A great-looking, ready-to-fly small-scale model of this iconic full-size MD500 helicopter that is full of outstanding features, these make the MD500 not only look great but makes it fly great as well. The full-size MD500 was developed originally by the Hughes Helicopter Co. as a light utility helicopter for civilian use, but when McDonnell Douglas took over production it quickly became popular with the military, coastguards, and law enforcement agencies.

The features of the MD500 include a metal 5-blade flybarless rotor head, twin brushless motors, a 6-axis gyro, and a barometric altitude hold with optional optical positioning. This gives the MD500 incredible stability and an amazing amount of power making it perfect for beginners or the more experienced pilots. In more experienced hands it is capable of all the usual more advanced helicopter maneuvers. Other features include a dedicated V2 transmitter with auto take-off and landing, out-of-control protection (which allows the gyro and stability systems to take over at the flick of a switch), 3 flight modes, a low voltage alarm, and a modular battery design with intelligent power management.

To summarize, this is a great little scale-looking helicopter that is perfect for beginners due to its advanced aids that help you fly. But it is also very appealing to the more experienced flyers who want a great-looking, maneuverable small helicopter to have some fun with.

Features:
• Ready to fly with its own dedicated 2.4Ghz transmitter, flight battery, and USB charge cable
• One-click auto take-off and landing functions, and barometric altitude hold
• Modular battery with intelligent management system
• 3 flight modes to suit beginners and experienced pilots
• Scale-looking 5-blade flybarless metal rotor head
• Scale details including LED lights
• 6-axis gyro for fast, accurate flying, and hovering stability, perfect for beginners

Specs:
Type: RC ERA C189 (RTF) MD500 Flybarless RC Helicopter
Fuselage Length: 335mm
Rotor Diameter: 320mm
Fuselage Height: 126mm
Transmitter Frequency: 2.4Ghz
Transmitter Range: 150~200 meters
Main Motor: Brushless (Direct-drive
Tail Motor: Brushless (Direct-drive)
Battery: 7.4V 1200mAh lithium
Flight Time: 15~17 minutes
Charger: USB cable
Charge Time: About 90 minutes
Body Material: ABS plastic
Body Color: US Army livery
Flying Weight: 225g

Included:
RC ERA C189 (RTF) MD500 Flybarless RC Helicopter w/Tx, 6-Axis Gyro & Barometric Altitude Hold (US Army)
1 x 2.4Ghz transmitter
1 x 7.4V 1200mAh lithium battery
1 x USB charging cable
5 x Spare main rotor blades
1 x Spare tail-rotor blade
1 x Tool set
1 x Manual

Required (not supplied):
4 x 1.5V "AA" batteries