Super tempting because of the price. I just got a 230s one month ago and I got the bug!
@corykelson
Жыл бұрын
Very nice flying! At $299, I feel it's the perfect time to pick up the 480. Back when the smart super combo could be picked up for $750, it was a steal for what you get. At $1k, there are better options available. The helicopter itself is magnificent. It builds easy and the quality is absolutely on par with the likes of align and xlpower. Mine started off as the stretched smart combo, but now I have Brain2 fbl and HV brushless Torq servos. It's a completely different machine now. I don't regret purchasing the f480 as my first build 3 years ago. At the current sale price of the kit, you can outfit it with a good fbl and servos for same price as the 550x but end up with a much lighter and more agile model. Just my opinion but I'm certain others may feel different. I enjoy your reviews, keep em coming🙂
@-Sossal-
4 ай бұрын
The good thing is that a lot of the parts are on the new 550 model. So you can still get parts for at least a good while. Same goes for the 480 (550) stretch parts.
@mangzrc
4 ай бұрын
Yep, they are the exact same heli other than landing gear.
@turionb1408
Жыл бұрын
nice flying looks great
@kingtriton7202
Жыл бұрын
I bought a blade 450 and had to put align parts on it to make it reliable/ replaceable. This is tempting but I checked and sold out already.
@syndicate9974
Жыл бұрын
Nice model … I have goblin helicopters and I started with blade 230S , wanted to see this model and how good it flies and I really like it maybe if I find one I might buy it
@glenn4452
Жыл бұрын
Just ordered one of these,great price,just picked up another one for the parts,now I have 3
@Twx97
Жыл бұрын
try to get a handful amount of spares because they discontinued the model
@glenn4452
11 ай бұрын
@@Twx97okay,just picked up another one got it for 250.00 new still had the tape on it.extra parts
@28EduardoSierra
Жыл бұрын
Bro there is something about the fusion 550 blade that sound sooo good
@aaronfischer2126
5 ай бұрын
I want to learn the 3D style and functions and need help
@Bean-sz7sr
Жыл бұрын
Trimming the grass!! 😂
@Twx97
Жыл бұрын
Hello. May i ask what camera do u use for recording your videos?
@mangzrc
Жыл бұрын
GoPro Hero 11 Black
@57heeler
11 ай бұрын
Hey, I've got a question about this heli. Have you ever had the belt guide cut into the tail belt? I know what that sounds like but it's got me stumped as to how it keeps slipping off the wheel. It actually slips down across the left side guide wheel and it has caused a little indentation in the belt, not enough to cut the belt through but It will eventually I guess. I have to put it back on the tension guide after every flight. I fell back to the manual setup and there is nowhere I've found that adresses that issue not even an idea of what adjustment may be out. I tightened the belt first so not sure that's it. So if that were happening to you where would you start to look or even adjust. Thanks in advance
@mangzrc
10 ай бұрын
Have you figured out the problem yet? I just saw your comment so I apologize for the late response. I have 100’s of flights on my 480 and have never had this issue. I have no clue how or why your belt is slipping out of those rollers, it seems impossible.
@mrfourtysevenman
Жыл бұрын
if you really want a lot of heli for the money, thunder tiger still sells the e550. for 600 dollars it comes with all the servos, motor, castle 90 esc and carbon blades. the only downside is parts are not available. they are, but they dont ship to the u.s. but they will ship you the raptor 550. i love mine to death
@edgardojagr216
Жыл бұрын
What esc are you running? I have a avion 100 and it wants to shut down sometimes. Not happy with the esc that comes with the kit .and my heli is still a 480 setup
@mangzrc
Жыл бұрын
CC Talon 90. The Avain stuff is not my favorite.
@MrDVCHITTer
Жыл бұрын
Tempting to bad I just got a Goosky s2. Would have been nice.
@bigeclipse718
Жыл бұрын
I picked up the kit. I was hoping I could fly it on 6s 5000 since i already have 5 of those. I'm not a 3d pilot at all. Just like to scale fly around. Will the 5000 work or would I need the stretch kit to balance it out?
