I really like your videos. You convey a lot of great, practical information. The only suggestion I have is with your audio. There are a lot of hard, acoustically reflective surfaces in the room where you do your indoor videos. I'd suggest some kind of sound dampening, like drapes or get a lapel mic. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for your kind words. I think that you will have a heck of a lot of fun with your 110. Maybe get extra batteries because one is never enough. Happy flying
Thank you for the comparison. I went with the Blade Nano s3 based on this review. My Blade 230S Safe is on it's way because my confidence is way higher now.
I liked my nano so much I went up to the 230 but I was very unsatisfied with that, blades are too fragile, too closed loop and too pricey to repair. switched to GS legends and never looked back. that said I still love flying inside my motorhome and I'm looking for an alternative to my multiple nano s3 choppers
Your reviews are usually brief and cut to the chase. Thanks for not wasting our precious gigabytes and giving us the message straight away. Really close to picking up an XK Blast K110 from a store here in Nairobi 🇰🇪. Even though the XK brand is not really known to me, your reviews gives me the level of confidence that if I buy it, I’m getting a bang for my precious buck.
I’m glad that this video has helped. I know some people really like the blade series of helis, but I find the XK K110 to be a brilliant starter helicopter. Happy flying
@@rcpilots1291 Yeah, While prancing about, also saw there’s now a K110s and wanted to know if you have a video comparing it with the K110 or if you could share the main differentiating piece between the two models; as this is my first RC Helicopter so I’d like to buy one that’s as recent as possible so i use it for much longer without needing an upgrade.
I like that the XK is cheaper, but as I will be predominately flying indoors I'm learning more towards the Nano. Does the extra 65mm make a big difference?
I don't have the Nano, I have the XK110, Blade MCPX bl version 1 ( now is version 2) and Blade MCPS. The XK110 I can flip and hover upside down very easy. It is very stable platform. Blade MCPX BL same as XK110, stable platform and easy to flip and hover upside down. The Blade MCPS cannot hold tail when flip. Also upright or upside the Blade MCPS gyro not stable when flipping or hovering. The XK110 is very enjoyable for basic flips and hovering upside down.
I own both of these helis and i love and fly the crap outa both. I do most my practicing with the nano s3 since it has the panic button to save you when you lose control. That has helped me be able to practice 3d flight without crashing hardly. But the xk does perform much better and faster.
What happened in your video happened to me.. I had a controller setting wrong and the heli went up and backwards.. landed too hard.. and yep bent shaft. So I ordered the XK 110s for 50$ to experiment lol!
I appreciate the details. Started 3d with the K110 after just having flown a trex 450 around basic flights. Thought it crashes cheaper and breaks less. Okay its cheaper and does take some beating. Bought two k110. I hate the main gear and featheeing shaft and tail boom. Alway so much broken and to repair. So small stuff and a pain to fix. Had parts ordered for 400 bucks on the side. Moved up to the Omphobby M1 and havent touched the k110 since. Performs way better and stable. Way less repairs. More durable. Can advise everyone to get the M1 as the first 3d micro heli.
Crikey, moving to the m1 is brave. To be honest I have a few 110’s and feel safe trying stuff because they are so cheap, maybe I should make the move to the M1. Thanks for your advice 👍
@@rcpilots1291 They get easier to fly quickly as the size goes up. Using a micro to learn is the hard way. I just play with micros when I can't go a place where I can fly something bigger. I say, learn on the simulator. Fly models of large helis. Fly them in full 3D setup and just keep doing it until you quit crashing. Then do the outdoor learning with a 450 (or bigger). My main birds are a TREX-800 and TREX-550X. I also have a couple XK110s and an Eachine E160. My biggest complaint with things like XK110 is how sloppy the head is. If you're dead set on learning (and not just playing) on a micro, getting at least an E160 will make it much easier. Flying the little ones just wears me out. And they don't really do what you ask, you're fighting them the whole time. Keep the headspeed down to something reasonable and an OMP would also be much easier to learn on. I always say "Spend more time on simulator and less on parts. Fly as big as you can afford, it's just easier." The 450 class (325mm blades) has been the bang-for-buck leader for years before the modern micro came along. I still believe new pilots are better to start with those and then come back to micros as "toys" later, once they've learned. Anyway, time for me to hit the sim some more. I have some new (to me) 3D moves that I am just about confident enough to fly in meat space. I like to be really comfortable before risking an 800 on a maneuver. But I know, if I can do it on the sim reliably without crashing, I can do it for it real. It is the cheap and low stress way to learn, and fly nicer stuff.
