What’s The Best RC Helicopter
The Best RC Helicopter has different meanings for different people. What it should mean is, what’s The Best RC Helicopter for YOU. If it’s your first time flying a Remote Control Helicopter, then you might consider the Blade mCX2 and Blade mCX. These are considered ultra-micro coaxial helicopters because they have counter-rotating blades, are small and fit in the palm of your hand and meant to fly indoors.
The mCX2 is a 2nd generation of the very popular mCX, but has taken some of the mSR’s (now replaced with the mSRx) features. It is still incredibly stable and very durable for first time pilots. After just 2 or 3 flights, you should have a pretty solid idea how they fly and react to your controls. They are among the best RC Helicopters
Blade mCX2 (Micro CoaXial)
The Blade mCX2 comes set up from the factory so the helicopter is trimmed correctly and ready to fly after unpackaging and charging the battery. It has the same coaxial, counter-rotating head design as the
mCX, but adds a little extra fun with user-selectable swash sensitivity and flashing LED lights in the body.
The pilot can change the control settings (swash sensitivity) that allows it to perform at higher speeds than the beginner settings. The ultra-micro size and weight makes it possible to fly almost anywhere indoors. These are some of the features of the mCX2.
- Precision swash-plate with user-selectable control settings
- Allready installed 5-in-1 control unit with Spektrums 2.4GHz DSM2 compatible receiver, main motor ESCs, mixer, gyro, helicopter remote control and fully-proportional servos
- Sleek new body and flashing LED lights
- Coaxial, counter-rotating rotor head design
The precision swash-plate with user-selectable control settings allow the user to select a different position on the swashplate by moving the pushrods from the beginner ball settings on the swashplate to a more advanced setting on the swashplate that will allow more pitch angles to increase performance. That’s why considering an mCX2 over the mCX might be a better choice. It allows you to get another level of experience without having to upgrade right away. Watch the videos below how to switch to advanced settings on the swash plate and to see what the swashplate is and how it works.
Advanced Settings On The Swashplate
The Swashplate On The mCX2 And How It Works
Spektrums already installed 5-in-1 control unit houses the DSM2 receiver, 2 linear servos, mixer, gyro and the ESC. All this is powered by a 120 mAh 3.7V LiPo battery. There is also an upgrade to a 150 mAh LiPo battery for increased flight time. The transmitter is a 4 channel radio with Spektrums DSM2 technology. What that means, is, the next time you purchase a 4 channel heli with DSM2 compatability, you have the option to buy the BNF (Bind-N-Fly) version that comes without the transmitter, saving you some money.
The new body on the mCX2 has a more stylish look, comes in 2 halves and has flashing LED’s, port and starboard lights and a flashing tail light. The same Coaxial, counter-rotating head design as the mCX, but with a few upgrades and a lot more fun, it is the perfect choice for beginners.
The video below shows the flight of the Blade mCX2.
It comes in an RTF (Ready-To-Fly) version and BNF (Bind-N-Fly) version. The Ready-To-Fly version comes with everything you need to fly and the Bind-N-Fly version requires you to have your own transmitter with DSM technology. Binding your radio to your new heli is super simple, just a few steps, and the manual with your particular radio will give exact instructions through the process.
Another really simple to fly and inexpensive ultra-micro coaxial helicopter is the Syma S107G, a remote control helicopter that uses infra-red to control the heli. It’s basically an infra-red “line of sight” from the transmitter to the heli. So if your transmitter loses sight of the heli, it loses control of the helicopter. e.g. flying on the other side of a wall, person, lamp, etc. These little heli’s come in right around $20.00, which makes it affordable to find out if you want to continue with the hobby.