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