E Flite DRACO 2.0m Smart BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select EFL12550

THE ULTIMATE BUSH PLANE

By most estimates, planning and building the full-size DRACO should have taken years. Entrepreneur Mike Patey — whose exceptional drive and Back to Work ethic have inspired thousands of people — accomplished it in just over five months! Mike started with a Wilga 2000, replacing its Lycoming O-540 piston engine with a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28 turboprop boasting about twice the power at half the weight. Many additional modifications followed before Mike proudly unveiled his "ultimate bush plane". It could go to the same places as a Carbon Cub, but also climb twice as fast; reach altitudes up to 28,000 feet; and cruise cross-country at 180 MPH while carrying four people plus gear. Changes from the Wilga were so extensive that the FAA approved Mike's redesign as an experimental exhibition aircraft. The DRACO 2.0m is equally unique and astounding — and it's also one of the most highly-engineered, detailed and feature-rich E-flite aircraft yet!

Features:

• The ultimate bush plane for an unmatched STOL, scale and beyond flying experience
• The only officially-licensed scale replica of the one-of-a-kind DRACO by Mike Patey
• One of the most highly-engineered, detailed and feature-rich E-flite aircraft to date
• Extra Scale details including an abundance of molded-in surface features, steps, antennas, wingtip skids, and much more
• Functional Extra Scale features including licensed KING shocks on the main gear and tail wheel, leading-edge slats, slotted flaps, and more
• 17 total LEDs including navigation, landing, down, tail beacon, reversing and other lights with adjustable light controller
• Clear windshield and windows plus a detailed cockpit with backlit instrument panel and pilot figure
• Factory-installed, high-power 4S- to 6S-compatible brushless motor with large diameter 4-blade prop
• Fits batteries from 4000–7000mAh to provide a wide range of performance and flight times up to 10–15+ minutes
• 100-amp Spektrum Avian Smart ESC provides real-time battery voltage, current draw, motor RPM, and other data via compatible receivers and transmitters
• Optional-use motor reversing for special ground handling and other capabilities with compatible 7+ channel transmitters
• Spektrum AR637TA receiver with full-range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX technology
• Easy to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection
• The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X® technology
• Six factory-installed metal-geared servos with internal, ball-link equipped linkages
• Large and convenient, magnetically-secured top hatch with large battery compartment
• Shock-equipped and steerable tailwheel for improved forward and reverse ground handling
• Scale-like articulated and shock-absorbing main landing gear with oversized tundra-style tires
• Custom-made and fully-molded carbon fiber gear to handle short takeoffs from and landings on a variety of surfaces
• Two-piece wing with quarter-turn thumbscrews plus V2 hands-free servo connection system for quick and easy assembly/disassembly
• Durable, fully-molded EPO airframe with carbon fiber and wood reinforcement throughout
• Factory-applied paint plus decal finish looks great and saves time
• Easy final assembly in less time than it takes to charge a battery

Specifications:

• Speed Control: Included
• Technology : AS3X and SAFE
• Flaps: Yes
• Motor Type: Brushless
• Power Type: Electric
• Battery: Sold Separately
• Servos: Included
• Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour
• Radio: Sold Separately
• Skill Level: Level 2
• Material: EPO
• Product Weight: 10.0 lbs (4535 g) with 6S 5000mAh 30C battery; 8.5 lbs (3855 g) without battery
• Wingspan: 77.7" (1974 mm)
• Battery Type: LiPo (3.7V per cell)
• Propeller Size: 14.5 x 9 4-blade
• Charger: Sold Separately
• Minimum Required Radio: 6-channel
• Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly
• Receiver: Included
• Recommended Motor Battery: 4S 14.8V to 6S 22.2V 4000-7000mAh LiPo (sold separately)
• Product Length: 53" (1346 mm)
• Search Keywords: rcdraco

In The Box:

• (1) E-flite DRACO 2.0m
• (1) 100A Spektrum Avian Brushless Smart ESC (installed)
• (1) Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
• (6) Metal-Geared Servos (installed)
• (1) Spektrum AR637TA 6-Channel Receiver
• (1) Product Manual

Needed to Complete:

• Full-range 6-8+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter
• 4S 14.8V to 6S 22.2V 4000–7000mAh LiPo with EC5 or IC5 Connector
• Compatible LiPo charger

Bind-N-Fly Completion Level Advantage

Already own a Spektrum transmitter? Bind-N-Fly (BNF) aircraft make getting into the air quickly and with the best control experience possible easier than ever. They come out of the box with the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver installed so all you need to do is bind the receiver to a compatible transmitter, finish any final assembly, and fly!

This Bind-N-Fly Basic model is equipped with a Spektrum 2.4GHz DSMX receiver featuring AS3X (Artificial Stabilization–3-aXis) technology that works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence. The result is a heightened sense of stability and precision that makes you feel like you're flying a much larger, expertly tuned aircraft.

If this is your first model of its type, or you want an extra margin of safety while familiarizing yourself with the airplane, you can enable the optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection technology built into the receiver. No programming is required. Simply change up the binding sequence as directed in the manual.

With SAFE Select enabled, you get:

Pitch and Bank Angle Limits

• These envelope limits keep the airplane from rolling or pitching upside down. They also prevent excessive climb or dive angles.

Automatic Self-Leveling

• The airplane instantly returns to and holds level flight when the sticks are released and in the center position. It's also helpful for keeping the wings level during takeoffs/launches and landings.

Easy Switch Assignment—No Complex Programming Required

• The simple procedure for assigning a transmitter switch to turn SAFE Select features on and off doesn't require any complex programming and takes just a few seconds.