what would YOU like to see next from blade?

[SHYguy]

Yup - a good BL nCPX CFX would hit the spot!

[WedgeD]

Originally Posted by SHYguy

Yup - a good BL nCPX CFX would hit the spot!

You'd want a CFX frame with all those parts that small? The 180CFX is small enough.

[SHYguy]

Originally Posted by WedgeD

You'd want a CFX frame with all those parts that small? The 180CFX is small enough.

CFX is just a name I have several modded to death mCPx'es with carbon/alu - it's a PITA to work on... and not very solid. Btw I also have a Nano with a 1 piece alu frame - does actually seem very solid (Rakon Heli I think)

No, as much plastic as possible. And as low part counts as possible. Plus easy to replace parts. I really do like the new trend with for instance one piece tail cases (plastic).

And I'd like tiny contacts for everything = easy to replace. It's a PITA with all this tiny soldering when you do your own mods.

[WedgeD]

Originally Posted by SHYguy

CFX is just a name

I disagree and, apparently, so does Blade. Every single CFX heli shares the same design characteristics, such as materials and servo geometry. It's more than just a name.

[Theunisjr]

Originally Posted by SHYguy

Yup - a good BL nCPX CFX would hit the spot!

I agree!

[SHYguy]

Originally Posted by WedgeD

I disagree and, apparently, so does Blade. Every single CFX heli shares the same design characteristics, such as materials and servo geometry. It's more than just a name.

Wanna bet?

[Miracle Boy]

I'd settle for a Nano CPX with a Brushless main motor and a tougher main board design. 2S and slightly longer blades would be nice too.

MB

[WedgeD]

Originally Posted by SHYguy

Wanna bet?

Sure, go for it. Show me one other Blade heli that has a carbon fiber frame with aluminum bearing blocks and that servo geometry around the mainshaft that doesn't hold a CFX designation. And, the 700X doesn't count because A) it's discontinued and B) it was the first heli that had the CFX style frame, but since it wasn't replacing anything the 700X designation worked with the previous 550X and 600X in the Pro Series line. They subsequently revamped the 300X with that style of frame and needed a new designation to set it apart, hence the 300CFX and every other heli in that style followed with CFX (the 180CFX and the 360CFX). Therefore it's more than ONLY a name. It's a design designation. What do I win?

[Miracle Boy]

Originally Posted by WedgeD

Sure, go for it. Show me one other Blade heli that has a carbon fiber frame with aluminum bearing blocks and that servo geometry around the mainshaft that doesn't hold a CFX designation. And, the 700X doesn't count because A) it's discontinued and B) it was the first heli that had the CFX style frame, but since it wasn't replacing anything the 700X designation worked with the previous 550X and 600X in the Pro Series line. They subsequently revamped the 300X with that style of frame and needed a new designation to set it apart, hence the 300CFX and every other heli in that style followed with CFX (the 180CFX and the 360CFX). Therefore it's more than ONLY a name. It's a design designation. What do I win?

I would have to agree. The CF part of CFX, AFAIK stands for Carbon Fiber. As in the main frame plates are made of CF.

I wouldn't want to see CF frame plates on something as small as a Nano though, Plastic is a better choice for something so small and light.

MB

[WedgeD]

Originally Posted by Miracle Boy

I would have to agree. The CF part of CFX, AFAIK stands for Carbon Fiber. As in the main frame plates are made of CF.

I wouldn't want to see CF frame plates on something as small as a Nano though, Plastic is a better choice for something so small and light.

MB

Exactly. Agreed on all accounts.

[JonJet]

After seeing all of this CFX talk and a bit of thought...

I'd like to see Blade bring out a Micro CFX Kit...

CFX frame in perhaps the size of the mCPX...let the user choose the electronics just like any other kit build

Thanks to the Guru's, Masters and Overlord, BLHeli is free to anyone, so all of the previous problems get solved

1S, 2S or even 3S...any motor fits with no modifications or added bracing needed...the main board simply handles the AS3X duty and BLHeli takes care of the rest

Pick your motors and ESC...then flash BLHeli to do the honors and tear up the sky

[WedgeD]

Originally Posted by JonJet

After seeing all of this CFX talk and a bit of thought...

I'd like to see Blade bring out a Micro CFX Kit...

CFX frame in perhaps the size of the mCPX...let the user choose the electronics just like any other kit build

Thanks to the Guru's, Masters and Overlord, BLHeli is free to anyone, so all of the previous problems get solved

1S, 2S or even 3S...any motor fits with no modifications or added bracing needed...the main board simply handles the AS3X duty and BLHeli takes care of the rest

Pick your motors and ESC...then flash BLHeli to do the honors and tear up the sky

Gonna need an RX of some kind in there.

[JonJet]

Nah....

We'll use The Force and never crash

[WedgeD]

Originally Posted by JonJet

Nah....

We'll use The Force and never crash

Well, to be fair, every single AS3X unit to date has had an integrated RX even though AS3X just stands for Artificial Stability 3 Axis.

[BRANDON L]

Originally Posted by JonJet

After seeing all of this CFX talk and a bit of thought...

I'd like to see Blade bring out a Micro CFX Kit...

CFX frame in perhaps the size of the mCPX...let the user choose the electronics just like any other kit build

Thanks to the Guru's, Masters and Overlord, BLHeli is free to anyone, so all of the previous problems get solved

1S, 2S or even 3S...any motor fits with no modifications or added bracing needed...the main board simply handles the AS3X duty and BLHeli takes care of the rest

Pick your motors and ESC...then flash BLHeli to do the honors and tear up the sky

Im with u on that. The mcpx has plenty of room for more power to make up for the extra weight of a cf frame and external escs ect.
And can be advertised for the experienced flyer.
The ncpx with just better electronics. Manly more powefull motors makes a perfect beginger to intermediate cp heli

[Iskareot]

The MCPX BL is now way out dated time wise. New design name look needed.

The NANO could be a brushless, tiny CF frame, brushless tail and a better battery option would work there too.


I DO hope they finally see that people like a decent CF frame and fiberglass canopy. (although lighter is plastic yes).

Brushless micro is due now -- so lets see what happens.

[Abdon]

I agree with making a nano with brushless motor as stock part, and I have destroyed 3 mainboards on them so It's not funny to replace a 60+ U.S$ piece on a 100$ helicopter. The MCPX BL is good but very brittle for the high power it has, the tail boom and other parts can break easily with a mid strong crash. But compared to a TRex 150 is less painful to repair IMHO.

[franklin_m]

I'll add to the desire for scale fuselage options. Perhaps a 450ish sized general platform that isn't designed as a hard core 3D machine, but rather as a platform for various scale designs. It could be designed to incorporate a modular design that would allow for different tail rotor types, sizes, sides, locations, etc., as well as main rotor types and configurations. Then a series of retracts, lights, or other scale like accessories.

[crashcopterman]

Bring back the pro series!!!!!

Steve

[brokenheli666]

Nano cfx. And yes. I agree with pro series. At least the 550x