Just picked up my Draco today. After weeks of hunting down RC shops around the country everyone was out of stock. It looked like I'd have to wait weeks or even months. Not until I looked around my own area Atlanta GA and found it available actually several in stock. Can't wait to get this one in the air.
The full scale plane crashed and was totaled in a wind storm, while trying to take off. What made the full size cool was that it was super over powered for a bush plane.
I have one on back order. Missed April delivery but should see it in may. I’m thinking my fms V2 beaver is more maneuverable. But still can’t wait to fly this bird.
I am so looking forward to mine coming in . Due in sometime in May. So Cool. Reminds me of my Turbo Timber or My Night Timber. Off the ground in less that a Foot and Very short landing. Great Video. A1
Yes. Replacing the receiver with a Futaba receiver should be no problem! You can probably get some money back if you sell the receiver:) Thanks for using my link to get one! LINK TO DRACO---> alnk.to/b7xzizP
Watching as many of the Draco vids as I can... RCInformer hands down has the best display of the STOL features of this model. To tell the truth I haven't seen a Draco vid I didn't like so far.... Of course once us Joe Six Pack guys get a hold of this there will be some "interesting" vids... But really liking everything I have seen so far. One consistent feature of these vids is a LOT of laughing, giggling, and "Oh Wow's" o_c
Thanks Brian! The RANGER really is one serious versatile models... the Ranger will do more than DRACO. however, Draco is really unique and super scale!
Nice flying Rich, I would to see this flown with the leading edge slats off and the flaps programed as aileron's and then when you flick the flaps switch it goes back to normal
So beautiful I'm really big fan of Mike's channel and big fan of Petrincic brothers channel and they just put video of unboxing this sexy Bird 🐦 . greetings from sLOVEnia europe 😜👍🇸🇮😋
Hi Rich, can you tell me please about your high rates on ailerons, do you have them just 100% or maybe higher? I know that I can't program out differential as only using stock receiver so ailerons on one channel but regards your inverted aerobatic flying apart from down elevator any tips? I've put a mix to take out the aileron to rudder mix on high rates but it still rolls slow. I know it's not that kind of flyer but anything I can do that might help this would be appreciated
I set mine up exactly the way the book says to. I don't really fly it inverted, I only do that for demonstration purposes, it's not comfortable to fly it inverted. It rolls teallt slow, not much can be done to make it roll faster.
You couldn't get battery voltage via telemetry on the TX with that first battery? I can get that on my DX9 even with dumb non-Spektrum batteries. Total pack voltage, but not individual cell voltages, which is good enough to see capacity remaining.
Excellent video Rich, I have the Origin Wilga 2000, And is a excellent flier in 50'', And this one looks and performs Awesome, But I must agree with Radio Flite RC Planes comment about the price point reaching the limit for many pilots, But Yes it is a cool plane, Best plane I think Horizon has put out in quite a while, It has some very good features, such as the top loading battery hatch, My Origin does not, My Wilga flies on a 3S battery loaded on the underside, Which to me has always been a lame issue. I really don't care about all the lights, I am an old guy, And fly during morning to afternoon hours, Can I afford this plane ? Yes, Will I buy it ? I don't know, But if anyone does a good video on this plane YOU Sure Did! Thank you! And stay safe!
High marks for cool factor. Let's hope horizon doesn't discontinue it in 10 months. I think The price is way high. It is a red foam airplane, has a reversible esc..okay, that was fun for five minutes 🙄 people flew em and sold em a week latter like a bunny the week after Easter. Then the guys that bought them for full sticker , and did there best to flip them.. and now there stuck with them or sold them for less than they paid. $600.00 and add in several batteries... that's hard to justify for many foam pilots. But....I smell a smaller version coming soon. Hey Horizon ever hear the phrase "better to make a fast nickel than a slow dime"
@@goopman5627 knowing horizon they will discontinue it for six months then bring it back with a bunch of hype , a new esc and some scale sticker or some other bs.
$630 may seem expensive. But you get a giant scale two meter wingspan model that lacks zero detail from the full scale. Based on what features the Draco possess. It is worth every penny.😉
You said you don't see the point in the reverse thrust the point is not that it's needed the point is the real turbine and the real Draco have it for stall competition. It's just for people to play with it's not needed that's not why it was put on the airplane. If that was true with my turbines I fly I'd have reversed Thrust on my jets they need it!!
