Align T-REX 470LM Dominator Super Combo Helicopter Kit w/BeastX, ESC, Motor, & Servos
About this part
The T-Rex 470L Electric Helicopter is a freshly designed new size for Align, featuring 380mm main blades which have become ever more popular within the helicopter community. Included within the kit is an excellent electronics package which will provide proven and reliable performance at an excellent price to performance ratio.
By moving to 380mm Main Blades, pilots will notice an improvement not only in performance for all aspects of flying, but additional stability due to large disk area in flight. Overall the larger helicopter will improve visibility over a standard 450 (325-360mm Main Blades) helicopter. By bumping up the power package to 6s 1800 and a matched 1800kV motor additional flight time can be added to the heli, or insane performance can be provided with higher headspeeds. The T-Rex 470L will be extremely versatile, and should be a staple in most pilots hangar. It can be flown in an average sized park for the sport flyer, or taken out to your local flying field to lay down excellent 3D performance.
Features at a Glance:
- 380mm Main Blades offer excellent stability and performance
- 69mm Tail Blades add improved tail holding performance in demanding maneuvers
- 470EFL Rotor Head Design implements a low CG, and extremely rigid design
- 6mm Main Shaft
- 5mm Spindle Shaft
- 470MX 1800kV Motor included for excellent power and efficiency for 380mm sized blades
- Metal Shapely Reinforcement Plate provides increased strength around motor area
- 1.2mm Side Frames
- 3rd Main Shaft Bearing Block for improved strength and support
- Align 50A ESC included offers an excellent pairing with 470MX motor, and 8.4V output to servos
- Battery Tray Design/Locking System built into the frame
- High Voltage 450M and 455M servos included for incredible performance
- Belt Driven Tail for low maintenance design, and a proven design
- External Knob Adjustment for Belt Tension
Specification:
Length: 750mm
Height: 210mm
Width: 108mm
Main Blade Length: 380mm
Main Rotor Diameter: 850mm
Includes:
- (1) T-Rex 470L Dominator Super Combo Kit
- (1) 380 Carbon Fiber Blade Set
- (1) 69mm Tail Blade Set
- (1) 470MX Brushless Motor (1800KV)
- (3) DS450M High Voltage Servo
- (1) DS455M High Voltage Servo
- (1) Align RCE-BL 50X 50A Brushless ESC
- (1) Microbeast PLUS Flybarless System
Needed to Complete:
- Transmitter (6-channel or more, helicopter system)
- Receiver (6-channel or more)
- (1) 6s LiPo 1800mAh
- LiPo Battery Charger
- Digital Pitch Gauge
Reviews3.7 · 9 reviews
Overall, this is an excellent heli kit without breaking the bank. Larger than a 450 size heli but a tad smaller and cheaper to maintenance than a 500 size heli (but it flies like one!). The build process was straight forward and the manual was precise. My only complaint was that Align made several changes to the parts within the 1st month of this being released. Anyone with a newer kit will have these parts included but those who purchased the 1st batches were given the option to have the updated parts sent to them for free. I had a hard time getting Amain to send me the updated parts so i end up going to Align's US distributor for the parts. The stock electronics are pretty good but i end up swapped the ESC and FBL unit to my liking.
Buyer beware of bad main gear bearings. Mine had such a bad wobble that it would have probably flipped over on spin up. I even replaced the main gear thinking that was the problem but after 4 replacements it still wobbled horrifically. After weeks and weeks of waiting, sending videos and sending in the bearing for inspection to Align, I finally gave up and returned my kit that was 75% built. Align customer service was not very helpful and said the wobble was normal. Everyone one including expert pilots who saw the video said not to fly it. The wobble could have damaged the heli or caused serious bodily harm to myself or others. I suppose I could have bought a new bearing since Align seemed to be in denile of the defect but I didn't want to deal with their customer service if any other defects occurred with the build.
so nice... solid clearances after shimming with bearing blocks unbolted, screw in after main shaft is tight.
So far everything’s great I have no complaints about service and I love that you guys caring most things but since I’ve bought this new helicopter it seems like you’re out of stock a lot kind a has me worried. I’m very impatient LOL but no matter what I will always stick to you guys for all my hobbies just wish I had discounts more often.
What can I say about the align t-rex 470lm dominator. First of all. The build is a breeze. You have videos on YouTube and a great instruction manual. The beast x plus is a little bit to get use to. But there again if you download the manual and go step by step it becomes so easy. Flying the heli is amazing. Plenty of power and very locked in. The micro beastx plus can be setup for a range of different flying styles. Keep in mind I am a newbie. I would recommend this kit to anyone willing to take the time to build and program a helicopter for what they want it to do. Anybody that says this kit is not for a beginner simply has no patience for building kits. I highly recommend this kits to everyone. I can't wait to start another build on a helicopter. Think about something bigger for the next build. So guys. Order this kit and program it to your liking. The micro beastx plus will allow you to do that. If I could I would by 2 more. Love it that much.
Reviewers describe the Align T-REX 470LM Dominator Super Combo as a capable helicopter that flies strongly for its size, with a build that most find straightforward when following the manual and online videos. Several praise the hardware quality and the BeastX flight controller's flexibility, though some find the BeastX setup difficult. Recurring complaints include stripped cap screws, vague instructions, and a reported main gear bearing wobble that one reviewer said led to a return. One reviewer noted a parts update issued early in the release, and others reported shipping delays or stock shortages. Feedback is mixed and based on a modest number of reviews.
- + Strong power and locked-in flight
- + Straightforward build with good manual
- + Flexible BeastX programming
- + Good value for size
- − Stripped cap screws
- − Difficult BeastX setup
- − Main gear bearing wobble reported
- − Shipping delays and stock shortages