RC ERA C184 MD500 100 Size
- 4 channel RTF with 6-axis gyroscope
- Optical flow positioning and altitude hold
- 7.4V 350mAh modular battery, about 12 minute flights
- 60 minute USB charge, 100 m maximum range
- Ages 15 and up, flybarless design
- 99 g flying weight, 256 mm rotor
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A beginner friendly ready to fly helicopter with a gyroscope and altitude hold, plus single button takeoff and landing. The transmitter needs four AA batteries that are not included.
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ASIN: B0F5X8FFPFModel: ERA-C184-YBCategory: Helicopters
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Overview
Helidirect builds this MD500 style helicopter on a flybarless design with a six axis gyroscope for stable flight. A modular battery with a level indicator and a USB charger are included, along with spare propellers and tools.
Altitude hold and optical flow make hovering easier for new pilots. The limitation is short flight time on a small battery, and the transmitter batteries are an extra purchase.
Who it's for
Beginners and teens learning basic maneuvers such as ascent, descent, forward, backward and yaw. Safety features like a low voltage alarm and stall protection help while learning. Skilled pilots will want more power and flight time.
Pros and cons
- Gyroscope and optical flow stabilize flight
- One button takeoff and landing
- Low voltage alarm and stall protection
- Spare propellers and tools included
- Short flight time per battery
- Transmitter batteries not included
- Small battery capacity
- Fast ones outgrow its simple control
Performance notes
A gyroscope senses tilt and corrects it, and optical flow reads the ground to hold position while a barometer holds height. Together they let a beginner hover without constant stick inputs. A small battery limits each flight, so spare packs would extend a session.
Specifications
| Brand | Helidirect |
|---|---|
| Model | ERA-C184-YB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Helicopter size | 9.4 x 10 x 3.66 inches |
| Rotor diameter | 256 mm |
| Flying weight | 99 g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | 15 and up |
| Battery | 7.4V 350 mAh, modular |
| Maximum range | 100 meters |
| Other details | |
| Control | 4 channel remote, 2.4GHz |
| Stabilization | 6-axis gyroscope, optical flow, altitude hold |
| Flying time | 12 minutes |
| Charging time | About 60 minutes |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I care for the Helidirect ERA C184 battery?
The modular battery has a level indicator and protection, and it charges over USB in about 60 minutes. The transmitter needs 4 AA batteries that are not included.
What is in the Helidirect ERA C184 package?
One helicopter, one battery, one transmitter, a manual, a USB cable, two spare main propellers, a spare tail propeller, a screwdriver and a hex wrench.
Is the Helidirect ERA C184 a toy for young children?
No. The listing gives ages 15 and up.