All that technology for just $160 US. Mind boggling. I am old enough to remember prices for rc helicopters in the 1980ies. What a difference. Another well done video, John. Thank you.
@@sed6 Yes, you are absolutely right. I do remember a set of wooden rotor blades for a Kalt Baron 60 cost $50 in 1982. In todays money that is $150. Hard to believe for younger folks today.
We are so spoiled in RC today, and people will still complain that various products are "overpriced". I'm a big user of 1.7g servos (about $4) which wouldn't even be in a lab at MIT back in the day.
I remember when only those who had building skills were flying and the rest were spectators. Now everyone with a credit card say that he is a modelist. Dangerous people, accidents, governments rules, death of rc modelism. I am happy that I lived the last years of pure modelism.
When you said small RUclipsr (been subscribed for a while) I had no idea you only had 30ish k subs your quality at that of a million subscriber channel! Keep up the great work
Back in '93 when I was getting into rc helis, if someone would have showed me this micro heli and said it was flyable, I would have told him he was nuts! The closest thing we had back then was kyosho concept 10 heli and that was orders of magnitude larger in size. It's incredible how everything shrunk down in size to allow this to happen. Simply incredible.
I don't know if you guys remember the show Airwolf, the television show back in the 80's but that is and will be one of my all time favorite television shows. To get to the point, This helicopter looks almost identical and I want one now. If it's not to expensive, I will own one in about 30 minutes after this video
Good day John salt, just wanted to share a note thanking you very much for sharing your enthusiastic video concerning the E-Sky 300 V2 RTF RC Helicopter. Your attention to detail & friendly presentation made it simple for me to follow and learn a few things of which I am appreciative and grateful for. This product is a good find and it is nice to see some fun quality features here. Although off topic for this video but encompassing your channel, I have also enjoyed your 3D printed R2 project for the same reasons. Wishing you all the best for you & your channel from the Cape of Good Hope peninsula SA
Your vidio is very interesting and instructive for Technicians. because make you smart mini halecaptor & smoothly flying. So i would like to more technology. Thank you so much for that,
Really helpful video. I got mine and it looks and flies great. Beware that the mx 2.0 plug on other batteries usually have reversed polarity. Someone on the forums said they smoked the main board because of this. My new 300 v2 has a warning to only use genuine Esky batteries. Batteries are about impossible to find right now. Esky said they need a US and European distributor and the delivery airline is still down from the pandemic.
Interestingly, my kalt enforcer .30zr also had a hollow mast thru which the collective pitch mechanism was routed. Plus, the entire main gear system was fully enclosed in a plastic body. One negative of this was that there was extra drag from all those gears inside thus reducing power and the hollow mast didn't provide as much pitch as on conventional helis.
I remember it very well. Did you know that the helicopter that "played" the part of Airwolf in the show crashed while being used as an air ambulance, killing all 3 people on board?
This is awesome! I was looking for a vid on this before I take my maiden flight I'm very excited can't wait to fly mine now . Thankyou for your detailed reviews 😁👍👍
I just took apart my xk123 waiting for fuselage & tail motor. I love that little heli. Think I’m gonna love this little guy too. I can’t believe it’s FP. Thank you for a great review. Greetings from NJ
Love your video John! I now own a E-Sky 150 V2 since watching your video a year ago. I love it! RIP Stringfellow! Keep up the up the good work! Cheers :D
Dang I gotta start an rc helicopter review channel. I want a beautiful house just like yours. I’ll need to improve my English skills though because your voice is very clear and concise. Love it!
Appreciate the kind comment; however, these RC heli reviews have nothing to do with the house. I self built /self contracted our home before RUclips even existed. My little channel barely makes enough to pay the power bill each month - lol. 😄
@@Rchelicopterfun hahaha I know RUclips isn’t paying any of your bills, I was looking for a rc helicopter for my 7 year old son for Christmas and not wanting to be caught without a gift I am researching for one so I can buy it now. That is how I stumbled upon your channel. Just wanted to thank you for making such excellent quality videos you are putting up.
I took that thing apart and put it in a 1/35 scale hh-65 it flys but not without modifying the blades so it can get more lift also did it with a ah-1z i wish they had a motor upgrade for these so it could be brushless or if it had the gearbox of the yellow eflite brushed helicopter but then it wouldn't fit so clean, it would be nice if they would make mechanics that are intended for any 1/35 model helicopter mice size and not to big, it would be nice!
First thing I noticed was how quiet it is. Very sleek profile too. John, I noticed you didn't take it apart prior to the flight, like you do on most micro helis. Any particular reason?
