Overview
The E-flite Conscendo 2.0m BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE Select represents a significant milestone in the Conscendo lineage. Scaled up from the extremely popular E-flite UMX and Conscendo Evolution 1.5m models, this 2.0-metre wingspan electric sport glider delivers the same unique blend of soaring, sport, high-speed, and aerobatic flight performance that has made its smaller siblings such beloved choices amongst RC pilots across the UK. Whether you're an experienced RC enthusiast looking to step up to a larger platform or a skilled intermediate pilot ready for more advanced capabilities, the Conscendo 2.0m is now the largest, most powerful, capable, and feature-rich Conscendo yet.
This BNF (Bind-N-Fly) Basic version comes factory-equipped with everything you need except a transmitter, battery, and charger. The brushless power system, including a telemetry-capable 70-amp ESC, delivers plenty of thrust for fast climbs to soaring altitude, sport flying, and aerobatics with 4S 3200mAh to 5000mAh batteries. Should you want even more speed and thrust for unlimited vertical and aerobatic performance, simply upgrade to 6S batteries—no modifications or upgrades necessary. The higher-density EPO airframe with composite reinforcement throughout provides the additional strength and stiffness needed to handle all that power and performance, whilst the thoughtful design means assembly is quick, glue-free, and requires no tools or fasteners. For UK RC pilots seeking a versatile, transport-friendly brushless RC plane that excels across multiple flight disciplines, the Conscendo 2.0m is an exceptional choice.
What truly sets this model apart is the factory-installed Spektrum AR8360T+ receiver, which delivers full-range real-time telemetry including altitude and variometer data, enhanced AS3X+ stabilisation technology, and innovative SAFE Select flight envelope protection that can be toggled on and off at the flip of a switch. Combined with automatic Hand Launch Assist mode, these technologies make the Conscendo 2.0m easier to fly and launch than ever before, whilst still offering the performance envelope that experienced pilots demand.
Key Features
- Scaled-up Platform with Proven Pedigree — Building on the success of the UMX and Conscendo Evolution 1.5m models, the 2.0m version retains the unique blend of smooth soaring, sport flying, high-speed, and aerobatic flight performance whilst adding increased size, power, and capability that allows you to explore a much broader flight envelope and enjoy longer flights at greater altitudes.
- Spektrum AR8360T+ Receiver with Full-Range Telemetry — This factory-installed receiver provides real-time battery voltage, current, motor RPM, altitude, and variometer data during flight, allowing you to monitor your aircraft's performance on compatible Spektrum AirWare transmitters such as the DX6e, DX8e, DX6 G2/3, DX8 G2, DX9, NX6–20, and iX12–20, so you always know exactly what your model is doing.
- Enhanced AS3X+ Stabilisation Technology — Working invisibly behind the scenes, AS3X+ smooths out the effects of wind and turbulence to deliver a locked-in feel that makes it seem like you're flying a much larger and more stable aircraft, providing confidence and precision in all flight conditions.
- Optional-Use SAFE Select Flight Envelope Protection — This innovative technology offers pitch and bank angle limits along with automatic self-levelling that can be turned on and off at the flip of a switch, making the aircraft easier to fly and more forgiving without sacrificing the full aerobatic capability when SAFE Select is disabled for experienced pilots.
- Automatic Hand Launch Assist Mode — Designed to make launch simpler and more reliable, this feature automatically assists during hand launches, reducing the skill and strength required to get airborne, particularly useful in calm conditions or when launching from confined spaces.
- Compatible with 4S, 5S, and 6S LiPo Batteries — The telemetry-capable 70-amp ESC supports a wide range of battery voltages from 4S 14.8V through to 6S 22.2V with capacities from 3200mAh to 5000mAh, giving you flexibility to choose the performance characteristics and flight times that suit your flying style, from extended soaring missions to high-energy aerobatic sessions.
- Separate Flaps with Advanced Options — The functional flaps enable shorter takeoffs and landings whilst improving slow-flight performance, and they can travel both ways to support optional full-span aileron/flaperon/spoileron and crow operation when configured with an appropriately-equipped transmitter, offering competitive and advanced pilots unprecedented control flexibility.
- Optional-Use Landing Gear with Steerable Tailwheel — Quick and easy to install or remove without any tools or fasteners, the snap-fit landing gear allows you to operate from paved and other smooth surfaces, with a steerable tailwheel tucked neatly into the bottom of the rudder for convenient ground handling.