If I was starting new today, I would start with a TREX 470LM. (Metal head and belt drive tail). I'd pound the RealFlight simulator until I was ready to fly it. That 380mm blade size makes a pretty affordable helicopter fly really "big", especially coupled with modern electronics.
Scott Hurst sincere thanks for all that quality advice, it makes so much sense. My only concern is high cost of replacement parts for bigger helis, but I agree completely that the e180 or omp’s are great places to really get going. Many thanks again
@@rcpilots1291 I just fly like a wuss. I don't bring stuff from the sim to outside until it's super solid. It's been nearly 200 flights since I've replaced anything on my 550X. That 450-470 class (325-380mm blade) has pretty reasonable parts prices. If you don't bash it around like a micro, you shouldn't need that many anyway. Fly the sim, fly the sim, fly the sim... crashes are free there.
I just bought the BNF version by mistake. Is there any way of controlling this heli with my taranis instead of buying another transmitter? is there a multi protocol module i could use? cheers
I had the V977 before it evolved into the K110s. I just bought the Nano s3. There is no compairison. The v977 won in every scenario. Looks like I wasted money on the nano s3 when I should have bought the newer K110s.
the xk is much better---- a good bl outrunner motor that doesn't get hot compere to the nano brushed underpower motor that's get hot and loose power after 20-40 batteries ------------xk110 feel much more connected to your fingers due to the lack off freedom in the connections of the servos and the rotor mechanism------and much more power the only up side to the nano is that if it heat you it will hurt much less the xk110 leveling up side down in safe 6g mode can help a lot learning inverted flying
Hi, big thanks for that information and advice. I’m a big fan of the xk also, but I know others swear by the blade. I suppose each had its own as appeal 👍
hi mate -i was one of those blade only and what a wonderful company is horizon for the last 15 years until 6 month ago when i bought the yx zn black Howk with a transmitter futaba compatible that @@rcpilots1291 opened the opportunity for more Chinis heli -bought 4 more ----omp1 evo----yxzn f120- these are 125gr 30cm helis with direct drive and huge motor and the xk110s and xk123 after the ncpx and the mcpbl2 flying the xk110 is 50% better on all aspects-and it is 50% cheaper then the mcpbl2-------------no more blade for me -next
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I really like your videos. You convey a lot of great, practical information. The only suggestion I have is with your audio. There are a lot of hard, acoustically reflective surfaces in the room where you do your indoor videos. I'd suggest some kind of sound dampening, like drapes or get a lapel mic. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for your genuine feedback, you are 100% correct about Audio, good advice 👍
Very good video. Thanks for taking the time. My XK K110s is on the way! I can't wait to fly it!!!
Thanks for your kind words. I think that you will have a heck of a lot of fun with your 110. Maybe get extra batteries because one is never enough. Happy flying
@@rcpilots1291 I ordered 4 batteries 👍 I have the K127 4 channel now and although they look similar I know that's where it ends lol
Ok, well that will help allot but if I had my time again- I’d go real slow and take my time to build up my acro skills . Best of luck
Thank you for the comparison. I went with the Blade Nano s3 based on this review. My Blade 230S Safe is on it's way because my confidence is way higher now.
That’s great to hear, happy flying 👍
I liked my nano so much I went up to the 230 but I was very unsatisfied with that, blades are too fragile, too closed loop and too pricey to repair. switched to GS legends and never looked back. that said I still love flying inside my motorhome and I'm looking for an alternative to my multiple nano s3 choppers
Your reviews are usually brief and cut to the chase.
Thanks for not wasting our precious gigabytes and giving us the message straight away.
