Blade Nano CP X BNF (Transmitter Not Included)

I love this heli. There is no question about that. I received my first RC helicopter for Christmas (2012), the V911. The V911 is a 4-channel flybar single-blade heli that to me is the perfect first helicopter for anybody who is not a young child. After only a few weeks I decided that I wanted to step up to a flybarless hobby-grade heli and that's when I chose this little beast.I agree with some of the other reviewers that the Nano CPx is incredibly fun. I, however, disagree with the claims that it is indestructible. I actually wouldn't even consider it very durable. It is moderately durable at best, though I am only able to compare it to my $40 V911, which IS nearly indestructible without considering the rotor blades. I am somewhat of a beginner with flybarless single-blade collective pitch helis and so I started slowly. During my hovering practice sessions I had a few minor accidents. After about 10 flights here is my damage report:- Cracked fuselage- Broken landing skids (these are way too delicate)- Cracked tail boom (this subsequently snapped during a more aggressive crash, but it was cracked from my hovering practice)As I mentioned, they were not very hard crashes and I hit the throttle hold before I ever made contact with anything. I was surprised to see that the Nano CPx took so much damage and now I have to wait for my replacement tail boom and skids. The damage is most surprising considering that I have literally slammed my V911 into the wall on several occasions. The reason I fly it more aggressively is because the rotor is not nearly as lethal as that of the Nano and I am much better/confident with flying a flybar heli.Overall, the Nano is incredibly fun and much more challenging than the V911, and so I love it. I just wish it lived up to the reputation of durability that preceded it. If you purchase this, which you should cause it's awesome, just be prepared with spare parts and expect to need them. I plan on upgrading the landing skids to aftermarket so I won't have to keep replacing them. As far as the tail boom, I hope future parts show more durability.4/10/2013 UPDATE:I have become a much better pilot in the last few months and I don't crash nearly as much as I used to. Even with the few crashes here is a rundown of what I've had to replace in the last 3-4 months:Landing skids x 3Fuselage x 1Swash plate x1Body frame x 1Tail boom x 3 (though 1 was new and was because the neighbor's dog pawed it)Motor (this seems to be shorting out and I think it's time to replace it with another stock motor or upgrade it to brushless)I replaced the stock tailboom with a solid carbon fiber rod and I wrapped the wiring around it from the stock tail motor. Since I did this I have not broken the boom. These are available on ebay and I HIGHLY recommend this. After I broke another tail boom I just completely tore it apart and took the wiring and motor out of it, I bought a Microheli tail motor mount and then attached that solid boom, the motor and mount and it is now very durable.I am planning on getting an upgrade for the landing skids because they have broken again and I'm tired of replacing them. I have found several online that seem to be more durable. Overall I love this heli but I think it'll be better once I get some better parts for it so I don't have to constantly replace things.

