Very Cool RC Military Helicopter for Beginners - RC ERA C189 MD500 - Review

This is certainly one fun helicopter to fly and it looks amazing! Brushless motors all around and it has 6G stability as well as altitude hold.
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[@FarrellMcGovern]

I really like that they are bringing out RC helicopters that look like real ones. There was the Huey, the Blackhawk, the small Bölkow BO-105 and now the Hughes MD500E, which is the lastest version of the helicopter that many may know from the original Magnum P.I. TV series. Very cool. Personally, I never liked most of the RC helicopters since they looked more like flying alien aircraft that anything real...but that is just me.

[@p.c.9714]

No, you are not alone 😉

[@sumner407]

You make everything look like fun. This little chopper is no exception. Thanks for the review! 👍👍😀

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks for watching!

[@steveventura5077]

These reviews are so wonderfully helpful and they help me make informed decisions about purchasing. I just ordered the red version and am looking forward to following your reviews. Thank you!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad the review was helpful!

[@aarizmushtaq4301]

AHHHHH finally a company has started selling these kind of century style Hughes 500 helicopters. It's quite rare to get these types of helis

[@johnharrison1429]

Sweet flight footage!!!! Thanks for the video!

[@jtkent28]

I originally started following your channel for the drone reviews but I really like you are branching out & doing reviews on RC stuff too now. Great review on what seems like a cool little heli. I like how you attached the mini camera for some in flight footage as well. Well done Captain!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@gregpavitt309]

​​@@CAPTAINDRONE798what is the name of the little camera you used...

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@gregpavitt309 Insta360... The link is below the video

[@dougcooper4917]

Excellent video. Nice helicopter. Thank you Steve.

[@192venom]

I’m convinced tractor man is a fan of the channel with how many times he just so happens to be in the same spot you are at the same time!

[@paulomolina4723]

Finally!!! A review of this heli

[@bigd2829]

That’s why I like manual take off because you can keep control of the heli as its rising and respond to any gusts that may occur keeping it centered and not drift into the pilot or something 😂 cool video!

[@Frank318td]

Nice the Side Cam Beautyfull

[@Frank318td]

Can you send my the link where I can buy this cam Thanks Sorry 4 Bad Englisch 🤣👍

[@pithaksmanratanastien3493]

Thank you for your review 😊

[@bmac3394]

Very cool! Very awesome! I want one! One of my favourite designs.

[@Jeremy_Adams]

That thing looks like a blast!

[@ronaldgreen5292]

Really love the scale design and details!💯👍You make your videos enjoyable to watch, with a great sense of humor!! Great video!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you very much!

[@MAPAHaus5]

Great review and instructional vid as always

[@lynsmith1096]

Neat RC Helicopter and good review Steve

[@427Lsx_brazy]

Very cool seems to be a lot of fun for anyone of all skill levels 🎉

[@crddrones3457]

Sweet God bless that something I don’t have a lot of is helicopters very nice

[@colind6797]

Yay! A new Helicupter!

[@kts8806]

Accually all the filming looked really good!

[@willrine8614]

Fun video ! 😃 Cool chopper. Gutsey move mounting the camera on the tail! 😃😎

[@davidrivero7943]

A decent upcoming ie, more helis pls, Helicopter Pilot . We are being smothered by scale models & I am loving it. Yes, Fly close,easy on the sticks & chill . Enjoy the realizm.

[@JohnVHLife]

Thats really cool!

[@eugeneaustin]

smart chopper Steve fly's well look's fun and as you know it's a prise i can afford great review Captain.

[@stefanhofstetter54]

Great flight footage 👍🏻

[@user-wp9mz]

I have a habit of doing gyro calibration every time I take off that is the most important step as far as I'm concerned I love how you go into detail people need to know this stuff lest discouraging when you're trying to learn a helicopter awesome videos

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@themangopyrate]

That video from the tail was Cool!!! Didn't shake that bad...lol..NIce helicopter. Thanks for the video.😉☠🏴‍☠

[@julianmclean3869]

Well done Captain!; another RC option to consider!; good to see Tractor Man back in action !!!; a very "cool" looking Copter, particularly with the amazing sky's you are experiencing and using as a backdrop; now, if we could just see a DJI Inspire 2 with a similar mother nature outcome !!!!!!!!

[@julianmclean3869]

PS, the intro / music was very Cinematic !!!

[@jonspikes4935]

Waiting on mines i ordered the Red & White one can't wait

[@dradden1556]

Very cool !!

