RotorScale MD-500E Super Scale 470 Size GPS Stabilized Helicopter - RTF
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MD-500E Super Scale 470 Size GPS Stabilized Helicopter from RotorScale - RTF - HSM-470-R-MD-Y
Experience the next level of scale helicopter flying with the RotorScale GPS-Stabilized Super Scale 470 Series. Designed for pilots of all skill levels, this series combines stunning scale realism with advanced GPS and gyro-stabilized technology. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pilot, these helicopters make scale flight both accessible and exciting. With their large, 840mm rotor size, unparalleled craftsmanship and attention to detail, the 470 series sets a new standard in scale RC helicopters.
The RotorScale 470-size MD-500E brings police helicopter scale realism to life with a meticulously crafted fiberglass fuselage, complete with panel lines, rivet details, and scale exhaust features. Modeled after the Fresno County Sheriff’s MD-500E, it boasts an authentic livery, vibrant LED lighting, and a functional, switchable searchlight controlled directly from the transmitter. Advanced GPS stabilization and multiple flight modes ensure smooth, adaptable performance for pilots of all skill levels. With its stunning attention to detail, ease of use, and exceptional flight capabilities, the 470-size MD-500E delivers a truly immersive scale helicopter experience.
Visit the Official RotorScale MD-500E Super Scale 470 Size GPS Stabilized Helicopter Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
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Fly Out of the Box! The RotorScale MD-500E arrives fully assembled and ready to take to the skies. No setup hassle—just charge the battery, install the main blades and you're ready to fly! |
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Advanced GPS Stabilization Advanced GPS stabilization ensures a rock-solid, beginner friendly flight performance that can also be turned up a notch for more advanced pilots or progressing beginners. Available modes include GPS Mode, Angle Mode and Manual/Traditional Helicopter Mode for a wide variety of skill levels. |
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Switchable LED Searchlight Switchable LED searchlight provides added fun and enhanced realism for scale police helicopter missions. |
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High Quality, Detailed Fiberglass Fuselage Exquisitely crafted fiberglass fuselage is molded with panel lines, rivet details and also includes exhaust details for the highest level of scale appearance. |
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Fresno County Sheriff Livery Authentic Fresno County Sheriff livery for enhanced realism and scale police helicopter operations. |
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Realistic LED Lights LED lighting adds scale authenticity and added visibility for early morning or late evening operations. |
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Painted Carbon Fiber Blades Realistically painted, carbon fiber main blades provide that extra bit of detail for the maximum in scale appearance. |
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Large, 470 Size The large 470 size with 840mm diameter main rotor provides impressive stability, power and presence in the air. |
Features:
- Completely ready to fly package includes everything you need to start flying right away, just add 4AA batteries
- Advanced GPS stabilization provides rock solid, steady, beginner-friendly flight
- Larger, 470 size offers enhanced stability and power
- Switchable LED searchlight enhances realism for an immersive scale police helicopter experience
- High quality and professionally painted fiberglass fuselage is molded with panel lines, rivet details, and also includes exhaust details for maximum scale appeal
- Realistic LED lighting adds authenticity and visibility
- Painted main blades and tail rotor provide enhanced scale realism
- Recreate real-life police helicopter missions with the authentic Fresno County Sheriff livery
- Three flight modes provide adaptable in-flight choices for pilots of all skill levels – GPS Mode, Angle Mode, and Manual/traditional helicopter Mode
- Return Home and Land feature ensures safe, easy recovery for beginner pilots
- Low voltage auto-return home automatically returns the helicopter to land at the home point if the battery voltage drops too low
- Carbon fiber frames provide superior rigidity while remaining lightweight
- Brushless main and tail motors for high efficiency and long term reliability
- Reliable 2.4GHz control provides solid, interference free connectivity
Includes:
- RotorScale MD-500E Super Scale 470 Size GPS Stabilized Helicopter - RTF
- 2.4 GHz Transmitter
- Flight Battery
- Charger
- Instruction Manual
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Four (4) AA batteries for the transmitter - we recommend Admiral 2600mAh 1.2V NiMH AA Rechargeable Batteries (4 Pack)
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Product Specifications:
Class / Size |
470 Size |
Power Type |
Electric |
Rotor Type |
Collective Pitch |
Body Material |
Fiberglass |
Overall Size (L x W x H) |
790 x 350 x 240mm |
Flying Weight |
1400g (3lb 2oz) without battery |
Main Rotor Diameter |
840mm |
Main Rotor Blade Length |
376mm |
Tail Rotor Diameter |
130mm |
Tail Rotor Blade Length |
N/A |
Tail Drive Type |
2205 2450Kv Brushless Motor |
Cyclic Servos |
3x 12g, Digital, Metal Gear Servos |
Tail Servo |
N/A |
Power System |
2820 1300Kv Brushless Motor |
Electronic Speed Control |
60A, 2-in-1 ESC |
Recommended Battery |
4S 4000-5000mAh LiPo Battery - EPR50004X6 |
Battery Compartment Size (L x W x H) |
N/A |
Required Radio |
2.4GHz Radio (included) |
Skill Level |
Beginner/Intermediate |
Build Time |
Less than 10 minutes |
Recommended Environment |
Outdoors |
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Product Manuals:
- RotorScale MD-500E Super Scale 470 Size GPS Stabilized Helicopter RTF Instruction Manual
- Installing Mission Planner
- Flight Controller Backup
- Compass Calibration
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Just Wow!
