Key Features
- SAFE™ technology provides three flight modes with the flip of a switch
- Smart Mode with GPS/altitude hold, stick relativity and the innovative SAFE circle
- Stability Mode with flight envelope protection and GPS hold
- Agility Mode for aerobatics and aggressive flying
- Return Home function automatically lands at the home position
- GoPro® compatible anti-vibration camera mount* included (camera not included)
- Intelligent motor control automatically stops the propellers upon impact with an object
- Ready-to-Fly out of the box with a Spektrum™ DX5E transmitter, 3S 2200mAh LiPo battery and charger
Comments
Looks pretty good. Not interested in the RTF though as I have no need for a DX5e, another 3s 2200, or a cheap charger. I'd like to see a BNF with no batt/charger for around $380. Otherwise it looks like body set with hardware, landing gear, and GoPro mount will be available for <$60 for those who want to roll their own with an APM...if it will fit.
I got the email sneek peek also and thought the same thing -- Phantom response.
If it is as durable a the new micro quad, it will be a super hit.
-=Doug
I saw a review of E-Flite's Apprentice airplane (with the same SAFE technology) on Flite Test's YouTube page. The SAFE technology features worked really well!
Fantastic price for RTF and GoPro platform. Controller has all the right basic stuff too.
Looks like they built it as light as possible while still providing capacity to carry GoPro, but a stabilizing camera gimbal could be outside the weight envelope for it.
Still an incredible entry price for a capable quad copter.
A lot more people are going to be getting into this hobby.
It is not available till fall, but I bet it won't be alone.
Looks cool. I do like Blade products, so I may have to look into this.
Looks like they came up with a better battery location. Hopefully you won't have to use your foot to get the battery to stay in like the phantom :)