E-Flite Draco 2.0m with Smart BNF

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THE ULTIMATE BUSH AIRCRAFT
By most quotes, planning and constructing the full-size DRACO must have taken years. Entrepreneur Mike Patey — whose remarkable drive and Back to Work™ ethic have actually inspired thousands of people — accomplished it in simply over five months! Mike began with a Wilga 2000, changing its Lycoming O-540 piston engine with a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28 turboprop boasting about twice the power at half the weight. Many additional adjustments followed prior to Mike happily revealed his "ultimate bush aircraft". It might go to the same places as a Carbon Cub, however likewise climb up twice as fast; reach altitudes up to 28,000 feet; and cruise cross-country at 180 Miles Per Hour while carrying four people plus equipment. Changes from the Wilga were so comprehensive that the FAA approved Mike's redesign as a speculative exhibit aircraft. The DRACO 2.0m is similarly distinct and remarkable — and it's likewise among the most highly-engineered, detailed and feature-rich E-flite® aircraft yet!





Video Introduction

 




Features

The ultimate bush aircraft for an unequaled STOL, scale and beyond flying experience

The only officially-licensed scale replica of the unique DRACO by Mike Patey

One of the most highly-engineered, detailed and feature-rich E-flite® aircraft to date

Bonus Scale information including an abundance of molded-in surface area functions, steps, antennas, wingtip skids, and far more

Functional Bonus Scale features including licensed KING shocks on the main equipment 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 windscreen and windows plus a detailed cockpit with backlit instrument panel and pilot figure

Factory-installed, high-power FOUR- to 6S-compatible brushless motor with large size 4-blade prop

Fits batteries from 4000–7000mAh to offer a vast array of efficiency and flight times up to 10–15+ minutes

100-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC provides real-time battery voltage, present draw, motor RPM, and other information via suitable receivers and transmitters

Optional-use motor reversing for unique ground handling and other abilities with suitable 7+ channel transmitters

Spektrum AR637TA receiver with full-range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX® technology

Easy to fly with ingenious and optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope security

The unequaled stability and locked-in feel of unique AS3X® technology

6 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 enhanced forward and reverse ground handling

Scale-like articulated and shock-absorbing main landing equipment with large tundra-style tires

Custom-made and fully-molded carbon fiber equipment to manage short launches from and landings on a range of surfaces

Two-piece wing with quarter-turn thumbscrews plus V2 hands-free servo connection system for fast and simple assembly/disassembly

Resilient, fully-molded EPO airframe with carbon fiber and wood support throughout

Factory-applied paint plus decal surface looks fantastic and saves time

Easy final assembly in less time than it takes to charge a battery





DEFINITELY ONE OF A KIND
Motivated by the amazing ingenuity and effort Mike Patey took into constructing the full-sized aircraft, E-flite® offers the only officially-licensed scale replica of the ultimate bush aircraft! The incredible DRACO 2.0m is one of the most highly-engineered, detailed and feature-rich RC models ever produced. Beyond its complex style and the precise shape of its fully-molded, lightweight and resilient EPO airframe with a factory-applied surface, it likewise features an abundance of Bonus Scale information including a range of surface area functions, steps, antennas, wingtip "stinger" skids, and far more. The clear windscreen and windows offer an excellent view of the detailed cockpit with pilot figure and backlit instrument panel. Functional Bonus Scale features consist of licensed, scale-like KING shocks on the main equipment and tail wheel, leading-edge slats, slotted flaps and more. There are likewise an overall of 17 LEDs throughout the airframe — with a customized controller that allows you to pick strong, strobing and other light combination choices from your transmitter. Extra-large, tundra-style tires on the custom-made carbon fiber main equipment take in bumps and offer exceptional prop clearance, while the shock-absorbing and steerable tailwheel offers enhanced ground handling — even when taxiing backward with the optional-use motor reversing (suitable Smart receiver and 7+ channel transmitter required for reversing).

Factory-installed, metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped and internal linkages provide crisp, accurate control. The high-power brushless outrunner motor can drive the scale 4-blade propeller with a vast array of 4000–7000mAh batteries, from a 4S pack for slow and smooth scale flight to 6S power for better-than-scale vertical efficiency. It's likewise geared up with a 100-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC, and the BNF® Standard version includes an AR637TA Smart receiver that delivers full-range telemetry including real-time battery voltage, present, motor RPM, ESC temperature, and more to suitable AirWare™ geared up transmitters. And even with its massive size and feature-packed style, the DRACO 2.0m can be flight-ready in less time than it takes to charge a battery! No tools are required for field assembly/disassembly because the two-piece wing is secured with quarter-turn thumbscrews. Most importantly, if you've mastered flying at least a couple of previous RC aircraft you can fly the DRACO 2.0m effectively, particularly when making the most of the BNF® Standard version's unique AS3X® and optional-use SAFE® Select innovations. And it all amounts to offer an unequaled STOL (Short Remove and Landing), scale and beyond flying experience unlike any other!