@Patrik - Mostly timing. If I would have done the teardown first, it would have been pretty dark out not to mention this is a mechanically simple fixed pitch heli and is not as critical if something is not put together at the factory correctly like it is on a collective pitch helicopter. 🙂
@@RchelicopterfunI always learn a thing or two when I watch a John Salt video, thanks. If you have a minute and don't mind. I'd like to ask you 2 quick questions. 1. Do you fly full scale helicopters too? 2. What part of the country do you live in? I just noticed the mountains in the background in this video. They're beautiful, and don't seem to far away from you. I'm a mountain guy myself, have been all my life. Best state I ever lived in was Montana. The only problem I had was that it was windy almost every single day. Cuts into your RC flight time :-)
@Patrick - 1. Nope - it was my plan in my 20's, but there were very few job prospects at the time. I cover the story and how I got into the hobby in more detail on my about me page on my website: www.rchelicopterfun.com/about.html 2. Location - Rockies of BC Canada - near Mt. Robson/Valemount.
It's still very new (just released) so parts listings are coming from Esky soon. Like the F150 V2, getting parts should be no problem from any Esky retailer or Esky direct.
Great video. I’m going to order one now. Mode 2 means the lift and back down is on the left correct? Also before I buy could you link me where I can buy another battery for it please
@Elpapi Grande - best to contact the vendor directly at time of purchase. There are no packs listed at this time as far as I know because it's such a new model.
@@Rchelicopterfun Got ya. Thank you. I found it weird that the seller told me that it would be delivered to me in two packages because the battery can’t be shipped with the helicopter because of shipping guidelines. Very weird
@@elpapigrande4035 Normally, at least in the US, all air shipped lithium batteries must be transported "Installed" in the device. Ground shipping it doesn't matter.
Great in depth video. Can I ask when you say not begginer friendly I've Flown fixed wing and have alot of drone air hours so am aware of the basic coordination and thought rather than buying an altitude hold e130 this would be a better introduction for me before moving up. Once again great video thanks.
@Richard C - I cover this question in detail on my website. These two pages specifically: www.rchelicopterfun.com/best-rc-helicopter.html www.rchelicopterfun.com/are-rc-helicopters-hard-to-fly.html As those two pages point out - it totally depends how deep you want to jump into helis when getting started. Fixed wing time doesn't relate at all to heli flight with the exception of banking turns at speed. Quad copter time gives the same basic movements, but they are so easy to fly (especially the GPS ones) compared to a typical RC heli which is a constant balancing act. No question however quad time will help with the basics. Anything with a fuselage should be avoided however for your first introduction to helis - they only complicate things, are more fragile & add extra weight. As I said in the video and if you take the time to study those pages on my website - always better to first learn on pod & boom regardless if it's fixed pitch or collective pitch (my opinion as an RC heli instructor & enthusiast).
Nice little fixed pitch heli, great for a kids 1st heli! Great video as always John. I hope all is well with you and your Family and you're all staying safe and healthy! Happy belated Thanksgiving to You and your Family. Stay safe my friend and take care John. ❤🙏❤
All that technology for just $160 US. Mind boggling. I am old enough to remember prices for rc helicopters in the 1980ies. What a difference. Another well done video, John. Thank you.
Yeah, 160 bucks wouldn't cover a good set of blades and a boom back then!
@@sed6 Yes, you are absolutely right. I do remember a set of wooden rotor blades for a Kalt Baron 60 cost $50 in 1982. In todays money that is $150. Hard to believe for younger folks today.
And no gyro, only Bell Hiller rotor head.
We are so spoiled in RC today, and people will still complain that various products are "overpriced". I'm a big user of 1.7g servos (about $4) which wouldn't even be in a lab at MIT back in the day.
I remember when only those who had building skills were flying and the rest were spectators. Now everyone with a credit card say that he is a modelist. Dangerous people, accidents, governments rules, death of rc modelism. I am happy that I lived the last years of pure modelism.
I have been flying FPV drones for awhile now, I am still a big fan of helis. I just really like how it looks and flys.
Don't lie, you have the "Airwolf" theme song in your head whenever you fly it.
ahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wooooooeeeethhhhhhooooooo (makes that sound it makes)
Da dada da da da da da dada!
