Blade 350 QX3 AP Combo with SAFE Technology

Written by Greg Gimlick. Blade 350 QX3 AP Combo with SAFE Technology. Flight video and abridged review. Full review in the July 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

Specifications

Model type: Electric RTF quadcopter Skill level: Beginner to advanced Main rotor diameter: 22.8 inches Rotor blade length: 8.27 inches Motors: Four 1,100 Kv brushless outrunners (included) Length: 18.3 inches Height: 7.48 inches Width: 18.3 inches Weight: 33.7 ounces Frame material: Plastic Power system: Four 1,100 Kv brushless outrunners (included); 10-amp brushless ESC (included) Battery: E-flite 3,000 mAh 3S 11.1-volt 30C LiPo; 12 AWG EC3 connectors (included) Radio system: Full-range Spektrum DX4 transmitter with mobile device mount (included) Battery charger: 3S DC LiPo balancing charger; 3.5-amp AC adapter (included) Camera: Blade CGO2 GB 16-megapixel 1080p/60 camera; 8 GB micro SD card (included) Gimbal: Integrated three-axis brushless (included) Other features: 5.8 GHz Wi-Fi link for compatible iOS and Android devices Optional accessories: 350 QX carrying case (optional at $139.99) Flight duration: 15 minutes Street price: $929.99

Camera Specifications

Dimensions: 3.00 x 101.62 x 129.12mm Sensor resolution: 16 megapixels Recorded video resolution: 1080p/60 frames per second or 1080p/48 frames per second (adjustable via app) Live video resolution: QVGA 330 x 240/30 frames per second Field of view: 155° Gimbal pitch range: -90° to +45° Gimbal roll range: ±45° Media storage: 8 GB micro SD card (included) Weight: 5.75 ounces

Pluses

• Very cool looks! • Return Home function for loss of signal or orientation (in GPS mode). • Availability of four flight modes. • Excellent GUI interface. • USB interface cable included. • Excellent video quality and stabilization. • LEDs for day- and night-flying orientation. • Includes one battery and balancing charger. • Complete package ready to fly.

Flight Video