| Electric RC helicopters are becoming so popular that | | | | two separate but integrated bodies. The outer made |
| RC helicopter manufacturing giants who used to stick | | | | of Carbon Hybrid and the inner made of Magnesium. |
| with gas models are starting to produce electric ones. | | | | These two bodies serve to eliminate vibrations and the |
| Recently, Hirobo follows that trend and released a | | | | combination boasts a 200% increase in heat dispersion |
| new high-end electric RC helicopter, the "Lepton | | | | rate as opposed to aluminum. Experts claim that the |
| EX-3D". This model is one in which Hirobo claims is | | | | integration of two bodies is the secret of making the |
| capable of flying the most advanced 3D maneuvers | | | | Lepton EX-3D wind resistant. The Head is made of |
| right out of the box - a claim in which RC Flying | | | | aluminum and the rotor blades are made of fiberglass. |
| Thailand sets out the test. | | | | As for the battery, if you decide to purchase the |
| In fact, before actually getting their hands on this model, | | | | "combo" version, the Lepton comes with a 4-cells |
| RC Flying has had two chances to see it in flight. In | | | | Li-Po battery along with a "Balance Cell" charger. The |
| both occasions the flight was flown under constant | | | | battery takes one hour to charge - which will allow for |
| heavy winter wind. Nevertheless, the Lepton didn't | | | | an 8 minute worth of normal flight or 5 minutes worth |
| show any problems and landed safely. Therefore, | | | | of 3D flight. |
| even without flying it, it is safe to say that the claim | | | | The only thing might make prospective buyers stop to |
| that this model is extremely wind-resistant is well | | | | think a bit is the price. Being the top model, the Lepton |
| founded. | | | | carries a heavy price tag. In fact, its price rivals that of |
| The Lepton EX-3D is a world class helicopter made | | | | a gas RC helicopter. This in a way defeats the |
| by a world class RC helicopter manufacturer who | | | | purpose of it being an electric model. However, some |
| aims to please advance pilots. The whole model | | | | will say that having the "Hirobo" brand on its fuselage |
| stands just slightly smaller than a typical .32 gas model, | | | | will make it worth its price. Also, CPA Product, the only |
| making it durable, wind resistant while at the same time | | | | distributor in Thailand counters any complaints |
| easily transportable. | | | | regarding the Lepton's high price saying "you would |
| Hirobo Japan positions the Lepton EX-3D as one of | | | | buy the Lepton EX for the same reason that you |
| their top models. In this honor, they gave the model | | | | would buy a Mercedes. |