Ok, this a review I am happy to write. Motion RC service was great as always. The box and packing were first class. Nice strong box with great internals, it...read moreOk, this a review I am happy to write. Motion RC service was great as always. The box and packing were first class. Nice strong box with great internals, it should fit back in the box even with the tail installed with just a few mods in the foam. The MD500 itself is just beautiful. The paint work is just amazing and the colors are beautiful. Really the only work to get it flying was to glue on the stab, mount the main blades and charge the battery. It flys very solid in gps mode. Have not had a chance to try out the full range yet but looking forward to it. I feel it is an excellent value for the money. This is a nice LARGE helicopter and am really pleased with it.
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Top heli
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Works now
I had an issue with this helicopter at first start up, the drive belt dislodged from the motor and main gear, I had to remove the 4 bolts and disconnect...read moreI had an issue with this helicopter at first start up, the drive belt dislodged from the motor and main gear, I had to remove the 4 bolts and disconnect some wires to get the motor assembly out, I reconnected the belt, reassembled and the belt came off again. I submitted a ticket over a week ago, no response from motion rc. I called and talked to Tim in support who was able to talk me through my needed adjustments, which was the main shaft had way to much up and down travel, I just loosened the collar above the bearing and slid it down while pushing up on the main gear to take away the travel, I put everything back together now it works like it should, thanks Tim.
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Impressive!!
I flew 3D helis in my younger days and haven’t flown for almost 2 decades so I was looking for something less stressful and this is definitely it. I just...read moreI flew 3D helis in my younger days and haven’t flown for almost 2 decades so I was looking for something less stressful and this is definitely it. I just did a maiden flight and boy was I impressed.. let’s just say I’m getting a couple more batteries and hoping they come out with a 600 size next.
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Awesome heli
Initial out of box thoughts. In a word, stunning. Having never owned a scale heli of this size I can see why Roban is recognized as the maker of high...read moreInitial out of box thoughts. In a word, stunning. Having never owned a scale heli of this size I can see why Roban is recognized as the maker of high quality bodies. The paint, fit and finish is top notch. The paint lines are clean and the removable front cockpit fits securely. Electronics / wiring. - I noticed that all the wiring at or around the flight controller is zip tied neatly away from any moving parts such as the belt and servo arms. ( I mention this because in the marketing video there’s a wire that looks loose in front the belt and arms. ) Speaking of servo arms, I was also relieved to see that the screws / ball ends that go through the servo arms are long enough so that the locknut isn’t just hanging on by a few threads. With the bad weather and work, I unfortunately have not had a chance to fly it yet but can’t wait too when the chance comes. If this thing flies half as good as it looks, and I haven’t seen any reason why not, these are going to be hugely successful. MotionRC, what new 470 model will you be releasing is next?!
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Can't wait for better weather!
Initial out of box thoughts. In a word, stunning. Having never owned a scale heli of this size I can see why Roban is recognized as the maker of high...read moreInitial out of box thoughts. In a word, stunning. Having never owned a scale heli of this size I can see why Roban is recognized as the maker of high quality bodies. The paint, fit and finish is top notch. The paint lines are clean and the removable front cockpit fits securely. Electronics / wiring. - I noticed that all the wiring at or around the flight controller is zip tied neatly away from any moving parts such as the belt and servo arms. ( I mention this because in the marketing video there’s a wire that looks loose in front the belt and arms. ) Speaking of servo arms, I was also relieved to see that the screws / ball ends that go through the servo arms are long enough so that the locknut isn’t just hanging on by a few threads. All the screws I could reach were also tight but don’t plan to check for Locktight. Assembly – I used epoxy to glue the elevator wing to the rudder and added a small dab on the small verticals that attach on either end of that wing along with the small screws. I suppose if you didn’t want to do any gluing you could just leave the tail fins off, not glue the side windows on and just go fly. Tail rotor – So glad they chose a brushless motor. It’s just practical and helps keep costs down. Most of my heli’s are belt drive and although they’re great for 3/D performance, that’s not why I bought this heli. Sure, a brushless tail isn’t scale but nor is the blade on the right side so a non factor for me. I’m also glad that it doesn’t require any maintenance as with driven tail systems. With the bad weather and work, I unfortunately have not had a chance to fly it yet but can’t wait too when the chance comes. If this thing flies half as good as it looks, and I haven’t seen any reason why not, these are going to be hugely successful.
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