E-Sky 4 CHANNEL LAMA V4 RTF Coaxial Remote Controlled Helicopter (Blue Color)

Reader Reviews
The Lama v3 & v4 models are a balance of engineering sophistication and manufacturing simplicity. Keep in mind that this is an aircraft, and not a child's toy, and requires a measure of coordination and dexterity to fly it well. Unlike regular fixed pitch or collective pitch model helis, the Lama uses a set of upper and lower counter-rotating blades to maintain heading. It is intended for indoor flight in a large space, or outdoors on a wind-free day. Controls are throttle (up and down), nose heading (left/right steering), side-to-side movement, forward and reverse motion. Unlike more expensive and technically advanced model helis, you'll find yourself spending more time actually flying & very little time worrying about crashing it - it's that stable in the air. Unlike more technically advanced helis, the Lama is simple to adjust, and is remarkably durable. Operate it like you would the family car: drive it into a wall or tree & you wiill definitely damage it. Replacement parts are readily available, and cheap. Battery charge time is around 2 hours for a fully drained battery. Flight time is around 15 minutes. This is normal to better than usual for an electric aircraft. A spare battery on hand is a plus. Look around a little & don't pay more than $88 for it. A major west coast on-line retailer offers free shipping with a coupon code, and stocks parts, too. Performance upgrades, such as hi-performance motors, larger capacity batteries, fancy body configurations, tougher blades, and metal parts can be found on the internet. The only major drawback is the fragile nature of the factory rotor blades. Nevertheless, more durable and better performance blades are available on-line, and all at a reasonable price. Afraid of crashing & destroying a delicate aircraft? The Lama is so easy to operate that in no time, you're virtually crashproof. There is little you can do to it that isn't fixable.