Built on years of engineering and development knowledge, the Blade® Fusion™ 480 helicopter packs all the high-end features into a rugged and durable airframe ready to rip up the skies. This powerhouse features lightweight carbon fiber and anodized aluminum construction presenting exceptional rigidity and durability. The optimized control system geometry offers the most efficient and responsive control. The quiet helical main gear is ready to be driven by a 40-43mm brushless motor bringing high power and torque. A belt-driven tail assembly is housed in construction utilizing both carbon fiber and aluminum to ensure precision performance every flight. For advanced-level 3D pilots, the Fusion 480 delivers an aggressive heli leaving the others in its dust cloud.

Fusion 480 Helicopter Kit

Overview

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Key Features

  • All metal and carbon fiber construction
  • 2mm carbon fiber frame, 3mm carbon fiber landing gear, 2.5mm tail box/fin
  • Efficient helical main gear paired with a steel pinion to reduce noise
  • Oversized 25mm tail boom eliminating the need for boom supports
  • 6mm wide belt-driven tail with adjustable belt tension
  • 5mm high-strength steel tail shaft paired with metal bell crank, hub and grips
  • Full carbon fiber and aluminum tail box with large aluminum pulley
  • 5mm carbon fiber tail pushrod for precise tail control
  • High-strength steel 10mm main shaft and 8mm spindle
  • Standard size servos for cyclic and tail
  • Hidden tail servo for a sleek look
  • Capable of 3000 RPM head speed for aggressive flight performance
Frame
  • All metal and carbon fiber construction
  • 2mm carbon fiber frame, 3mm carbon fiber landing gear, 2.5mm tail box/fin
  • Painted carbon fiber skids and tail for easy visibility
  • Painted fiberglass canopy
  • Aluminum battery tray with (2) oversized battery straps
  • Aluminum bearing and servo block with Optimized Servo Geometry
Frame
Tail
  • Oversized 25mm tail boom eliminating the need for boom supports
  • 6mm wide belt-driven tail with adjustable belt tension
  • 5mm high-strength steel tail shaft paired with metal bell crank, hub and grips
  • Full carbon fiber and aluminum tail box with large aluminum pulley
  • 5mm carbon fiber tail pushrod for precise tail control
  • Hidden tail servo for a sleek look
Tail
Mechanics
  • 480mm (main) and 85mm (tail) carbon fiber blades
  • Black anodized aluminum swashplate
  • Aluminum blade grips with CNC zero pitch indicator
  • High-strength steel 10mm main shaft and 8mm spindle
  • Efficient helical main gear paired with a steel pinion to reduce noise
Mechanics
Electronics/Power System
  • Accepts 6s 3700-5000 mAh LiPos
  • Accepts 40-43mm brushless outrunner motor (1300Kv – 1400Kv)
  • Accepts 90 Amp ESC
  • Accepts Standard sized servos for cyclic and tail
  • Aluminum battery tray with (2) oversized battery straps
  • Accepts popular flybarless control systems and receivers
Electronics/Power System

Product Specs

Channels
6
Main Rotor Blade Length
480mm [18.9in]
Speed Control
Sold Separately
Canopy/Body Material
Fiberglass
Main Motor Type
Brushless
Main Rotor Head Type
Collective Pitch Flybarless
Product Width
136mm [5.4in]
Tail Rotor Diameter
232mm [9.1in]
Receiver
Sold Separately
Power Type
Electric
Skill Level
Level 3
Swashplate Type
120 Degree CCPM
Approximate Assembly Time
4+ Hours
Approximate Flight Time
~5 mins
Tail Drive
Belt Drive
Battery
Sold Separately
Main Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Product Length
980mm [38.6in]
Completion Level
Kit
Main Blade Material
Carbon Fiber
Main Rotor Diameter
1095mm [43.1in]
Product Height
302mm [11.9in]
Tail Blade Material
Carbon Fiber
Tail Rotor Blade Length
85mm [3.3in]

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Product Details

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In The Box
  • (1)Fusion 480 Helicopter Kit
  • (1) Fusion 480 Kit Manual
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Needed to Complete
  • (1) Full-range 6+ channel Transmitter with Receiver
  • (1) Flybarless Control System
  • (1) Brushless Motor up to 4319-1300kV
  • (1) 90amp+ Brushless ESC with 20amp BEC
  • (3) Hi-Torque Cyclic Servo (SPMSH6050 recommended)
  • (1) Hi-Speed Tail Rotor Servo (SPMSH6060 recommended)
  • (1) 6S 22.2V 4000mAh 50C+ LiPo Battery
  • (1) Compatible LiPo Charger
Fusion 480 Kit
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