E-Sky 300 V2 / Blade 150FX Review & Test Flight - Awesome Looking RC Helicopters.

[@mcnut1]

All that technology for just $160 US. Mind boggling. I am old enough to remember prices for rc helicopters in the 1980ies. What a difference. Another well done video, John. Thank you.

[@sed6]

Yeah, 160 bucks wouldn't cover a good set of blades and a boom back then!

[@mcnut1]

@@sed6 Yes, you are absolutely right. I do remember a set of wooden rotor blades for a Kalt Baron 60 cost $50 in 1982. In todays money that is $150. Hard to believe for younger folks today.

[@ChrisCoolYT]

And no gyro, only Bell Hiller rotor head.

[@polylight]

We are so spoiled in RC today, and people will still complain that various products are "overpriced". I'm a big user of 1.7g servos (about $4) which wouldn't even be in a lab at MIT back in the day.

[@guardianobserver6593]

I remember when only those who had building skills were flying and the rest were spectators. Now everyone with a credit card say that he is a modelist. Dangerous people, accidents, governments rules, death of rc modelism. I am happy that I lived the last years of pure modelism.

[@Goigigandfriends]

When you said small KZbinr (been subscribed for a while) I had no idea you only had 30ish k subs your quality at that of a million subscriber channel! Keep up the great work

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks for the feedback 🙂

[@Annonymous0283745]

Don't lie, you have the "Airwolf" theme song in your head whenever you fly it.

[@MisterFra]

ahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@knightrider3766]

lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@synthoelectro]

wooooooeeeethhhhhhooooooo (makes that sound it makes)

[@marccas10]

Da dada da da da da da dada!

[@kptnkaizo8498]

All the scene inside his head be like

[@blackwater7183]

I have been flying FPV drones for awhile now, I am still a big fan of helis. I just really like how it looks and flys.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

E-Sky 300 V2 RTF RC Helicopter Package Banggood: www.banggood.com/custlink/GKGR48lsII Blade 150FX: www.horizonhobby.com/product/150-fx-rtf/BLH4400.html 300 V2 / 150FX OpenTX Setup Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGXXdXWfjZuIbZo

[@mdebrahimomi8558]

Your vidio is very interesting and instructive for Technicians. because make you smart mini halecaptor & smoothly flying. So i would like to more technology. Thank you so much for that,

[@gheckolytes0075]

Wow!!! Its the Airwolf 😁

[@Rossipoo702]

had my earbud in while watching thought i was hearing my 3d printer in the background. realized it was yours in the video lol

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Good ear 🙂👍

[@matthewmillaisgray]

Good day John salt, just wanted to share a note thanking you very much for sharing your enthusiastic video concerning the E-Sky 300 V2 RTF RC Helicopter. Your attention to detail & friendly presentation made it simple for me to follow and learn a few things of which I am appreciative and grateful for. This product is a good find and it is nice to see some fun quality features here. Although off topic for this video but encompassing your channel, I have also enjoyed your 3D printed R2 project for the same reasons. Wishing you all the best for you & your channel from the Cape of Good Hope peninsula SA

[@jcd13able]

Back in '93 when I was getting into rc helis, if someone would have showed me this micro heli and said it was flyable, I would have told him he was nuts! The closest thing we had back then was kyosho concept 10 heli and that was orders of magnitude larger in size. It's incredible how everything shrunk down in size to allow this to happen. Simply incredible.

[@emreturkay4729]

One of the best RC helicopter I ever saw🎉.

[@WoodsUnknown]

Anyone remember the show called Airwolf. Looks kind like it.

[@borisp9163]

its inspired by it for sure, but they kind of ruined it, original looks much more badass

[@michaelanderson3813]

Was thinking the same thing

[@KrishnaWMukti]

True

[@Annonymous0283745]

I remember it very well. Did you know that the helicopter that "played" the part of Airwolf in the show crashed while being used as an air ambulance, killing all 3 people on board?

[@b3njaminP]

Loved that show as a kid. Along with Ateam too

[@Fullfill253]

Everytime i need good info on my next purchase i always come to your channel and never leave dissapointed thanks a lot john greetings from nyc

[@Rchelicopterfun]

🙂👍

[@gamecockmike175]

I don't know if you guys remember the show Airwolf, the television show back in the 80's but that is and will be one of my all time favorite television shows. To get to the point, This helicopter looks almost identical and I want one now. If it's not to expensive, I will own one in about 30 minutes after this video

[@obadiahsmith2345]

35 minutes did you order it yet?

