Product Details
The Blade 150 FX is the perfect indoor and outdoor helicopter for beginner pilots ready to try single-rotor machines from coaxial helicopters and multirotor drones. The 150 FX brings an intimidation-free and easy experience for new pilots looking for a new challenge.
Key Features
- Flight performance: ultra-stable fixed-pitch flybarless design
- Rugged durability: resilient airframe and rotors
- Highly visible: throwback trim scheme and leds
In The Box - (1) Fully Assembled Blade 150 FX Heli
- (1) 2S 320mAh LiPo: 150 FX
- (1) USB Charger
- (1) Instruction Manual
Needed to Complete- Nothing! Everything is included in the box!
Features
- Ready-To-Fly: The 150 FX comes with everything you need in one box. Charge the included flight battery, bind to the included transmitter, and take to the skies.
- Brushed Motors: Efficient brushed motors contribute to long flight times while maintaining a light profile.
- Easy Maintenance: Simple construction and low part count make maintaining the 150 FX stress-free. It includes crash kit parts to help get you back in the air quickly should you need any repairs.
- Indoor/Outdoor: The size of the 150 FX allows it to be flown both indoors and out.
- Durable: lightweight and impact-resistant frame
- Direct Drive Tail Motor: Brushed tail motor delivers impressive heading hold in a simplistic design
- High Visibility: Throwback fantasy scale trim scheme (Blade CX2 trim scheme) with LED lights.
- Fully Assembled: No building necessary.
Intimidation-Free Flying
The Blade® 150 FX is the perfect indoor and outdoor helicopter for beginner pilots ready to try single-rotor machines from coaxial helicopters and multirotor drones. The 150 FX brings an intimidation-free and easy experience for new pilots looking for a new challenge. Its fixed-pitch, simple rotor head, and six-axis control system let pilots enjoy a high level of stability and efficiency even in an outdoor environment. From the lightweight and impact-resistant frame to the easy repairs, this heli makes learning to fly easy. LEDs adorn each arm, making orientation easy to maintain, and it includes crash kit parts to help get you back in the air if anything is damaged. Additionally, the 150 FX is below the 249-gram allowance, so this package will be one of the largest Ready-to-Fly Heli Model to include everything you need, including the flight battery, USB charger, and transmitter.
- Brand: Blade
- Model Number: BLH4400
- Completion Level: Ready-To-Fly (RTF)
- Skill Level: Level 1 Beginner
- Product Weight: 123 grams (4.33 ounces)
- Length: 310 millimetres
- Main Rotor Diameter: 332 millimetres (13.07 inches)
- Tail Rotor Diameter: 55 millimetres (2.16 inches)
- Power Type: Electric
- Motor Type: Brushed (Main and Tail)
- Main Motor: Brushed
- Tail Drive: Direct Drive Brushed Motor
- Main Rotor Head Type: Fixed-Pitch Flybarless
- Swashplate Type: 90 Degree
- Control System: Six-Axis Stabilisation
- Channels: 4
- Transmitter: 6-Channel Blade Transmitter with Dual Rate Selection (Included)
- Receiver: Included
- Servos: Included
- Speed Controller: Included
- Flight Controller: Included
- Battery: 2S 320mAh LiPo (Included)
- Battery Type: 7.4V Lithium Polymer
- Charger: USB Charger (Included)
- Main Frame Material: Plastic
- Main Blade Material: Plastic
- Tail Blade Material: Plastic
- Canopy/Body Material: Plastic
- LED Lighting: Yes (High-Visibility)
- Colour Scheme: Throwback Fantasy Scale Trim (Blade CX2 Scheme)
- Assembly Required: No (Fully Assembled)
- Approximate Assembly Time: No Assembly Required
- What's Included: Fully Assembled Blade 150 FX Helicopter, 2S 320mAh LiPo Battery, USB Charger, Instruction Manual, Crash Kit Parts
- Additional Items Required: Nothing — Everything needed to fly is included
- Regulatory Classification: Under 249 Grams
Overview
The Blade 150 FX RTF is the perfect ready-to-fly single-rotor helicopter designed specifically for beginner pilots ready to step up from coaxial helicopters and multirotor drones. This intimidation-free RC helicopter brings an easy, enjoyable flying experience for new pilots looking for a new challenge without the complexity of larger models. Whether you're exploring the world of RC helicopters for the first time or transitioning from entry-level aircraft, the 150 FX delivers stable, efficient flight both indoors and outdoors, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking a quality ready-to-run RC helicopter in the UK market.
