Product Details
The Blade
® Eclipse 360 combines a fully-moulded EPO body with futuristic looks and a high-performance airframe to deliver a unique blend of hovering, scale-like, sport, and aerobatic flying capabilities for intermediate to experienced heli pilots.
Key Features
- An innovative blend of futuristic looks and high performance to deliver a unique helicopter flying experience
- A lightweight yet durable, fully moulded and painted EPO body featuring LED navigation and landing lights
- Low-profile skids plus an optional-use wheel set for a different look and ground handling experience
- Factory-installed Spektrum FC6250HX flybarless flight controller featuring exclusive AS3X and SAFE technologies
- Compatible with popular and common 3S 2200-3200mAh LiPo batteries
In The Box
- (1) Blade Eclipse 360 with:
- (1) Brushless Outrunner Tail Motor (installed)
- (1) Brushless Outrunner Main Motor (installed)
- (3) Spektrum Digital, Metal-Geared Servos (installed)
- (1) Spektrum 6250HX Flybarless Control System (installed)
- (1) Spektrum 4651T 2.4GHz DSMX® Receiver with Telemetry (installed)
- (1) Spektrum Dual 30A Main and 15A Tail Brushless Smart ESC (installed)
- (1) Main Blade Holder
- (1) Product Manual
Needed to Complete
- Full-range 6+ channel Spektrum DSMX® compatible transmitter (programmable for helicopters)
- 3S 11.1V 2200-3200mAh LiPo with EC3™ or IC3® Connector
- Compatible LiPo charger
Features
- An innovative blend of futuristic looks and high performance to deliver a unique helicopter flying experience
- A lightweight yet durable, fully moulded and painted EPO body featuring LED navigation and landing lights
- Low-profile skids plus an optional-use wheel set for a different look and ground handling experience
- Spektrum Dual Smart ESC provides real-time battery voltage, motor RPM, and other data to compatible transmitters
- Factory-installed Spektrum FC6250HX flybarless flight controller featuring exclusive AS3X and SAFE technologies
- Easier to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE flight envelope protection
- The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X technology
- Factory-installed digital, metal-geared cyclic servos with precise ball-link equipped linkages
- Two Spektrum brushless outrunner motors deliver excellent performance and flight times
- Convenient, magnetically-secured canopy/hatch with a large battery compartment
- Compatible with popular and common 3S 2200-3200mAh LiPo batteries
- Aluminum head block and carbon fibre main rotor blades
- Fully factory-assembled and nearly ready to fly right out of the box
Overview
An innovative blend of futuristic looks including a fully moulded and painted EPO body wrapped around a high-performance airframe makes the Blade® Eclipse 360 an eye-catching addition to any RC pilot's collection. It's designed to be capable of smooth hovering plus scale-like and sport flying for intermediate pilots, yet is also capable of aerobatics and even mild 3D in the hands of experienced pilots. The expertly-tuned FC6250HX flybarless control system includes optional-use SAFE technology for angle limits and automatic self-leveling to help prevent crashes in Normal mode, and no limits in all other flight modes - plus Panic Recovery to "bail out" at the push of a button if you ever need it! The powerful brushless main and tail motors are connected to a Spektrum Dual Smart ESC that delivers real-time telemetry data to AirWare™ equipped transmitters, and they're compatible with common and popular 3S 2200-3200mAh batteries. Digital, metal-geared servos, an aluminium head block, and carbon fibre main rotor blades deliver reliable and precise control for the factory-assembled airframe. The lightweight yet durable body is equipped with LED navigation and landing lights along with hard mounting points for the low-profile skids that provide a streamlined "gear up" look, or you can install the included wheel set for a different look and ground handling experience. And it's all delivered in a model that's ready to bind to your favorite Spektrum transmitter to offer a unique helicopter flying experience you can't get anywhere else!
