Helicopter

  • Eco-8 by Ikarus upgraded with few optional parts.
  • Aveox 1409-4D brushless motor, Schulze 45-Ho brushless sensorless controller.
  • Arcamax heading hold piezo gyro
  • Futaba 8UHP R/C system, Servos: Hitech HS-85BB.
  • 10 cells Sanyo 3000, Ni-MH. BEC is based on 7806 voltage stabilizer mounted on aluminum plate below the receiver.
  • Take-off weight is 1800gr or 4lb.
  • Flying time is 6-8 minutes.

    Closer look inside

  • Video transmitter is attached to the frame with velcro ties.
  • Aluminum bracket below the motor holds TL100 sensor for RPM measurements.

    Future platform:

  • MA X-Cell Gas.
  • Obviosly a bigger heli and longer flying times.