Please be aware that learning to fly a helicopter like this is going to be difficult and frustrating. You may be able to do magic with your fixed pitch helicopter but that experience has more negatives associated with learning to fly a full collective helicopter and very little in the way of positives.My first piece of advice is to not look a helicopters just yet and purchase the Phoenix R/C Pro Simulator Version 5.0 (As a note, I purchased this back at version 3 and I have never had to pay for an upgrade or for models. Hats off to the developers for that.) and a Spektrum DX6i Transmitter Only MD2. Obviously since you now own a very good radio, I recommend the BNF version when you do get the helicopter. BNF stands for Bind N Fly and includes everything except the radio. RTF stands for Ready to Fly and comes with everything you need to fly. However, the radio is no where near capable as the DX6i and you are just wasting your money on it.Put your time in practicing how to hover in all aspects with the Blade Nano before purchasing this helicopter. Otherwise you will be tempted to fly this which will most likely end in a crash.Now the good news with the Blade Nano CP is that does not necessarily mean you will need to rebuild your aircraft and this is why I recommend this helicopter for learning how to fly a helicopter. I learned on the Blade mCP X and while that was a very good helicopter to learn on it was bigger which makes it more prone to damage and it had tail blow outs which this helicopter does not, Before the Blade mCP X, I tried twice to learn to fly RC helis and both times I came away exceedingly frustrated and much poorer for the attempt (Hirobo Shuttle and Align T-Rex). There are 3 main reasons I recommend the Nano CP. The first is the lack of a stab bar. The electronics which replace the stab bar actually make it more stable then it has any right to be. The second and most important is listed above. The lack of damage from a crash is huge. You can get right back up and continue learning. The 3rd reason is even if there is damage it is not very expensive to repair. All of these 3 reasons have made my 3rd attempt successful.The Nano CP is a joy to fly. It is incredibly nimble and powerful. In some ways it exceeds its bigger brethren. However, it is definitely not a replacement for them.So going back to the sim. First off set the DX6i up using the 3D setting for the Nano CP (As of right now, the actual aircraft requires collective reversing for the DX6i while the sim doesn't. Don't let this catch you out). Set the F Mode (flight mode) to Sport mode so the throttle is disconnected from the collective and is set at 100%. Start out by learning how to hover with the nose out. Then learn nose left and right. Then learn nose in. After you have done all of that. Learn upside down nose in. Then left, right, and nose out. Practice this 30 min a day everyday and you should have it very shortly. There are a couple of things to know about helos especially for hovering. Because the helicopter is dynamically unstable, everything takes three control movements. The first is to either stop or start something. The second movement is cancel that input by putting in an opposite input. The third movement is to neutralize the controls. When you start out you are put in way to much 2nd movement and you are going to miss the center. This is going to lead to huge over controlling. Get this under control in the sim.Now when you start flying your helo don't try your toughest hovering trick right off the bat. The sim is good but it is not perfect. Go through the sequence for the sim and once you have each mastered then move on. Another thing. The instructions say to not touch the right stick until you have the bird in the air. That is semi-good advice. If you look down and see the blade arc is not straight to the ground the helo is going to do something funky when it comes off the ground. Use the right stick to level the blade arc. Also, use the left stick to stop the helo spinning while it is on the ground. Then as the bird comes off the ground if it is moving in one direction of the other fix that.One thing to know about learning to fly a RC heli is you are going to crash. The most important thing to learn about this heli is when you are about to crash into something make sure you click your throttle hold switch which should immediately cut power to the rotors. Fight your instinct to slam the collective down as this will cause some nasty crashes. If you are able to cut the power before hitting anything, then damage to the heli will be minimal to none. Here are some things I have learned and some recommended spares.1) If you have any power still driving the rotors when they hit something, this will push the main gear down the main shaft. When you look are checking your helo make sure the main shaft cannot move up and down. If it can, push up on the main gear and push down and twist on the rotor head until there is no play. So far no trouble with the main shaft but I would have an extra main gear floating around.2) If it drives the gear down too far it can crack the landing skids. You can use super glue to put it back together but it is helpful to have a couple of skids on hand also.3) You are going to lose the rotor head pitch change links. There are 2 things you can do. First off, get the aluminum rotor head. This has a closed cage to hold those little buggers. You will lose less of them. Second, buy the rotor head linkage set.4) My first set of blades got pretty well beat up. They still worked fine but did not track as well as they should have.5) I have not had any problems with the feathering spindle, but if you have a bad crash with power on, you can be sure that bad johnny will bend. Get the titanium one and have a couple of spares.6) The parts are tiny. Get yourself one of those lit magnifying glasses or a strong pair of reading glasses so you can see the parts.7 Two batteries is nowhere near enough. Get yourself these Lightning Power Li-po 300mAh 3.7V 1S 35C for mCPx (4) battereis. These batteries or 300 mAh instead of 2oo and they are 35C instead of 25C so they last longer and give better response. Six batteries is good and is enough for 24 min of practice.The mCP X was revolutionary. Never before had some much capability been available in such a small package. The Nano is a welcome evolution on the mCP X. While not bullet proof, this bird can survive quite a few wrecks without damage. Almost any 450 crash is going to set you back a significant amount of money. If you're not crashing, you're not learning because you are not pushing your boundaries. That is oversimplified but not by much. Practice in the sim and then push your boundaries in real life. If you have a good instructor, then that person can help you progress without so many crashes. Now some of you may be wondering about starting with the Blade mSR. My recommendation is not to. I own the mSR and it is a blasts. However, it taught me bad habits I had to unlearn on this bird. Start with the sim and then get this.Pros:Amazing capabilities in a tiny packageCan come through certain crashes without damageCheap to repair after a crashPowerful and fastPriceNo stab bar(more stable, can't bend in a crash)ConsNoneIf you want to learn how to fly RC Helicopters, get the sim and then get this helo. It is the best training heli that I have found.Warning: If you don't know what you are doing with this you can seriously injure yourself or others. Practice in the sim. Practice in an open space with no one else around. If the helicopter is coming toward you and you can't stop it hit the throttle cut or just kill the bird (dump the collective These blades could easily blind you if they hit you in your face.

