Blade Nano S3 RTF Flybarless Electric Helicopter w/SAFE, AS3X, DSMX 2.4GHz Radio, Battery & Charger
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High-Performance Beginner Friendly Ready-To-Fly Helicopter
The Blade® Nano S3 RTF Basic Electric Mini Helicopter is the ultimate choice for micro RC enthusiasts, delivering cutting-edge technology, unmatched durability, and incredible 3D aerobatic performance. With advanced stabilization, built-in telemetry, and a compact design, it’s the perfect helicopter for beginners and seasoned pilots alike.
About the Nano S3
Compact & Efficient Design
The Blade Nano S3 is built for resilience and performance, making it a top choice for indoor and light outdoor flying. Its lightweight airframe is constructed with super-durable polymers, complemented by a carbon-fiber main shaft and tail boom that ensure structural strength while reducing weight.
These materials not only enhance the helicopter's mechanical precision but also provide excellent shock absorption, minimizing damage from typical flying mishaps or rough landings. This durability, combined with its compact size, allows pilots to enjoy extended practice sessions without the fear of costly repairs, making it the ideal platform to master advanced 3D maneuvers.
SAFE Technology, Easy-To-Fly & Enhanced Control
The Blade Nano S3 features exclusive SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology, which revolutionizes the flying experience by offering unmatched stability and control. With three flight modes—Stability-Z, Stability, and Agility—it caters to pilots with minimum skill levels.
Stability-Z mode incorporates altitude control to maintain a consistent height, while Stability mode ensures smooth self-leveling and low bank angles. For experienced pilots, Agility mode unlocks full control authority, allowing for advanced aerobatics without limits. The SAFE system also includes a Panic Recovery function, which instantly levels the helicopter with the press of a button, giving pilots added confidence as they refine their skills.
Capabilities & Performance
The Blade Nano S3 offers unmatched performance for a micro RC helicopter, with precision engineering and cutting-edge features designed to elevate your flying experience. The re-tuned flight controller, equipped with AS3X® stabilization, enhances stability by eliminating vibrations and delivering smooth, controlled performance.
Powered by powerful coreless motors and a high-performance 45C LiPo flight battery, the Nano S3 is capable of executing impressive 3D maneuvers such as flips, rolls, and inverted flight with ease. Linear servos provide lightning-fast response times and excellent torque, ensuring exceptional control authority during even the most demanding aerobatic routines. Combined with built-in telemetry for real-time feedback to compatible Spektrum™ transmitters, the Nano S3 empowers pilots with precision and reliability, making it the ultimate tool for mastering advanced aerobatics.
Features:
- Built-in telemetry for real-time feedback
- Advanced SAFE® technology for stability and confidence
- Panic Recovery Mode to prevent crashes
- SAFE-Z Altitude Control maintains a consistent height
- Durable airframe with carbon-fiber components
- Lightweight design for advanced aerobatics
- Powerful coreless motors for 3D performance
- Linear servos for fast response and torque
- Three flight modes to suit all skill levels
- Compact size, perfect for indoor flying
Includes:
- (1) Fully Assembled Nano S3 micro helicopter
- (1) Factory-installed Spektrum™ 2.4GHz DSMX® receiver
- (1) Spektrum™ MLP6 6-channel 2.4GHz DSMX® Transmitter
- (1) 150mAh 1S 3.7V 45C LiPo Battery
- (1) Compatible LiPo Charger
- (4) AA Batteries for Transmitter
- (1) Tools and Extras
- (1) Nano S3 RTF Basic Manual
- Tools
Needed To Complete:
- Nothing! Everything you need to fly the Blade® Nano S3 RTF is in the box
Specifications:
| Size | Micro |
|---|---|
| Length | 7.87in (200mm) |
| Width | - |
| Height | 3.11in (79mm) |
| Main Rotor Diameter | 7.71in (196mm) |
| Tail Rotor Diameter | 1.57in (40mm) |
| Main Rotor Head Type | Collective Pitch Flybarless |
| Power Source | Electric |
| Technology | SAFE |
| Skill Level | 2 |
| Assembly Level | Ready-To-Fly* |
*Tech Note: BReady-to-Fly aircraft come equipped with all electronics and included the needed transmitter for use. Please check the Needed to Complete below to make sure you have everything you need to get up in the air!
Manuals:
User Manual
CA Residents Prop 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Details...Reviews2.7 · 3 reviews
Arrived defective, main rotor collar was well out of place, it was un flyable. I impatiently tried to fix it and damaged it further so I can no longer return. Don't make the same mistake I did, just return it.
I was super excited to get this helicopter, ordered it paid a little extra for shipping, another order I had got refunded from amain then my helicopter still hasn't showed up was supposed to be here over a week ago. Tracking number hasn't even been updated in 4 days
This little heli is a blast, I will say in mode 1 it’s very tame and easy to fly if you’re familiar at all with helis. Mode 2 (3D) this thing turns into a psycho, very responsive and gets away from you real quick. So far it’s proven to be more durable than I expected. I crashed a few times and haven’t broken anything yet.
Reviews are mixed and few in number. One verified owner reported the helicopter arrived with the main rotor collar misaligned, rendering it unflyable, and noted that a self-repair attempt caused further damage. Another reviewer praised the flight experience: mode 1 is gentle and easy to fly, while mode 2 (3D) is very responsive and hard to control. That reviewer also found it more durable than expected after several crashes. A third verified reviewer, who ordered it, reported a long shipping delay with tracking not updated for four days. Delivery problems and out-of-box defects are the recurring concerns, while flight performance was praised by the one non-verified reviewer.
- + Easy to fly in mode 1
- + Responsive in mode 2 (3D)
- + Durable through several crashes
- − Main rotor collar arrived misaligned
- − Shipping delay with stalled tracking
- − Mode 2 hard to control for some