All the scene inside his head be like
When you said small RUclipsr (been subscribed for a while) I had no idea you only had 30ish k subs your quality at that of a million subscriber channel! Keep up the great work
Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Back in '93 when I was getting into rc helis, if someone would have showed me this micro heli and said it was flyable, I would have told him he was nuts! The closest thing we had back then was kyosho concept 10 heli and that was orders of magnitude larger in size. It's incredible how everything shrunk down in size to allow this to happen. Simply incredible.
I don't know if you guys remember the show Airwolf, the television show back in the 80's but that is and will be one of my all time favorite television shows. To get to the point, This helicopter looks almost identical and I want one now. If it's not to expensive, I will own one in about 30 minutes after this video
35 minutes did you order it yet?
Good day John salt, just wanted to share a note thanking you very much for sharing your enthusiastic video concerning the E-Sky 300 V2 RTF RC Helicopter. Your attention to detail & friendly presentation made it simple for me to follow and learn a few things of which I am appreciative and grateful for. This product is a good find and it is nice to see some fun quality features here. Although off topic for this video but encompassing your channel, I have also enjoyed your 3D printed R2 project for the same reasons. Wishing you all the best for you & your channel from the Cape of Good Hope peninsula SA
Everytime i need good info on my next purchase i always come to your channel and never leave dissapointed thanks a lot john greetings from nyc
🙂👍
Your vidio is very interesting and instructive for Technicians. because make you smart mini halecaptor & smoothly flying. So i would like to more technology. Thank you so much for that,
When I first saw the blades I thought for sure it was collective. Hopefully a bnf option. I’ll be flying my first collective Sunday.
had my earbud in while watching thought i was hearing my 3d printer in the background. realized it was yours in the video lol
Good ear 🙂👍
One of the best RC helicopter I ever saw🎉.
Wow!!! Its the Airwolf 😁
Really helpful video. I got mine and it looks and flies great. Beware that the mx 2.0 plug on other batteries usually have reversed polarity. Someone on the forums said they smoked the main board because of this. My new 300 v2 has a warning to only use genuine Esky batteries. Batteries are about impossible to find right now. Esky said they need a US and European distributor and the delivery airline is still down from the pandemic.
Interestingly, my kalt enforcer .30zr also had a hollow mast thru which the collective pitch mechanism was routed. Plus, the entire main gear system was fully enclosed in a plastic body. One negative of this was that there was extra drag from all those gears inside thus reducing power and the hollow mast didn't provide as much pitch as on conventional helis.
Anyone remember the show called Airwolf. Looks kind like it.
its inspired by it for sure, but they kind of ruined it, original looks much more badass
Was thinking the same thing
True
I remember it very well. Did you know that the helicopter that "played" the part of Airwolf in the show crashed while being used as an air ambulance, killing all 3 people on board?
Loved that show as a kid. Along with Ateam too
Wait- Companies still make small realistic looking helis? Fantastic!
Wow, this is the best, articulated and detailed review I've ever seen...thx!👏
Glad you enjoyed it
Hey John. This helo looks like the airwolf chopper. That was the T.V show a long time ago. Like this helo appreciate the video. Have a great week.
You've come a long way since the Vertibird baby!
I used to have their V3 Lama. I miss that chopper so damn much
@Raven3one - yep, that was a neat little scale coaxial.
I remember my first RC helicopter is an ESKY Lama V3 co-axial
Never mind that heli, that is one nice place you live sir.
This is awesome! I was looking for a vid on this before I take my maiden flight I'm very excited can't wait to fly mine now . Thankyou for your detailed reviews 😁👍👍
Have fun 👍
Hi John! Good to see and hear you again! Looks like a cool little bird! Thanks for the detailed review! Michael
Shame it doesn’t look like Airwolf, I seriously wouldn’t buy it on that alone. 😢 but that 200 looks fantastic.
Nice SHINY HELICOPTER. THANKS FOR VIDEO.
👍
Enjoyed this video.
Looks like AIRWOLF. If you grew up in the 80s you will know what I'm talking about.
yeah，it's a super helicopter
I just took apart my xk123 waiting for fuselage & tail motor. I love that little heli. Think I’m gonna love this little guy too. I can’t believe it’s FP. Thank you for a great review. Greetings from NJ
👍🙂
Very nice Heli !
The F150 looks like Air wolf! screeeeechhowl!!
Love your video John! I now own a E-Sky 150 V2 since watching your video a year ago. I love it! RIP Stringfellow! Keep up the up the good work! Cheers :D
👍
props to cameraman
What a sweet ass little unit. Thanks for letting me scrub your timeline.
Pretty nice little heli, good job John.
Appreciated 🙂
Im 40 yo.... Long time ago... That is my favorite movie.. AIR WOLF...