I know I hit like to this vid and left a comment both have been removed 🤔 YT you suck sometimes 😆 lol I'm finally getting a Draco. I'm so excited like a kid on Christmas 🎄 🤣 Awesome flying Rich 🔥👍✌️
@@RCINFORMER YT deletes my comments right often I've noticed. I noticed several of my comments and likes on the RCSailors and Brian Phillips channel were deleted today also. 🤷
Hey Steve, can you get in over here and Steve, can you show this over here and Steve, can you zoom in on this and Steve, are you able to show this and Steve, and can you get in on this and Steve, can you bring me a soda and Steve, can I borrow your car and Steve, if you'd fill it with gas... and Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve...
Honestly the avios Tundra, will outperform this plane I half the price, people are paying lots of money for looks, and is ok. Beautiful plane, but too expensive for foam.
How about the E-flite Fw 190A 1.5m we released a few months ago? Or the UMX A-10 we released just before this? And what about the 80mm EDF fighter we'll be announcing next week? We release about two dozen new models each year...everything from ultra micro to giant scale, including trainers and high-wing STOL models, to low-wing warbirds and high-performance EDFs. Not every release of ours is "just another high wing"!
Reverse thrust in a prop is extremely effective. Reverse in a EDF does little except really draw alot of an already drained battery. Of the EDFs I've had with a Reverse feature, I can say they do little to slow the plane. That's not salty, just fact:)
Keep in mind. The Draco is not “just another high wing model”. It’s the most scale model airplane ever designed, because it was 3D scanned off the one-of-a-kind full scale Draco. Besides the Draco outsells most of Horizon’s other models.
Agree. $399 would be more in line. FMS Beaver which is comparable airframe has better components, honestly seems better built and is 200 bucks less then this one.
I can tell you are smiling from ear to ear with this Bird. I am so happy, Mine arrives Sunday!
You going to a unboxing and build on your channel? Mine arriving Wednesday.
Just picked up my Draco today. After weeks of hunting down RC shops around the country everyone was out of stock. It looked like I'd have to wait weeks or even months. Not until I looked around my own area Atlanta GA and found it available actually several in stock. Can't wait to get this one in the air.
good idea of reverse on the button..
The full scale plane crashed and was totaled in a wind storm, while trying to take off. What made the full size cool was that it was super over powered for a bush plane.
Awesome job Rich, thank you!
You guys killed it with this model!
flies nice, steve’s filming is awesome
Nice to see how it handles in the wind! Beautiful.
Wonderful flight tests by a real pro pilot. Many thanks indeed.
Great flying Rich, just got my Draco yesterday, cant wait to get it airborne and have some fun with STOL!!
👍😊 Really nice model - thank you for showing !
I'm going to get my e flight Draco November 1st I can't wait to get it
RCINFORMER, thanks for that Draco madien flight, I say all the time you guys are the reason we love and fly Rc Planes
Great idea with the reverse on your bind button!
I have one on back order. Missed April delivery but should see it in may. I’m thinking my fms V2 beaver is more maneuverable. But still can’t wait to fly this bird.
Got it yesterday. Super happy with it
GOT ONE AND LOVE IT.
Loves the wind...!
Getting 9-10 min flight on a 7000 6s 🤘🇦🇺
Lemme know if you chose to remove prop brake. Not sure if I’m gonna use reverse.
You can get the per cell voltage from the gen 1 spektrum batteries also.
awesome job guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so looking forward to mine coming in . Due in sometime in May. So Cool. Reminds me of my Turbo Timber or My Night Timber. Off the ground in less that a Foot and Very short landing.
Great Video. A1
That thing is so stinking cool, can't wait to get one. Nice flying 😎👍👍👍
Well done Steve and Rich.
Awesome Presentation bro, one of the best Draco demos on RUclips. Great stuff. Steve excellent job on the camera 📷. As always. Dave's rc out
Can I remove Spectrum receiver and use Futaba? Is there any poleoblem?
Yes. Replacing the receiver with a Futaba receiver should be no problem! You can probably get some money back if you sell the receiver:) Thanks for using my link to get one! LINK TO DRACO---> alnk.to/b7xzizP
@RCINFORMER
Do you know if I will lose reverse function by installing Futaba receiver?
Haven't been able to see your livestreams. Too busy with school. But nice to see you back in action with the anticipated Draco.
Watching as many of the Draco vids as I can... RCInformer hands down has the best display of the STOL features of this model. To tell the truth I haven't seen a Draco vid I didn't like so far.... Of course once us Joe Six Pack guys get a hold of this there will be some "interesting" vids... But really liking everything I have seen so far. One consistent feature of these vids is a LOT of laughing, giggling, and "Oh Wow's" o_c
It's alot of fun!