Not a huge fan of AS3X stabilization - it is great idea, but it is old and is overdue some refinement. The MSRX was a poor implementation that Blade should never sold. The MCPX vibrates and was too big for indoors. The Nano is small and flys mostly like a cp heli should, like a MCPX, but I was able to get it tamer with my radio. There are minor AS3X issues like increasing throttle or left rudder causing it to start going backwards. The left rudder isn't near as bad as the MSRX, but the throttle is as bad.2 points:1. This is not for a beginner, or even for someone just coming off a coax. Get a MSR first. Even tamed down, the Nano will get away from you easily.2. If you are considering this heli, you should already have a programmable TX like a DX6I. Do NOT even consider the RTF version. The MSR RTF comes with a TX that is junk, and this one would be even worse given how fast this bird is.2 complaints:1. minor tail twitch, which is annoying but doesn't affect flight. A common complaint in the forums.2. Both sets of main blades were really out of balance. It would vibrate badly when spooling up or down (worse). I had to use a magnetic blade balancer (see my other reviews) to fix this. This is my 4th blade heli, and I've not had this problem with the other 3.I sport fly. I have no interest in doing acrobatics indoors. I look for precise banked turns and spot on landings. The only thing I hate more than crashing is troubleshooting a messed up heli, it cuts into my flying time. I've crashed this heli several times, mostly from hitting throttle hold when realizing I lost control. No damage yet.This heli flies like I want with the right TX settings. There are lots of online forums on how to tame this down for a CP newbie. If someone wants my settings, I'll post them.

ein bissiger kleiner Heli sehr agil und für Anfänger wie ich einer bin schon rausfordernd den kleinen schon beim Start nicht auf die Seite zu hauen :-)Habe mich dann ein wenig umgesehen und eine Anfänger Wohnzimmer Einstellung für den Nano CP X gefunden. Damit wird er besser beherschbar für Anfänger im Pitch. Danke an den Unbekannten Ersteller dieser Einstellungen.Einstellungen um Nano CPX zu zähmen.Elev - DR / 55 EXP / 30Aile - DR / 55 EXP / 30Pitchkurve - 35 - 45 - 55 - 70 - 80Gaskurve - 0 - 35 - 50 - 60 - 70ich fliege den kleinen auf einer DX6i und auch mit den oben angewendeten Einstellungen sollte man als Anfänger vorsichtig sein, weil immer noch sehr agil damit.Bestellt habe ich den Nano CP X bei D-Edition wie immer schnelle Lieferung und Ware wie erwartet Top Fit :-)

Der Nano ist wirklich ein kleines Wunderding der Technik und als Heli absolut empfehlenswert.Leider lief bei meinem Modell nach ein paar Monaten (also in der Garantiezeit) der Rotor nicht mehr richtig an, brauchte jedesmal einen Schubs und die Leistung ließ nach. Also schickte ich das Modell zum Verkäufer D-Edition ein, der es wiederum zum Hersteller Horizon Hobbies schickte. Nach einigen Tagen erhielt ich die Nachricht von D-Edition, dass der Heli dort wieder eingetroffen sei, er lt Hersteller jedoch diverse Absturzschäden habe und die Hauptplatine verschmort sei. Aus Kulanz würde die Untersuchung nichts für mich kosten und sie würden anbieten, das Modell "kostenfrei zu entsorgen". Falls ich das Modell doch zurückhaben wollte, sollte ich die Versandkostenpauschale von 6,90€ zahlen. Ich wollte- zum Glück. Die Diagnose war komplett falsch, wie nun auch der Hersteller zugegeben hat. Ein neuer Hauptmotor für 8€ hat das Problem behoben. Leider fühlt sich weder Horizon Hobbies noch D-Edition für die doppelten Versandkosten zuständig, geschweige denn, dass sich mal jemand entschuldigt hätte. Guter Kundendienst sieht anders aus.

