CyberCopter is an electric helicopter that is made by Hong Kong Aero
Model Design Ltd.(AMD). The size of this helicopter is absolutely unbelievable
since it is the world’s smallest aluminum alloy made 3D electric helicopter
until now. Having a fairly same size as the FEDA and thunderbird, CyberCopter
is a perfect indoor flying 3D electric helicopter with ultimate performance.
Different
from our familiar FEDA and thunderbird, the airfoil blades of the
CyberCopter can be rotated variably. In other word, it is not
only able to fly in three dimensional way — flying reversibly,
but be also able to make a lot of shifting and moving due to its
CCPM structural
conditions. Beside, the tail rotor of CyberCopter is designed differently
comparing to the one of FEDA and thunderbird rotating by using
a single independent motor. Instead, the tail blade obtains the torque
through
the transmission shaft from the main motor gear. The rudder is
controlled by the servo which adjusts the angle of the tail blade.
Meanwhile,
a gyro is installed and integrated with the rudder servo in order
to balance the throttle torque and stability of the rudder motion.
The accessories and parts of the CyberCopter are fairly the same
as other gasoline-fueled helicopter. More or less, CyberCopter is
classified as Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) kit. It only comes
with the necessary parts and several tiny components. After getting
the CyberCopter, player should decide their own radio controller,
gyro, 4 pieces of micro servos, electronics speed controller as well
as battery and charger. After installing those electronics devices
such as servos, gyro, receiver and ESC on to the main body, the final
assembly is as simple as fasten the tail ready part into the main
body. Nevertheless, we would recommend that beginner should get assist
from experienced heli-flyer during the assembly process. With no
doubt, beginner could learn more in deep about the actual mechanism
of flying helicopter. Obviously, the simple assembly work allows
flyer to concentrate on flying and enjoying fun while their counterparts
suffer from setting up those complicated gas fueled helicopter. CyberCopter
can even earn more advantages from its sensitivity motion and it
can fly indoors simply and safely.

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Aluminum
carrying case
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What does include in the carrying case?
The package of CyberCopter comes with an elegant aluminum alloy case and flyer
will not find difficulty to notice the convenience as it is designed originally.
The internal spongy fitting does practically protect it from strong impact during
transportation. As matter of fact, CyberCopter is not only an aircraft item,
but some time it also can be put as a sort of convention or decoration. CyberCopter
is designed with concept of reality. The whole of CyberCopter is made of more
than 100 pieces of alloy components. These components are cut by CNC accurately.
The full light alloy structure does give a new inspiration to combine the traditional
gas fueled chopper and mini-helicopter. |
When
the carrying case is opened, the eye sight is definitely attracted
to focus on the main at the middle as shown
in the above. All discrete components are arranged on both backside
and front side inside the case. The tail component and propeller
are addressed to the backside. There are also some spare spaces for
any additional component as well.
As we have mentioned, CyberCopter is delivered as ATF kit. The main body is finished
goods and well assembled during manufacturing. With consideration to different
customer, manufacturer also encloses a bunch of accessories parts such as screws,
hex screw, servo mount o-rings etc, inside the package. Surprisingly, manufacturer
also provides a hop up alloy propeller for catering the taste of customers. The
alloy propeller is slightly a longer than the default blade and it is sealed
by a white shrink tube. There is a black grace rising up to the surface after
the metal blade being ionized. It is pretty cool and stylish!
Impressively, the default ATF set also provides a HUGHES 300 canopy which is
plastic made and transparent (not yet sprayed). An English version assembly diagram
in detail is attached in the package. II:
CyberCopter's special features
CyberCopter is featured a sophisticated CCPM structure and it allows the
variation of propeller offset from negative to positive. In other words,
CyberCopter can perform a 3D motion. In both theory and practice, it can
even fly upside down like those gas fueled helicopter. Therefore, CyberCopter
is a total solution for both beginner and experienced heli-flyer who want
to enjoy fun with no hassle. The small size also break limit of space while
we are living in the city. CyberCopter can even fly inside a house, office,
garden etc. CyberCopter is powered by electric power motor with a 11.4V
Lithium battery. It will not generate as much noise as those gas engine
choppers and minimize the effect of sound pollution.

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CyberCopter
Aluminum alloy
3D rotor head
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The size of CyberCopter is outrageously tiny and assembly precisely. The above
picture shows the super tiny electric helicopter with a alloy 3D rotor head.
For this incredible perfectly made helicopter, nobody can resist having fun
on flying it!

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The
transmission of tail blade CyberCopter
(Two spare gears are also included)
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The torque transmission from main gear to tail blade is achieved by
Two 45 degrees gear set. It allows transmission of motion to shift motion axle
to 90 degree.