- Model: Blade Eclipse 360 BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE
- Model Number: A-BLH01250
- Skill Level: 2 (Intermediate to Experienced)
- Helicopter Type: Flybarless RC Helicopter
- Length: 782 mm
- Width: 120 mm
- Height: 193 mm
- Weight: 935 g
- Airframe Construction: Fully-moulded EPO (Expanded Polypropylene), painted
- Main Motor Type: Brushless Outrunner (factory-installed)
- Tail Motor Type: Brushless Outrunner (factory-installed)
- Flight Controller: Spektrum 6250HX Flybarless Control System with AS3X and SAFE (factory-installed)
- Number of Servos: 3 × Spektrum Digital, Metal-Geared Servos (factory-installed)
- ESC Type: Spektrum Dual 30A Main and 15A Tail Brushless Smart ESC (factory-installed)
- ESC Features: Real-time telemetry for battery voltage and motor RPM
- Receiver: Spektrum 4651T 2.4GHz DSMX with Telemetry (factory-installed)
- Radio Frequency: 2.4GHz
- Radio Protocol: DSMX and DSM2 compatible
- Required Transmitter Channels: 6+ channels minimum, programmable for helicopter operation
- Required Transmitter Type: Full-range Spektrum DSMX or DSM2 compatible
- Battery Type: 3S 11.1V LiPo
- Battery Capacity Range: 2200–3200 mAh
- Battery Connector: EC3 or IC3
- Flight Control System Features: AS3X (Attitude Stabilization eXtra) and SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technologies
- Flybarless System: Yes (three-servo setup with cyclic/collective pitch mixing)
- Landing Gear: Low-profile skids (standard), optional wheel set available separately
- Navigation Lights: LED navigation and landing lights integrated into airframe
- Blade Holder: 1 × Main Blade Holder included
- Configuration Type: BNF (Bind-N-Fly) Basic
- Included in Box: Fully assembled helicopter with all major components factory-installed and tested, main blade holder, product manual
- Not Included: Transmitter, LiPo battery, battery charger
Overview
The Blade Eclipse 360 BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE represents an exciting opportunity for intermediate to experienced RC helicopter pilots looking for a unique and versatile flying platform. This is not your typical helicopter—it combines futuristic styling with genuine high-performance capabilities, delivering a truly distinctive blend of hovering, scale-like, sport, and aerobatic flying experiences. Whether you're progressing from basic trainer helis or you're an experienced pilot seeking something different, the Eclipse 360 offers the perfect balance of capability and approachability for those ready to take their RC helicopter skills to the next level.
The Eclipse 360 stands out in the RC helicopter market thanks to its innovative fully-moulded EPO body, which provides both durability and a striking aesthetic that turns heads at the flying field. Unlike traditional helicopter designs, this machine blends scale-like proportions with genuine aerobatic capability, meaning you can hover smoothly one moment and execute dynamic sport flying manoeuvres the next. For UK RC enthusiasts searching for a ready-to-fly brushless RC helicopter that offers more than basic stability, the Eclipse 360 delivers professional-grade technology in an accessible package.
What truly sets the Eclipse 360 apart is the factory-installed Spektrum avionics suite, which includes the advanced FC6250HX flybarless flight control system with exclusive AS3X and SAFE technologies. These systems work together to provide intelligent stability assistance, terrain-following capabilities, and fail-safe protection—features typically found on much more expensive platforms. The BNF (Bind-N-Fly) configuration means you're getting a fully assembled, tested helicopter with all critical electronics pre-installed and ready to connect to your transmitter.
Key Features
- Fully-Moulded EPO Body with LED Lighting — The Eclipse 360's lightweight yet durable construction uses a fully moulded and painted EPO airframe featuring integrated LED navigation and landing lights, which not only improves visibility during flights but also adds to the scale-like appearance that makes this helicopter so visually distinctive at the flying field.
- Spektrum FC6250HX Flybarless Flight Controller with AS3X — The factory-installed flybarless system eliminates the complexity of traditional flybar maintenance while delivering superior stability through advanced AS3X (Attitude Stabilization eXtra) technology, which provides automatic attitude hold, roll levelling, and pitch levelling to make flying more intuitive and forgiving for intermediate pilots.
- SAFE Technology for Enhanced Protection — Spektrum's exclusive SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology adds intelligent failsafe protection and terrain-following capabilities, helping to prevent crashes by limiting control inputs and automatically preventing inadvertent descents during low-battery situations.