[@jonspikes4935]

This heli flys it self 💯

[@user-wp9mz]

That is awesome I want one

[@jimanderson4865]

Hi Steve.....Great review. Looks like the typical bad guy gun ship........👍

[@ronaldgreen5292]

My favorite helicopter of all time!! 😍👍Finally, they came out with this model, which is not at all common in most hobby stores!! Very impressive flights, and looks very easy to fly!👍Would love to have one. How much is this model?

[@Didjeridoolove]

Time for stocking stuffer ideas Steve!! Great review as usual sir👍👍👍👍👍🎁🎁

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks 👍

[@jonspikes4935]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 How does it fly your opinion & how's the hovering on it & scale looks?

[@jonspikes4935]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Idk but i noticed that a lot of RC ERA PRODUCTS SAY THEY HAVE OPTICAL FLOW ON THE BOX SAYS IT & THE DISCRIPTIONS BUT WHEN YOU GET IT IT DOESN'T HAVE IT LIKE YOU SAID JUST A HOLE IN IT WITH NO OPTICAL FLOW THAT'S FALSE ADVERTISING 🤔💯

[@beimanuel942]

@@jonspikes4935 If it flies great it flies great, pretty much good enough for me

[@bulufish8208]

Ok PHD IN THE RC WORLD 🌎 👏. DIVERSITY is a great way to get a sustainable crowd of subscribers 😀.

[@JohnPiper04]

DIVERSITY is our greatest strength!

[@printer5518]

🤡

[@writerrhino166]

Thank you, you've saved a couple of times when the manual was unclear or just wrong.

[@ka4172]

Kestrel 2.0 ha ha! A perfect upgrade!

[@asdaven1]

I have this RC Heli. I'm pretty sure it's collective pitch over fixed pitch like alot of the cheap helicopters. I know this because when you test the controls with the controller on the ground, the throttle button changes the pitch of the blades. On a fixed pitch helicopter, nothing would happen when you hit the throttle. It would just increase speed of the motor when its rotating. But it's not traditional manual collective pitch like many of the more advanced RC helicopters. It's somewhat automated with the altitude hold and now they are making them with optical flow, which I need a brighter day to fully test that. I got the Optical flow and figured if I didint like, I could figure out how to disconnect it. It was like $8 more than without.

[@meudrone4k369]

Belíssimo helicóptero 🚁 🚁 🥰👍🏻💪🏼

[@randall1959]

You get all the really cool toys. The manufacturers have gone a long way toward making RC helis accessable to the beginners

[@jayzzz1234]

Loving life rc is a great 👍 hobby

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You got that right!

[@lewiemotorsports3616]

Still waiting on mine but I’m excited

[@jdnic1]

you can ditch that radio and use a multiprotocol with your tx16 or other radio with module bay. but this radio makes sense. because with my tx16, my throttle is not spring loaded and it causes some jerky movements for this model, since its automated.

[@zoridor16]

wonderful I liked it a lot! Do you think it is possible to install a flysky receiver and control? Is it possible to install a higher quality esc? I'm a little suspicious of the quality of the stock electronics... thanks for sharing

[@harshitkumar-qz4cr]

good one ! love from india

[@CorpX_EditZ]

Hi Captian drone! Do you mind making a drone review about the C FLY Faith Mini 2?, Please?

[@chuck5570]

Hey Captain! Could you make a video of the Cfly faith mini vs. the new Potensic atom se with the 3 axis gimbal? I want to buy one of these and your input is very valuable to me. You are the king of drones, without question!!

[@Thailand-User-1]

Compared to the F06 EC135, which one is better to fly and easier to control? Thank you very much.😊

[@JL_big_fellow_pilot]

Nice heli, and nice flying skill👍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks ✌

[@andrewermicioi5395]

Hi Captain. How do you turn on/off video transmission? Using Realpit board? Or there is a Mode in Betaflight for this? I cant find which

[@carlosvieira7620]

Mrs Steve how are you,hope you are doing well! Anyway, please let's not forget to do that walkera t210 mini review .,come on don't keep us waiting!

[@firstpersonvictoria5050]

Wonder what protocol it is running on to setup on RadioMaster. Maybe C129?

[@basspro188]

Love the video nice to see a real looking helicopter RC do you know of any other realistic RC helicopter and where I can buy this one

[@mirospool6992]

Does it have slot for spektrum satellite receiver ?

[@ramsandrzr3706]

Very cool heli great video as always 👍👍👍👍👍

[@rc-diy7864]

Hello, good video 👍😲

[@StingraysVideos]

Great video as always Steve. Most likely a version 2 will come out later and thats when they will add optical flow to it.