MICHAEL AND DOMINIC.
I would want one with the paint design of Air Wolf. 😀
If you’re willing to pay for the extra licensing lol
John your reviews are so good! thanks...
Glad you like them!
It’s da Bell 222 Airwolf!
Nice helicopter, garden and house looking good too😁👍👌
🙂
Dang I gotta start an rc helicopter review channel. I want a beautiful house just like yours. I’ll need to improve my English skills though because your voice is very clear and concise. Love it!
Appreciate the kind comment; however, these RC heli reviews have nothing to do with the house. I self built /self contracted our home before RUclips even existed. My little channel barely makes enough to pay the power bill each month - lol. 😄
@@Rchelicopterfun hahaha I know RUclips isn’t paying any of your bills, I was looking for a rc helicopter for my 7 year old son for Christmas and not wanting to be caught without a gift I am researching for one so I can buy it now. That is how I stumbled upon your channel. Just wanted to thank you for making such excellent quality videos you are putting up.
thats nice looks like the old Bell was it?, the air wolf. this rc looks so much like it.
Bell 222
great review. Nice little bird. Love the way they made the rotor head, for such a cheap little heli. BTW - Beautiful property there.
Thanks - yep, it's well executed head arrangement.
What an excellent review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Glad you enjoyed it
Uploaded an hour ago? You have been blessed by the mighty algorithm!
@Smiley Face. John Salt & Mark Felton, 🔔✔ the rest have to wait. :)
Perfect review
i like this little chanel of yours
Thanks for watching
I took that thing apart and put it in a 1/35 scale hh-65 it flys but not without modifying the blades so it can get more lift also did it with a ah-1z i wish they had a motor upgrade for these so it could be brushless or if it had the gearbox of the yellow eflite brushed helicopter but then it wouldn't fit so clean, it would be nice if they would make mechanics that are intended for any 1/35 model helicopter mice size and not to big, it would be nice!
*A I R W O L F*
excellent review. well done and thanks
Thanks back.
Nice lawn job! Is that The gate to your kingdom? Any rooms for rent a real quiet and I like RC's lol
You ain't a true helicopter fan if u didn't think airwolf as soon as u see the thumbnail
Was waiting for you to do this review , thanks 😊
My pleasure - 🙂
Excellent review thank you
Thanks for watching
GREAT video. Thanks.
This is nice flying to good
Looks fantastic. Great flying skills too 😎👍
Thanks 🙂
A couple 3d printed gun pods and you got yerself Airwolf.
How would this go with a micro fpv camera on it to get a flight view
Hi John great clip as usual may I ask what state you're in ? It's gorgeous trees looks alpine
BC Canada
E-Sky 300 V2 RTF RC Helicopter Package
Banggood: www.banggood.com/custlink/GKGR48lsII
Blade 150FX: www.horizonhobby.com/product/150-fx-rtf/BLH4400.html
300 V2 / 150FX OpenTX Setup Video: ruclips.net/video/64tDBiX6U78/видео.html
Great! It’s such a very detailed video, thank u
Glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful heli
So cool toy.Keep going
I dont even see real helicopters fly that good
I wounder how that little heli would fly with a brushless motor config. it already looks like it flies awsome .
Go ahead and laugh.but I love the Walmart skyrover.ive had three.but I'm ready to upgrade.thanks for the video,I want one!!!
My wife says I have enough toys. I told her the titty bar was my other option. Looks like I get another toy, lol.
First thing I noticed was how quiet it is. Very sleek profile too. John, I noticed you didn't take it apart prior to the flight, like you do on most micro helis. Any particular reason?
@Patrik - Mostly timing. If I would have done the teardown first, it would have been pretty dark out not to mention this is a mechanically simple fixed pitch heli and is not as critical if something is not put together at the factory correctly like it is on a collective pitch helicopter. 🙂
@@RchelicopterfunI always learn a thing or two when I watch a John Salt video, thanks. If you have a minute and don't mind. I'd like to ask you 2 quick questions.
1. Do you fly full scale helicopters too?
2. What part of the country do you live in? I just noticed the mountains in the background in this video. They're beautiful, and don't seem to far away from you. I'm a mountain guy myself, have been all my life. Best state I ever lived in was Montana. The only problem I had was that it was windy almost every single day. Cuts into your RC flight time :-)
@Patrick - 1. Nope - it was my plan in my 20's, but there were very few job prospects at the time. I cover the story and how I got into the hobby in more detail on my about me page on my website: www.rchelicopterfun.com/about.html
2. Location - Rockies of BC Canada - near Mt. Robson/Valemount.
*Airwolf theme intensifies*
Hi John, thanks for your awesome sharing! Is the tail brushless?
