RC Helicopter Buyer's Guide

Buying as a gift or want an easy-to-fly model helicopter?



The Co-Comanche comes ready to fly straight out of the box. Its twin (co-axial) rotor design makes flying a doddle - which means you can be having fun within minutes. Primarily designed for indoor flight - it can also be flown outside (in good conditions) - the 4 channel control and high power battery provide a genuine RC helicopter flying experience - this is NOT a toy! This helicopter makes an ideal gift purchase - our package includes a simulator cable and spare blades. Buy it here.

Looking for the best beginner RC helicopter?



The ESky Honey Bee is a great introduction to rc helicopters for anyone wanting to get into this hobby. The fixed pitch blade setup means this heli doesn't need much initial adjustment to get in the air. The stable behaviour allowing you to develop your skills with the minimum of frustration.

Ideal for learning all the basics of flying: hovering, turning circuits etc. It can be flown indoors - large rooms or double garage - as well as outside. The plastic blades are extremely tough, able to absorb the inevitable impacts. This helicopter is often underestimated - but you'll see its full potential when you buzz it around an open field. Fantastic fun flying! Now comes with hi-spec LiPo battery as standard (exclusive to BuzzFlyer!). Buy it here. The deluxe kit comes with a simulator cable (the sim software can be downloaded free from our FAQ page).

Need more power? Aerobatic performance?



The Honey Bee CP2 takes you to the next level. The collective pitch rotor system allowing more responsive control than the fixed pitch. This extra sensitivity makes it more of a challenge for the beginner - but with a training kit and a steady hand it can be mastered. If you've developed your skills on a Honey Bee FP you'll have a much easier time of flying this model.

Of course the main advantage of the CP is the greater performance and potential for full aerobatic flight. Not recommended for indoor flying (unless its a big space) you'll love the speed and responsiveness of this model.

Buy the CP2 from BuzzFlyer

The New, Ready-to-Fly ESky Honey Bee King



The King 2 is another step up from the CP2. It offers very smooth flight characteristics, controlled hovering and fantastic aerobatic potential. The tail is belt driven through an alloy boom. Separate receiver and speed controller deliver more responsive performance. The 6 channel transmitter controls allow fine adjustment of hover and flight blade pitch while in flight. Also take a look at the Honey Bee King 2 Carbon Edition version.

The Fantastic ESky Belt-CP



The Belt-CP introduces an all new design from ESky - now available in ready-to-fly (RTF) form. Larger (and heavier) than the King2, it has rock solid stability in the air. Fitted with brushless motor and speed controller, as standard, it's able to out-perform more expensive models in its class. Its rugged good looks come from it's tough mainframe design and the quality of it's strengthened component parts. Many upgrades and accessories are available, allowing you to exploit the model's full potential. The Belt-CP is also available in kit form

Buy the ESky Belt-CP RTF from BuzzFlyer.