Really close to picking up an XK Blast K110 from a store here in Nairobi 🇰🇪.
Even though the XK brand is not really known to me, your reviews gives me the level of confidence that if I buy it, I’m getting a bang for my precious buck.
I’m glad that this video has helped. I know some people really like the blade series of helis, but I find the XK K110 to be a brilliant starter helicopter. Happy flying
@@rcpilots1291 Yeah,
While prancing about, also saw there’s now a K110s and wanted to know if you have a video comparing it with the K110 or if you could share the main differentiating piece between the two models; as this is my first RC Helicopter so I’d like to buy one that’s as recent as possible so i use it for much longer without needing an upgrade.
@@1anre or send the newer version is slightly more solid with improved servos= better quality, but the original is still a very good option
I have the xk k110 and liked it so much i bought a 2nd one for when i wear the fist one out. Powerful for 3.7v
Me too, to be honest I’m on number 3 , they are so much fun to just chuck around the place
Thanks for your honest review!
Great Review
Great to hear . We’re all just helping each other- happy flying
Have Xk 110S love it
I agree with you, there’s just something about its mix of qualities v value for money
just what i wanted
Best of luck with your new purchase 😂
I like that the XK is cheaper, but as I will be predominately flying indoors I'm learning more towards the Nano. Does the extra 65mm make a big difference?
It just seems to make it feel a bit more steady
@@rcpilots1291 I meant in terms of limiting its practical indoor use, but yes a longer tail would increase stability in wind outdoors for sure.
I don't have the Nano, I have the XK110, Blade MCPX bl version 1 ( now is version 2) and Blade MCPS. The XK110 I can flip and hover upside down very easy. It is very stable platform. Blade MCPX BL same as XK110, stable platform and easy to flip and hover upside down. The Blade MCPS cannot hold tail when flip. Also upright or upside the Blade MCPS gyro not stable when flipping or hovering. The XK110 is very enjoyable for basic flips and hovering upside down.
That’s great information, thanks for that. I really enjoy flying the XK110 also
The xk 100also has a lot more power and as long as you hit the throttle cut before dumping it,it can handle a bashing
You are absolutely correct, the k110 is a strong and capable first helli
thanks for the video mate
I own both of these helis and i love and fly the crap outa both. I do most my practicing with the nano s3 since it has the panic button to save you when you lose control. That has helped me be able to practice 3d flight without crashing hardly. But the xk does perform much better and faster.
That’s a great idea to just hit the safe button on the nano when things get squirrely. Thanks for that 😜
Spektrum versus Futaba S-FHSS… the winner is: XK with Futaba of course.
What happened in your video happened to me.. I had a controller setting wrong and the heli went up and backwards.. landed too hard.. and yep bent shaft. So I ordered the XK 110s for 50$ to experiment lol!
Ah crikey, what a bummer. 😢best of luck with the Xk
@canopy3607 right lol.. parts get here in a day for the S2 so that's good.. I knew I should have bought a small beater first lol
Sorry to hear about your crash but ya I think the Xk is a better heli. Good luck
I appreciate the details. Started 3d with the K110 after just having flown a trex 450 around basic flights. Thought it crashes cheaper and breaks less. Okay its cheaper and does take some beating.
Bought two k110. I hate the main gear and featheeing shaft and tail boom. Alway so much broken and to repair. So small stuff and a pain to fix. Had parts ordered for 400 bucks on the side. Moved up to the Omphobby M1 and havent touched the k110 since. Performs way better and stable. Way less repairs. More durable. Can advise everyone to get the M1 as the first 3d micro heli.
Crikey, moving to the m1 is brave. To be honest I have a few 110’s and feel safe trying stuff because they are so cheap, maybe I should make the move to the M1. Thanks for your advice 👍
@@rcpilots1291 They get easier to fly quickly as the size goes up.
Using a micro to learn is the hard way. I just play with micros when I can't go a place where I can fly something bigger.
I say, learn on the simulator. Fly models of large helis. Fly them in full 3D setup and just keep doing it until you quit crashing. Then do the outdoor learning with a 450 (or bigger).