- Six Factory-Installed Digital Metal-Geared Servos — Precisely engineered with ball-link equipped linkages, these servos deliver reliable and accurate control at every airspeed, from gentle thermal soaring to aggressive aerobatic manoeuvres, ensuring the responsiveness and consistency that define high-quality RC flying.
- Tool-Free, Glue-Free Assembly — The two-piece horizontal stabilisers snap into place in seconds, whilst the two-piece wing with hands-free servo connections also snaps into or out of place for convenient storage and transport, making setup and breakdown incredibly quick and straightforward even for pilots at the field.
- Higher-Density EPO Airframe with Composite Reinforcement — The stronger and stiffer airframe construction, reinforced with carbon and other composite materials throughout the fuselage, wings, and tail surfaces, provides durability to handle the power and performance whilst maintaining a smooth, dent and damage-resistant finish that looks great season after season.
- Large Magnetically-Secured Top Hatch — Easy access to the battery compartment makes installing and removing batteries quick and convenient, with no risk of lost fasteners or complicated mechanisms, so you can get airborne faster and focus on flying.
- Custom Brushless Outrunner Motor with Durable Folding Propeller — The factory-installed motor and propeller are optimised for this platform, delivering smooth power delivery and efficient performance across the entire flight envelope whilst the folding propeller helps protect the airframe during transport.
- Smart Transmitter File (STF) Compatibility — The receiver is preloaded with a Smart Transmitter Model File that allows you to automatically import all settings for NX and iX series Spektrum transmitters during the binding process, getting you airborne in less time than ever before.
- Compatible with Optional LED Night Light Set — Transform your daytime sport plane into a night-flying machine with the optional LED light set (sold separately) which includes a transmitter-adjustable controller so you can change colours and sequences on the fly, extending your flying season into the evening hours.
Technical Performance
The Conscendo 2.0m represents a carefully engineered platform that delivers exceptional versatility across multiple flight disciplines. With a wingspan of 2000mm, length of 1344mm, and ready-to-fly weight of approximately 2127 grams, this mid-sized electric RC plane occupies a sweet spot between portability and capability. The aircraft is powered by a Spektrum custom brushless outrunner motor paired with a telemetry-capable 70-amp brushless ESC, capable of handling battery packs ranging from 4S (14.8V) through 5S (18.5V) to 6S (22.2V) configurations. With 4S 3200–5000mAh batteries, you'll enjoy balanced performance suitable for soaring missions and sport flying, whilst 6S batteries unlock higher speeds and unlimited vertical aerobatic capability—note that only Spektrum 6S 5000mAh 30C G1 and G2 batteries will fit within the airframe, as the 50C and 100C variants are too physically large. The higher-density EPO construction, reinforced with carbon and composite materials throughout the fuselage, wings, and tail surfaces, ensures the airframe possesses sufficient strength and stiffness to handle full throttle climbs, aggressive aerobatic manoeuvres, and high-speed dives without flexing or fatigue. Six digital, metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped linkages provide precise control inputs across the separate aileron and flap channels, with the flaps capable of travel in both directions for advanced pilot configurations. The Spektrum AR8360T+ receiver utilises full-range DSMX technology for secure, interference-resistant control, whilst the enhanced AS3X+ system continuously monitors aircraft attitude and automatically applies subtle control corrections to counteract wind and turbulence, resulting in rock-solid stability even in challenging conditions. Real-time telemetry streamed wirelessly to compatible Spektrum AirWare transmitters includes battery voltage, current draw, motor RPM, altitude, and rate of climb data, allowing you to optimise performance and battery management during flight. Assembly is impressively straightforward—the two-piece wing and stabilisers employ snap-fit connections with no glue, screws, or fasteners required, and the optional landing gear similarly snaps in or out without tools, making field setup and transport exceptionally convenient for UK RC pilots who regularly attend flying sites or travel to competitions.
What's in the Box
- E-flite Conscendo 2.0m airframe
- 6x Spektrum digital, metal-geared servos (factory-installed)
- Spektrum brushless outrunner motor (factory-installed)
- Telemetry-capable 70-amp brushless ESC (factory-installed)
- Spektrum AR8360T+ 8-channel receiver with AS3X+ and SAFE Select (factory-installed)
- Durable folding propeller
- Product manual
What You Need to Complete
- Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 Compatible Transmitter: A full-range 6-channel transmitter is required for SAFE Select and standard functionality with separate aileron and flap operation; a 7-channel transmitter is needed if you want to configure optional full-span aileron/flaperon/spoileron or crow functionality; an 8+ channel transmitter is required if you want both SAFE Select and the optional advanced flap configurations. Suggested compatible transmitters include the DX6e, DX8e, DX6 G2/3, DX8 G2, DX9, NX6–20, and iX12–20.