Ich kann der Beschreibung von Carnil nur zustimmen. Ich bin bis jetzt 8 Akkuladungen (jeweils ca. 4 Minuten lang) geflogen und absolut begeistert.Ich habe unterschiedliche Akkus verwendet: Alte Akkus, die ich noch vom Blade mSR habe, die original mit dazugelegten Akkus sowie neue Akkus von mylipo.de.Man merkt DEUTLICH den Unterschied zwischen den alten Akkus und den neuen Akkus. Die neuen Akkus haben deutlich mehr Druck, also Leistung, wodurch der Blade Nano CP X "ab geht wie Lutzi", also sehr agil ist. Bei den alten Akkus hingegen wirkt sein Flugverhalten nicht so sehr agil (im Vergleich zu den neuen Akkus).Ich bin den ersten Akku bei 7°C im Freien bei Wind geflogen und hatte keine Probleme. Im Gegensatz zum Blade mSR war es mit dem Nano CP X kein Problem auch gegen den Wind zu fliegen, wobei eine Windböe schon ausreicht um den Nano CP X "ein ganzes Stück nach links, rechts, oben oder unten zu versetzen".Der Flug in der Halle überzeugte mich davon, daß man da zwar gut seine Achten, Rückenflug usw. fliegen kann, aber es (zumindest mir) mehr Spaß macht, wenn ich draußen zwischen den Bäumen hin und her "fegen" kann, wo ich mehr Platz habe (ist jedoch Geschmackssache).Der Blade Nano CP X ist NICHT für Anfänger geeignet, da er nicht eigenstabil fliegt und ZU agil ist. Piloten, die es gewohnt sind mit CP Modellhubschraubern zu fliegen, werden viel Spaß mit dem kleinen Heli haben - man kann ihn fast überal hin mitnehmen, wozu die Box in welcher er geliefert wird aus meiner Sicht ausreichend ist.Ich fliege den Blade Nano CP X mit der Fernsteuerung DX7 von Spektrum. Mir ist aufgefallen, daß in der beigefügten Bedienungsanleitung des Blade ein Fehler enthalten ist. Bei den Angaben für die "DX7/DX7se" steht beim Taumelscheibentyp: "1 Servo 90", was FALSCH ist. Ich hatte es mit den Angaben für die anderen Fernsteuerungen verglichen, bei diesen steht als Taumelscheibentyp: "1 Servo Normal", was korrekt ist.

Der Blade Nano CP X schließt die letzte Marktlücke in dem Segment - einen CP-Heli in Größe eines Blade MSR-(X).Man kann mit diesem Heli nichts verkehrt machen, wenn man sich mit dem Umstieg von Blade MSR auf CP umstellen möchte. Er hat alle Elemente die ein großer prfessioneller Heli auch hat - er ist dementsprechend auch kein Spielzeug und nichts für totale Anfänger.Unbestritten ist seine unglaubliche Crashfestigkeit. Ein Flug gegen die Wand heißt nicht automatisch teure Investition in Ersatzteile. Gewichtsbedingt kann man den kleinen jedoch nur bei Windstille bis leichtem Wind fliegen.Rückenflug und andere Figuren lassen sich jedoch nur im freien üben - nur absolute Profils schaffen es, den kleinen zu Kunststückchen auf kleinen Raum zu überreden. Als Anfänger schafft man leichten Rundflug in den eigenen vier Wänden. Schwebeübungen lassen sich mit ihm auch sehr gut bewerkstelligen.Alles in allem kann ich den Heli sehr empfehlen.Viel Spaß beim Fliegen!

Insgesammt nicht schlecht, er ist klein, leicht und sehr leise. Leichte Abstürze übersteht er normalerweise unbeschadet, ist aber nur für Fortgeschrittene geeignet. Was fehlt, ist ein Netzgerät zum Laden des Akkus.Nach 9 Tagen wollte mein Nano nicht mehr steigen. Die Rotorblätter drehten sich zwar, aber abheben tat er nicht! Mein Händler ersetzte den Hauptmotor kostenlos (allerdings erst noch 2 Wochen, da Motor nicht lieferbar). Er flog also wieder, leider nur 12 Tage. Was soll ich sagen: es war wieder der Hauptmotor! Ich bekam kostenlos einen weiteren zugeschickt, diesmal dauerte es 2 1/2 Wochen, da wieder nicht verfügbar. Der Motor ist übrigens einfach auszutauschen!! Der 3. Motor scheint besser zu sein, er tut brav seine Dienste.Da der Nano sehr agil ist, habe ich ihn etwas gezähmt. Als erstes sollte man die beiliegenden Fast Flight Rotorblätter montieren (die mit den Noppen). Dann kann man noch die Werte am Sender anpassen. Ich fliege den Nano mit der Spektrum DX6i. Hier meine Werte:Dual RateNick 60Roll 50Expo 30 (Nick und Roll)Pitchkurve 47-62-75-87-94So ist der Heli leichter zu fliegen, macht aber noch richtig Spass.Ich kann den Nano empfehlen, er ist jetzt in jeder Beziehung ok.