BLADE mQX RTF

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It's sleek. It's high-tech. It's an RC flying experience unlike any other. It's the exciting Blade mQX; the world's first quad-copter equipped with the advanced AS3X (Artificial Stabilization in 3 Axis) System. The sense of precise control this system gives an mQX pilot rivals that of bigger quad-copters that cost a whole lot more. Indoors or out, breezy conditions or calm, you'll find you can fly the mQX with complete confidence just about anywhere, anytime. And it's so simple to set up, anyone with experience flying conventional RC helis will find it's the perfect introduction to quad-copter fun. Features: AS3X 3-axis stabilization system; 4-in-1 DSM2TM receiver/ESCs/mixer/AS3X sensor unit; Durable, lightweight airframe; Potent 8.5mm brushed motors with protective drive gear guards; Can be flown in "X" or "+" configurations; Sleek, low-profile body with sharp mQX graphics; Includes MLP4DSM 4-channel DSM2 transmitter with batteries; Includes E-flite 1S 3.7V 500mAh Li-Po battery; Includes E-flite Celectra; 1-cell DC variable rate Li-Po charger.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13759 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Blade
• Model: BLH7500
• Dimensions: 5.50" h x 9.50" w x 20.10" l,

Features

• AS3X 3-axis stabilization system
• 4-in-1 DSM2 receiver/ESCs/mixer/AS3X sensor unit
• Durable and lightweight airframe
• Potent 8.5mm brushed motors with protective drive gear guards Can be flown in X or + configurations Sleek
• Low-profile body with sharp mQX graphics
• Includes MLP4DSM 4-channel DSM2 transmitter with batteries Includes E-flite 1S 3.7V 500mAh Li-Po battery
• Includes E-flite Celectra 1-cell DC variable rate Li-Po charger

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Customer Reviews

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful.
UPDATED REVIEW: It takes practice. . .
By Matt Cashatt
**UPDATE**************************************************************************************
Please see below my original first impressions of the Blade MQX. While most of what I said still holds true, I thought it would be fair to come back and add my thoughts after about 30 flights. Here we go:

If you have never flown a quadcopter before, this will be a fun treat, but takes time and practice for the movements to become natural and second-nature. You are going to break parts, so you might as well order spares out of the gate. I recommend that you at least order one pack of thruster booms (it comes in a two pack) and a spare hull. You would be even better off to order extra landing gear and sprocket as well.

Now that I have a ton of practice with my Blade MQX, I find myself looking forward to flying it each day and have become bored with my RC helicopters now. In fact, the MQX has made me want to build a custom quadrotor.

Now that I have more flight experience, here's the bottom line:

If you are prepared to buy a few spare parts and to be patient as you learn, the Blade MQX is a BLAST!

**ORIGINAL REVIEW*****************************************************************************

I just got my Blade MQX--my first quadrotor--today and have had about 30 minutes of flight time, so keep that in mind as you read this review.

BACKGROUND
I got my Blade MQX as RTF with the included controller, from Amazon, for about $190 (it was on sale). I have been infatuated with mini RC helicopters for about 6 weeks and have never owned a quadrotor before this one. The mini RC helis are so much fun because they are cheap, easy to fly, and forgiving/durable. I was hoping for a similar experience in the BLADE MQX but instead I got expensive, hard to fly, somewhat durable **but** EXHILARATING!

FIRST FLIGHT
Tough to operate, but full of promise. Calibrating is difficult. This puppy has a ton of power in a light package and has eight(?) axes of movement to manage. All that being said, when I finally started getting the hang of it I was all "OMG OMG OMG This is so COOOOOOOL!!!".

Although it is supposedly for indoor use as well, I can't imagine flying it in my 2,200SF house. It's too fast and powerful. Maybe an expert pilot would disagree.

QUALITY & DESIGN
The actual product doesn't *feel* like it's worth about $200; however, BLADE engineered and developed it so I accept that they deserve to earn their investment back.

The actual unit is so light that it seems indestructible. Even so, I plan to order spare blades.

I like that the RTF-included transmitter has audio signals on the trim to tell you what increment you are on.

My biggest complaint is the battery harness. Even a light crash in soft grass causes the battery to fall out of the harness. The MQX will fly back to you with it's battery dangling, but this seems like a silly thing to have to do. A barbed battery clip would have made a ton of sense here.

Second biggest complaint is that the motors that run the rotor gears pop out of their sockets after a mild crash so that when you go to start it back up, you are having to pop them back into place or you have a rotor that doesn't spin. Not a huge deal, but it ends up seeming like you spend most of your time popping motors and batteries back in place rather than flying.

Included LED lights would have been nice. I have seen on Youtube that it is relatively easy to add them in a non-OEM, warranty-voiding way but I think that BLADE missed an obvious choice here. People love their sparkling lights and it makes night flying a possibility. I just bought a $30 Drift King Mini RC Heli that lets you turn the LEDs on and off from the transmitter. For $200 you would think the BLADE would have this as well.

I can't tell if it has a gyro or not. It seems to maintain whatever vector you put it on even after you release the controls which I (personally) don't see as a positive.

ABILITY
The possibilities seem endless. As I said before--lots of power in a tiny package. 3D acrobatics are probably a cinch if you know what you are doing.

OVERALL
Love it and will buy the next generation if they improve the battery harness and add lights. The ability to flip itself upright after a crash would be insanely awesome as well.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
mQX Awesome
By ShearH2O
I am a 60 yr old guy who just got into RC Helicopters. I bought the Blade mQX quad a few months ago and it's still ALIVE!!!!!
Being a beginner this machine should have died a terrible death from crashes weeks ago, but it's like the Ever Ready Bunny it just keeps on keeping on.
Durable is an understatement.
I do recommend learning outside on a grassy surface...helps w/ crashes. And I have replaced a few parts, but it's well made.
It's Fast, Responsive, and way FUN. I just learned how to do flips and barrel rolls. Really !
Did I mention way Fun?

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
No words!
By Liam
I have several quads, I wanted to have some fun indoors and the binding to my radio was easy . Ok there is where it stops being regular micro drone, the other day I decided to take it outside, a little windy and got this thing up to about 300 feet with a micro camera attached to the bottom and that is where I messed up. The wind took it and it plunged into a large pond sinking right away :o( It was submersed for at least 5 minutes, trashed the mini cam and I thought the drone as well WRONG!! When I got it out of the water the light was on! I quickly unplugged the battery and took it home where it dried off over night and all day while I was at work I came home and plugged it in and it works flawless!! incredible! just incredible!