- LiPo Battery Pack: One 4S 14.8V to 6S 22.2V LiPo battery with capacity between 3200mAh and 5000mAh, fitted with either an EC5 or IC5 connector. Important note: only Spektrum 6S 5000mAh 30C G1 and G2 batteries will fit within the airframe; the 50C and 100C variants are too large.
- Compatible LiPo Charger: A suitable charger capable of safely charging your selected battery pack, ideally one that supports Smart battery communication for optimised charging profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Conscendo 2.0m suitable for intermediate RC pilots? — Yes, this model is classified as Skill Level 3, making it suitable for pilots with some experience and the skills to assemble, set up, and fly similar class models. You should have prior experience flying models such as the E-flite T-28 Trojan 1.1m, Sportix 1.1m, or Conscendo Evolution 1.5m before attempting this platform. The SAFE Select flight envelope protection feature makes it more forgiving than traditional sport planes, though experienced pilots can disable these aids for full aerobatic capability.
- What battery does the Conscendo 2.0m need? — The model is compatible with 4S (14.8V), 5S (18.5V), and 6S (22.2V) LiPo batteries ranging from 3200mAh to 5000mAh capacity. For balanced sport flying and soaring, 4S or 5S batteries are ideal, whilst 6S batteries provide maximum speed and aerobatic performance. Only Spektrum 6S 5000mAh 30C G1 and G2 batteries will physically fit—avoid the 50C and 100C variants as they are too large.
- How long will a battery last? — Flight time varies depending on your battery choice and flying style. Higher-capacity 5000mAh batteries will provide longer flights than 3200mAh packs, and gentle soaring missions will be more efficient than continuous high-speed flying or aggressive aerobatics. Most pilots can expect 15–25 minutes of mixed flying with appropriate battery selection.
- What makes the Conscendo 2.0m different from the smaller Conscendo Evolution 1.5m? — The 2.0m version is significantly larger with greater wingspan, offering more capability and power whilst retaining the same versatile flight characteristics. It features a more powerful brushless motor, a 70-amp ESC instead of a smaller unit, and the factory-installed AR8360T+ receiver with full-range telemetry, altitude data, and variometer information—features not available in the smaller model. The 2.0m also has separate flaps capable of full-span aileron/flaperon/spoileron operation, making it more configurable for advanced pilots.
- Can I fly the Conscendo 2.0m at night? — Yes, the model is compatible with an optional LED night light set (sold separately) that includes a controller allowing you to change light colours and sequences from your transmitter, enabling safe and visually impressive evening flying sessions.
- What is AS3X+ and why does it matter? — AS3X+ (Automatic Stabilisation With 3-aXis Gyro technology) is Spektrum's proprietary stability enhancement system that continuously monitors aircraft attitude in three dimensions and automatically applies subtle, rapid control corrections to counteract wind gusts and turbulence. This makes the aircraft feel more stable and locked-in than it would without the system, effectively making it feel like you're flying a much larger and more stable plane, particularly valuable in windy conditions or for less experienced pilots.
- What is SAFE Select and can I turn it off? — SAFE Select is an optional flight envelope protection system that limits pitch and bank angles and provides automatic self-levelling when activated. You can toggle SAFE Select on or off with a switch on your transmitter—when disabled, AS3X+ remains active but you regain full aerobatic capability, making this perfect for both learning flights with protection and unlimited performance flying when you're confident.
- Does this come with a transmitter? — No, this is a BNF (Bind-N-Fly) Basic model, meaning it comes with the receiver, motor, ESC, and servos pre-installed, but you must provide your own compatible Spektrum DSMX or DSM2 transmitter, battery, and charger to complete the package.
- What transmitter options are available? — You'll need a full-range Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter with at least 6 channels for basic operation. To access optional full-span aileron/flaperon/spoileron or crow functionality, you'll want 7 or 8+ channels respectively. Popular compatible options include the DX6e, DX8e, DX6 G2/3, DX8 G2, DX9, NX6–20, and iX12–20.
- Can I use this model with an older Spektrum transmitter I already own? — As long as your existing Spektrum transmitter is DSMX or DSM2 compatible and has sufficient channels (minimum 6), you should be able to bind and fly this model. However, you won't access advanced features like full telemetry and Smart Transmitter File import without an AirWare-equipped transmitter.
- How quickly does it assemble? — Assembly is extremely quick and requires no tools or fasteners. The stabilisers and wing simply snap into place, and the optional landing gear snaps in or out without any fasteners, making field setup incredibly convenient.
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