Walkera 5G6 R/C Helicopter Review

Walkera 5G6 discussion/helicopter so that it hovers still in one spot without any
review                    input from the elevator, rudder and aileron stickers on
This little helicopter is my first co-axial helicopter. Ithe transmitter.
bought the Walkera 5G6 with metal rotor head andThe first thing that I have noticed was the amazing
the 2.4G transmitter. It’s a bit more expensive thanstability of the Walkera 5G6 during flight. If the
the standard Walkera 5G6 with plastic rotor head andhelicopter is properly trimmed out, you can literally
normal 35 or 72 MHz transmitter. The Walkera 5G6 isremove your hands from the controls and the
the same size as the Walkera 4#3. The onlyhelicopter will hover happily in one spot. Rudder inputs
difference is that the Walkera 5G6 have two counterare very responsive, and gyro sensitivity can be
rotating main rotor blades, and no tail rotor. Comparedadjusted for faster response if needed.
to the Walkera 4#3, the Walkera 5G6 weighs 53g,I found the elevator and aileron responses to be a bit
slightly heavier due to the extra main motor.sluggish at first, but have adjusted the servo extend to
As I said in my Walkera 4#3 review, Walkera’sgive more cyclic movement. To go forward you really
designing engineers have done it again to put a superbhave to give a fair amount of down elevator, but that
little helicopter (the Walkera 5G6) out there foris typical to coaxial helicopters. Like wise flying
everyone to enjoy. This little helicopter will astonish youbackwards, left and right. You must remember that
with its easy to fly and stable flight characteristics.these little helicopters are very stable, that’s why
Click Here To Watch My Walkera 5G6 Video Clipsyou need lots of cyclic inputs to change direction,
Technical and designing reviewexcept rudder.
The Walkera Dragonfly 5G6 (2.4GHz) 4CH PPM RCHovering the Walkera 5G6 is very easy. That’s
Helicopter RTF w/ Alloy Metal Rotor Head, is awhy I can highly recommend the Walkera 5G6 for
stronger helicopter compared to the standard Walkeraanyone starting r/c helicopter flying. If you are looking
5G6, and the 2.4GHz transmitter gives you peace offor a nice little helicopter that you can fly in your home,
mind with strong anti-interference and no glitches.this helicopter will do the trick. Due to its exceptional
Let’s start with the main rotors. On the top of thestability you can land and fly the Walkera 5G6 in small
main rotor system, a metal flybar runs through theareas. The Walkera 5G6 is very silent during flight.
main shaft with flybar blocks on each tip. The flybar 
blocks are little weights that give the Walkera 5G6 itsReason to buy the Walkera 5G6 (2.4GHz) 4CH PPM
outstanding stability. The flybar is connected with theRC Helicopter RTF w/ Alloy Metal Rotor Head
upper main rotor with one linkage. This linkage can beThe Walkera 5G6 is a exceptional stable little indoor
adjusted if the tracking of the main rotor blades is out.helicopter.
The upper rotor blade rotates clockwise view fromIt is very easy to fly which make it a good entry level
the top and it’s shaft runs inside the bottom rotorhelicopter for beginners, or just for fun if you have
shaft. Both upper and lower rotor blades have metalprevious flying experience.
blade holders.The build in gyro is very effective.
The rotor blades are made from strong durable plastic.It can fly up, down, left right, yaw left and right and can
The bottom rotor blade rotates counter clockwisehover still in midair.
viewed from the top. Due to the counter rotating rotorIt is cheap to maintain.
system of the Walkera 5G6, torque is cancelled outThe parts are easily obtainable.
and there is no need for a tail rotor. The swashplate isThe Walkera 5G6 is quite crash resistant.
situated below the bottom main rotor and is connectedTransition into forward flight is good.
via two linkages to the bottom rotor blade holder.It can be flown outside in zero wind conditions.
The Walkera 5G6 have a 90º metal swashplate thatAnd it’s not that expensive to buy.
is connected to the aileron and elevator servos withConclusion
adjustable linkages. The 3.5g servos are prompt inIf you want a really small fixed pitch coaxial four
reaction with control inputs. The elevator and aileronchannel helicopter, this little Walkera 5G6 won’t
servos are situated behind the main shaft. The servosdisappoint you. I highly recommend this new (2.4GHz)
simply clips into position on the main frame which make4CH PPM RC Helicopter RTF w/ Alloy Metal Rotor
replacement very easy if necessary.The WalkeraHead addition from Walkera. If you are a newcomer
5G6 have two brushed motors with strong magnets.or experienced R/C helicopter pilot, you will have lots
One motor drives the lower main rotor and the secondof fun flying this little engineering marvel. Keep in mind
one the upper main rotor.that the Walkera 5G6 is an indoor heli only. For a few
The Walkera 5G6 have a four-channel receiverbucks more, I rather go for the metal rotor head and
(elevator, aileron, rudder and throttle). The gyro and2.4GHz version.
speed controller is build into the receiver. The gyroWow… you will be amazed
sensitivity can be adjusted to suite your flying skills.Specifications
The servo extent can also be adjusted on theOverall Length: 180 mm
receiver.Main Rotor Diameter (Upper): 175 mm
The Li-Po (3.7V 400mAh) battery of the Walkera 5G6Main Rotor Diameter (Lower): 175 mm
gives about 8-10 minutes of flight time. It simply slidesAll-up Weight: 53g (Battery included)
into the battery frame, which make battery changesDrive System:2x1215 strong-magnetic motors
very easy.The landing skids are made of extremelyBattery: 3.7V 400mAh Li-Po battery
thin spring steel, and although they are very light, I thinkTransmitter: WK-2401
that they will handle hard landings with ease withoutGyro: Built-in
breaking.Receiver: RX-2402
The tail boom is made out of plastic and has a little tailServo: weight 3.5g;speed 0.11sec/60°(4.8V);torque
rotor only for the show. Due to the counter rotating0.30kg/cm(4.8V)
main rotor blade, torque is cancelled out so there is no
need for a real tail rotor to counteract torque. OverallFeatures
the Walkera 5G6 have three high quality ball bearingsCoaxial structure and palm-sizes dimensions are used
to ensure smooth running on all moving parts.to make the Walkera 5G6 the optimal model for
The Walkera 5G6 comes with a Li-Po batteryindoor entertainment.
charger. A red light will be on during charging, and a2 x 1215 strong-magnetic motor as power is powerful
green light will flash after charging is complete. It willand makes flight very stable.
take approximately 40-60 minutes for the Li-Po to beHighly efficient servo (3g) is prompt in reaction and
fully charged after flight.effectively guarantees the performance of various
Setup: The Walkera 5G6 is a ready to fly out of theflights.
box helicopter. No assembling needed. Do an overallThe receiving circuit is equipped wit build-in gyro,
check for any lose components before your first flight.whose sensitivity can be adjusted.
You need to charge the Li-Po battery of the helicopter,The flight time with the 3.7V 400mAh Li-Po battery will
and for the transmitter, you need eight AA batteries.be up to 7-10 minutes.
They are not supplied with the Walkera 5G6 kit.2.4G RF gives the Walkera 5G6 transmitter high
Flight performanceprecision in anti-interference and prompt in reaction.
Take care on you first flight. Don’t assume that theDon\'t miss out on this excellent little helicopter!
helicopter is trimmed correctly. Hover first and trim the