that could 3D print you a cover & solder in the connector so you can use any battery you like! BTW, his name is John Salt! 😂😂🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Larry - too funny. I don't trust that JS bugger to solder anything of mine 😄

[@larrychamel]

@@Rchelicopterfun I'm happy if I made you smile John. 😊👍 I would trust you with any of my Heli stuff! Welcome back and stay well my friend! ❤️🙏🙏❤️

[@RCCopterLove]

Great video! It's really disappointing that the producers are equipping these types of helis with these closed batteries and that you cannot smart balance charge them without bigger modifications. Sure these companies want to sell more of their own system batteries. But in conventional CP helis there are standards like XT 30 or XT 60 connectors and balance connectors what makes life so much easier and safer. But this bird really looks nice!!

[@sabianlopez6675]

I like the model, but any other 15T’s getting annoyed by the little things wrong with the model

[@RR-zq3mk]

How simple is it to bind to your own transmitter and setting it up? Just add then bind and good to go ? Or is there more in depth to programming the radio if so how would one do that? Do the instructions tell you how ?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

If you fully understand collective pitch setup with a computerized radio and have setup your fair share of collective pitch RC helicopters, this heli is no different from any other collective pitch helicopter when it comes to setup. If you've never setup a collective pitch RC helicopter on a computerized radio, it's a big learning curve (why I've written an eBook on it). The included instructions don't go over any of it. It's also somewhat computerized radio dependent. I'm flying with an OpenTX computerized radio (RadioMaster TX16S to be exact), and use my OpenTX heli template which I cover in detail in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpWpgKGahaxqrtE

[@casper2yall]

I would love to have this but it’s really expensive..

[@thannydevitos2332]

Yeah but what do you do when you have parts failures or break things. Everything is so specialized and it seems parts market is iffy for it

[@mikew735]

beautiful yard

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks

[@chongyim6212]

Mine arrived today. I want to let you know that be very careful in charging the battery. I used the included charger and one of the batteries puffed up and almost blew up. I notified Banggood. We will see how good their customer service is. Be careful with this one.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Another reason I dislike these types of smart/dumb LiPo packs so much - no way to monitor them or each individual cell as they charge which would catch such problems before they became an issue. It's too bad because other than those packs, this is turning out to be a great little scale heli.

[@DAILYTECHLIFE]

I am having a strange problem since last 2 months on my Eachine E200. It started all of a sudden mid flight and I crashed. Lucky it crashed over tall grass and the tail gear completely destroyed with one of the main rotor blades a little chipped from hitting the main shaft. Everything is good though. But the problem is my issue is not gone. Sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesnt. After throttling up and getting in the air the tail motor will power up and down throwing the heli in a powerful anti clockwise rotation and becomes impossible to fly. Its really scary to fly. Usually I hover a few inches above the ground for the first 2 minutes after take off and give some forward reverse inputs. If the tail rotor keeps unnecesarily powering high and down I quickly land it. It is also accompanied by a humming sound at around 40% throttle as if the body is resonating and shaft touching something and the sound disappears with throttle exceeding 50%. I checked the inside and nothing is touching the shaft and nothing is loose inside. Feels bad it almost useless now. Any suggestions?

[@TaylorSwifty69]

Hello, i’ve always wanted to get into this hobby do you think it would be a good idea for me to go ahead and buy this helicopter and try it out or is there a few things I should do first? Do you by any chance have a video for beginners?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@Christopher - As I mention in the video, no scale collective pitch RC helicopter, including this one, is good for learning on - they are way too fragile and finicky. You must learn on Pod & Boom first. Only once you fully understand pod & boom collective pitch RC helicopters from the basics of how RC helicopters work & are controlled, how to properly setup them up and can fly them without or rarely crashing can scale helicopters like this one then be considered. I have an entire website that is focused on helping beginners successfully get into this complex hobby plus many videos on my channel going over specifics, but the website is the best place to start: www.rchelicopterfun.com/

[@davidswanson5669]

Is that “bounce back” at 13:25 due to computer-aided stabilization, or what causes the bounce back? I’ve zero experience with RC helicopters and have only ever flown quadcopters.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

My guess is not enough tail gyro delay (gyro reacts before tail motor can respond & stabilize).