[@PNWdude777]

Wow, this is the best, articulated and detailed review I've ever seen...thx!👏

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@KearSki]

Wait- Companies still make small realistic looking helis? Fantastic!

[@808G8GT]

Looks like AIRWOLF. If you grew up in the 80s you will know what I'm talking about.

[@user-ij4fe1tc2n]

yeah，it's a super helicopter

[@jcd13able]

Interestingly, my kalt enforcer .30zr also had a hollow mast thru which the collective pitch mechanism was routed. Plus, the entire main gear system was fully enclosed in a plastic body. One negative of this was that there was extra drag from all those gears inside thus reducing power and the hollow mast didn't provide as much pitch as on conventional helis.

[@fpvpilot7713]

Really helpful video. I got mine and it looks and flies great. Beware that the mx 2.0 plug on other batteries usually have reversed polarity. Someone on the forums said they smoked the main board because of this. My new 300 v2 has a warning to only use genuine Esky batteries. Batteries are about impossible to find right now. Esky said they need a US and European distributor and the delivery airline is still down from the pandemic.

[@onetrackbikes5127]

Enjoyed this video.

[@EBalagot007]

I remember my first RC helicopter is an ESKY Lama V3 co-axial

[@jamesmaroon6161]

Hey John. This helo looks like the airwolf chopper. That was the T.V show a long time ago. Like this helo appreciate the video. Have a great week.

[@junebugrc3015]

This is awesome! I was looking for a vid on this before I take my maiden flight I'm very excited can't wait to fly mine now . Thankyou for your detailed reviews 😁👍👍

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Have fun 👍

[@43one]

The F150 looks like Air wolf! screeeeechhowl!!

[@Raven3one]

I used to have their V3 Lama. I miss that chopper so damn much

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@Raven3one - yep, that was a neat little scale coaxial.

[@gtm624]

When I first saw the blades I thought for sure it was collective. Hopefully a bnf option. I’ll be flying my first collective Sunday.

[@jaimieboy999]

Never mind that heli, that is one nice place you live sir.

[@bluejack644]

You've come a long way since the Vertibird baby!

[@asifheliRC]

Nice SHINY HELICOPTER. THANKS FOR VIDEO.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

👍

[@michaelc2528]

Hi John! Good to see and hear you again! Looks like a cool little bird! Thanks for the detailed review! Michael

[@andyjoelharper3448]

Love your video John! I now own a E-Sky 150 V2 since watching your video a year ago. I love it! RIP Stringfellow! Keep up the up the good work! Cheers :D

[@Rchelicopterfun]

👍

[@supjay3945]

props to cameraman

[@SWR112]

Shame it doesn’t look like Airwolf, I seriously wouldn’t buy it on that alone. 😢 but that 200 looks fantastic.

[@Everett-xe3eg]

What a sweet ass little unit. Thanks for letting me scrub your timeline.

[@h.cedric8157]

*A I R W O L F*

[@jtkeys7618]

I just took apart my xk123 waiting for fuselage & tail motor. I love that little heli. Think I’m gonna love this little guy too. I can’t believe it’s FP. Thank you for a great review. Greetings from NJ

[@Rchelicopterfun]

👍🙂

[@russraman]

Excellent video... Thanks!

[@newt2010]

great review. Nice little bird. Love the way they made the rotor head, for such a cheap little heli. BTW - Beautiful property there.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks - yep, it's well executed head arrangement.

[@denrizza]

I would want one with the paint design of Air Wolf. 😀

[@antwango]

If you’re willing to pay for the extra licensing lol

[@SmileyFace01]

Uploaded an hour ago? You have been blessed by the mighty algorithm!

[@davidrivero7943]

@Smiley Face. John Salt & Mark Felton, 🔔✔ the rest have to wait. :)

[@bambanglindonesia]

Im 40 yo.... Long time ago... That is my favorite movie.. AIR WOLF... MICHAEL AND DOMINIC.

[@ghostshadow382]

How would this go with a micro fpv camera on it to get a flight view

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

John your reviews are so good! thanks...

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Glad you like them!

[@gdhall5311]

Pretty nice little heli, good job John.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Appreciated 🙂

[@oubliette862]

thats nice looks like the old Bell was it?, the air wolf. this rc looks so much like it.

[@Annonymous0283745]

Bell 222

[@BlazeIsaf]

It’s da Bell 222 Airwolf!