At just 123 grams, the Blade 150 FX sits comfortably below the 249-gram regulatory threshold, meaning this is one of the largest ready-to-fly helicopter packages available that includes absolutely everything you need to start flying — the helicopter itself, a 6-channel transmitter, a 2S 320mAh LiPo battery, and a USB charger. There's no need to purchase additional equipment or spend hours building; simply unbox, charge the battery, bind to the transmitter, and you're ready to take to the skies. This complete RTF solution makes the Blade 150 FX an exceptional value for beginners discovering RC helicopters.
The 150 FX's fixed-pitch, flybarless rotor head combined with a six-axis control system delivers outstanding stability and efficiency, even in outdoor environments. Its durable, lightweight frame features impact-resistant polymers and carbon-fibre components that can handle typical mishaps, whilst the included crash kit parts mean you can get back in the air quickly if repairs are needed. High-visibility LED lighting and a throwback fantasy scale trim scheme ensure excellent orientation during flight, making this helicopter as enjoyable to fly as it is to watch.
Key Features
- Ready-To-Fly Package — Everything required to fly is included in the box, eliminating the need for separate purchases of batteries, chargers, transmitters or receivers. This complete RTF solution means you can charge the battery, bind the transmitter, and start flying within minutes of opening the box.
- Fixed-Pitch Flybarless Rotor Head — The simplified rotor design removes complexity whilst maintaining excellent flight stability, making this helicopter significantly easier to fly and maintain compared to traditional swashplate-driven designs. This engineering choice reduces parts count and potential points of failure, contributing to reliable performance for beginners.
- Six-Axis Control System — Advanced stabilisation technology automatically compensates for external movements and disturbances, providing a high level of stability and holding altitude precisely even when you release the controls. This feature makes learning to fly much more forgiving and enjoyable for new pilots.
- Brushed Motors with Direct Drive — Efficient brushed main and tail motors deliver impressive performance whilst maintaining a lightweight profile, contributing to longer flight times. The direct drive tail motor provides strong, reliable heading hold in a simplistic design that's easy to understand and maintain.
- Durable, Impact-Resistant Frame — The lightweight airframe combines impact-resistant polymers with carbon-fibre reinforced components, delivering mechanical precision whilst providing the durability to absorb typical crashes and mishaps. This robust construction ensures your helicopter will survive the inevitable bumps of learning to fly.
- High-Visibility Design with LED Lighting — The throwback fantasy scale trim scheme (Blade CX2 trim scheme) combined with LED lights adorning each arm makes orientation incredibly easy to maintain during flight, ensuring you always know which way the helicopter is facing even at a distance.
- Easy Maintenance — Simple construction with a low part count means maintaining the 150 FX is stress-free and doesn't require specialised tools or knowledge. The helicopter includes crash kit parts to speed up repairs, helping you get back in the air quickly after any damage.
- Indoor and Outdoor Versatility — Larger than micro-class machines, the 150 FX performs excellently for outdoor flight in low wind conditions, yet remains small enough to fly safely in larger indoor spaces, giving you year-round flying opportunities regardless of weather.
- 6-Channel Transmitter with Dual Rate — The included Blade transmitter features intuitive controls and easy high/low dual rate selection, allowing you to adjust sensitivity to match your skill level as you progress from beginner to more advanced flying.
- Under 250 Gram Weight Class — At 123 grams, this helicopter falls below the 249-gram regulatory threshold in the UK, meaning you can enjoy unrestricted flying without registration requirements, making it perfect for hassle-free hobbyist use.