Awesome details. I was waiting for your take on this plane. Very nice ...
Which plane do you prefer to fly between this one and the Eflite Air Tractor? Which one is quicker?
The air tractor is faster and more manoeuvrable Draco is more scale
Great job, review of the ranger 1800mm used to be my favorite from "RC informer" channel.. also enjoyed the setup video, class act here folks👌😎 BB
Thanks Brian! The RANGER really is one serious versatile models... the Ranger will do more than DRACO. however, Draco is really unique and super scale!
Nice flying Rich, I would to see this flown with the leading edge slats off and the flaps programed as aileron's and then when you flick the flaps switch it goes back to normal
LIVE Q&A ON DRACO AT 1PM EASTERN TIME!!!! :)
ben anticipating this review on the Draco! i really enjoy your presentation
Thanks for watching!
Awesome Rich
Nice flying as always Rich. I thought you would have fun with this one.... going to be interesting formation flying this one together soon 😉
Nice flyer!
Steve, can you get in on this! LOL
Steve is a Marine... don't mess with Steve:)
So beautiful I'm really big fan of Mike's channel and big fan of Petrincic brothers channel and they just put video of unboxing this sexy Bird 🐦 . greetings from sLOVEnia europe 😜👍🇸🇮😋
I wonder what it would take to make this a FPV?
Has it not got telemetry to the Transmiter?
yes, but not getting a percentage at the transmitter, only voltage
Rich I'm super excited about this ! Great job ! Also bummed they are on back order on Horizion.
Ironically, the full-scale Draco got destroyed by crosswinds.
Hi Rich, can you tell me please about your high rates on ailerons, do you have them just 100% or maybe higher? I know that I can't program out differential as only using stock receiver so ailerons on one channel but regards your inverted aerobatic flying apart from down elevator any tips? I've put a mix to take out the aileron to rudder mix on high rates but it still rolls slow. I know it's not that kind of flyer but anything I can do that might help this would be appreciated
I set mine up exactly the way the book says to. I don't really fly it inverted, I only do that for demonstration purposes, it's not comfortable to fly it inverted. It rolls teallt slow, not much can be done to make it roll faster.
@@RCINFORMER Ok no worries, it is a gorgeous slow flyer though, thanks for the heads up Rich 👍
@@scottbusby12 It's an awesome scale plane, it is mostly limited to scale maneuvers... it does loop very well!
You couldn't get battery voltage via telemetry on the TX with that first battery? I can get that on my DX9 even with dumb non-Spektrum batteries. Total pack voltage, but not individual cell voltages, which is good enough to see capacity remaining.
Yea I can.
Ironic, you mention tuff in crosswinds... And that's what took out the full scale Draco
I was taking off into the wind instead of with a crosswind:)
@@RCINFORMER And that is why she didn't end up like the full scale! Nice review, as always...
Put dubro tires on acts like true shock absorber low inflation good on hard runway
Those work well. I find the stock tires to be good on grass, just not great on pavement.
Thumbs up Informer..
It flies like a much lighter plane, I order BNF
awhile back now I'm wishing I had it already.
Something about flying Draco in wind...
nice plane.i would like one.flew rc a long time.what is the wing span
Slow roll rate is just like the Turbo Timber.
I'm sorry I love the look and flying capabilities but REALLY think that it's OVER PRICED. SORRY 🇬🇧🇺🇸👍🙂
Man, I wish I could recall what the guys name behind the camera is.
hi rich nice video sir is it 22v 6s please
Yes!
DID YOU GET THAT STEVE ?????
*Let the Sunshine In...*
Nice flying! No offense but think you need a umm better mic. That head set looks kinda old?😎
Excellent video Rich, I have the Origin Wilga 2000, And is a excellent flier in 50'', And this one looks and performs Awesome, But I must agree with Radio Flite RC Planes comment about the price point reaching the limit for many pilots, But Yes it is a cool plane, Best plane I think Horizon has put out in quite a while, It has some very good features, such as the top loading battery hatch, My Origin does not, My Wilga flies on a 3S battery loaded on the underside, Which to me has always been a lame issue. I really don't care about all the lights, I am an old guy, And fly during morning to afternoon hours, Can I afford this plane ? Yes, Will I buy it ? I don't know, But if anyone does a good video on this plane YOU Sure Did! Thank you! And stay safe!