[@cpt.hindsight]

Nice helicopter, garden and house looking good too😁👍👌

[@Rchelicopterfun]

🙂

[@roderickwinslow8642]

I took that thing apart and put it in a 1/35 scale hh-65 it flys but not without modifying the blades so it can get more lift also did it with a ah-1z i wish they had a motor upgrade for these so it could be brushless or if it had the gearbox of the yellow eflite brushed helicopter but then it wouldn't fit so clean, it would be nice if they would make mechanics that are intended for any 1/35 model helicopter mice size and not to big, it would be nice!

[@tamalpias]

Dang I gotta start an rc helicopter review channel. I want a beautiful house just like yours. I’ll need to improve my English skills though because your voice is very clear and concise. Love it!

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Appreciate the kind comment; however, these RC heli reviews have nothing to do with the house. I self built /self contracted our home before KZbin even existed. My little channel barely makes enough to pay the power bill each month - lol. 😄

[@tamalpias]

@@Rchelicopterfun hahaha I know KZbin isn’t paying any of your bills, I was looking for a rc helicopter for my 7 year old son for Christmas and not wanting to be caught without a gift I am researching for one so I can buy it now. That is how I stumbled upon your channel. Just wanted to thank you for making such excellent quality videos you are putting up.

[@somwelll]

i like this little chanel of yours

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks for watching

[@annappaji2118]

This is nice flying to good

[@fnglert]

*Airwolf theme intensifies*

[@strexttp]

Very nice Heli !

[@moosahans4830]

Was waiting for you to do this review , thanks 😊

[@Rchelicopterfun]

My pleasure - 🙂

[@emsochetra671]

Great! It’s such a very detailed video, thank u

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nickdean468]

I wounder how that little heli would fly with a brushless motor config. it already looks like it flies awsome .

[@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037]

What an excellent review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikebenson1104]

Future airwolf

[@jimmyrobinson3258]

Go ahead and laugh.but I love the Walmart skyrover.ive had three.but I'm ready to upgrade.thanks for the video,I want one!!!

[@FunnyHaHa420]

A couple 3d printed gun pods and you got yerself Airwolf.

[@perfectmediagaming6669]

You ain't a true helicopter fan if u didn't think airwolf as soon as u see the thumbnail

[@freenfinity]

Beautiful heli

[@TheEyeOfHorus69]

Air Wolf 😍

[@wookrott4890]

thats AIRWOLF!! hahah

[@keithbrown2458]

Excellent review thank you

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks for watching

[@Trevorbailey-i7s]

I dont even see real helicopters fly that good

[@earlyculyer4103]

Nice lawn job! Is that The gate to your kingdom? Any rooms for rent a real quiet and I like RC's lol

[@Splitscreen83]

Looks fantastic. Great flying skills too 😎👍

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks 🙂

[@LDem-xj7ex]

excellent review. well done and thanks

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Thanks back.

[@jasonantigua6825]

I don’t understand any of the terminology,but it all sounds very interesting

[@ae-jo5gb]

Glorious house

[@Rchelicopterfun]

🙂

[@edwincordero8]

Perfect review

[@birdmanbl]

Hi John great clip as usual may I ask what state you're in ? It's gorgeous trees looks alpine

[@Rchelicopterfun]

BC Canada

[@RickyD1968]

Very cool heli but why didn't they give it landing gear like the F150 ?

[@torvicrox7923]

It must be upgrade the battery power so that it will last for longer minutes of flying.

[@parinyasukkaewnmanee113]

So cool toy.Keep going

[@MySweetperson]

Can we upgrade this model 300 V2 with wheels ?

[@shadowandmystify]

Looks similar to a Bell 222, the helo Airwolf was based off of.

[@larrychamel]

Nice little fixed pitch heli, great for a kids 1st heli! Great video as always John. I hope all is well with you and your Family and you're all staying safe and healthy! Happy belated Thanksgiving to You and your Family. Stay safe my friend and take care John. ❤🙏❤

[@paulreeder5241]

Belated means "Late in coming". Thanksgiving isn't here yet. Just being a troll.

[@CriptoNovedad]

@@paulreeder5241 Maybe he is from Canada.

[@adriangall9025]

Didnt even know Esky still made heli's.

[@JohnVHRC]

1Cool little helis

[@Rchelicopterfun]

👍

[@abyssalreclass]

Wait, ESky is still around? I had a Belt CP v2 that I had to toss when I crashed it and couldn't find parts anymore for it. I thought they went under.