- Brushless Outrunner Motors with Smart ESC — Both the main and tail motors use efficient brushless outrunner designs paired with a Spektrum Dual 30A Main and 15A Tail Brushless Smart ESC, which delivers real-time telemetry data including battery voltage and motor RPM to compatible transmitters, allowing you to monitor your helicopter's health throughout the flight.
- Spektrum 6250HX Flybarless Control System — This three-servo setup provides precise cyclic and collective control without the complexity of traditional flybar systems, making the helicopter significantly easier to trim and maintain.
- Spektrum 4651T 2.4GHz DSMX Receiver with Telemetry — The integrated receiver provides full-range 2.4GHz DSMX compatibility with telemetry feedback, ensuring reliable signal range and real-time performance data without requiring additional receivers or external modules.
- Interchangeable Ground Handling Options — The helicopter comes with low-profile skids as standard, but an optional wheel set is available, allowing you to choose between skids for grass fields or wheels for tarmac surfaces and different landing characteristics.
- 3S LiPo Battery Compatibility — The Eclipse 360 is designed to work with common and readily available 3S 2200–3200mAh LiPo batteries with EC3 or IC3 connectors, making it easy and affordable to source additional batteries and keep flying longer between charging sessions.
- BNF Basic Configuration — Supplied as Bind-N-Fly Basic, the Eclipse 360 comes fully assembled with all major components pre-installed and factory-tested, requiring only a compatible transmitter, battery, and charger to begin flying—significantly reducing setup time compared to kit builds.
Technical Performance
The Blade Eclipse 360 is engineered to deliver genuine performance across a range of flying styles, from stable hovering to aggressive aerobatics. Weighing just 935 grams, the helicopter maintains excellent power-to-weight ratio thanks to its brushless outrunner motors and optimised EPO airframe design. The lightweight yet rigid construction means responsive control inputs translate directly into precise flight manoeuvres whilst maintaining stability through the integrated FC6250HX flybarless system. The dual brushless motors—a main motor for lift and a tail motor for yaw control—work in concert with the Spektrum Dual Smart ESC to deliver smooth acceleration and reliable performance across a wide throttle range. The 3S 11.1V LiPo battery specification (2200–3200mAh capacity) provides sufficient energy density for extended flight times whilst keeping weight manageable. The helicopter measures 782mm in length, 120mm in width, and 193mm in height, giving it a compact footprint that's easy to transport yet large enough to provide genuine flying capability. The fully moulded EPO body provides excellent durability against minor crashes and hard landings, and the use of metal-geared digital servos throughout ensures precise control inputs in all flight modes. The Spektrum 4651T receiver with integrated telemetry allows real-time monitoring of battery voltage and motor RPM, helping you manage flight times safely and identify potential issues before they become problems. For UK RC helicopter pilots seeking a brushless RC helicopter that bridges the gap between trainer platforms and high-performance sport machines, the Eclipse 360 delivers exceptional engineering and capability in an accessible, well-supported package.
What's in the Box
- Blade Eclipse 360 helicopter (fully assembled)
- 1 × Brushless Outrunner Tail Motor (factory-installed)
- 1 × Brushless Outrunner Main Motor (factory-installed)
- 3 × Spektrum Digital, Metal-Geared Servos (factory-installed)
- 1 × Spektrum 6250HX Flybarless Control System (factory-installed)
- 1 × Spektrum 4651T 2.4GHz DSMX Receiver with Telemetry (factory-installed)
- 1 × Spektrum Dual 30A Main and 15A Tail Brushless Smart ESC (factory-installed)
- 1 × Main Blade Holder
- 1 × Product Manual
What You Need to Complete
- Full-range 6+ channel Spektrum DSMX compatible transmitter (programmable for helicopters)
- 3S 11.1V 2200–3200mAh LiPo battery with EC3 or IC3 connector
- Compatible LiPo battery charger
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Blade Eclipse 360 suitable for intermediate RC helicopter pilots? — Yes, absolutely. The Eclipse 360 is rated for skill level 2 (intermediate to experienced) and is specifically designed for pilots who have mastered basic hovering and simple manoeuvres but want to progress to more capable platforms. The flybarless system with AS3X and SAFE technologies makes the helicopter significantly easier to fly than traditional flybar machines, whilst still offering genuine sport and aerobatic performance for experienced pilots.
