Esky BIG Lama Review
The Esky BIG Lama is a balance of engineering sophistication and manufacturing simplicity. Keep in mind that this is an aircraft, and not a child’s toy, and requires a measure of coordination and dexterity to fly it well. Unlike regular fixed pitch or collective pitch model helis, the Esky big Lama uses a set of upper and lower counter-rotating blades to maintain heading. Since this is a “BIG” lama and not a regular lama, you can even fly this outside.
Controls are throttle (up and down), nose heading (left/right steering), side-to-side movement, forward and reverse motion.
Unlike more expensive and technically advanced model helis, you’ll find yourself spending more time actually flying & very little time worrying about crashing it – it’s that stable in the air.
Unlike more technically advanced helis, the Esky big Lama is simple to adjust, and is remarkably durable. Operate it like you would the family car: drive it into a wall or tree & you wiill definitely damage it. Replacement parts are readily available, and cheap. Battery charge time is around 2 hours for a fully drained battery. Flight time is around 15 minutes. This is normal to better than usual for an electric aircraft. A spare battery on hand is a plus.
Afraid of crashing & destroying a delicate aircraft? The big Lama is so easy to operate that in no time, you’re virtually crashproof. There is little you can do to it that isn’t fixable.
Sam Huang is the proprietor of EnjoyHobbies.biz, an online RC hobby shop.