Technical Performance
The Blade 150 FX delivers exceptional performance through its carefully engineered combination of components and design philosophy. The main rotor diameter of 332 millimetres (13.07 inches) and tail rotor diameter of 55 millimetres (2.16 inches) are precisely sized to deliver the optimal balance of lift, manoeuvrability and efficiency for a helicopter of this class. The brushed motor system provides consistent, reliable power whilst the direct drive tail motor ensures precise heading hold without requiring complex mechanical linkages. The helicopter's six-axis gyro stabilisation system works seamlessly with the fixed-pitch rotor design to provide stability that makes learning intuitive and enjoyable. The 2S 320mAh LiPo battery included in the package provides sufficient energy for meaningful flight sessions whilst keeping the overall weight under 249 grams. All mechanical components — the main frame, rotor blades, tail blades and body canopy — are manufactured from durable plastic materials that provide an excellent balance between strength and weight. The 90-degree swashplate design contributes to the helicopter's efficiency and stability. With its fully assembled construction requiring no building, low maintenance design and intuitive six-axis control system, the Blade 150 FX represents the pinnacle of beginner-friendly helicopter engineering, combining performance with simplicity in a way that makes it an outstanding ready-to-run RC helicopter for pilots transitioning to single-rotor machines.
What's in the Box
- 1x Fully Assembled Blade 150 FX Helicopter
- 1x Blade 6-Channel Transmitter with Dual Rate Selection
- 1x 2S 320mAh LiPo Flight Battery (150 FX)
- 1x USB Charger
- 1x Instruction Manual
- Crash Kit Parts for Quick Repairs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Blade 150 FX RTF suitable for complete beginners with no RC helicopter experience? — Yes, absolutely. The 150 FX is specifically designed as a Level 1 beginner helicopter. Its fixed-pitch flybarless rotor head, six-axis stabilisation system, and intuitive controls make it forgiving enough for complete newcomers whilst still providing enough performance to keep more experienced pilots engaged. If you're stepping up from coaxial helicopters or drones, this helicopter will feel natural and approachable.
- What battery does the Blade 150 FX need and how long does it take to charge? — The helicopter comes with a 2S 320mAh LiPo battery specifically tuned for the 150 FX. The included USB charger is used to recharge this battery between flights. Battery runtime depends on flying style, but with efficient brushed motors, you can expect meaningful flight times from each charge.
- Can I fly the Blade 150 FX indoors and outdoors? — Yes, the 150 FX is designed for both indoor and outdoor flight. Its compact size (332mm main rotor diameter, 310mm length) makes it suitable for larger indoor spaces, whilst it also performs well outdoors in low wind conditions. The LED lighting makes it easy to track orientation in both environments.
- Does this helicopter require assembly or is it truly ready to fly? — The Blade 150 FX is completely assembled and requires absolutely no building. It arrives fully put together with all servos, receiver, speed controller and transmitter already installed and configured. You simply charge the battery, bind to the transmitter, and fly — making it a genuine ready-to-fly solution.
- What makes the flybarless design better for beginners? — The flybarless rotor head eliminates complexity and reduces parts count compared to swashplate-driven helicopters. This means fewer components to break, simpler maintenance, and more intuitive flight characteristics. Combined with the six-axis gyro stabilisation, it makes the learning curve much gentler for new pilots.
- How durable is the Blade 150 FX if I crash it? — The 150 FX features a lightweight airframe constructed from impact-resistant polymers reinforced with carbon-fibre components, designed to absorb typical crashes and mishaps. The helicopter includes crash kit parts to speed up repairs, and the simple construction means most damage is easy to fix without specialised knowledge.
- What transmitter is included and does it have enough channels? — A 6-channel Blade transmitter is included with the package. The helicopter itself uses 4 channels for flight control, whilst the additional channels provide functionality like dual rate selection for adjusting sensitivity as your skills improve. This is more than sufficient for the helicopter's capabilities.
- Is there anything else I need to buy to start flying? — No, nothing at all. The Blade 150 FX RTF is a truly complete package. The helicopter, transmitter, battery, and charger are all included. The only optional purchase would be spare batteries if you want extended flying sessions, or replacement parts if you sustain damage during crashes.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the Blade 150 FX RTF today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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