Draganflyer Compared to Other Choppers
09-29-2006, 03:55 PM
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Draganflyer Compared to Other Choppers
So, for those of you who have flown or currently fly conventional choppers, how does the Draganflyer compare for flying difficulty, durability, value etc. I've been flying one for a couple of weeks (only chopper I've ever flown) and am having a blast with it. Now that I'm spending more time on sites like this one, I'm finding out more about other helicopters and am curious about how they all stack up. I wonder if one rotor and motor is better than 4. Seems like TI is a great idea if it is working properly but if conditions are less than ideal and you rely on it too much it can lead to horrific crashes. I've realized, having looked at other products that Draganflyers aren't cheap. Maybe there's a lot more to them than some of the RTF kids in the $300 - $400 price range.
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09-30-2006, 07:05 PM
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RE: Draganflyer Compared to Other Choppers
Hi techrtr,
The DF is much easier to fly then a conventional Helicopter (even with TI off). If you are going to try one I would stay away from the little RTF Micro's. Most come with built in 4 in 1 receivers with a cheap gyro and aren't very good at head holding. They also have a very small tail motor that burns out all the time and you can't auto rotate. If you are going to get one I wouldn't get anything smaller then a T-rex and 30 size or bigger is much better. A Century Corona is a great starter heli...But will cost you about $700 to get in the air. Just look for something with a belt or shaft drive for the tail rotor and a good head holding gyro.
If you are just fun flying at parks or local fields the DF is the easiest most relaxing heli to fly. If you want to do 3d, inverted, rolls and more then you need a convention type heli.
I learned on and have been flying conventional heli's and then got a DF. If I was doing it the other way around I would say fly the DF till you can fly it so good with TI off that it is boring, then go for a heli. I still bring my DF with me to the feild. It's a very fun and relaxing heli to fly.
Happy Flyin,
Lacey
The DF is much easier to fly then a conventional Helicopter (even with TI off). If you are going to try one I would stay away from the little RTF Micro's. Most come with built in 4 in 1 receivers with a cheap gyro and aren't very good at head holding. They also have a very small tail motor that burns out all the time and you can't auto rotate. If you are going to get one I wouldn't get anything smaller then a T-rex and 30 size or bigger is much better. A Century Corona is a great starter heli...But will cost you about $700 to get in the air. Just look for something with a belt or shaft drive for the tail rotor and a good head holding gyro.
If you are just fun flying at parks or local fields the DF is the easiest most relaxing heli to fly. If you want to do 3d, inverted, rolls and more then you need a convention type heli.
I learned on and have been flying conventional heli's and then got a DF. If I was doing it the other way around I would say fly the DF till you can fly it so good with TI off that it is boring, then go for a heli. I still bring my DF with me to the feild. It's a very fun and relaxing heli to fly.
Happy Flyin,
Lacey
