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Posted by Robert Drone on August 6, 2009 at 3:00pm
I know you've all heard of the easy star but what do you think of these? Are any of these any good? I picked them because they look decent but don't cost as much as the easystar for starting off with plain old flying [drone comes next]. If you know about any of them or any better ones please comment! Thanks!-Rd=]j3club

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yhst-17210252890263_2062_66591631Aerobird Swift RTF

31lLk%2BX3DxL._SL500_AA280_.jpgAerobird 3 RTF Electric

31o4Wxnfk4L._SL500_AA280_.jpgFirebird Commander 2 RTF Electric

31NV9VEYBCL._SL500_AA280_.jpgFirebird Freedom RTF Electric

31V5BX5ZPCL._SL500_AA280_.jpgAre any of these any good? I picked them because they look decent but don't cost as much as the easystar for starting off with plain old flying [drone comes next]. If you know about any of them or any better ones please comment!
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  • nicolas bush June 14, 2010 at 11:33am
    the wildhawks quite good to fly if you go to youtube there will be some reviews
  • Donald Gallay August 8, 2009 at 8:34pm
    if your just starting out try and find rc flying field most have clubs with good equipment suited to learn on with training buddy boxes and willing helpful instructors no equipment to buy they will get you trained the right way
  • Patrick Mccabe August 8, 2009 at 7:36pm
    well thats 3 channel equipment ok for rc but not for a UAV. You will need 6 Channel transmitter and receiver so the one that comes with the plane will be of no use. You will want a lipo and brushless motor.
  • Robert Drone August 8, 2009 at 1:02pm
    correction that would be $140 not $130.=]

    Still a good price[imho].
  • Robert Drone August 8, 2009 at 12:52pm
    Thanks donald & tom for the comments! I'm not worried about the long run because I will get more money I'm just trying to get in the air as soon as possible because it will be a while before I get much more money [no available oppurtunity's at the moment. I just saw that the rtf easystar from TowerHobbies just dropped to $159.99 for some reason and a sale is going on that will let me kick $20 off that putting an easystar at $130!!!!!!
    That is a great price!!!!! I have to finish earning the money and get it this way it's just perfect!!!![tell me if it's not because it all appears to check out!] and I checked the parts it uses they all appear to be brand name [hitech and multiplex]

    FEATURES: All Elapor foam construction white fuselage, blue wings
    Elapor foam repairable with regular (not foam safe) CA glue
    Mid dorsal 400 motor with 5" pusher prop
    Elevator, Rudder, and throttle control
    X-08 Multiplex ESC
    Neon SS FM 72MHz 3-channel radio system with receiver and
    two Tiny-S Multiplex servos (MPUM6521)
    7.2V 600mAh NiMH battery with Tamiya connector
    Preinstalled pushrods for elevator and rudder
    Removable canopy for installation of receiver, battery, and ESC
    Hitec CG-72S DC quick charger
    Ready for flight in about two hours
    Instruction manual for plane and radio

    link=]
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    Thomas J Coyle III August 8, 2009 at 12:04pm
    Robert,

    I agree with Gailay. The servos and R/C equipment that come with the RTFs is usually a compromise in relation to quality and price. Also, the R/C equipment may not be compatible with the Ardupilot. Check before you buy!

    Regards,
    TCIII
  • Donald Gallay August 8, 2009 at 11:01am
    read your own words CHEAPER you get what you pay for... and I would get the easystar no electronics and buy a seperate name brand tx/rx... hitec hs81 servos fit perfect. it will be cheaper in the long run
  • Robert Drone August 8, 2009 at 10:39am
    btw- as far as the easystar costing $72 0r $52 ect. that is without rc right? It costs about $180 rtf which would be what I need that is why I'm looking at these [cheaper rtf]

    -rd=]
  • Robert Drone August 8, 2009 at 10:26am
    Or even something like this?

    raidentech168_2064_268616164


    link
    RaidenTech.com
  • Robert Drone August 8, 2009 at 9:56am
    Or this with some servos?

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