Michael Donat
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jordan o'meill commented on Michael Donat's blog post Dynam Hawk Sky Brushless/Li-Poly/4ch RTF $119.00 EasyStar clone.
"cool but are they still considered the best beginners plane? ps:does anyone know where to find spare parts in australia for them..... thanks"
Oct 11, 2010

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Thomas J Coyle III commented on Michael Donat's blog post Dynam Hawk Sky Brushless/Li-Poly/4ch RTF $119.00 EasyStar clone.
"Kristoffer, What is wrong with a EZ* from Multiplex in Germany. Many hobbists who try to build their own planes, unless you have done so before, never finish the plane or it does not fly well and they lose interest. Just a thought. Regards, TCIII"
Sep 20, 2010
Walt Hodges commented on Michael Donat's blog post Dynam Hawk Sky Brushless/Li-Poly/4ch RTF $119.00 EasyStar clone.
"Am a brand new noobe. I make note that the Clouds fly: Required: ESC(not included) 4 x 9g servos(not included) 4 CH radio system(not included) 1300mah battery (not included) Would / could some one make a recommendation for these components ( I guess…"
Mar 23, 2010
Robert Drone commented on Michael Donat's blog post Dynam Hawk Sky Brushless/Li-Poly/4ch RTF $119.00 EasyStar clone.
"sorry you haven't flown it yet...thanks for the reply though! you can see video from some flights here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfzpSCJ8AM8&NR=1&feature=fvwp"
Nov 16, 2009

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Chris Anderson commented on Michael Donat's blog post Dynam Hawk Sky Brushless/Li-Poly/4ch RTF $119.00 EasyStar clone.
"Haven't flown mine yet. Been travelling for three weeks straight and it looks like more of the same till the end of the year :-("
Nov 16, 2009
Robert Drone commented on Michael Donat's blog post Dynam Hawk Sky Brushless/Li-Poly/4ch RTF $119.00 EasyStar clone.
"nice!!! how weel does it fly? @chris- did you get a chance to fly yours? How did it go?"
Nov 16, 2009
DougB commented on Michael Donat's blog post Dynam Hawk Sky Brushless/Li-Poly/4ch RTF $119.00 EasyStar clone.
"Just dropped a stock motor and prop from a "Stryker" in the "HawkSky" that was left over after an upgrade and the motor and prop fit perfectly in the plastic housing with about 1/4 inch prop clearence. Just thought I'd pass…"
Oct 21, 2009
DougB commented on Michael Donat's blog post Dynam Hawk Sky Brushless/Li-Poly/4ch RTF $119.00 EasyStar clone.
"Chris, Did you get a chance to fly your HawkSky and if so how didi it do? I recieved mine yesterday, looks like there's quite a bit of room up front. I should have it flying this weekend. Doug"
Oct 14, 2009

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Chris Anderson commented on Michael Donat's blog post Dynam Hawk Sky Brushless/Li-Poly/4ch RTF $119.00 EasyStar clone.
"Not sure. Doesn't seem as tough as EPP and it's certainly not Elapor."
Oct 8, 2009
automatik commented on Michael Donat's blog post Dynam Hawk Sky Brushless/Li-Poly/4ch RTF $119.00 EasyStar clone.
"What kind of a foam is HawkSky plane made of?"
Oct 8, 2009

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Chris Anderson commented on Michael Donat's blog post Dynam Hawk Sky Brushless/Li-Poly/4ch RTF $119.00 EasyStar clone.
"I just got one of these and I can confirm that it's 72Mhz in the US. It's really quite an amazing deal, given that it comes with a LiPoly (looks like around 1500mah), balancing charger and wall wart. Not quite as much interior room as an…"
Oct 7, 2009
Paul Bealing commented on Michael Donat's blog post 5th or AUX RX Channel
"I've had one of these from R2hobbies (same set, different stickers) for almost a year with receivers in 3 planes. I ground tested it out to 600m although TX antenna orientation is important past 500m. It looks like they've added some…"
Oct 6, 2009
Michael Donat commented on Michael Donat's blog post 5th or AUX RX Channel
"the tx looks pretty cheapy, but i guess its better than the stock gear. $32 for a reviver and transmitter, what a deal. but at 2.4Ghz im going to have to find a new camera system. any recommendations?"
Oct 6, 2009

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Chris Anderson commented on Michael Donat's blog post 5th or AUX RX Channel
"These 6-channel HobbyKing 2.4Ghz RC systems are an amazing deal at $32."
Oct 6, 2009
Paul Bealing commented on Michael Donat's blog post 5th or AUX RX Channel
"The HawkSky flys well without rudder. I think I've only used rudder a few times in the last year; by mistake :). I probably should learn to use it. The receiver supplied is 5-channel but it's only a park range receiver at best. The…"
Oct 6, 2009

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Gary Mortimer commented on Michael Donat's blog post 5th or AUX RX Channel
"Well good luck and I feel your pain at not being able to afford everything at once!! Best not to try an mod the TX, you can, but its a mission and it might just end up not working. A cheap airframe and radio setup is a great way to learn to fly,…"
Oct 6, 2009

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5th or AUX RX Channel

Posted on October 5, 2009 at 11:52pm 5 Comments

Im looking to start a UAV project based on the Dynam Hawk Sky which I had posted a day or so back. I got a lot of comments on the radio system saying its junk, and cannot be used because it does not have a 5th or AUX channel for the AutoPilot. As an 18 year old working at RadioShack, I cant really afford a new radio system let alone the components for AutoPilot, but I figure if I put a little money away every check or so… Continue

Dynam Hawk Sky Brushless/Li-Poly/4ch RTF $119.00 EasyStar clone.

Posted on October 4, 2009 at 12:43pm 24 Comments





After looking at the suggested planes for use as a UAV, I noticed there not all that cheap.

The plane considered for a UAV builder "on a budget" was still something like $110.00 without any electronics!

I know the Easy Star is a pretty popular model in use with UAV construction, and even that is bumping $200.00 without a brushless motor.

I came across the… Continue

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