My main birds are a TREX-800 and TREX-550X. I also have a couple XK110s and an Eachine E160. My biggest complaint with things like XK110 is how sloppy the head is. If you're dead set on learning (and not just playing) on a micro, getting at least an E160 will make it much easier. Flying the little ones just wears me out. And they don't really do what you ask, you're fighting them the whole time.
Keep the headspeed down to something reasonable and an OMP would also be much easier to learn on. I always say "Spend more time on simulator and less on parts. Fly as big as you can afford, it's just easier." The 450 class (325mm blades) has been the bang-for-buck leader for years before the modern micro came along. I still believe new pilots are better to start with those and then come back to micros as "toys" later, once they've learned.
Anyway, time for me to hit the sim some more. I have some new (to me) 3D moves that I am just about confident enough to fly in meat space. I like to be really comfortable before risking an 800 on a maneuver. But I know, if I can do it on the sim reliably without crashing, I can do it for it real. It is the cheap and low stress way to learn, and fly nicer stuff.
If I was starting new today, I would start with a TREX 470LM. (Metal head and belt drive tail). I'd pound the RealFlight simulator until I was ready to fly it.
That 380mm blade size makes a pretty affordable helicopter fly really "big", especially coupled with modern electronics.
Scott Hurst sincere thanks for all that quality advice, it makes so much sense. My only concern is high cost of replacement parts for bigger helis, but I agree completely that the e180 or omp’s are great places to really get going. Many thanks again
@@rcpilots1291 I just fly like a wuss. I don't bring stuff from the sim to outside until it's super solid. It's been nearly 200 flights since I've replaced anything on my 550X.
That 450-470 class (325-380mm blade) has pretty reasonable parts prices. If you don't bash it around like a micro, you shouldn't need that many anyway. Fly the sim, fly the sim, fly the sim... crashes are free there.
Are you able to invert it when using the stock transmitter that comes with the RTF model?
Yes, the stick radio works fine
I have had many blade helis all had failures the linear servos on blades are crap
Hey man I’m sorry to hear that, I’ve often wondered how those servos would stand up to bumps n crashes!!!
I just bought the BNF version by mistake. Is there any way of controlling this heli with my taranis instead of buying another transmitter? is there a multi protocol module i could use? cheers
I think you can bind it , if you have an open tx transmitter. But the xk x6 radio is also very cheap buy
@@rcpilots1291 I have a Taranis Qx7
@@k1ortia you'd need a multi-protocol to attach to the back that supports Futaba S-FHSS protocol
@@trevorc6793 cheers, I believe that the radiomaster t16 would work perfectly as it's got a 4 in 1 built in.
@@k1ortia agreed :)
I had the V977 before it evolved into the K110s. I just bought the Nano s3. There is no compairison. The v977 won in every scenario.
Looks like I wasted money on the nano s3 when I should have bought the newer K110s.
I’m sorry to hear that, is funny how different models suit different people- just like you, I found the nano pretty hard to get comfortable with
the xk is much better---- a good bl outrunner motor that doesn't get hot compere to the nano brushed underpower motor that's get hot and loose power after 20-40 batteries ------------xk110 feel much more connected to your fingers due to the lack off freedom in the connections of the servos and the rotor mechanism------and much more power
the only up side to the nano is that if it heat you it will hurt much less
the xk110 leveling up side down in safe 6g mode can help a lot learning inverted flying
Hi, big thanks for that information and advice. I’m a big fan of the xk also, but I know others swear by the blade. I suppose each had its own as appeal 👍
hi mate -i was one of those blade only and what a wonderful company is horizon for the last 15 years until 6 month ago when i bought the yx zn black Howk with a transmitter futaba compatible that @@rcpilots1291 opened the opportunity for more Chinis heli -bought 4 more ----omp1 evo----yxzn f120-
these are 125gr 30cm helis with direct drive and huge motor and the xk110s and xk123
after the ncpx and the mcpbl2 flying the xk110 is 50% better on all aspects-and it is 50% cheaper then the mcpbl2-------------no more blade for me -next
I’d learn aerobatics if I was you not acrobatics lol