E-flite/Horizon Hobby X-Vert VTOL

摘要

If you, like me, are always looking for something new within the realm of remote-control aircraft, you'll want to read on. As its name implies, the X-Vert is a VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing] airship with quite a few additional capabilities. The model not only can take off and land vertically but also can fly like a multirotor or as a sport plane. Transitioning between the two flight modes is simple because the onboard flight controller that performs this task does so with the flip of a switch.The airframe itself is constructed from EPO foam and has a few plastic parts. I tested the BNF (bind-and-fly) Basic version, which, along with the one-piece airframe, gives you propellers, prop guards, winglets, and all the required electronics. The model arrives as an all-white wing with four large decal sheets included, so you can identify your X-Vert with several customizable color schemes. Whether you prefer a military look or an aerobatic design, you are covered. The well-written instruction manual is multilingual and includes all necessary information, from preflight to postflight, with plenty of photos. If you have flown multirotors but not airplanes [or vice versa), the X-Vert could very well be your bridge between the two. Perfect for an intermediate pilot, this aircraft could as well be handled by a beginner who has some RC experience.