Dragonus 500 - Technical information and suggestions..

Ecaf · Jul 22, 2008, 07:43 PM

So more and more information is slowing coming out about the eagerly awaited D500. Lets discuss it here and let RCer know what we want to see in this bird.

I for one am excited about it. Of all the helis that I have had, I feel the most "connected" to my D450.

Im hoping I can say the same about the D500...

Anyway, here are some pics:

Kawasaki297 · Jul 22, 2008, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the pics. I am eagerly awaiting this helicopter. I have wanted the Dragonus 450 for some time but I don't fly the 325's anymore. There is always room in the stable for another 425mm machine.

cfrank2005 · Jul 23, 2008, 01:40 AM

Sensational. Any idea on release date (month)?

kgfly · Jul 23, 2008, 02:02 AM

What is the item on the lower right of the 3rd picture ?

gravydrive · Jul 23, 2008, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgfly

What is the item on the lower right of the 3rd picture ?

Inner swashplate piece, sans bearing.

kgfly · Jul 23, 2008, 02:55 AM

That's what I thought at first but it is a different shape to the one in the swashplate. Maybe one is a newer prototype and one older ?

Ecaf · Jul 23, 2008, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgfly

That's what I thought at first but it is a different shape to the one in the swashplate. Maybe one is a newer prototype and one older ?

Based on the size of the center balls, I think the upper left is a 450 and the lower right is a 500.

Could be wrong tho. Perhaps they decided to make the shaft bigger

gravydrive · Jul 23, 2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgfly

That's what I thought at first but it is a different shape to the one in the swashplate. Maybe one is a newer prototype and one older ?

Good point. Had thought since the previous shots were comparing 450 pieces next to 500 pieces that the case was the same. Interesting that the two pieces look comparable in size, but the shaft diameter looks quite different.

Butuz · Jul 23, 2008, 11:05 AM

For a company that over the last 2 years has not even managed to update its website from "coming soon" or "under construction" - I sincereley doubt we will actually see a Dragonus 500 in the next year or so (if ever!)

Butuz

Ecaf · Jul 23, 2008, 08:52 PM

Well, I dont know about that...

More parts arrived today

kgfly · Jul 23, 2008, 10:23 PM

Looks like the design is not going to use a closed flybar cage but the harder-to-setup open design like the original 450 head. I hope I am wrong though.

cfrank2005 · Jul 24, 2008, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgfly

Looks like the design is not going to use a closed flybar cage but the harder-to-setup open design like the original 450 head. I hope I am wrong though.

Yeah..I agree..looks like a scaled up Dragonus II 450 head.

Ecaf · Jul 24, 2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgfly

Looks like the design is not going to use a closed flybar cage but the harder-to-setup open design like the original 450 head. I hope I am wrong though.

It was planned to be a closed cage at one time. This pic was from one of the original threads. I havent heard anything about changes being made.

Ecaf · Jul 24, 2008, 09:24 AM

Confirmation that it's a closed cage, and it looks like the new swash has an integrated anti-rotation bracket.

ozace · Jul 25, 2008, 12:52 AM

Shweet, i just wish we could get one.

Jul 22, 2008, 07:43 PM	#1
Ecaf Heli Addict.... Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Dundee, Il. Posts: 1,922	Dragonus 500 - Technical information and suggestions.. So more and more information is slowing coming out about the eagerly awaited D500. Lets discuss it here and let RCer know what we want to see in this bird. I for one am excited about it. Of all the helis that I have had, I feel the most "connected" to my D450. Im hoping I can say the same about the D500... Anyway, here are some pics: Attached Thumbnails 37.0 KB · Views: 245 26.6 KB · Views: 172 28.0 KB · Views: 224 Last edited by Ecaf; Sep 26, 2008 at 06:36 PM.

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Jul 22, 2008, 07:53 PM	#2
Kawasaki297 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 239	Thanks for the pics. I am eagerly awaiting this helicopter. I have wanted the Dragonus 450 for some time but I don't fly the 325's anymore. There is always room in the stable for another 425mm machine.

Jul 23, 2008, 01:40 AM	#3
cfrank2005 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 807	Sensational. Any idea on release date (month)?

Jul 23, 2008, 02:02 AM	#4
kgfly Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,320	What is the item on the lower right of the 3rd picture ?

Jul 23, 2008, 02:55 AM	#6
kgfly Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,320	That's what I thought at first but it is a different shape to the one in the swashplate. Maybe one is a newer prototype and one older ?

Jul 23, 2008, 11:05 AM	#9
Butuz DRAGONUS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK Posts: 1,149	For a company that over the last 2 years has not even managed to update its website from "coming soon" or "under construction" - I sincereley doubt we will actually see a Dragonus 500 in the next year or so (if ever!) Butuz

Jul 23, 2008, 10:23 PM	#11
kgfly Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,320	Looks like the design is not going to use a closed flybar cage but the harder-to-setup open design like the original 450 head. I hope I am wrong though.

Jul 25, 2008, 12:52 AM	#15
ozace Renewed interest Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Melbourne , Australia Posts: 8,916	Shweet, i just wish we could get one.