E-flite DRACO 2.0m BNF Basic Electric Airplane w/AS3X & SAFE Select (1974mm)

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The E-flite DRACO 2.0m BNF Basic Electric Airplane is the only officially-licensed scale replica of the ultimate bush plane! Mike Patey's amazing DRACO 2.0m is one of the most highly-engineered, detailed and feature-rich RC models ever produced. Beyond its complex design and the accurate shape of its fully-molded, lightweight and durable EPO airframe with a factory-applied finish, it also features an abundance of Extra Scale details including a variety of surface features, steps, antennas, wingtip "stinger" skids, and much more. The clear windshield and windows offer an excellent view of the detailed cockpit with pilot figure and backlit instrument panel. Functional Extra Scale features include licensed, scale-like KING shocks on the main gear and tail wheel, leading-edge slats, slotted flaps and more. There are also a total of 17 LEDs throughout the airframe — with a custom controller that allows you to select solid, strobing and other light combination options from your transmitter. Oversized, tundra-style tires on the custom-made carbon fiber main gear soak up bumps and provide excellent prop clearance, while the shock-absorbing and steerable tailwheel offers improved ground handling — even when taxiing backward with the optional-use motor reversing (compatible Smart receiver and 7+ channel transmitter required for reversing).

Factory-installed, metal-geared servos with ball-link equipped and internal linkages deliver crisp, precise control. The high-power brushless outrunner motor can drive the scale 4-blade propeller with a wide range of 4000–7000mAh batteries, from a 4S pack for slow and smooth scale flight to 6S power for better-than-scale vertical performance. It's also equipped with a 100-amp Spektrum Avian Smart ESC, and the BNF Basic version includes an AR637TA Smart receiver that delivers full-range telemetry including real-time battery voltage, current, motor RPM, ESC temperature, and more to compatible AirWare equipped transmitters. And even with its large-scale size and feature-packed design, the DRACO 2.0m can be flight-ready in less time than it takes to charge a battery! No tools are required for field assembly/disassembly because the two-piece wing is secured with quarter-turn thumbscrews. Best of all, if you've mastered flying at least one or two previous RC aircraft you can fly the DRACO 2.0m successfully, especially when taking advantage of the BNF Basic version's exclusive AS3X and optional-use SAFE Select technologies. And it all adds up to offer an unmatched STOL (Short Take Off and Landing), scale and beyond flying experience unlike any other!

The Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) Basic version includes a Spektrum receiver equipped with AS3X and optional-use SAFE Select technologies so intermediate to experienced modelers can use their own transmitter, battery and charger. If you are new to flying RC Airplanes, it is recommended that you learn to fly with a purpose-built trainer aircraft such as the HobbyZone Carbon Cub S 2. It's equipped with exclusive and innovative SAFE technology that makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully!

 


Features:
  • The ultimate bush plane for an unmatched STOL, scale and beyond flying experience
  • The only officially-licensed scale replica of the one-of-a-kind DRACO by Mike Patey
  • One of the most highly-engineered, detailed and feature-rich E-flite® aircraft to date
  • Extra Scale details including an abundance of molded-in surface features, steps, antennas, wingtip skids, and much more
  • Functional Extra Scale features including licensed KING shocks on the main gear and tail wheel, leading-edge slats, slotted flaps, and more
  • 17 total LEDs including navigation, landing, down, tail beacon, reversing and other lights with adjustable light controller
  • Clear windshield and windows plus a detailed cockpit with backlit instrument panel and pilot figure
  • Factory-installed, high-power 4S- to 6S-compatible brushless motor with large diameter 4-blade prop
  • Fits batteries from 4000–7000mAh to provide a wide range of performance and flight times up to 10–15+ minutes
  • 100-amp Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart ESC provides real-time battery voltage, current draw, motor RPM, and other data via compatible receivers and transmitters
  • Optional-use motor reversing for special ground handling and other capabilities with compatible 7+ channel transmitters
  • Spektrum AR637TA receiver with full-range telemetry and industry-leading DSMX® technology
  • Easy to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection
  • The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X® technology
  • Six factory-installed metal-geared servos with internal, ball-link equipped linkages
  • Large and convenient, magnetically-secured top hatch with large battery compartment
  • Shock-equipped and steerable tailwheel for improved forward and reverse ground handling
  • Scale-like articulated and shock-absorbing main landing gear with oversized tundra-style tires
  • Custom-made and fully-molded carbon fiber gear to handle short takeoffs from and landings on a variety of surfaces
  • Two-piece wing with quarter-turn thumbscrews plus V2 hands-free servo connection system for quick and easy assembly/disassembly
  • Durable, fully-molded EPO airframe with carbon fiber and wood reinforcement throughout
  • Factory-applied paint plus decal finish looks great and saves time
  • Easy final assembly in less time than it takes to charge a battery

Specifications:
Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour
Battery: Sold Separately
Battery Type: LiPo (3.7V per cell)
Charger: Sold Separately
Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly
Flaps: Yes
Power Type: Electric
Material: EPO
Minimum Required Radio: 6-channel
Motor Type: Brushless
Product Length: 53" (1346 mm)
Product Weight: 10.0 lbs (4535 g) with 6S 5000mAh 30C battery; 8.5 lbs (3855 g) without battery
Propeller Size: 14.5 x 9 4-blade
Radio: Sold Separately
Receiver: Included
Recommended Motor Battery: 4S 14.8V to 6S 22.2V 4000-7000mAh LiPo (sold separately)
Servos: Included
Skill Level: Level 2
Speed Control: Included
Technology: AS3X and SAFE
Wingspan: 77.7" (1974 mm)

Includes:
  • (1) E-flite® DRACO™ 2.0m
  • (1) 100A Spektrum™ Avian™ Brushless Smart ESC (installed)
  • (1) Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
  • (6) Metal-Geared Servos (installed)
  • (1) Spektrum™ AR637TA 6-Channel Receiver
  • (1) Product Manual
Needed to Complete:
  • Full-range 6-8+ channel Spektrum™ DSMX®/DSM2® compatible transmitter
  • 4S 14.8V to 6S 22.2V 4000–7000mAh LiPo with EC5™ or IC5® Connector
  • Compatible LiPo charger

This product was added to our catalog on April 21, 2022

Ronny Plett
Friday, May 7 2021 (about 3 years ago)
E-flite DRACO 2.0m BNF Basic Electric Airplane w/AS3X & SAFE Select
Fantastic aircraft. Think of the first time you had Coca Cola as a child. The sudden surprise of the carbonated fizz. You have had all kinds of different sweetened and flavored drinks like lemonades and tea. But the first time you had fizz coke, you will never forget. That's what Draco is to the RC flying world, you have flown the mellow planes like an Apprentice, or maybe you flew a homemade wing, or a quadrcopter. But the Draco just hits different. Its the full package, it's a unique experience.

Mike Patey is one of the most inspirational aviators of the 21st century, and his aircraft the Draco likewise one of the most iconic aircrafts of the same century. So it was extremely exciting for me when I heard that I would actually be able to someday fly my own personal Draco.

Happy flying, God Bless you and God Bless America.
Robert Randolph
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Feb 22 2022 (about 2 years ago)
E-flite DRACO 2.0m BNF Basic Electric Airplane w/AS3X & SAFE Select
Draco plane did arrive with damage from transport but amain did an excellent job making it right. Will definitely be buying from them again.