Key Features
- All metal and carbon fiber construction
- 2mm carbon fiber frame, 3mm carbon fiber landing gear, 2.5mm tail box/fin
- Efficient helical main gear paired with a steel pinion to reduce noise
- Oversized 25mm tail boom eliminating the need for boom supports
- 6mm wide belt-driven tail with adjustable belt tension
- 5mm high-strength steel tail shaft paired with metal bell crank, hub and grips
- Full carbon fiber and aluminum tail box with large aluminum pulley
- 5mm carbon fiber tail pushrod for precise tail control
- High-strength steel 10mm main shaft and 8mm spindle
- Standard size servos for cyclic and tail
- Hidden tail servo for a sleek look
- Capable of 3000 RPM head speed for aggressive flight performance
- Spektrum™ DX6 6-Channel DSMX Transmitter
- Brushless Motor up to 4319-1300kV
- Spektrum Hi-Torque Cyclic Servo
- Spektrum Hi-Speed Tailrotor Servo
- Spektrum 22.2V 4000mAh 6S 50C Smart LiPo Battery, IC5
- Castle Creations Talon 90-Amp 25V BL ESC W/20amp BEC
- Spektrum DSMX Flybarless Control System
- Spektrum DSMX Remote Receiver
- E-flite EC5 Device Connector
- (1)Fusion 480 Helicopter Kit
- (1) User Manual
Overview
Built on years of engineering and development knowledge, the Blade® Fusion™ 480 helicopter packs all the high-end features into a rugged and durable airframe ready to rip up the skies. This powerhouse features lightweight carbon fiber and anodized aluminum construction presenting exceptional rigidity and durability. The optimized control system geometry offers the most efficient and responsive control. The quiet helical main gear is ready to be driven by a 40-43mm brushless motor bringing high power and torque. A belt-driven tail assembly is housed in construction utilizing both carbon fiber and aluminum to ensure precision performance every flight. For advanced-level 3D pilots, the Fusion 480 delivers an aggressive heli leaving the others in its dust cloud.
Frame
All metal and carbon fiber construction
2mm carbon fiber frame, 3mm carbon fiber landing gear, 2.5mm tail box/fin
Painted carbon fiber skids and tail for easy visibility
Painted fiberglass canopy
Aluminum battery tray with (2) oversized battery straps
Aluminum bearing and servo block with Optimized Servo Geometry
Tail
Oversized 25mm tail boom eliminating the need for boom supports
6mm wide belt-driven tail with adjustable belt tension
5mm high-strength steel tail shaft paired with metal bell crank, hub and grips
Full carbon fiber and aluminum tail box with large aluminum pulley
5mm carbon fiber tail pushrod for precise tail control
Hidden tail servo for a sleek look
Mechanics
480mm (main) and 85mm (tail) carbon fiber blades
Black anodized aluminum swashplate
Aluminum blade grips with CNC zero pitch indicator
High-strength steel 10mm main shaft and 8mm spindle
Efficient helical main gear paired with a steel pinion to reduce noise
Electronics/Power System
Accepts 6s 3700-5000 mAh LiPos
Accepts 40-43mm brushless outrunner motor (1300Kv – 1400Kv)
Accepts 90 Amp ESC
Accepts Standard sized servos for cyclic and tail
Aluminum battery tray with (2) oversized battery straps
Accepts popular flybarless control systems and receivers
SPECIFICATIONS:
Approximate Assembly Time 1-3 Hours
Approximate Flight Time ~5 mins
Battery Sold Separately
Canopy/Body Material Fiberglass
Channels 6
Completion Level Kit
Main Blade Material Carbon Fiber
Main Frame Material Carbon Fiber
Main Motor Type Brushless
Main Rotor Blade Length 480mm [18.9in]
Main Rotor Diameter 1095mm [43.1in]
Main Rotor Head Type Collective Pitch Flybarless
Pinion 12 tooth
Product Height 302mm [11.9in]
Product Length 980mm [38.6in]
Product Width 136mm [5.4in]
Receiver Sold Separately
Skill Level Level 3
Speed Control Sold Separately
Swashplate Type 120 Degree CCPM
Tail Blade Material Carbon Fiber
Tail Drive Belt Drive
Tail Rotor Blade Length 85mm [3.3in]
Tail Rotor Diameter 232mm [9.1in]