[@JohnTaylor-ne2kz]

First thing I noticed was how quiet it is. Very sleek profile too. John, I noticed you didn't take it apart prior to the flight, like you do on most micro helis. Any particular reason?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@Patrik - Mostly timing. If I would have done the teardown first, it would have been pretty dark out not to mention this is a mechanically simple fixed pitch heli and is not as critical if something is not put together at the factory correctly like it is on a collective pitch helicopter. 🙂

[@JohnTaylor-ne2kz]

@@RchelicopterfunI always learn a thing or two when I watch a John Salt video, thanks. If you have a minute and don't mind. I'd like to ask you 2 quick questions. 1. Do you fly full scale helicopters too? 2. What part of the country do you live in? I just noticed the mountains in the background in this video. They're beautiful, and don't seem to far away from you. I'm a mountain guy myself, have been all my life. Best state I ever lived in was Montana. The only problem I had was that it was windy almost every single day. Cuts into your RC flight time :-)

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@Patrick - 1. Nope - it was my plan in my 20's, but there were very few job prospects at the time. I cover the story and how I got into the hobby in more detail on my about me page on my website: www.rchelicopterfun.com/about.html 2. Location - Rockies of BC Canada - near Mt. Robson/Valemount.

[@patrickoakes817]

Is that the same helicopter thats in the show Airwolf?

[@933pilgrim]

If compare Blade 120S and Blade 150FX - which one better to buy? Why? Thanks

[@Rchelicopterfun]

If you already have a Spektrum transmitter, then the 120S BNF make the most sense because it uses DSM protocol so you could bind it to your existing radio. It's also a little more beginner friendly than the 150FX. The 150FX uses Esky's protocol so can't be bound to a Spektrum Radio. It is more performance minded than the 120S.

[@933pilgrim]

@@Rchelicopterfun Thanks for reply. I flew 120SR before and new one looks same like old one. I like 150 better. Or may be 230 S with CP BNF. As for my Spektrum - I have DX7s - for planes mostly...

[@teamnoble117]

could you do a radiomaster tx16s setup with this heli John? You are the master when it comes to them. Thank you sir

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Yes, soon

[@richardsalley9848]

Nice.

[@gwpattrick]

That airwolf

[@alphamrc309]

Very neat!

[@Align700nitro]

They should have made it a collective pitch for all the trouble they went through. it's not that hard to put in that one extra servo.

[@bladex9061]

Hi John, thanks for your awesome sharing! Is the tail brushless?

[@Rchelicopterfun]

I said in the review it's coreless direct drive = brushed.

[@bladex9061]

@@Rchelicopterfun thanks. Sorry, I might have missed it. Thanks for your reply...

[@davaoeagle72713]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. My favorite heli.... look great! Love it!

[@Facewest]

Excellent review I think you just sold one.

[@scottfirman]

My wife says I have enough toys. I told her the titty bar was my other option. Looks like I get another toy, lol.

[@MauriceJones21]

It also looks like Air Wolf.

[@wliedruop]

cool whrer can i find pepole to talking together abut drone and hilcopter

[@MorbidSwede]

Airwolf!

[@borusa32]

Airwolf?

[@123windyron]

Nice vid thanks much.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@123windyron]

Much so very nice!

[@rcsbyrich3035]

Great in depth video. Can I ask when you say not begginer friendly I've Flown fixed wing and have alot of drone air hours so am aware of the basic coordination and thought rather than buying an altitude hold e130 this would be a better introduction for me before moving up. Once again great video thanks.

[@Rchelicopterfun]

@Richard C - I cover this question in detail on my website. These two pages specifically: www.rchelicopterfun.com/best-rc-helicopter.html www.rchelicopterfun.com/are-rc-helicopters-hard-to-fly.html As those two pages point out - it totally depends how deep you want to jump into helis when getting started. Fixed wing time doesn't relate at all to heli flight with the exception of banking turns at speed. Quad copter time gives the same basic movements, but they are so easy to fly (especially the GPS ones) compared to a typical RC heli which is a constant balancing act. No question however quad time will help with the basics. Anything with a fuselage should be avoided however for your first introduction to helis - they only complicate things, are more fragile & add extra weight. As I said in the video and if you take the time to study those pages on my website - always better to first learn on pod & boom regardless if it's fixed pitch or collective pitch (my opinion as an RC heli instructor & enthusiast).

[@rcsbyrich3035]

@@Rchelicopterfun thanks for the lengthy answer and link. Most helpful 👍