The Plug-N-Play® (PNP) version lets skilled modelers pick and utilize their own transmitter, receiver, battery and battery charger. The Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) Standard version includes a Spektrum receiver geared up with AS3X and optional-use SAFE Select innovations so intermediate to skilled modelers can utilize their own transmitter, battery and battery charger. An ULTIMATE Combination including the BNF Standard version plane, a Spektrum transmitter, Smart battery, Smart battery charger, the unique tools and glue you need for assembly – plus a copy of RealFlight Fitness instructor Edition RC Flight Simulator – is likewise available and saves you more than $70 compared to buying all of the products separately.

Are you brand-new to flying RC (Radio Controlled) aircraft? If you are, we advise finding out to fly with among our purpose-built fitness instructor aircraft such as the HobbyZone® Carbon Cub S 2. Based on the Carbon Cub zipped Mike's better half, Chandra Patey, it's geared up with unique and ingenious SAFE technology that makes it possible for practically anybody to find out to fly effectively! The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) version includes whatever required to fly in one box and is the best option if you're a new RC pilot.



 






More details about Mike Patey:



Mike Patey was born in Gresham, Oregon in addition to his twin bro Mark, numbers 5 and 6 in an 11 kid family. Growing up in a low-income family, they were 15 when they launched their very first business together, Deck-It, constructing decks for their next-door neighbors in Orem, Utah. Before they graduated high school they had actually built it into a company with almost 200 employees. Their hard work and drive led them to create additional companies, effectively constructing and selling every one. Today, both continue applying their enthusiasm for work to their own companies, Mark with Finest Tugs, and Mike with EcoVap.

Mike is wed to his better half Chandra and they have four kids. Mike's air travel journey began in a 1971 Cessna 172L in 2002 when both Mike and Mark had actually separately decided to pursue air travel. In an odd "twin moment", on the same day both had actually participated in airshows in various states and been inspired to pursue their pilot's license without the other knowing. When they shared their choice by phone, they were so blown away at the coincidence of the entire thing that Mark right away bought an utilized 172, and the rest is history.

Mike continues his enthusiasm of flying and air travel while balancing family, work, and neighborhood. "Our parents taught us that if you are blessed with a skill or financial resources you need to offer to others or you don't deserve it in the first place. We were raised dirt bad however our parents provided anything we had in excess to someone who had less than us." Mike continues to offer his time, talents, and energy to browse and save objectives for regional law enforcement, in addition to constructing the air travel neighborhood through his YouTube channel where he shares his enthusiasm. He is incredibly giving of his time and knowledge too, typically taking some time far from his builds for visitors though he truly simply wants to get "back to work", a phrase that has actually ended up being a tagline for his channel. "Back to Work methods to get after something. I utilize it for my life in basic. It suggests offer your all, take pleasure in the process, and work hard." A mantra Mike truly lives by.

Mike holds numerous world speed records and has strategies to break those records once again. From drag cars and trucks to hill reaches aircrafts, Mike has actually always been driven to race things. He likes to develop bigger, stronger, and faster aircraft, innovating new ideas and making them realities in his builds. Mike's enthusiasm is infectious, typically seen talking with fellow aviators and laughing over new ideas or theories to enhance styles, he is a substantial asset to basic air travel and has actually inspired many to pursue their dreams of flight by making their personal pilot's license.

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Exclusive Technologies (BNF® Basic only)
The DRACO 2.0m is geared up with unique Spektrum™ AS3X® and SAFE® Select innovations. AS3X works behind the scenes to ravel the effects of wind and turbulence to provide a locked-in feel that makes it appear like you're flying an even larger plane. Optional-use SAFE Select offers pitch and bank angle limitations in addition to automatic self-leveling that can be turned on and off at the flip of a switch! And if you do not|do not} wish to allow the SAFE Select functions, just bind the receiver typically and just AS3X will be active.
 



Smart Technology
The unique Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC provides a range of real-time power system related telemetry information including motor RPM, present draw, total flight battery voltage and more via suitable receivers (including the AR637TA set up in the BNF® Standard version) and Spektrum AirWare™ geared up transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/G3 and 8 G2, the DX9, the NX6, 8 and 10, the iX12, iX20 and others) while you fly. It will even reveal specific cell voltages, temperature of the flight pack and other information when utilizing Spektrum Smart LiPo batteries. Plus, optional-use motor reversing deals unique ground handling and other abilities (suitable Smart receiver and 7+ channel transmitter required for reversing).
 