@mangzrc
Жыл бұрын
The heli might feel a little heavy but since your not doing any hard 3D it will be just fine to use a 5000. I have done it before.
@57heeler
Жыл бұрын
@@mangzrc IF your gonna stretch it some day to a 550 I mean, it takes the 5000 to CG it out. Or at least it does for mine. But yes great heli even not stretched. And the presence in flight is pretty cool too.
@jonahmccraw4129
Жыл бұрын
I mean no one really knows why horizon would discontinue a good model, but it's what horizon does so I'm not gunna be surprised if they do
@28EduardoSierra
Жыл бұрын
Most likely they will drop the price on all the other kits and discontinue the kit only option otherwise why would the draco plane also be on spring sale and many other models that aren't too old yet.
@mangzrc
Жыл бұрын
They discontinued the helicopter unfortunately. We will see how long parts stick around.
@28EduardoSierra
Жыл бұрын
@@mangzrc the helicopter was not discontinued horizon hobby sent a message out addressing this.
@mangzrc
Жыл бұрын
@@28EduardoSierra Where can I find the message?
@28EduardoSierra
Жыл бұрын
@@mangzrc they also have something new comming
@28EduardoSierra
Жыл бұрын
@@mangzrc no disrespect or anything but it's best to not to jump to conclusions then people most likely won't support the model Wich may actually lead to being discontinued
@scottjones7721
Жыл бұрын
Hi what flybarless gyro is in it ...thanks
@mangzrc
Жыл бұрын
AR7210BX. Unfortunately they are discontinued now. If your looking for a FC look into the Spektrum 6250. That’s what I use now.
@scottjones7721
Жыл бұрын
@@mangzrc ok cool I have the old one to but seeing this one with the 6250 ..fly good will be get that ...thanks.
@rcas350pilot8
Жыл бұрын
Owned one blade helicopter, not a fan, they can keep it.
@jonahmccraw4129
Жыл бұрын
Blade has some good helis, the problem I personally have with blade is the cost to get into their birds. They're too overpriced for what you get, especially if you crash, parts for blade helis are insanely overpriced
@sawyerheslep8493
Жыл бұрын
I feel like they are going to discontinue this
@mangzrc
Жыл бұрын
Let’s hope they are just discontinuing the base kit.
@edgardojagr216
Жыл бұрын
Looks like the 480 is out of stock. No back order. Bye bye 480. Time for me to get a real heli . sab raw 580 ! It's a shame the 480 fly's awesome.
@markus4692
Жыл бұрын
Not interested at all. Still have a Blade 500x: no spare parts available for years. Lessons learned. Better get a Trex 470 if you want to fly it for more than 2 years. You can get every screw for a Trex even after 10 years.
@jonahmccraw4129
Жыл бұрын
The 470 is one of the best investments to this hobby hands down, I should have got one a long time ago
@PilotDEE38
Жыл бұрын
I own infusion 180 and 230s smart , tell you this blade is ok entry heli how ever . Down the road for parts availability or technical support or just plain tweaking and tuning . Better off with sab align or omp. Any other brand than blade !! You have to stock up on parts while there available cause blade and horizon hobby will leave you stranded with no parts . Blade heli’s feel like glorified toys vs real hobby grade helicopters. To learn sure grab a blade but investment wise look at other brands !!!! Blade is not it !!!
@TheMrDrMs
Жыл бұрын
Aged like milk.... Too bad it's discontinued.
@aac993
Жыл бұрын
The answer is no. Blade products are over-priced, and are of poor quality. Parts are super expensive, and support stinks. They are the Bose of RC. Ok if the prices weren't so high, but much better quality products are available at lower prices.
@mangzrc
Жыл бұрын
I can definitely agree with you to an extent, but I can confidently say that quality is not an issue with the Fusion 480. This isn’t a typical Blade, it’s very comparable to other similar kits. The quality of this kit is on par with Align imo.
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