[QUOTE=Jason M;23474817]Hello Jeff,

You might have seen the related thread and video already, but if not check this out when you have a chance:


Thanks Jason, no I haven't seen that. Nice video, thanks for the lead.
I didn' realize the Traxxas was that much smaller than the other two.
It may be the better deal having two batteries and all.
Jeff

[QUOTE=arauser;23478286]

Originally Posted by Jason M

Hello Jeff,

You might have seen the related thread and video already, but if not check this out when you have a chance:


Thanks Jason, no I haven't seen that. Nice video, thanks for the lead.
I didn' realize the Traxxas was that much smaller than the other two.
It may be the better deal having two batteries and all.
Jeff

Actually you can buy two extra batteries with the Ethos and have a total of three batteries that are 60 mah higher for the same price it would cost to buy the Traxxas a lot of people are selling the Traxxas for $99

Originally Posted by MassiveOverkill

Hey Jason, I'm sure everyone would like to see an outdoor review with the Ares Ethos QX 75 running in moderate 10-15mph winds to see how it stacks up to the competition. Thanks.

I don't prefer flying models less than 2 ounces in 10-15mph winds, but I've flown the Ethos QX 75 outdoors in different wind conditions and it's still fun to fly.

I think the Ethos QX 75 flies fast and cuts through the air amazingly well for its size.

Mark

Originally Posted by MarkAngelo

I don't prefer flying models less than 2 ounces in 10-15mph winds, but I've flown the Ethos QX 75 outdoors in different wind conditions and it's still fun to fly.

I think the Ethos QX 75 flies fast and cuts through the air amazingly well for its size.

Mark

Does the tail help keeping which way things are pointed better? I had all sorts of problems figuring out which way the Ladybird was flying because of no tail!

I was just your web site and I cant find any of them there ?? only the mqx is listed ???

Originally Posted by elcamino

I was just your web site and I cant find any of them there ?? only the mqx is listed ???

Just to let you know we are getting more in the distribution center tommorrow morning. All the HobbyTowns that have them on order will have them by the end of this week. Remember to you have to pick your location that does online sales as not all the HobbyTowns sale online through the website. Here is the Lincoln location as they have one left in stock.

http://www.hobbytown.com/Shop/Ethos-...TF-Quadcopter/

Originally Posted by Kamakzie

Does the tail help keeping which way things are pointed better? I had all sorts of problems figuring out which way the Ladybird was flying because of no tail!

The tail helps and so does the overall shape / silhouette of the Ethos body.

Got mine today, it flies like a dream. It's completely controllable and rock solid. It was drifting a little (due to battery placement) but a few trim clicks locked it in. The controller feels GREAT, just the right about of tension and great travel. It DOES come with an extra set of blades. I was surprised how easy it was to hold dead level, and how perfectly it was able to spin in place without any loss of height. I didn't do anything too advanced, but everything I did try was .. wow, just perfect.

The included charger will charge 2 batteries at once. I bought a second for a whopping 7.99.

Hobbytown in Grand Island, Ne. has 20+ in stock and ready to ship. Really nice guy, he tried mine out for me to make sure all was well since I live about an hour from town.

I have had my for 2 days now and I am having a ball. I have been abusing it as I am not a heli type guy. Had it outside today and lots of fun.. Now I have to wait for the batterey shipment that is supose be at CA. waiting on a dock strike.

Jim

ive decided on this quad any suggestions?

Originally Posted by rcflyerfl

I have had my for 2 days now and I am having a ball. I have been abusing it as I am not a heli type guy. Had it outside today and lots of fun.. Now I have to wait for the batterey shipment that is supose be at CA. waiting on a dock strike.

Jim

All the parts and batteries are in stock at the HobbyTown distribution center. I will give David HobbyTown owner in Lakeland a call tomorrow and make sure he gets some extra parts and batteries on the way for you guys down there.

Originally Posted by melcrose

Got mine today, it flies like a dream. It's completely controllable and rock solid. It was drifting a little (due to battery placement) but a few trim clicks locked it in. The controller feels GREAT, just the right about of tension and great travel. It DOES come with an extra set of blades. I was surprised how easy it was to hold dead level, and how perfectly it was able to spin in place without any loss of height. I didn't do anything too advanced, but everything I did try was .. wow, just perfect.

The included charger will charge 2 batteries at once. I bought a second for a whopping 7.99.

Hobbytown in Grand Island, Ne. has 20+ in stock and ready to ship. Really nice guy, he tried mine out for me to make sure all was well since I live about an hour from town.

Nice to hear about your experience flying the Ethos QX 75! Which color did you get?

Originally Posted by huskerfreak

All the parts and batteries are in stock at the HobbyTown distribution center. I will give David HobbyTown owner in Lakeland a call tomorrow and make sure he gets some extra parts and batteries on the way for you guys down there.

Wish they would add the parts and batteries to the website.

I bought one today and it is fun but the controller gimbals are poo. They are soft and flexy plastic. Also there seems to be "slop" in the sticks. That is - you have to move the sticks a small amount before the bird responds. This is not because of the flexy plastic gimbals, however the flexy sticks together with the slop give it a feeling as though is has expo curves that are perfectly flat but curves up sharply towards the ends of stick travel. This is true regardless of hi or low rates. I suppose a pilot could get used to this but I wish I could bind the bird to a hobby grade controller.

The firmware in the controller is nice, though, and the trims seem to have a high resolution so minute adjustments are predictable. This makes me think the that the firmware part of the controller is of good quality but the funky gimbals cant do the controller firmware justice.

Does anyone know if the FHSS sticker on the front of the QX75 controller is compatible with Futaba FHSS transmitters? I don't own a Futaba radio but I would actually buy one if it would unlock the true potential of this little quad

I should have one of these in a couple days Todd. I will give it a go with my Futaba and we'll see.

(How you doing buddy!? Been awhile!)