Buying Guide: Blade 330 S Intermediate RC Helicopter

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Nestled perfectly between the collective pitch sensation Blade® 230 S V2 and the high performance 360 CFX models, the Blade 330 S takes intermediate pilots to the next level. It’s easy to step up with features such as a new modern robust design, easy-to-fly Blade SAFE® Helicopter Firmware, new rotor head, new main frame, and optimized power system. Spektrum™ H3055 and H3065 digital metal geared servos provide precise response and durability, while the carbon fiber main blades ensure precision flight performance and consistency. Both the Ready-to-Fly and Bind-N-Fly™ Basic versions come with a Smart ESC, however, the RTF includes a battery and charger providing important telemetry data without extra modules or wires as well as delivering impressive flight stability and performance. With one of the best SAFE heli experiences yet, the refined stabilization and recovery modes allow pilots to grow their skills. The 330 S is engineered for intermediate to advanced heli pilots by offering a highly-tuned machine with innovative Smart and SAFE® technology ready for first forays into advanced flight.

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[ryugathedragonemperor]

Nice to see a company that isn’t an evil shell, no marketing just good, useful information.

[jamesm]

Good to see that the transmitter is simple.

[FalconWing]

I wish I would not have sold my hirobo shuttle. Those were days. I tried a trex, and it was nuts.Wish we could have a 450 class that was not twitchy and spastic. But was stable and smooth.

[modelaircraft]

Hurry up and bring the bnf one back instock

[jonspikes]

I own this helicopter and I'm loving it i only fly scale but fun to fly & stable would love to have a Bigger size helicopter with safe mode and rtf 💯

[wernerkujnisch]

I fly the 230 S smart RTF. It lets you know when the battery gets too low. On the 330 S, when the battery gets too low, will the helicopter drop like a rock or will it come down gently?

[jonspikes]

I just purchased mines now i can't wait 😆 👍👍

[Rickj]

Hi, I just bought two of these models and I was curious if the DX 6E transmitter is compatible with it

[Smaug]

Nice presentation. One question I have: I'm flying a Traxxas Aton now. I can fly it in dummy mode and intermediate mode, but not Advanced. (without self-leveling) Would I reasonably be able to fly this one?
I don't want a smaller model, they're already hard enough to see, compared to planes and trucks.

One suggestion for future models: Put some kind of color splash on the tail to help with orientation; that's the hardest part.
Is there any kind of warranty on these? Not for crash damage of course, but for electronics failure?

[modelaircraft]

My 330s is going into an air wolf fuselage heli body kit. Can I use channel 6 on the receiver for servo gear application air wolf fuselage

[mssippijim]

Are there mechanical upgrades vs. the previous 330S or is it the same? A quick answer would be greatly appreciated, making a buying decision.

[anthonyATteamMUROC]

Hi where can I buy replacement main and tail gears for a 450 plz? I understand that the 330 series has the same size gears. Correct? I also have t-Rex 450 gears but they don’t fit. Thanks if you can help. I’m in Australia btw.

[Thejasond]

The 330 x is excellent. Will the software update come out for it?

[BEIFR]

In terms of overall size, is the 330S about the same as the legacy Blade 400? I have a 450- size scale fuselage and I’d like to get a 330x to go scale...

[idk-irvv]

So I use a teranis, (that's what I started out with and I just like the feel of it) but I'm planning on getting a spektrum module for it, would I be able to use the telemetry with that? Thanks :)

[markwillard]

I have the ready to fly and was wondering if you need to bind the remote it came with? Also any videos on how to fly or unboxing getting it ready to fly?

[nemocheerio]

There's no chart for the Dx6i settings in the manual. I'm interested in how to set up and an explanation of the SAFE functions and the Panic button. Thanks.

[cdpowelljr]

Very new into helicopters, so not sure if I'm missing something. 330S came back in stock and mine arrived the other day. PROBLEM 1-I'm using a DX6 G3, and Set it up like the book says, even though my TX isn't in the list, I learned a G2 is the same TX +/-. As I go through the settings in the manual, I see there are no directions for setting up SAFE. NONE AT ALL !!! However, it's promoted all over the product box, and even the front of the manual itself. I also have the 230S and that book has directions for that heli, so why can't the 330 have SAFE directions? I tried to use the 230 book directions, and set up SAFE on the 330, but there isn't a MIX 0 option on the TX. I have confirmed that I have the current manual by pub date also (print and electronic). Thanks to china virus, the HH phone tech support is not available, and I haven't heard back on my email inquiry to tech support either. Do I need a 7 channel to actually set up SAFE mode on the 330, and if so, why can my 230 SAFE mode work fine with only a 6 Channel? PROBLEM 2-Also, when spooling up on the ground, the tail rises as though I'm giving forward cyclic command, even though I literally have removed my thumb from the right stick. I've made about 20 flights so far with this heli. Doesn't do it every time, but does it about 70% of spool ups. I've been told that this symptom could be the gyro misreading vibrations from sitting on the ground and I should lift off sooner. Maybe tech support will read this ????

[jonspikes]

Can we get a 700 size rtf with safe features 🙏🏿

[TargetingXmod_RC]

The best part was not telled for newbies or scale guys or just relaxed scale flight's. Oh..it's safe? What? Come on... It got BANK limits and autolevel... That's what sell's it and is not advertised? That's my opinion that i AM not a 3d guru and if it was... Well more brand's suite the Bill. I Will buy this heli ONLY because of its size and its bank limits/autolevel. Thanks for making it! I have the 230s and 200s...