I said in the review it's coreless direct drive = brushed.
@@Rchelicopterfun thanks. Sorry, I might have missed it. Thanks for your reply...
1Cool little helis
👍
Awesome review! Do you know if there is any type of parts support for this little heli? They eventually all break due to user negligence. Ha ha
It's still very new (just released) so parts listings are coming from Esky soon. Like the F150 V2, getting parts should be no problem from any Esky retailer or Esky direct.
Wasn't there a parts list in the manual?
could you do a radiomaster tx16s setup with this heli John? You are the master when it comes to them. Thank you sir
Yes, soon
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. My favorite heli.... look great! Love it!
Very cool heli but why didn't they give it landing gear like the F150 ?
whats more fun this or Eachine E119 ?
Great video. I’m going to order one now. Mode 2 means the lift and back down is on the left correct? Also before I buy could you link me where I can buy another battery for it please
Mode 2 = cyclic on the right stick, throttle & tail rotor on the left.
@@Rchelicopterfun Thank you. Do you know what type of battery I can search so I can also purchase a few?
@Elpapi Grande - best to contact the vendor directly at time of purchase. There are no packs listed at this time as far as I know because it's such a new model.
@@Rchelicopterfun Got ya. Thank you. I found it weird that the seller told me that it would be delivered to me in two packages because the battery can’t be shipped with the helicopter because of shipping guidelines. Very weird
@@elpapigrande4035 Normally, at least in the US, all air shipped lithium batteries must be transported "Installed" in the device. Ground shipping it doesn't matter.
Nice.
Great in depth video. Can I ask when you say not begginer friendly I've Flown fixed wing and have alot of drone air hours so am aware of the basic coordination and thought rather than buying an altitude hold e130 this would be a better introduction for me before moving up. Once again great video thanks.
@Richard C - I cover this question in detail on my website. These two pages specifically:
www.rchelicopterfun.com/best-rc-helicopter.html
www.rchelicopterfun.com/are-rc-helicopters-hard-to-fly.html
As those two pages point out - it totally depends how deep you want to jump into helis when getting started. Fixed wing time doesn't relate at all to heli flight with the exception of banking turns at speed. Quad copter time gives the same basic movements, but they are so easy to fly (especially the GPS ones) compared to a typical RC heli which is a constant balancing act. No question however quad time will help with the basics.
Anything with a fuselage should be avoided however for your first introduction to helis - they only complicate things, are more fragile & add extra weight. As I said in the video and if you take the time to study those pages on my website - always better to first learn on pod & boom regardless if it's fixed pitch or collective pitch (my opinion as an RC heli instructor & enthusiast).
@@Rchelicopterfun thanks for the lengthy answer and link. Most helpful 👍
Excellent review I think you just sold one.
Wait, ESky is still around? I had a Belt CP v2 that I had to toss when I crashed it and couldn't find parts anymore for it. I thought they went under.
Future airwolf
Didnt even know Esky still made heli's.
Can we upgrade this model 300 V2 with wheels ?
It must be upgrade the battery power so that it will last for longer minutes of flying.
Thanks for the review. Does it bind with the RadioMaster built in 4-in-1 module like the ESky F150 does?
Stay tuned... video on that next week.
I don’t understand any of the terminology,but it all sounds very interesting
Nice little fixed pitch heli, great for a kids 1st heli! Great video as always John. I hope all is well with you and your Family and you're all staying safe and healthy! Happy belated Thanksgiving to You and your Family. Stay safe my friend and take care John. ❤🙏❤
Belated means "Late in coming". Thanksgiving isn't here yet. Just being a troll.
@@paulreeder5241 Maybe he is from Canada.
Is that the same helicopter thats in the show Airwolf?
Nice vid thanks much.
Glad you enjoyed it
Much so very nice!
Very neat!
What flying time?
Stated in video at end of flight if you bothered to watch it.
@@Rchelicopterfun 5mins
Does this have altitude hold?
thats AIRWOLF!! hahah
Great indepth review sir, thank you. Any special procedure to establish a hands off hover, or simply use the trims?
Just trims - there is no mechanical adjustment possible.
main reason you had 500.000 views on that other video was, we all were thinking this was Airwolf
Glorious house
🙂
Looks similar to a Bell 222, the helo Airwolf was based off of.