Have a word with him Steve !
High marks for cool factor.
Let's hope horizon doesn't discontinue it in 10 months.
I think The price is way high.
It is a red foam airplane, has a reversible esc..okay, that was fun for five minutes 🙄 people flew em and sold em a week latter like a bunny the week after Easter. Then the guys that bought them for full sticker , and did there best to flip them.. and now there stuck with them or sold them for less than they paid.
$600.00 and add in several batteries... that's hard to justify for many foam pilots.
But....I smell a smaller version coming soon.
Hey Horizon ever hear the phrase "better to make a fast nickel than a slow dime"
I agree with you 100%
I smell price reduction soon. Once the hype fizzles out this will be 1 to 2 hundred less. Maybe a year from now or so.
@@goopman5627 knowing horizon they will discontinue it for six months then bring it back with a bunch of hype , a new esc and some scale sticker or some other bs.
$630 may seem expensive. But you get a giant scale two meter wingspan model that lacks zero detail from the full scale. Based on what features the Draco possess. It is worth every penny.😉
I think this guy gets paid today good things lol
Rich thanks for yet another awesome video 👍
Thanks for watching!
@@RCINFORMER oh and watching you having fun with that awesome plane? Yeah I ordered one 😂
You said you don't see the point in the reverse thrust the point is not that it's needed the point is the real turbine and the real Draco have it for stall competition.
It's just for people to play with it's not needed that's not why it was put on the airplane.
If that was true with my turbines I fly I'd have reversed Thrust on my jets they need it!!
I know I hit like to this vid and left a comment both have been removed 🤔 YT you suck sometimes 😆 lol I'm finally getting a Draco. I'm so excited like a kid on Christmas 🎄 🤣
Awesome flying Rich 🔥👍✌️
Why was it removed?
@@RCINFORMER YT deletes my comments right often I've noticed. I noticed several of my comments and likes on the RCSailors and Brian Phillips channel were deleted today also. 🤷
@@EJ-74 Well, its not me. I dont delete any viewer comments:)
@@RCINFORMER I know I wasn't blaming you bro. 👍 Loved the jets on your newest vids 🔥👍 ✌️
@@EJ-74 Did you say something controversial? Not sure what they would delete it.
Hey Steve, can you get in over here and Steve, can you show this over here and Steve, can you zoom in on this and Steve, are you able to show this and Steve, and can you get in on this and Steve, can you bring me a soda and Steve, can I borrow your car and Steve, if you'd fill it with gas... and Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve...
Steve is the man! Steve is a former Marine Corp pilot! Don't mess with Steve:)
Can tell you're a jet guy lol. Bank and Yank.
Always banking & yanking!
Honestly the avios Tundra, will outperform this plane I half the price, people are paying lots of money for looks, and is ok. Beautiful plane, but too expensive for foam.
They need to do something different than .. just another high wing !
How about the E-flite Fw 190A 1.5m we released a few months ago? Or the UMX A-10 we released just before this? And what about the 80mm EDF fighter we'll be announcing next week? We release about two dozen new models each year...everything from ultra micro to giant scale, including trainers and high-wing STOL models, to low-wing warbirds and high-performance EDFs. Not every release of ours is "just another high wing"!
@@HorizonHobbyProducts - ouch!
Horizon, don't get so uptight, is just his opinion and your lack of temper response does not help bring more customers.
Reverse thrust in a prop is extremely effective. Reverse in a EDF does little except really draw alot of an already drained battery. Of the EDFs I've had with a Reverse feature, I can say they do little to slow the plane. That's not salty, just fact:)
Flaps are used to reconfigure the wing so it is capable of flying slower & to lower the planes nose so the pilot can see better during landing.
Keep in mind. The Draco is not “just another high wing model”. It’s the most scale model airplane ever designed, because it was 3D scanned off the one-of-a-kind full scale Draco. Besides the Draco outsells most of Horizon’s other models.
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You are making yourself not believable, when you promote expensive junk
It's a great model! It's super scale & flys great!
We had 3 in our RC Club, owners sold them in a hurry, nothing but problems @@RCINFORMER
Did you ground loop it and crash yet
A non scale plane that doesn't exist
This looks like a loud and annoying all-american sales pitch. Which most likely it is.
LMAO, $599 - worst than armed robbery
To me is fugly, but c'mmon that price point is beyond ridiculous.
Agree. $399 would be more in line. FMS Beaver which is comparable airframe has better components, honestly seems better built and is 200 bucks less then this one.