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<blockquote data-quote="Viper16" data-source="post: 2757705" data-attributes="member: 1558"><p>I have a T-Rex Clone 450. it is a collective pitch helicopter...a 450 size heli is a great balance between performance and cost of repair. I would figure out if you want a helicopter or a multirotor system right now, and then split the path that way, while I have never owned a multicopter, I know they are a different beast.</p><p></p><p>I purchased a clone for a few reasons: Parts are interchangeable to the original cloned models, clone cost is a fraction of the cost of the branded versions (and can be just as good), and if I didn't like it I wasn't out thousands of dollars. It is addicting! I purchased a decent radio up front, as they can be used for a lot of things other than helicopters. </p><p></p><p>I would stay away from Nitro and stick with Electric. Some tips....dont skimp on the radio and dont skimp on the servos. Most helicopters now are flybarless and require a flybarless computer, with cloned versions can be had for around $60-150 depending on features, while the name brand guys can be had for around $200-500.00 depending on features. Rescue feature could save you big money, but the biggest money saver would be a Simulator for the computer, such as realflight, Phoenix, AccuRC, and a few others. They cost around $100-130.00 but will save you ten fold in repairs once you get to training on them. </p><p></p><p>I am not a fan of multi-rotor's yet, but may eventually get into them if the market is forcing me too...until then helicopters all the way. </p><p></p><p>To get into the game with a 450 Class (clone), charger, radio, it could run you around $750-1000.00. The larger helicopters like Class 500,600,700 will cost around $1500-3500 to get fully built with decent electronics. If you are interested, let me know and I can give you more advice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Viper16, post: 2757705, member: 1558"] I have a T-Rex Clone 450. it is a collective pitch helicopter...a 450 size heli is a great balance between performance and cost of repair. I would figure out if you want a helicopter or a multirotor system right now, and then split the path that way, while I have never owned a multicopter, I know they are a different beast. I purchased a clone for a few reasons: Parts are interchangeable to the original cloned models, clone cost is a fraction of the cost of the branded versions (and can be just as good), and if I didn't like it I wasn't out thousands of dollars. It is addicting! I purchased a decent radio up front, as they can be used for a lot of things other than helicopters. I would stay away from Nitro and stick with Electric. Some tips....dont skimp on the radio and dont skimp on the servos. Most helicopters now are flybarless and require a flybarless computer, with cloned versions can be had for around $60-150 depending on features, while the name brand guys can be had for around $200-500.00 depending on features. Rescue feature could save you big money, but the biggest money saver would be a Simulator for the computer, such as realflight, Phoenix, AccuRC, and a few others. They cost around $100-130.00 but will save you ten fold in repairs once you get to training on them. I am not a fan of multi-rotor's yet, but may eventually get into them if the market is forcing me too...until then helicopters all the way. To get into the game with a 450 Class (clone), charger, radio, it could run you around $750-1000.00. The larger helicopters like Class 500,600,700 will cost around $1500-3500 to get fully built with decent electronics. If you are interested, let me know and I can give you more advice. [/QUOTE]
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