Agile 3.6 Sneak Peek

[GimpyGolden]

Just posted by KDS

KDS AGILE 3.6 #1 test flight video (2 min 33 sec)

Guess there's always room for just one more heli, especially when it's only little

[_Kyle_]

I hope they get this one right...
Is there any photos? Did the design change?

[GimpyGolden]

Me too.
Can't see much could be trouble since the Agile is a proven design in the 5.5 and 7.2 and the 3.6 is a much simpler design than the Chase.
3.6 is basically scaled down version but with straight cut torque tube gears, unless plans have changed on that.

Some pics in this old thread.
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=620231

[jmtyndall]

Should have waited. That looks sick. Will the Chase still be supported?

[MeekaMoMo]

My thoughts are when the 3.6 comes out to change all the electric's off the chase onto the 3.6 and then decide which one is the keeper,Marty

[GimpyGolden]

Originally Posted by jmtyndall

Should have waited. That looks sick. Will the Chase still be supported?

Absolutely, at least as far as I know.
My understanding was KDS couldn't decide which they preferred in prototype testing they decided to do both.

The Inova line is still well supported even though the Agile's have been around a while now. That gives me a good feel KDS will support it's models long term.

Originally Posted by NEAGRON

My thoughts are when the 3.6 comes out to change all the electric's off the chase onto the 3.6 and then decide which one is the keeper,Marty

I really like the simplicity of the Agile, especially in this size.
The Chase is a very cool concept, just not my cup of tea.

[Skeezix]

I'm excited about this one. It's been almost a year since I heard anything about this heli and was wondering if it was on hold. Seems like the the 360 class is now the 'new 450'.

When is this thing going to be available?

[jasond1979]

Nicely done

[PeteStewardson]

I heard KDS had spread themselves too thin with too many helis, multi-rotors, Tx etc and so they're now stuck not being able to develop anything at any pace.

[Skeezix]

Originally Posted by PeteStewardson

I heard KDS had spread themselves too thin with too many helis, multi-rotors, Tx etc and so they're now stuck not being able to develop anything at any pace.

This is very interesting to me, and explains why there hasn’t been a 600 stretch kit released for the 5.5 yet, and also why the 3.6 seems stuck in development. I can remember that in April 2014 they announced the Agile 3.6 and targeted a summer 2014 release. I thought the 3.6 Agile was dead until I saw the video posted above.

So, diving a little deeper I found a website for Agile helicopters based in Brussels. Is the Agile series of helis KDS’s proprietary design, or is Agile a separate company that designed the heli, and is allowing KDS to manufacture and sell the kits?

I suppose the original designer of the Agile 7.2 – Roberto Ganzaino – could have created the design, and the KDS folks scaled down the design for the 5.5 and 3.6.

Can someone give some background on the KDS/Agile relationship and how it all works?

[jmtyndall]

Interesting thoughts.

With the Goblin 380 just hitting the market, and no other competition in that class, I'd go to the sketch board, lengthen the boom and swing 380s. Agile 3.8 for the win!

With that said, I think KDS has something in store, they just brought on new field reps

[GimpyGolden]

The Agile line was drafted by an independent designer Roberto Ganzaino and sold to KDS just like rallyant (Glen) with the Chase 360.
I don't know any specifics as of why the 600 stretch isn't here yet but at one point it was awaiting approval of the designer.

I think the 3.6 got put on back burner as efforts to get Chase out certainly used up resources. I can understand why KDS didn't bring both to market together.
Fact is it is still being considered as we see from above vid. Whether that machine shown is preproduction prototype or production test kit, I do not know.

I will try to get more infos for you guy's.

[PeteStewardson]

It would be useful if you could find out what is happening with the Chase 380 stretch kit too.

[GimpyGolden]

Originally Posted by PeteStewardson

It would be useful if you could find out what is happening with the Chase 380 stretch kit too.

I have asked those in the know, will report back when I get a response.

[TheKingPhisher]

What's so unique about the Agile 3.6?

[GimpyGolden]

Originally Posted by TheKingPhisher

What's so unique about the Agile 3.6?

Did you see the pic's here?
https://www.helifreak.com/showpost.p...51&postcount=1

-It has Agile's robust frame layout, lot's of room for 6s packs and should be swappable with canopy in place.
-If head geometry holds true to it's big brothers it will be wicked fast cyclic response.
-2 stage transmission, will take gob's of power today's 360-380mm power setups can deliver.
-Thick boom without need for supports
-Has Agile's tough as nails tail drive train.

And it just looks bad ass don't ya think.
I had no intentions on another machine this year but this one might have me changing my mind.

I not supposed to say when it's due out but if your thinking of a 360 machine this season and like the looks of it I'd hold out for a lil' bit.

[jmtyndall]

Originally Posted by TheKingPhisher

What's so unique about the Agile 3.6?

What's so unique about the Goblin 380?

They're just cool helicopters by our favorite brands.

[TheKingPhisher]

Originally Posted by jmtyndall

What's so unique about the Goblin 380?

They're just cool helicopters by our favorite brands.

Who said anything about the Goblin 380?

But since you brought it up it has a cool full canopy...that alone is enough for me to choose it over the Agile 360...

At least with the Chase it was unique...

[jmtyndall]

It's another recently released heli....that people were excited about. You don't see the connection?

As for canopies...they can be had for any heli in any color.

The right answer was...the 380 is cool because it's a Goblin. So if you like Goblins, it is a smaller, more affordable version of a heli you like the design of.

The Agile 3.6 is a cool heli because it's an Agile. It's a smaller more affordable version of a heli they like the design of.

[MotorG525]

Put this in production please...