October 17th, 2008 Posted in Heli News | No Comments »
Ah yes, those tiny little helicopters. We have seen them in Walmart, at the local pharmacy’s and just about anywhere kids toys are sold. The so called micro sized radio controlled helicopter. Where these ‘toys’ leave off, the new Eflite Blade MCX picks up.
What is it and what do you get?
The Blade MCX comes in two varieties. With or without a transmitter. You may be asking what good is it without a transmitter?
This micro sized heli uses the latest 2.4 gh Spread Spektrum technology. This means for us that already have a 2.4 Spektrum radio we can but the heli and simply ‘bind’ the device to our radio. For those that do not have a Spektrum radio or prefer to let everyone including the kids try this thing out, it is a mere 29.99 more for the 2.4 gh radio. Very cool indeed. Is’nt technology just grand
So, whats in the box when you get one? If you order the RTF version everything is included and ready to go. The heli, transmitter, 1- 110 mah lipo battery, a charger and even the batteries! The box doubles as a means to transport the heli as well.


How the heck does it fly? Whats it cost?
For those of you/us that have bought a micro heli from the local toy store it is just that. A toy.
The MCX is a full functioning 4 channel helicopter. Yes, you can actually fly it around in your living room with precise control.
For the first time heli pilot this would be a great learning tool for the basics and trust me….ANYONE can fly this thing within a few minutes.
I brought it to work and had half the office give it a try. Let’s just say this will be under the Christmas tree for a lot of them (oops, I mean their kids;-).
When I bought this little wonder I purchased 2 extra batteries as they were only 10.99 each. I highly suggest you have at LEAST a couple batteries. You will go though them fast as it is so much fun. On average the flight times are very good at 6 minutes. Give or take depending on how you are flying it. Charging a battery takes about 1/2 hour which is normal.
Save you money on the Airhogs and the like from the toy store. You will get much more enjoyment out of the MCX.
It may cost a bit more but trust me…. this is the best money I have spent in awhile on this hobby of R/C Helicopters.
In my personal opinion I cannot say enough good things about this little helicopter. 5 Stars *****
Cost
With transmitter - $129.99
Without transmitter - $99.99
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