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Review on πŸ“Έ H107C Hubsan X4 4 Channel 2.4GHz RC Quad Copter with Camera - Green/Black by Andrew Arneson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Enjoy, but don't forget to order the fork knife guard.

I've done a lot of research and have come to the conclusion that unless I'm willing to shell out $600 for a serious quadcopter, this little beauty is the next best thing. Yes, they make many larger models for about the same price, but they say they're not strong enough to withstand street winds. If you also read the fine print, many of them are in the same price range as this infrared controller that can ONLY be used indoors. This quadcopter uses RF controller, so you can fly outdoors on windless days. On windy days, its small size makes it much more fun indoors than a larger quadrocopter. A big plus for this machine is that you can find crashpacks with different combinations of engines, blades and interchangeable cases right here at Revain. I've even found various other pieces here and there on the internet. In comparison, if you buy a quadcopter from a discount store and have a serious accident, you won't be able to get replacement parts, except for possibly prohibitively expensive rotor blades. The blades spin so fast it sounds like a swarm of mosquitoes. If they even touch the wall, they disappear. Blade guards are a must until you learn how to fly with them. I don't know if this is standard or just a gift from the seller, but mine came with a blade guard that has circles that fit on the motor bushings. From my research, they tend to ride up and hit the blades, draining the battery quickly. The best blade guards are the ones that have a "fork" instead of a circle where they attach to the motors. Not only do they offer overhead protection (blankets can also break blades), but you can put them on and take them off without removing the blade. Forks on motors ABOVE the body. If you do, the blade guard will eventually slide up and break the blades, causing the quadcopter to fall. Instead they should snap to exposed parts of the engine UNDER the fuselage.) Tip: If you search Revain for a "Hubsan emergency kit" you can still find a kit that includes a clip-on blade guard and comes with 8 spare props for what most people ask for just to protect the blade.

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