Another new heli from Blade...B300x

[WNCmotard]

Originally Posted by poor_red_neck

I love it!!!

I was honestly hoping it would be a little smaller... but I still think this heli is going to be a winner.

I just HOPE, that someone comes out with a better looking canopy.

I have never been a fan of the Blade canopies... reminds me of the older nitro helis form the 90s. Not a very updated look.

At least it's not blue and white for once, the two worst colors for anything that goes airborne.

Nice job on this one E Flite, for the price, it will be tough to beat.

[Serbi]

When you think about it, it's really good value: just the BeastX 7200 receiver is worth 240$, you get the heli with servos, motor, esc and lipo for another 140$. When you're done crashing it, just take out the BeastX and throw away the rest...

[Cman]

Nice

I like it. I guess it might be time to retire my Blade CP (Yup the original, only mods are heat sinks) my excuss will be parts for it are becoming harder and harder to find

I'm looking forward to some reviews.

Its also good to see someone from HH here. thanks for all the information.

[meowguy]

I have been trying to upgrade my Blade SR with belt drive tail. I am having a very difficult time with it and have spent easily more than a Blade 300x and a half on it. So long SR you are just not worth it anymore.

[STAZZ]

Originally Posted by soljkaer20

@Stazz

You are correct! I apologize for the misinformation. 11t is optional.

10t is stock
11t is optional

Thanks guys I hope you like it as much as I do!

Thanks,
James Haley

So, after some easy math what we got?
With 10T pinion at 100% of throttle it will have a HS of about 3450 RPM
With 11T it will increase to 3800 RPM - I probably wouldn't try this with wooden blades! Scary, especially if someone buys it second hand (not knowing that 11T is installed)!

[mahbouni]

Just looking at the specs...

Gross Weight: 17.3 oz (491 g)
Rotor Blade Length: 245mm

The Gaui X2 FES has 255mm blades and weighs only 360g. Only $599 inc 4 servos & BeastX. Mine runs rings around my 250.

http://www.allerc.com/gaui-x2-fes-su...v2-p-6359.html

[TexasC]

Link marked "Private", doesn't work.

[mahbouni]

You mean it's marked private in Helifreak or you can't acess it from the Alll e RC? Have you tried copiing and pasting it into a browser?

[GravityJunkie]

Originally Posted by mahbouni

Just looking at the specs...

Gross Weight: 17.3 oz (491 g)
Rotor Blade Length: 245mm

The Gaui X2 FES has 255mm blades and weighs only 360g. Only $599 inc 4 servos & BeastX. Mine runs rings around my 250.

http://www.allerc.com/gaui-x2-fes-su...v2-p-6359.html

Only $599? That's a big price jump from a $380 300x. That $380 also includes a Rx and lipo (along with a generic charger). The X2 sure better stomp for that price increase.

And this is coming from somone would rather own a X2 than the 300x. If I can score a used X2 before the 300x release, I'll jump on. But you can't compare the two birds at that significant of a price diff.

[Crob56]

I believe I just found my first CP chopper

[poor_red_neck]

Originally Posted by Serbi

When you think about it, it's really good value: just the BeastX 7200 receiver is worth 240$, you get the heli with servos, motor, esc and lipo for another 140$. When you're done crashing it, just take out the BeastX and throw away the rest...

Wow... I never looked at it that way. It's actually coming with a QUALITY FBL controller, that can be used on other helis in the future!

[heli-insane]

Originally Posted by GravityJunkie

Only $599? That's a big price jump from a $380 300x. That $380 also includes a Rx and lipo (along with a generic charger). The X2 sure better stomp for that price increase.

And this is coming from somone would rather own a X2 than the 300x. If I can score a used X2 before the 300x release, I'll jump on. But you can't compare the two birds at that significant of a price diff.

To bad i already own a X2 this might have been a bit of a bank account saver!!! Hmmm maybe them 300x CF blades might fit the X2????

Seeing as there is not much options for good blades for us X2 owners, maybe that belt might be a little better as well and fit in the X2.

Hmmmm some possible options in the future for us gaui flyers that like to experiment!

[STAZZ]

Originally Posted by poor_red_neck

Wow... I never looked at it that way. It's actually coming with a QUALITY FBL controller, that can be used on other helis in the future!

Amain already has AR7200BX in stock! So, I think it was not FBL what delayed arrival of Blade 450X as many people were thinking!


BR,
Stas

[Loonie]

I'm actually wondering if they'll release an RTF version with a proper radio, like the Blade 450. I'm considering a move to Spektrum.

[vertico]

Im sold.

Hey James, in the pics of the 300 x you posted there is a nice metal case sitting next to it, is this the case for the 300x? :-)

[mahbouni]

Originally Posted by GravityJunkie

Only $599? That's a big price jump from a $380 300x. That $380 also includes a Rx and lipo (along with a generic charger). The X2 sure better stomp for that price increase.

And this is coming from somone would rather own a X2 than the 300x. If I can score a used X2 before the 300x release, I'll jump on. But you can't compare the two birds at that significant of a price diff.

You have good point but I'm still skeptical about 245mm blades being able to 3D 491g. I'm beginning to wonder if that's a misprint. 391g seems more like it.

[InFocus]

I don't know if its a misprint or not. But the video clearly shows it doing very nice 3d. Granted, the expert pilots can make anything look good.

[RC_Feen]

I like it! Just last night I was looking at the T-Rex 250 Pro but now I'm happy with E-Flite's 300. I really liked the Blade CP-Pro but the 300 is what I was looking for. Can't wait.

[merlin3]

I will try to remember to weigh the 300x this weekend and let you know for sure, ill also try to get some more video.

[mahbouni]

Originally Posted by InFocus

I don't know if its a misprint or not. But the video clearly shows it doing very nice 3d. Granted, the expert pilots can make anything look good.

Yes it did perform very well in the video. If it really does perform like that in stock from then I will have one.