Blade 450 RC helicopter review
Blade 450 review
First I want to say that flying helicopters is a fantastic and highly addictive hobby. If you are not yet a flying enthusiast, you will be well on your way after piloting the Blade 450 helicopter. I tell you, this heli definitely does not disappoint.
This is an amazing ready-to-fly helicopter for the intermediate to advanced level heli pilot. The Blade 450 helicopter pass-through helicopter is relatively durable, somewhat inexpensive, and reasonably easy to fly … Not for beginners.
Although it comes with a charger and battery equipped with alligator clips, you can connect it to your car battery. You will need to purchase a power supply adapter to charge it from a household outlet.
If you are moving from an indoor coaxial helicopter or starting out for the first time, depending on your skill level, I would suggest using a simulator for some training before flying your helicopter on its maiden voyage. Although these helicopters are quite durable and can be repaired after an accident, you can limit the frustration by doing a little pre-training in a simulator.
If you are a beginner, you may want to start with a less expensive indoor coaxial helicopter, learn the basics of flying a helicopter, and then move on to the MCX, MSR, or 120SR. Once you get the hang of them, flying the Blade 450 3D learning curve will be much lower, and your experience will be more enjoyable and less expensive.
The Blade 450 3D helicopter is a very stable machine and flies well in 5-8 mph wind. The DXi transmitter included with the 450 3D helicopter is very easy to use and is a great change of pace from the usual transmitter included in most RTF kits. This control unit is intuitive and the menus are easy to navigate. The belt drive tail is equipped with the new MEMS gyro, which makes it very solid.
Most parts of the Blade 450 3D are made of plastic, although the main rotor blades are made of wood. Some of the smaller parts are made of metal. The pros and cons here are that this makes the helicopter more durable, and if a part breaks, it’s more affordable to replace and repair. The biggest downside is that the plastic causes the unit to flex a bit and is undesirable for the helicopter pilot looking for absolute precision. For the amateur pilot, this has no effect. For the price you pay for this helicopter, it is an excellent buy.
In conclusion, I would recommend this helicopter to any intermediate to experienced level helicopter pilot who wants to get on and off of mass transit helicopters.