[@jonspikes4935]

Hopefully they do

[@Powershotknecht]

cool - meiner ist noch unterwegs! Fixed pitch?

[@pixelpeter3883]

Cool in-flight footage Captain! :-)

[@henrytaaffe7058]

awsome review captain

[@MrDLRu]

Some are having auto take-off issues...Like straight up to the moon auto take-off. Not an issue with yours. Makes me wonder if they are moving one of the controls too soon when using the auto take-off option. Nice MD500 rc heli.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

If they are using AUTO TAKEOFF then it means they are NEWBIES and have probably done something wrong.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

I like the details always great review

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks!

[@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776]

Nice sharing Steve. Great Christmas gift for those teenagers. Thanks for sharing. Did you get the DJI MINI 4 pro 😅

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I do indeed have the mini 4 pro plus

[@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 would it be worth stepping up from the prior 3

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776nope. Wait for the mini 5 or 6. Only update your drone every 2nd or 3rd generation. However if you are someone who gets the latest iPhone yearly, then buying every version of the mini is a must.

[@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I have both smart controllers the 1 st generation and smart controller that came with the mini 3 pro

[@hawk1481]

With the weight back on the tail boom that’s like flying a turbine helicopter with a fire in three miniature or disintegrate

[@Phrancis5]

Nice review! I remember buying cheap Syma IR coaxial copters and then quadcopters almost 15 yrs ago. That got me into the FPV drone building hobby with race-quads and Tiny whoops, but I always configured betaflight to have the rudder on the right stick because I was so used to flying these damn cheap coaxial copters. Is the left stick throttle and yaw and right stick pitch and rudder? Seems like it would be easy to add a 5.8ghz FPV cam to the nose. That would be fun to fly!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

What you are referring to is a MODE 1 radio transmitter . The radio transmitter in this video is setup as a MODE 2. I believe you can change it.

[@Phrancis5]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I think toy makers simply refer to two different flying modes as mode 1 and 2 for simplicity's sake, but technically, I think what I'm talking about is actually know as mode 4, whereas most drone pilots in the US fly mode 2 and a lot of Europeans fly mode 1

[@user-ik7pl4vu5u]

Hi~ Nice heli!! this controller possible to change the MODE 1 (Right-hand throttle) ? Thank you

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, I believe you can change it. Download the instruction manual and see if it is in there.

[@protoplasmia]

Looks interesting as a scale heli ... does the bank angle change with the speed config? That is, higher bank angle on Speed 3 vs Speed 1?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Slightly in speed 3

[@worthyo]

Hi captain, what canera do you use on this heli?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Insta360

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Good evening captain really nice helicopter cool review

[@53Whiteeagle8]

Thanks for the video, can we put the remote control in mode 1

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, I believe you can

[@jonspikes4935]

I just received mines and verry scale looking i like the controls waaaay better than the F06 EC135 this helicopter actually has a hobby grade transmitter compared to the cheap piece of krapp toy grade shit idk but I can't get my EC135 to lift off when i power it on theres a red light that stays on idk why & the blue light to but it spools up but not enough to take off 😮

[@user-wp9mz]

That's a nice helicopter

[@bradyates7046]

hey steve what do you think is the highest wind speed the C189 MD500 can take .I think its 7 knots . please advise if you know.if you put it up to speed rate 3 will that be powerful enought?the movie you are talking about is FIREBIRDS.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

7 knots sounds about right.

[@juanluciano7828]

Hey good morning I been looking for something like That would you recommend this product And do you know if it comes in the colors from the TVShow Magnum PI let me know please thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, fun easy heli. It does come in a red version.

[@mickmuzzmkmz1628]

Nice scale model! Shame there's no 3D flight option, even though it seems like it has a variable pitch rotor system. Is it possible to pair it to a multi protocol Tx, with setup options, to allow for more fun? I don't mind things being simple for Joe Average, but they shouldn't limit the fun of those who have experience & want more in the process. Still a nice chopper though, & a great review too!😉👍

[@greg0063]

I agree, I can't do 3d but do fly in 3 axis, acro, no auto level, whatever you want to call it. Would it be that hard to shut it off. These things look great but the 6 axis only kills it for me. Also it could probably be bound to a Tx16s but I don't know if you can change the modes or set no auto level. Until I see the hack I wouldn't get it.

[@jamesgeorge2852]

Actually it also comes in olive drab and black I've been waiting to see a review of this heli

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Apparently the other Color’s do not come with cannons and guns

[@peter360adventures9]

Awesome.

