Fusion 550 Quick Build Electric Helicopter Kit w/Motor & Blades

Introduction

The Blade^® Fusion^™ 550 blurs the lines between convenience and capabilities, plus quality and value. The strong and lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum airframe is ready to pair with the included carbon fiber 550mm main and 95mm tail rotor blades, plus a more powerful motor and common 6S 4000–5000mAh batteries, to deliver exhilarating performance with power to spare. Now you can make the dream of owning a larger-sized helicopter with cutting-edge capabilities, along with incredible durability and reliability, a reality!

Features

UNMATCHED FOR UNLIMITED PERFORMANCE

Built on nearly two decades of Blade helicopter engineering and development experience, and based on the extremely popular Fusion 480 and stretch kit, the Blade Fusion 550 packs a variety of high-quality and high-performance features into a rugged and reliable helicopter that's ready to rip up the skies. The lightweight yet extremely durable carbon fiber and aluminum airframe design features many factory-finished assemblies so it assembles quickly – in less than half the time of typical kits – plus it's easy to maintain and repair. The Optimized Servo Geometry provides precise and responsive control from hovering to sport flying, and from basic to all-out 3D aerobatics. The quiet helical main gear is driven by the included 4320-1180Kv brushless outrunner motor that delivers incredible torque and performance with popular 6S 4000–5000mAh LiPo batteries. A belt-driven tail assembly featuring carbon fiber and aluminum construction ensures locked-in tail performance on every flight. So whether you're an intermediate pilot and this is your first-ever kit-built model, or you're a world-class 3D pilot, the Fusion 550 delivers an unmatched combination of convenience, capabilities, quality, and value!

 

Frame Features

 

• All-metal and 2mm thick carbon fiber construction
• Aluminum battery tray with two oversized battery straps
• Aluminum bearing and servo mounting blocks with Optimized Servo Geometry
• White molded landing gear plus a painted fiberglass canopy for excellent visibility

 

 

 

Tail Features

 

• Oversized 25mm diameter tail boom eliminates the need for boom supports
• 2.5mm thick carbon fiber tail box and painted vertical fin for improved visibility
• 6mm wide drive belt with adjustable tension drives a large aluminum pulley
• 5mm high-strength steel tail shaft with metal bell crank, hub, and grips
• 5mm carbon fiber tail pushrod with ball links for precise control
• Hidden tail servo for added protection and a sleek look
• Includes 95mm carbon fiber tail rotor blades

 

 

 

Mechanics Features

 

• Includes a 4320-1180Kv outrunner motor compatible with 6S batteries
• Efficient helical main gear paired with a steel pinion to reduce noise
• Black anodized aluminum swashplate and other components
• High-strength steel 10mm main shaft and 8mm spindle
• Aluminum blade grips with zero pitch indicator marks
• Includes 550mm carbon fiber main rotor blades

 

 

 

Skill Level 3 – Experience Required

Skill Level 3 aircraft, like this one, are suitable for RC pilots who already have some experience with and the skills to assemble, set up and fly similar class models. And although this is one of the easiest-to-assemble helicopter kits, which makes it a perfect first-ever kit-built model for many pilots, you should have the experience and skills necessary to successfully set up and fly other helicopter models like the Blade 330 and Fusion 360 before attempting to fly the Fusion 550.