Posts: 391 Threads: 23 Likes Received: 50 in 41 posts Likes Given: 56 Joined: Feb 2016 Reputation: 8 After the success of the Alien frame and Warpquad, ImpulseRC are releasing a new frame called 'Helix'. This new frame is a true x style and very compact compared to previous frames, as the centre measures just 34mm across. Two different sizes are being released the ZX5 and the ZX6, as the names suggest one is 5 inch and the other 6 inch. The ZX5 is 200mm motor to motor and the ZX6 is 230mm motor to motor. Injection moulded plastic fairings protect the ESCs on the underside of the arms. The Helix also includes a combined flight controller and PDB along with full support for 6S batteries. ZX5 Spec - Weight – 58grams
- Propeller Size – 5 inches
- Diameter – 200mm
- Arm Thickness – 4mm
ZX6 Spec - Weight – 62grams
- Propeller Size – 6 inches
- Diameter – 230mm
- Arm Thickness – 4mm
Recommended Electronics - FPV camera - HS1177 (top connector) or Runcam Swift/Owl
- RC receiver - No larger than FrSky X4R-SB
- FPV antenna - TBS Triumph
- Motors - 2204-2206 class motors to suit prop size
- ESCs - Aikon 30A or Littlebee 20A
Expected shipping date is 9th September 2016 and prices start at $199 Further information can be found on the ImpulseRC here. http://helix.impulserc.com/ Current quad: ZMR 250 / DYS SE2205 / Littlebee 20A ESCs / Drone Lab 1500 4S / Naze32 Rev5 / BF 2.7.1 FPV: Runcam Skyplus / Aomway 200mw VTX / Fatshark DomV1 >>>>>>>>>> Check Out My Build<<<<<<<<<< Posts: 5,315 Threads: 672 Likes Received: 3,155 in 1,743 posts Likes Given: 2,030 Joined: Jan 2016 Reputation: 139 The impulseRC website is a bit confusing... so the kit comes with electronics includes the VTX, F3 FC (PDB integrated), LED, and OSD? Posts: 391 Threads: 23 Likes Received: 50 in 41 posts Likes Given: 56 Joined: Feb 2016 Reputation: 8 (25-Aug-2016, 08:36 PM)Oscar Wrote: The impulseRC website is a bit confusing... so the kit comes with electronics includes the VTX, F3 FC (PDB integrated), LED, and OSD? It looks that way. In the recommended electronics it doesn't mention a VTX or flight controller so I presume it's included with the frame. Current quad: ZMR 250 / DYS SE2205 / Littlebee 20A ESCs / Drone Lab 1500 4S / Naze32 Rev5 / BF 2.7.1 FPV: Runcam Skyplus / Aomway 200mw VTX / Fatshark DomV1 >>>>>>>>>> Check Out My Build<<<<<<<<<< • Posts: 203 Threads: 39 Likes Received: 42 in 32 posts Likes Given: 1 Joined: Jul 2016 Reputation: 2 This thing definitely seems strange to me. It's almost a pre-built "RTF" quad, but is targeted at the crowd that usually espouses building your own quad. Also, looking at it, it seems like the VTX is structural, with the camera mount sitting on top of it and supporting it's weight in any crashes. Seems like this thing couldn't possibly be durable in the long run. • Posts: 195 Threads: 8 Likes Received: 86 in 54 posts Likes Given: 79 Joined: Aug 2016 Reputation: 6 (25-Aug-2016, 08:52 PM)jamesw Wrote: This thing definitely seems strange to me. It's almost a pre-built "RTF" quad, but is targeted at the crowd that usually espouses building your own quad. Also, looking at it, it seems like the VTX is structural, with the camera mount sitting on top of it and supporting it's weight in any crashes. Seems like this thing couldn't possibly be durable in the long run. That's exactly what I thought, plus you're limited to the electronics they offer so you can't just swap for a different FC or VTX if you're not satisfied. • Posts: 391 Threads: 23 Likes Received: 50 in 41 posts Likes Given: 56 Joined: Feb 2016 Reputation: 8 (25-Aug-2016, 08:52 PM)jamesw Wrote: This thing