[@josjo8574]

Cap, where did you get the cam, and do you download images….??? Please let me know

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The link to the camera is shown below the video

[@JBSATE]

Suporte vento ,estabilidade. Sera que da pra coloca uma gopro.

[@davidjacobs8558]

counter clockwise rotating main rotor and port mounted tail rotor are very scale.

[@bradyates7046]

hey steve I drill out my missle tubes to stop the air drag. the next helicopter am not going mount the weapons. the red c189 I have flys smoother with out weapons.but it up to that person any way

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Interesting!

[@bradyates7046]

I dont want to use auto take off . you said pull down on the sticks down right and left you will control the take off .I like being in control of the lift off.

[@rifsm1]

Need an AIRWOLF version of this lol

[@user-rp1vu1gk5u]

looking for a good stable helicopter with good tech like altitude hold and stability. just to fly around at the park there seems to be none around lately.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have reviewed plenty that meet that criteria. For the type of stability a total beginner needs would be GPS, so look for a helicopter that also has GPS. Only downside is you then can only fly outdoors and prices are higher. If you have a tiny bit of hand/eye coordination skills when using joysticks then you could look for a much less expensive helicopter with optical flow and altitude hold (that will give you indoor/outdoor stability positioning when there is no wind).

[@chrisknight5634]

hey steve were you get them gloves from i want a pair

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I picked those up six years ago. Not sure if they exist anymore: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zny2i36jqt55oMUsi=pBWQyXr4XGpK4JcF

[@DronePH-2024]

ALWAYS SUPPORTING YOU SIR NICE TEST👍👍👍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks again!

[@bradyates7046]

hey steve you put your fire storm missles tubes on the inside . your guns on the outside .In real life well you know.but it looks cool that way to . I was going to change mine but too lates already glue them in. maybe on the next heli if I crash this one.I post my md500 c189 on youtube check it out brother.attacking a whs. complex in south houston.I use a food timer to see if its 17mins . Its realy 16.5mins and then the alarm goes off to let you know that your out of juice from the battery.I also found you can bind 2 c189s on one radio. but they wont sale you just the helicopter.

[@bradyates7046]

the wire on mine broke . I say dont glue it in . when you take off the wind shield to put in the batttery pull the spot out light out from the slot then put it back in when put the battery back in.you need to find a open field until learn to contorl the heli.

[@darrylcarpenter903]

Everything you said is great but as I fly helis, I know they often require repair parts. For this model, are they readily available in local hobby stores? If not, I would prefer to spend money on a name brand helicopter

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Rarely is anything at a low cost that comes from China available in local stores, one must order parts online.

[@cheezycornelius275]

i can fly ok.. what would u recomend after flying this the fo6 they? both seem ok, but going off your reviews, i would lean towards the fo6 any pros and cons when comparing them? thanks for the quality uploads too

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

This one is easy to fly and many others also include optical flow for extra ease of flying. So after flying this one you’ll find many others in this category easier to fly.

[@cheezycornelius275]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks mate. Also, what are these like when you crash them? Do the blades become unbalanced or other things that break around the swash plate? If so are they easy to replace? Cheers

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@cheezycornelius275I guess it depends on how bad the crash is. If on grass it should not be too bad if not at high speed. I have not checked for parts but most helis do usually have parts available (often on Aliexpress)

[@bidenisasnake9932]

Weight? RID? Max altitude? Camera???

[@StingraysVideos]

Steve where did you get those gloves at? Link please? 🤠

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The gloves are ones I’ve had for many years. They are not produced any longer.

[@jonspikes4935]

THIS HELICOPTER IS 1,000 TIMES BETTER THAN THE F06 EC135!!! AND LOOKS WAAAY BETTER & WAY MORE SCALE TO 💯

[@appsstore11]

On your vid you did throttle up and down but shouldn't you have also pulled both controls down and to the left,beep again,I've seen multiple vids of people doin this to.

[@ES130853]

Heli sieht super aus. Gut gemacht! Aber die langen Werbeunterbrechungen nerven total.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

KZbin controls the commercials for your country, not me.

[@appsstore11]

Unfortunately I crashed mine yesterday,haven't wrote it completely off but it's damaged and needs major components replaced but I can't be bothered so I have ordered a c129 v2 which looks much stronger and should handle not good landings just fine or anything else,my md500 is in its box in pieces lol.

[@appsstore11]

Since this comment I have fixed it with parts I had to order etc,now flies again ❤

[@powertool4uau]

so could you trim it out or stablize it or not

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You can trim, but honestly no one ever trims helicopters because they fly with the wind. If indoors in a super large room, then trim would have an effect.

[@hairyhider7478]

Cool❤ egg