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The 5.5E from Tron Helicopters is a modern design that meets not only high performance goals the market demands, but unique and elegant aesthetics. It's lightweight design, of 1315 grams (2.89lbs), aids in reducing disc loading and helping reduce crash costs by eliminating heavy elements such as boom supports from a conventional design. While light and nimble, the 5.5E is also incredibly robust and stiff, providing pilots with a responsive model that can handle any maneuver with ease.
With a wide array of electronic choices, the 5.5E easily fits them all. Motors that are sized in 3225, 4020, or 4025 series will fit, and can accept ranges of 1000-1350kV thanks to it's plethora of gearing options. Both 5mm and 6mm motor shafts are supported, so regardless if you are re-using a motor, or installing a new one, there is a pinion available to match any motor choice. Commonly, a 6s class battery between 5000-5500mAh is recommended, but for pilots looking for pure performance, the tron is ready for 8, 10, or even 12s, and offer the needed optional gearing and frame spacers to accommodate even the largest of batteries. With the ability to house such sheer power, special design was focused on the gearing, and the motor pinion is supported with a bearing to aid in reduction of wear and consistent mesh performance.
Overall the frame of the 5.5 is expertly thought out in regards to not only servo geometry, but wire routing as well. Simple cable routing with various options found in the design of the frames offers pilots a clean looking installation thanks to it's modern and functional design. Additionally, Tron 5.5E accepts both full size and mini size tail servos, allowing you to use anything available on the market within this class.
Built as a 550 class helicopter, it's performance will leave you wanting to fly battery after battery. Keeping an eye on things in flight couldn't be easier either, thanks to it's high visibility canopies offered. Kits are offered with orange canopies, and pilots can purchase either green or yellow canopies as well to meet their preference on color and style.
Features at a Glance:
Specifications:
Main Blade Length: 550-560mm
Tail Blade Length: 86-93mm
Motor Drive Gear: 14T
Main Drive Gear: 135T
Autorotation Tail Drive Gear: 80T
Tail Drive Gear: 19T
Drive Gear Ratio: 9:64:1:4.20
Weight (airframe only): 1315g
With a wide array of electronic choices, the 5.5E easily fits them all. Motors that are sized in 3225, 4020, or 4025 series will fit, and can accept ranges of 1000-1350kV thanks to it's plethora of gearing options. Both 5mm and 6mm motor shafts are supported, so regardless if you are re-using a motor, or installing a new one, there is a pinion available to match any motor choice. Commonly, a 6s class battery between 5000-5500mAh is recommended, but for pilots looking for pure performance, the tron is ready for 8, 10, or even 12s, and offer the needed optional gearing and frame spacers to accommodate even the largest of batteries. With the ability to house such sheer power, special design was focused on the gearing, and the motor pinion is supported with a bearing to aid in reduction of wear and consistent mesh performance.
Overall the frame of the 5.5 is expertly thought out in regards to not only servo geometry, but wire routing as well. Simple cable routing with various options found in the design of the frames offers pilots a clean looking installation thanks to it's modern and functional design. Additionally, Tron 5.5E accepts both full size and mini size tail servos, allowing you to use anything available on the market within this class.
Built as a 550 class helicopter, it's performance will leave you wanting to fly battery after battery. Keeping an eye on things in flight couldn't be easier either, thanks to it's high visibility canopies offered. Kits are offered with orange canopies, and pilots can purchase either green or yellow canopies as well to meet their preference on color and style.
Features at a Glance:
- Wide acceptance of power systems
- Excellent servo geometry
- Mini or Full Size tail servo options
- Octoboom with no boom supports
- High visibility canopies
- Fast & simple battery tray changes
- 5mm 14T M0.7 Pinion Included - 5mm and 6mm Pinions Available
Gearing Notes:
A 5mm 14T M0.7 Pinion is included. Below are listings for both 5mm and 6mm ID pinions with M0.7. Please ensure you are ordering the proper pinion for your motor!
A 5mm 14T M0.7 Pinion is included. Below are listings for both 5mm and 6mm ID pinions with M0.7. Please ensure you are ordering the proper pinion for your motor!
Specifications:
Main Blade Length: 550-560mm
Tail Blade Length: 86-93mm
Motor Drive Gear: 14T
Main Drive Gear: 135T
Autorotation Tail Drive Gear: 80T
Tail Drive Gear: 19T
Drive Gear Ratio: 9:64:1:4.20
Weight (airframe only): 1315g
Needed To Complete:
- (1) 2.4GHz Transmitter & Receiver (6-channel or more, helicopter system)
- (1) 550-560mm Main Blades
- (1) 85-96mm Tail Blades
- (1) 4020-4025 Size Brushless Motor Suggested
- (3) Mini Cyclic servos
- (1) Tail Servo (Mini OR Full Size)
- (1) 3-Axis Flybarless System
- (1) ESC (120A+)
- (1+) Batteries:
- 6S (22.2V): 5000 - 5500mAh
- Compatible charger
- Pitch gauge
- Various tools, lubes & greases for setup and assembly
This product was added to our catalog on June 4, 2021
Robert Geary
Verified Owner
Saturday, Aug 12 2023 (about a year ago)
Tron Helicopters Tron 5.5E 550 Electric Helicopter Kit
Kit went together perfectly with no issues at all and it is exceptionally well made. Only have about 4 flights on it so far so I can not comment quite yet on its performance but so far I am really enjoying it. The quality of the kit has me looking at the Tron 7.0 and Tron 7.0 Dnamic.
Terrance Graham
Verified Owner
Monday, Feb 27 2023 (about a year ago)
Tron Helicopters Tron 5.5E 550 Electric Helicopter Kit
This is the best 550 size heli out there. Fit and finish are fantastic and flies just beautifully! Buy this heli!!!
Auggie
Tuesday, May 24 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Tron Helicopters Tron 5.5E 550 Electric Helicopter Kit
Absolutely fantastic helicopter. I have ALL brands and this is the only one that rivaled and ever-so-slightly surpassed the parts quality of my beloved SAB kits.
They fly excellent, so much that I call it little demon. People know I ABUSE my helis so I have to be careful what I chose to fly so it won't explode in the air and this thing handled everything I threw at it.
I chose the Fusion colors to make it even more attractive.
Buy it with confidence. Amain has always been top notch when it comes to supporting what they carry.
They fly excellent, so much that I call it little demon. People know I ABUSE my helis so I have to be careful what I chose to fly so it won't explode in the air and this thing handled everything I threw at it.
I chose the Fusion colors to make it even more attractive.
Buy it with confidence. Amain has always been top notch when it comes to supporting what they carry.
Abdulaziz Al-Khater
Verified Owner
Saturday, Jun 26 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Tron Helicopters Tron 5.5E 550 Electric Helicopter Kit
Amazing Helicopter! Incredibly smooth and quiet, flies like its on rails. Great design that's super easy to work on, everything is easily accessible without the need to disassemble many parts, e.g. Servos, Motor, belt, all easily replaceable. The battery tray system is the best I have ever seen, the aluminum rails make the tray slide in and out very smoothly and the latching mechanism is flawless. Also wiring this model is a breeze and really easy to make it very neat for those who OCD over these things as I do! Tron have built a winner here. My slight negative would be on the manual. Its absolutely fine for an experienced builder, but I felt that it could have been better and easier to follow.