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Using
”CCPM” mixing mode
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The CyberCopter is employing
“CCPM” mixing mode as its motion control system. The word of “CCPM” stands
for Cyclic/Collective Pitch Mixing and it
offers the user a control system that accomplish the same control inputs as
the one servo standard system, but with increased precision and reduced complexity.
CCPM system utilizes three servos for the three main controls: Aileron, elevator,
and collective. The three servos are powered independently, but they work
to each other in order to achieve a specific motion. If in case, an aileron
input
is given, all three servos cooperate to adjust the swash plate fore and aft.
For collective, the servos will force the swash plate up and down the main
rotor shaft. With two or three servos working at the same time during any
given control input, servo torque is maximized and servo centering is also
increased.
In addition to these benefits, CCPM achieves these control response only
require lesser control rods and parts to setup.
III, The importants of Assembling
Although
CyberCopter is all preset, user still needed to assembly certain components.
There are couples of experience to share with, in order to make
the assembling process better off. Be aware! Never put on the main rotor
blade before neither
completing the assembling nor the flying rehearsal.
- Precaution
of installing tail boom. It has to be close enough but not too tight
or it will make a great rotating resistant. However, it cannot be loosened
or the gear will easily drift or even wear out.
- Screw should
be tightening. Due to the standardization working
process, the factory cannot ensure the accuracy of every
single component. All the screw
and nail should be carefully checked before the flight,
especially the one that will be mounted on the main blade, the body
as well as the rest of the
components and accessories.
- Tuning and balancing the rotor blade. The blades are
not tightening by the time out of the factory for the package
reason. After
getting the helicopter,
please keep it horizontally, and balance the length of
the both sides of blade before the blade is tightened firmly.
- Assembling of gyro. The
reserved space of gyro is very precise. The size of the space is 22.8mm×9.5mm.
In other
words, the space
can only be fitted
in by the gyro that has this exact size. The gyro of
Himark MC-50BB 9g cannot be installed since it is oversize. The
PICO servo of
GWS is highly recommended
as it can be perfectly fitted in. Plus, the price is
more economical and the performance is outstanding.
- Tail blade modification. It is controlled by the
tail pitch which is placed in a tiny crust. Since the original
screw in
package is pretty much smaller,
it is still required to take a risk of getting out
during the flight as a matter of fact. In spite of everything,
the problem
can be easily resolved by putting
a widened metal bearing underneath the screw head

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Using
”CCPM” mixing mode
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- The connection order of gyro and receiver. The
gyro connection of the "CCPM" mixing
mode is different from the one of "machine control" mode. If you
have got an CyberCopter, please turn to page 12. The diagram in that page
cardefully shows the connection of gyro and the receiver; the left pitch
to the sixth path, the right aileron to the first path; the front elevator
gyro to the second path, then adjusting the type of mode to "CCPM" on
the XX. Never connect the XX during the adjustment in order to get rid of
the chance that inappropriate rotating spot is harming the gyro. For more
detail of the "CCPM" mixing mode remote radio controller, please
refer to page 11 of the user menu.
- Alternative connection. The third path
of the receiver is connected to the speed controller. The speed controller
is variable, 20A or above speed
controller. The following item are highly recommended. A high current ESC
such as Jeti or Feigo Electronics Speed Controller is suitable for the
throttle control. So the receiver is not necessary to connect the battery
individually.
By the time of the battery is connected to the speed controller, the conduct
wire of the speed controller and the receiver is able to provide power
to receiver. So the receiver should not be connected to the battery separately.
Before the flying rehearsal, checking the rotating direction of the motor
as well as connecting the power out of the wire of the speed controller
to
the motor is necessary. The forth path should be connected to the XXX and
the line out of it connects to the gyro. It is advised to employ GWSXPG03
for the role of gyro. Certainly, it is better if FUTABA GY240, 401 or any
better gyro could be used.

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“1300cool”
Li-Poly Battery fit CyberCopter the best
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| Higher capacity of A.K.E lithium battery provide CyberCopter
with more power and longer flying duration |
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VIII, About the battery,
according to the suggestion of the user manual, for this tiny helicopter,
it only can be fitted in by AAA(7) type 9.6V NiHm,
the capacity is between 600-1000mAh.however we recommend the user to use A.K.E
Three Cells Lithium such as “1300 cool” or Lithium battery which have a higher
capacity. The demonstration tells that this kind of battery is better than
the ordinary NiHm. Since its capacity is higher as well as the density, it
is the curial power supply which is perfectly fitted in the CyberCopter.
IIII, Gallery

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Fiberglass
main frame structure, Engine 480 motor.
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Tail
gear box
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CyberCopter’s
tail blade motor.
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Precise
CNC cut Spindle.
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The
measure of CyberCopter and FEDA.
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Even though the CyberCopter
has such variable features and literally good performance, we have to remind
you that there still are certain difficulties
assembling and tuning this kind of “CCPM” helicopter. Thus, it is better
to manipulate it along with expertise.
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