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THE MICRO-SIZED MIKE PATEY STOL MONSTER
Mike Patey's undeniable passion, exceptional drive, and work ethic (Back to Work™) have led to himdesigning and building some of the most unique and incredible aircraft – while his infectious enthusiasmhas inspired thousands of people to enjoy RC and full-scale aviation along the way! Starting with aWilga 2000 and replacing its Lycoming O-540 piston engine with a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28 turbopropboasting about twice the power at half the weight, then many additional modifications later, Mikeproudly unveiled his “ultimate bush plane.” It could go to the same places as a Carbon Cub but climbtwice as fast, reach altitudes up to 28,000 feet, and cruise cross-country at 180 MPH while carryingfour people plus gear. Changes from the Wilga were so extensive that the FAA approved Mike's redesign asan experimental exhibition aircraft. The E-flite DRACO 2.0m was equally unique and astounding, and sinceits release, it's become one of the best-selling RC aircraft ever! But many pilots have asked for asmaller version that's more convenient, easier to fly, and most importantly–is more affordable too. TheMicro DRACO 800mm delivers in every way to offer the most practical and fun-to-fly replica forintermediate to experienced pilots yet!
Inspired by the incredible ingenuity and effort Mike Patey put into building the full-sized aircraft,E-flite delivered the first officially licensed scale replica of his ultimate bush plane – the amazingDRACO 2.0m. Since its release, many pilots have dreamt of and asked for a scaled-down version that'smore affordable, convenient, and easier to fly in more places and smaller spaces! The E-flite MicroDRACO 800mm is precisely that, and is slightly larger than UMX™ (Ultra Micro eXtreme) and otherultra-micro class models to better replicate the complex design while also including as many scaledetails as possible. It's still small and light enough to fly in large yards, small parks, sportsfields, and beyond. Yet, it also features many surface details, including molded-in rivets, panel lines,control surface corrugation, antennas, steps, wingtip “stinger” skids, and more. Functional featuresinclude LED navigation, landing and simulated strobe lights, flaps, and a steerable tailwheel.Oversized, tundra-style tires on the sprung wire main gear with simulated KING shocks soak up bumps andprovide excellent prop clearance while also making it possible to take off from and land on paved, dirt,gravel, and even the grass surfaces found at many parks and sports fields.
The high-power brushless outrunner motor can drive the scale 4-blade propeller with a 3S 300mAh batteryfor smooth and scale-like flight and even to perform basic aerobatics. Or you can use a 4S 300mAhbattery without any modifications or upgrades for better-than-scale vertical performance and moreaggressive aerobatic flying! The factory-installed Spektrum receiver and ESC deliver real-time telemetrydata, including overall battery voltage, current, motor RPM, and more, to compatible AirWare™ equippedtransmitters. Plus, the receiver is also equipped with exclusive and expertly-tuned AS3X so it feelslike you're flying a larger model – even in some wind – along with optional-use SAFE Select technologythat makes it easier to fly successfully after you've mastered flying at least one or two previous RCaircraft! Best of all, Micro DRACO arrives factory-finished with a premium, fully-painted plus decaltrim scheme and mostly factory-assembled with a separate one-piece wing that can be installed or removedquickly and easily with a single screw. It all adds up to offer an authentic – yet more affordable andconvenient – DRACO flying experience, including unmatched STOL (Short Take Off and Landing), scale, andbeyond flight performance!
Micro DRACO is a Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) Basic aircraft that includes a Spektrum receiver equipped withindustry-leading DSMX/DSM2 technology so intermediate to experienced RC pilots can use their owncompatible transmitter, battery, and charger. An ULTIMATE Combo including the BNF Basic airplane, aSpektrum transmitter, Smart charger, adapter, and battery – plus a copy of the RealFlight TrainerEdition RC Flight Simulator – is also available that includes everything needed to fly and saves youmore than $70 compared to purchasing all of the items separately!
Are you new to flying RC (Radio Controlled) aircraft? If you are, we recommend learning to fly with oneof our purpose-built trainer aircraft, such as the HobbyZone® Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m. Based on the CarbonCub Mike's wife, Chandra Patey, used to fly, it's equipped with exclusive and innovative SAFE technologythat makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully! The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basicversion includes nearly everything needed to fly (except for a compatible LiPo battery and charger thatare sold separately or together in a money-saving Powerstage bundle) and is a perfect choice if you're anew RC pilot.
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Features
- The most affordable, convenient, practical, and easiest to fly DRACO model yet
- Micro-sized and uniquely capable so it can be flown in more places and smaller spaces
- An officially licensed scale replica of Mike Patey's one-of-a-kind and ultimate bush plane
- Functional scale features including flaps and LED navigation, landing, down, and other lights
- Scale details including molded-in surface features, steps, antennas, wingtip skids, and muchmore
- Factory-installed 3S and 4S 300mAh battery-compatible brushless outrunner motor with 4-bladeprop
- Spektrum receiver and ESC provide real-time battery voltage, current draw, motor RPM, and otherdata via compatible transmitters
- Easier to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection
- The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X® technology
- Five factory-installed servos with strong and precise ball-link equipped linkages
- Large and convenient, magnetically-secured top hatch with a large battery compartment
- Steerable tailwheel plus oversized tires for the ability to taxi, take off, and land on avariety of surfaces
- Factory-finished in a fully painted with decal trim scheme and nearly ready to fly right out ofthe box
- Quick and easy to install/remove one-piece wing for even more convenient storage and transport
- No FAA registration or remote ID is required (under the 250-gram weight limit)