The new Lama V3 2.4MHz

[mnwizard]

It's not like I really need another heli, but I was going nuts sitting here knowing the LHS had a new 2.4MHz just sitting there on the shelf. Sooo....

http://i31.tinypic.com/wa3ki1.jpg



I know, it's more than I usually pay for a Lama but there's no shipping involved and I got my hands on it right away, and IT'S NEW!

http://i28.tinypic.com/21e9qgm.jpg



I know you're dying to hear, so I'll get right to it.
It flys exactly like any other Lama. No difference at all. If you don't look at the antenna, you wouldn't know it was a 2.4MHz. But... there is no 2 foot long dangly antenna on the heli. Just a short, barely noticeable piece inside the canopy in front of the 4 in 1.

Starting up is just a bit different. You turn on the Tx and wait for a light on the Tx to stop blinking and glow steady. Then plug in the battery and wait for the usual setup to complete. There is an additional LED on the other side of the 4 in 1 that glows steady to show that it's communicating with the Tx.

Here's a pic of the new 4 in 1. You can see the addition LED. Also notice the addition plug-in ports under the usual 2. Hmmm...

http://i32.tinypic.com/2n0ln2c.jpg



With 2.4MHz the Tx and the Rx have to go through a binding proceed where the Rx identifies itself to the Tx and they lock into the same frequency range.

With the Lama the binding is done at the factory so you don't have to do it, but the instruction booklet tells how to unbind and bind the Tx and Rx yourself should you feel the need.

I turned on 7 other Txs, some 35Mhz and some 72Mhz. Then I fired up the new 2.4Mhz and flew the Lama. I had one of my kids move the sticks around on the other Txs and experienced no problems with interference. It's not scientific procedure, but I was impressed.

I couldn't fly outside because of the wind, but I had a kid walk down to the end of the block with the Tx while I held the Lama and all the control inputs worked perfectly. Not sure of the exact distance, but it farther away than I would ever fly it.

I'll post more as I get a chance to take it apart and fly it some more. My first impression is that if you're going to buy a new Lama, it would be silly not to get the 2.4.

[russell from aus]

Hi there Jack ,Seems the whole ESky range coaxials going 2.4 ghz .Ive been watching the factory site . Since last year they have been setting up all the RTF Coaxials Lama range / Comanchee / New Daulphin , now available 2.4ghz .Has been released in 35/72mhz , for ages . Great prices , and as we know fine Helis . Just of interest noticed Daulphins Body is reasonable too buy as a fuselage . I m hoping we can get some interest in the little guys going . As between all of us we have the knowledge ,Mods for ESky models / and how it works. The difference for Cx2 Blades / Twister family models ..Cya

[DierWolf]

Personally ifi was to get another micro i would go with the Walkera 4#3

[mnwizard]

Hi there Jack ,Seems the whole ESky range coaxials going 2.4 ghz .Ive been watching the factory site . Since last year they have been setting up all the RTF Coaxials Lama range / Comanchee / New Daulphin , now available 2.4ghz .Has been released in 35/72mhz , for ages . Great prices , and as we know fine Helis . Just of interest noticed Daulphins Body is reasonable too buy as a fuselage . I m hoping we can get some interest in the little guys going . As between all of us we have the knowledge ,Mods for ESky models / and how it works. The difference for Cx2 Blades / Twister family models ..Cya

Hi Russell, the new Daulphins body looks great. I've been watching but no one I can find has the spare bodies in stock right now.

Be sure and tell the other flyers you know that this Lama Co-axial site is up and running!

-Jack

[russell from aus]

Why would that be your choice Dier Wolf . ?

[mnwizard]

Personally ifi was to get another micro i would go with the Walkera 4#3

Is that the little fixed pitch one with a seperate tail motor?

What do like about that one?

[russell from aus]

Hi Jack , If you follow rc711.. pretty much up too date . Goggle TWF .. for factory Esky anouncements . Check latest stuff too 2.4ghz etc .Heres body stuff ,Daulphin you want . http://www.rc711.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=766&osCsid=a7un669uteiktr1j0u9j1o2cn7

[mnwizard]

Thanks Russell, I just ordered one from them while they still had some.

They didn't have the back wheels though. Once I get it, I'm sure I'll come up with something.

[wibble]

Personally ifi was to get another micro i would go with the Walkera 4#3

Wolfy, why? Just a brief sentence will do for an answer bro'; it looks like you are real busy these days! :noteworthy

[C R Mudgeon]

Any one try to see if a DX7 works with that 2.4gig Lama ?

[Bradnplanes]

Just a side note , if you want the 2.4 gig Lama and you allreaddy have a Lama , I just put the controler from a Blade CX2 in my Lama because I already have a DX6I ,, it works great it seems to have a better gyro and operates smoother without the minor twitching as my original did , but I suppose the Lama 2.4 gig reciver will be available soon. in parts..

brushless motors would also be a welcome addition to the lama !!...

Brad

[mnwizard]

Any one try to see if a DX7 works with that 2.4gig Lama ?

I've heard that it does, but I don't have any first hand experience with it.

The Esky Lama doesn't come with a binding plug but there are instructions that explain how to "unbind" the TX and Rx and Bind them again.

If you already have the DX7 it would probably be worth a try. As long as you can re-bind the 4 in 1 back to the original Tx if it doesn't work.