Versatile Power System
The factory-installed Spektrum™ Avian™ 100-amp Smart ESC and high-power brushless outrunner motor can drive the large-diameter four-blade propeller with a vast array of batteries. Set up a 4S battery for slow and smooth scale flying, a FIVE battery for added power, or a SIX battery to provide better-than-scale vertical efficiency. Most importantly you can set up a 4000mAh battery to keep the weight and wing filling down, a 5000mAh battery for a terrific balance of efficiency and handling, or up to a 7000mAh battery to accomplish long flight times up to 10-15+ minutes.
 



Extra Scale Details
The DRACO 2.0m features an abundance of Bonus Scale information including molded-in panel lines, hatches and other surface area functions, steps, antennas, wingtip skids, and far more. A clear windscreen and windows plus a detailed cockpit with backlit instrument panel and pilot figure contribute to the amazing scale appearance.
 







Functional Scale Features
Certified, scale-like KING shocks on the main equipment and tail wheel, leading-edge slats, slotted flaps and more are practical Bonus Scale features that take your experience to another level.
 



LED Lights
There are an overall of 17 LEDs throughout the airframe to simulate navigation, landing, down, tail beacon, reversing and other lights. They're connected to a customized light controller with various settings you can control from the transmitter to pick which lights switch on and off with numerous functions, glow strong, strobe and more.
 







Capable Gear
Like the full-blown DRACO, the articulated and shock-absorbing main equipment is geared up with large, tundra-style tires to take in the bumps of rough surfaces and offer exceptional prop clearance. It's likewise custom-made from fully-molded carbon fiber to manage short launches from and landings on a range of surfaces. The shock-equipped and steerable tailwheel offers exceptional ground handling, whether progressing or when making use of the optional-use motor reversing to taxi backward too.
 



Durable Precision
Building and construction with fully-molded EPO material makes it possible to replicate the complex information and shapes of the full-blown DRACO in a light-weight yet resilient type. The outcome is an exceptional scale appearance that's simple to keep and delivers the best possible flight experience, plus the factory-installed metal-geared servos with ball-link geared up, internal linkages provide crisp and accurate control.
 







Added Convenience
The two-piece wing is secured with distinct, quarter-turn thumbscrews so no tools are required for field assembly/disassembly, and in addition to the V2 hands-free servo connection system, makes storage and transportation as simple and convenient as possible. Most importantly, you can have the DRACO 2.0m prepared to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
 



Factory Finished
The factory-applied paint and decal surface saves you time and makes for a scale replica you'll be happy to flaunt everywhere you go.
 









Bind-N-Fly Completion Level Advantage
Already own a Spektrum™ transmitter? Bind-N-Fly (BNF) aircraft make entering the air quickly and with the best control experience possible easier than ever. They come out of package with the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver set up so all you need to do is bind the receiver to a suitable transmitter, complete any final assembly, and fly!

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

If this is your {very first|very first} model of its type, or you desire an additional margin of safety while familiarizing yourself with the plane, you can allow the optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope security technology built into the receiver. No programming is required. Just alter the binding sequence as directed in the manual.

With SAFE Select enabled, you get:

Pitch and Bank Angle Limits
These envelope restricts keep the plane from rolling or pitching upside down. They likewise prevent extreme climb or dive angles.

Automatic Self-Leveling
The plane quickly returns to and holds level flight when the sticks are launched and in the center position. It's likewise handy for keeping the wings level during takeoffs/launches and landings.

Easy Change Task—No Complex Shows Required
The simple procedure for assigning a transmitter switch to turn SAFE Select functions on and off does not require any complex programming and takes simply a few seconds.

If you do not wish to allow the SAFE Select functions, simply bind the receiver typically and it will function like a standard AS3X receiver.

 






Requirements

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Battery Charger: Sold Separately

Conclusion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic

Flaps: Yes

Product: EPO

Minimum Required Radio: 6-channel

Power Type: Electric

Item Length: 53" (1346 mm)

Item Weight: 10.0 lbs (4535 g) with 6S 5000mAh 30C battery; 8.5 lbs (3855 g) without battery

Prop Size: 14.5 x 9 4-blade

Radio: Sold Separately

Receiver: Included

Recommended Motor Battery: FOUR 14.8V to 6S 22.2V 4000-7000mAh LiPo (sold independently)

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Servos: Included

Ability Level: Level 2

Speed Control: Consisted Of

Technology : AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 77.7" (1974 mm)