definitely seems strange to me. It's almost a pre-built "RTF" quad, but is targeted at the crowd that usually espouses building your own quad. Also, looking at it, it seems like the VTX is structural, with the camera mount sitting on top of it and supporting it's weight in any crashes. Seems like this thing couldn't possibly be durable in the long run. Not sure how durable it would be especially with the extra weight of a GoPro attached to it. A few flight videos are on Youtube. Current quad: ZMR 250 / DYS SE2205 / Littlebee 20A ESCs / Drone Lab 1500 4S / Naze32 Rev5 / BF 2.7.1 FPV: Runcam Skyplus / Aomway 200mw VTX / Fatshark DomV1 >>>>>>>>>> Check Out My Build<<<<<<<<<< • Posts: 71 Threads: 18 Likes Received: 30 in 15 posts Likes Given: 43 Joined: Jan 2016 Reputation: 6 Any arms less than 1cm wide can't take crashes I'm pretty sure. Maybe tubing will come back for those wants to race and gain any bits of speed available. • Posts: 918 Threads: 83 Likes Received: 533 in 271 posts Likes Given: 498 Joined: Jan 2016 Reputation: 30 I might be the only one who says this, but I dont like it, the arms look weak, the pod looks weak, and from what I read the fpv cam is not fully adjustable, only has 3 or 4 presets for angle. I think my Armattan F1 Acro frames are better.. But that is just my view. and for $250 Australian , it is far too costly for what you really get. Posts: 62 Threads: 12 Likes Received: 16 in 11 posts Likes Given: 12 Joined: Apr 2016 Reputation: 1 (25-Aug-2016, 10:28 PM)BigglesFPV Wrote: I might be the only one who says this, but I dont like it, the arms look weak, the pod looks weak, and from what I read the fpv cam is not fully adjustable, only has 3 or 4 presets for angle. I think my Armattan F1 Acro frames are better.. But that is just my view. and for $250 Australian , it is far too costly for what you really get. I'll second this. While I think the design is sleek and sexy, it doesn't look durable in the long run. It does seem pretty pricey for what you get. • Posts: 172 Threads: 21 Likes Received: 60 in 32 posts Likes Given: 56 Joined: Jun 2016 Reputation: 3 I agree with Biggles, I don't really like it. It looks to easy to break and its not very customizable which is really the whole point of this hobby. Posts: 36 Threads: 2 Likes Received: 21 in 11 posts Likes Given: 19 Joined: Jan 2016 Reputation: 2 Looks like some of their test pilots have been having fun with it - • Posts: 7 Threads: 0 Likes Received: 1 in 1 posts Likes Given: 2 Joined: Aug 2016 Reputation: 0 Hurry up September 9th ! • Posts: 67 Threads: 6 Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts Likes Given: 11 Joined: Aug 2016 Reputation: 0 Could I buy the electronics separately and then stick them in another frame? • Posts: 626 Threads: 96 Likes Received: 531 in 218 posts Likes Given: 188 Joined: May 2016 Reputation: 20 17-Oct-2016, 11:57 PM (This post was last modified: 18-Oct-2016, 12:05 AM by JimmyLe813.) (25-Aug-2016, 08:36 PM)Oscar Wrote: The impulseRC website is a bit confusing... so the kit comes with electronics includes the VTX, F3 FC (PDB integrated), LED, and OSD? you are correct Oscar the frame comes with FC, PDB, VTX w/OSD, and LEDs. a buddy of mine has one that he's building. maybe i can stop by his place and get some picture of it. Edit: the plastic moldings that screw underneath the arms are there to house the ESCs, and add strength to the arms, but space is very limited. the kiss esc won't fit. and the tbs 25a bulletproof esc fit if you cut a little slot out but that might weaken the arm. so because of this you might be limited to which ESCs you can use. |