Pilot's Choice Reviews

Hacker-Model Fun Master Attack EPP Foam ARF

Read Time 9 mins

Written by Terry Dunn A durable everyday flyer Product review As seen in the Spring 2017 issue of Park Pilot.

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Flyzone Micro Calypso Glider RTF

Read Time 4 mins

Written by Ashley Rauen Micro soaring in the open skies Product review As seen in the Winter 2017 issue of Park Pilot.

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Type: RTF micro sailplane Skill level: Beginner Wingspan: 24.8 inches Length: 19.1 inches Weight: 1.9 ounces

Dromida XL 370mm UAV

Read Time 1 min

Written by Kyle Jaracz Big fun without the corresponding hole in your RC budget Product review Photos by Matt Ruddick and Kyle Jaracz As seen in the Fall 2016 issue of Park Pilot.

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Model Type: RTF utility quadcopter Skill level: Intermediate

Blade 230 S BNF

Read Time 8 mins

Written by Andrew Griffith Hone your skills with this collective-pitch heli Product review Photos by the author As seen in the Fall 2016 issue of Park Pilot.

Specifications

Model Type: RTF electric helicopter Skill level: Beginner through intermediate

Elanview Cicada Brushless RTF Drone

Read Time 5 mins

Written by Terry Dunn An inexpensive flying camera Abridged product review Photos by Terry Dunn Read the full product review in the summer 2016 issue of Park Pilot.

Specifications:

Type: RTF quadcopter Skill level: Beginner to intermediate

Dromida Verso Inversion Quadcopter

Read Time 5 mins

Written by Chris Savage So much fun, you’ll flip! Product review Photos by Chris Savage As seen in the summer 2016 issue of Park Pilot.

Specifications:

Type: RTF quadcopter Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Diameter: 110mm

Hacker-Model Extra 330SC EPP ARF

Read Time 6 mins

Written by Tom Sullivan Large, yet lightweight, aerobat Product review Photos by Tom Sullivan As seen in the summer 2016 issue of Park Pilot.

Specifications:

Type: 3-D/sport ARF Skill level: Intermediate Wingspan: 47.2 inches

E-flite UMX P-47 BL BNF Basic

Read Time 5 mins

By Ryan Ramsey. Brushless power makes this warbird a standout. Photos and video by Ryan Ramsey. As seen in the Spring 2016 issue of Park Pilot.

Specifications:

Type: Semiscale warbird Skill level: Intermediate Wingspan: 19 inches weight: 3.35 ounces Price: $129.99

PowerUp 3.0 Smartphone-Controlled Paper Airplane

Read Time 7 mins

By Terry Dunn Adding a new dimension to paper airplanes Photos by Terry Dunn As seen in the Winter 2016 issue of Park Pilot.

Revell Nano Hexagon RTF

Read Time 5 mins

By Chad Budreau and Matt Ruddick More rotors provide greater stability Photos and video by Chad Budreau and Matt Ruddick Full review in the Fall 2015 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: RTF micro quadcopter Skill level: Beginner Diagonal measurement: 2.5 inches Weight: 0.7 ounces Price: $39.99

Heli-Max 200FP V-Cam RTF

Read Time 5 mins

By Greg Gimlick Capture pictures and video indoors or out Photos and video by Greg Gimlick Full review in the Fall 2015 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: RTF fixed-pitch helicopter Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Rotor diameter: 14.97 inches Weight: 10.12 ounces

E-flite Viking Model 12 280 BNF Basic

Read Time 8 mins

By Jon Barnes. Small in size, big on performance. Photos and video by Jon Barnes. Full review in the Summer 2015 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: 3-D aerobat Skill level: Intermediate Wingspan: 22.2 inches Length: 24.4 inches Weight: 8.8 ounces Price: $179.99 Info: horizonhobby.com

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Blade Nano QX FPV RTF with SAFE

Read Time 1 min

By Jon Barnes. Simplify your FPV experience. Photos and video by Jon Barnes. Full review in the Summer 2015 Park Pilot.

HobbyZone Faze RTF Ultra Small Quad

Read Time 6 mins

By Matt Ruddick. An enjoyable quadcopter for small spaces. Photos and video by Matt Ruddick. Full review in the Summer 2015 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: RTF ultra micro quadcopter Skill level: Beginner Weight: 12.2 grams Price: $29.99 Info: hobbyzonerc.com

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Graupner V-Venture HoTT Glider RTF

Read Time 5 mins

By Geoff Barber. A V-tail design that’s fun for everyone. Photos and video by Geoff and Anna Barber. Full review in the Spring 2015 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: RTF glider Skill level: Beginner Wingspan: 53.15 inches Length: 33.46 inches Weight: 19.4 ounces Price: $269 Info: openhobby.com

Dromida KODO Quadcopter

Read Time 7 mins

By Chris Savage. An inexpensive, camera-equipped fun machine. Photos by Chris Savage and Jennifer Alderman. Full review in the Spring 2015 Park Pilot.

Features

• Fully assembled quadcopter with tough plastic frame • Shoots photos and videos with integrated digital camera

E-flite FPV Vapor RTF with headset

Read Time 7 mins

By Terry Dunn. Put yourself in the pilot’s seat. Onboard camera footage. Full review in the Spring 2015 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: Ultra micro Skill level: Beginner Wingspan: 14.8 inches Length: 15.3 inches Weight: .86 ounces Price: RTF with headset $449.99; BNF without headset $189.99

Blade 200 QX BNF with SAFE technology

Read Time 1 min

By Greg Gimlick. An exciting and agile small camera platform. Onboard camera footage. Full review in the Winter 2015 Park Pilot.

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Adagio 280 BNF Basic

Read Time 6 mins

By Andy Griffith Go soaring with this park-size hybrid. Product review and flight video. Featured in the Winter 2015 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Type: BNF glider

Dromida Ominus Quadcopter

Read Time 1 min

By Chad Budreau This durable quadcopter is combat ready Flight video by Hobbico Full review in the Winter 2015 Park Pilot.

Specifications

Model type: RTF quadcopter

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