After 20 minutes charge via USB cable, the battery is fully charged and are set to go. A look at the manual: Level 2 on a switch on the remote control is the "expert mode". So I fly first the matter with it. The Helix4 takes off and is stable in the air - trim is unnecessary and also not possible because the trim switches are dummies. Through small inputs can the quadricopter in confined spaces fly (2x2m during the first flight). Thanks to the LED in the nose, the position detection is easy.
The EPP frame is really stable and captures crash landings from certain. This makes completely new maneuvers possible: light switches operate with little start-up is a nice exercise for example. Or the Beast at the ceiling or on the wall "stick", although then the caps scrape on the rotor blades on the wall and make unpleasant noises. Or how about billiards? Flying the quadricopter before the balls and putt ...
Unfortunately, the Expert mode is still very limited and sluggish; he does not allow extreme control maneuvers. What could the little one showing three Stuntmodi: you can let the Helix4 flashovers, rolls and a half loop flying over a selection switch and a trigger at your fingertips. Unfortunately, that is not controllable via joystick.
Just under four minutes is the flight fun. After that should be allowed to cool briefly manual says the battery and then it can go on for about 20 minutes.
Scope of supply:
- The quadricopter
- A small 4 channel 2.4 GHz remote control with integrated charger for the quadricopter
- USB charging cable with a red LED that indicates the charging process
- Operating
Not included are 8 AA batteries.
Conclusion: Very stable and funny pilot who is beginners make a lot of joy. Unfortunately, the electronics prevents extreme flight maneuvers in expert mode.