- What is AS3X technology and why does it matter? — AS3X stands for Attitude Stabilization eXtra, Spektrum's proprietary stability system that automatically helps the helicopter maintain level flight and assists with attitude hold. This technology continuously monitors the aircraft's orientation and makes micro-adjustments to help you keep the helicopter stable, making it much more forgiving for intermediate pilots whilst still allowing experienced flyers to disable it for full manual control when desired.
- What does SAFE technology do on the Eclipse 360? — SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) is Spektrum's intelligent protection system that prevents the helicopter from exceeding safe control parameters. It provides failsafe functionality that automatically takes over if you lose signal, prevents dangerous attitudes during low-battery situations through terrain-following logic, and can be configured with different protection levels depending on your skill and preference.
- What battery does the Eclipse 360 need, and how long does it fly? — The Eclipse 360 requires a 3S 11.1V LiPo battery in the 2200–3200mAh capacity range with either EC3 or IC3 connectors. The actual flight time depends on your flying style, battery capacity, and battery condition, but typically ranges from 8–12 minutes of active flying with a standard 2200mAh battery. Using a 3200mAh battery will extend this to approximately 10–14 minutes.
- Do I need a special transmitter for the Eclipse 360? — Yes, you'll need a full-range 6+ channel Spektrum DSMX or DSM2 compatible transmitter that can be programmed for helicopter operation. The Eclipse 360 uses the 2.4GHz DSMX protocol, so any modern Spektrum transmitter supporting helicopters will work perfectly. Your transmitter must support at least 6 channels (throttle, cyclic pitch, cyclic roll, cyclic fore-aft, yaw, and ideally additional channels for gain adjustment and flight mode switching).
- Is the Eclipse 360 easy to maintain compared to traditional flybar helicopters? — Yes, significantly so. The flybarless design eliminates the need for flybar bearing adjustments, flybar paddle tuning, and the associated complexity of traditional CCPM (cyclic/collective pitch mixing) systems. You'll still need to maintain servo cleanliness, check for loose fasteners, and monitor motor bearings, but the overall complexity is substantially reduced compared to conventional designs.
- What is the difference between the Eclipse 360 and other Blade RC helicopters? — The Eclipse 360 is unique in its blended design philosophy: it offers scale-like proportions and appearance combined with genuine sport and aerobatic capability, whereas most helicopters are either pure trainers, pure aerobatic platforms, or scale models with limited performance. The inclusion of AS3X and SAFE technology as standard, combined with brushless motors and a fully moulded EPO body, places the Eclipse 360 in the premium intermediate category, offering significantly more capability than basic trainer helicopters.
- Can I fly the Eclipse 360 indoors? — The Eclipse 360 is designed primarily for outdoor flying due to its size (782mm length) and rotor disc area. Whilst skilled pilots might be able to fly it in very large indoor spaces like aircraft hangars or sports halls, it is not recommended for typical indoor flying environments like gymnasiums. The helicopter is optimised for outdoor flying in calm to light wind conditions.
- What is included in the BNF Basic package? — BNF (Bind-N-Fly) Basic means the helicopter comes fully assembled with all critical electronics factory-installed and tested, including the motors, ESC, flight controller, receiver, and servos. You simply need to bind it to your transmitter and add a battery and charger to start flying. Unlike some BNF packages, the Basic version does not include a transmitter, battery, or charger, so you'll need to source these separately.
- How durable is the EPO body, and what if I crash? — EPO (Expanded Polypropylene) foam is significantly more durable than traditional balsa and composite materials, offering excellent crash resistance and repairability. Minor impacts that would splinter or crack traditional materials often result in no damage or minor surface damage on EPO. If damage does occur, EPO bodies can be repaired with foam-safe adhesives, and replacement body shells are widely available as aftermarket parts.
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 BLH Eclipse 360 BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE A-BLH01250 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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