cheap flybarless unit

[mrrockwell]

I'm planing on building my js k6. Since I'm on a really tight budget and this is my first 600 class heli I'm interested if you guys would go with cheap flybarless unit? I was thinking gv800 would be it. I saw few guys flying this in their goblins.
Thanks for you advise.

[nightflyr]

There are a few...
Hobbymate HB800
Ikon
I'm sure others will post there choices

[Atomic Skull]

Robird G31 is the best bang for the buck if you don't want to deal with clones.

[SumOFparts]

3Gx is in widest circulation - flys like a Bx or ikon - plenty of support from users - about $40 off forums - as to your other one gv800 - where you gonna get help - cant here -

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=520099

[Lozki]

the new spartan VX1E will be coming out very soon and cheep like $150

[fastblackbird1]

Originally Posted by Atomic Skull

Robird G31 is the best bang for the buck if you don't want to deal with clones.

+1

[Solmanbandit]

Originally Posted by SumOFparts

3Gx is in widest circulation - flys like a Bx or ikon - plenty of support from users - about $40 off forums - as to your other one gv800 - where you gonna get help - cant here -

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=520099

3GX is the widest circulation in the for sale section as well because they sell them when they buy the combo. . When you say budget, what price range you talking about? Even though I am a huge Ikon fan, it is bit more expensive. The microbeast can be had for a decent price, but you either need a recever or go with the AR7200BX.

[SumOFparts]

Yeah - a pair of sats are gonna cost you $50 alone - sure you'll need two on a 600.
So that's about $200 with ikon or vbar or sk540 or spartan -
Ar7200 - $125 w/sat -
And about $90~100 on the rest..............

As far as Robird and few others - I would worry about their companies longevity as market prices drop like a rock..some will lose patient battles and get the cease and desist on US soil.... ..remember the Alamo - I mean min aircraft, outrage, ......
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[mrrockwell]

Thank you guys for your advice. I see now that g31 is a solid controller for my needs .First big heli and mild 3d. Only other unit that's in my budget is microbeast plus. I can't find any review on this. I know it's a new unit and waiting for firmware update. Nothing beside that.

[Atomic Skull]

Originally Posted by SumOFparts

As far as Robird and few others - I would worry about their companies longevity as market prices drop like a rock..some will lose patient battles and get the cease and desist on US soil.

Robird G31 isn't a clone of anything so what would they receive a cease and desist for?

[NSFlyer12]

I've had 3gx, beastx and now Robird G31. For the price the Robird is a great unit, flys just as good, if not better as my beastx's and much better than the 3gx.

[Stang Man]

Originally Posted by NSFlyer12

I've had 3gx, beastx and now Robird G31. For the price the Robird is a great unit, flys just as good, if not better as my beastx's and much better than the 3gx.

The G31 is one of the better gyro's at any price point. I liked it better then my Skookum SK540, that was until Skookum released the 4.0 firmware.

[SumOFparts]

brand new robird g31 still in factory sealed box

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=641806

[MGPTWEGB]

Robird G31 is the best bang for the buck if you don't want to deal with clones.

+2

Robird G31 Great unit

[mrrockwell]

It's going to be eather robird or spartan vx1e.

[ah_liang]

+1 for robird

[Smoggie]

I know this forum has a zero tolerance on mention of certain Vbar clones (yet strangely has many threads and even a sub-forums dedicated to Align and YGE clones.. go figure?)
But anyway, the OP asked about cheap FBL controllers for those on a budget, so it would be wrong not to point out that there exist in the marketplace a number of Vbar clones that, ethical arguments aside, are unbeatable value for money because they fly just like the Vbar but cost about $25

Not mentioning any names obviously.

[Ah Clem]

"Robird G31 is the best bang for the buck if you don't want to deal with clones."

I could not agree more!

I have six in service now on a 450, 360, 550, 600, 600 Nitro, and 700E.

All working very well!

Next one will go on a new 550.

[Luvmyhelis]

Originally Posted by Grumpy_Old_Man

I know this forum has a zero tolerance on mention of certain Vbar clones (yet strangely has many threads and even a sub-forums dedicated to Align and YGE clones.. go figure?)
But anyway, the OP asked about cheap FBL controllers for those on a budget, so it would be wrong not to point out that there exist in the marketplace a number of Vbar clones that, ethical arguments aside, are unbeatable value for money because they fly just like the Vbar but cost about $25

Not mentioning any names obviously.

Yep, and I have setup helis for guys that wanted to use them. I flew the helis and couldn't find a hint of difference compared to their cloned mini Vbars. Even used the same setup software. $25? Never saw any that cheap?

[Smoggie]

Dont want to get into trouble from the mods for mentioning what cant be mentioned, but if you go to Aliexpress: http://www.aliexpress.com/ you will find the that certain FBL controller for $25 delivered