WoW. The MAV Da Vinci is finally here!

Veteran · Oct 22, 2008, 05:33 AM

Well here it is, the anticipated 3.5g "Da Vinci" Ornithopter.
I'm not sure on it's exact release date but in the PDF document link below it says 2008 so i reckon just before Christmas

It's RRP Is $59.95

http://www.interactivetoy.com/MAV/DaVinci.html

http://www.interactivetoy.com/press/5.pdf

MAV da Vinci Ornithopter (1 min 0 sec)

RC Billys flight of the Da Vinci

mav1 (0 min 18 sec)

massimo · Oct 22, 2008, 12:36 PM

wawwwwwwwwwwww big big news THANK YOU !!!!!

Angry_Monk · Oct 22, 2008, 02:24 PM

nice, thanks Vet. I' sure this will be fun to fly but i bet it will be even nicer with some heavy modifications... i'm already thinking of a complete over hall like i did with the avenger. whats nice about this one is that its probably small enough for a single phase BL motor to replace the 4mm thats probably in it. that will be good for some extra power, lower current, and lower weight.

massimo · Oct 22, 2008, 02:39 PM

i have one plantraco rx 2ch ready for Da Vinci

Tweener · Oct 22, 2008, 07:08 PM

My cats' mouths are watering in anticipation already from looking over my shoulder at the video just now.

So far, the only indoor aircraft I can sustain flight with in my house is a Havoc Heli. I need at least a hall or gymnasium for the others.

Tres Wright · Oct 22, 2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweener

So far, the only indoor aircraft I can sustain flight with in my house is a Havoc Heli.

Take a look at the Air Hogs Avenger thread in this forum, it's REALLY easy to fly in an average-sized living room. Looking at the DaVinci video it actually look a little too fast for flying in a small space, it appears to have about the same flight envelope as the Vamp (IE, will fly circuits in 12'x12' area but that's about it). The Avenger will easily change directions in an area smaller than the Vamp can only fly circuits in.

Also take a look at the Blade MCX threads on the Multi Rotor Helis forum. There is nothing that compares to the MCX, it is insanely fun to fly and can do just about anything in an area the size of a closet.

Lastly, I don't have one yet (it's on the way), but I've been reading that the Vapor is also an outstanding living room flyer. Get all 3 and you'll have a plane, orni and heli to fly in your house all winter long

Veteran · Oct 23, 2008, 02:38 AM

The Da Vinci does look quite fast, might have to mod it a bit for slower flight.

Yeah the Vapors are fantastic! Get one and you will agree

massimo · Oct 23, 2008, 03:00 AM

Da Vinci with plantraco 2ch rx and without body i suppose is fantastic mav , someone remembers my dragonfly ?

Wowwee FlyTech Dragonfly outdoor II (2 min 53 sec)

Tweener · Oct 25, 2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veteran

The Da Vinci does look quite fast, might have to mod it a bit for slower flight.

Yeah the Vapors are fantastic! Get one and you will agree

Speed shouldn't be a problem if fairly precise control and maneuverability are there. That's the problem with the dragonfly and vamp. They can't turn tight enough to fly in the rooms of my house and still maintain altitude.

BTW, I don't have any indoor planes, just ornis and helis - the BladeRunner did okay in the house too.

lad3 · Oct 28, 2008, 09:10 PM

"Constructed with an onboard rechargeable lithium polymer battery, the
MAV Ornithopter can obtain up to 7 minutes of flying time off a quick 5 minute
charge from the controller."

That's a refreshing change....

Darksider94 · Nov 27, 2008, 11:19 AM

Hey does anyone know any specific date of when this will be coming out instead of just knowing sometime this year.

auto.pilot · Nov 30, 2008, 11:22 PM

Their press release dated September 2008 says that the Da Vinci will be sold at major retailers in 2008. I sent them an e-mail... let's see if I get a reply.

boyd32450 · Dec 01, 2008, 02:48 PM

I called the marketing dept and was told they expect to ship in march 09

Darksider94 · Dec 01, 2008, 03:55 PM

MARCH!!!!

I wanted the Da Vinci for christmas

....... oh well i can get it for my birthday then because its in march

Veteran · Dec 01, 2008, 06:38 PM

Thanks Boyd, that sounds more realistic...

I didn't expect them to release it before Christmas, not this late anyhow.

Nov 30, 2008, 11:22 PM	#12
auto.pilot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 19	release date? Their press release dated September 2008 says that the Da Vinci will be sold at major retailers in 2008. I sent them an e-mail... let's see if I get a reply.

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massimo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 787	i have one plantraco rx 2ch ready for Da Vinci

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Tweener Just Plane Going To Heli Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Leipsic, OH Posts: 1,418	My cats' mouths are watering in anticipation already from looking over my shoulder at the video just now. So far, the only indoor aircraft I can sustain flight with in my house is a Havoc Heli. I need at least a hall or gymnasium for the others.

Oct 23, 2008, 02:38 AM	#7
Veteran WHAT'S NEXT? Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne-Australia Posts: 859	The Da Vinci does look quite fast, might have to mod it a bit for slower flight. Yeah the Vapors are fantastic! Get one and you will agree

Oct 28, 2008, 09:10 PM	#10
lad3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 134	"Constructed with an onboard rechargeable lithium polymer battery, the MAV Ornithopter can obtain up to 7 minutes of flying time off a quick 5 minute charge from the controller." That's a refreshing change....

Nov 27, 2008, 11:19 AM	#11
Darksider94 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 176	Hey does anyone know any specific date of when this will be coming out instead of just knowing sometime this year.

Dec 01, 2008, 02:48 PM	#13
boyd32450 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1	I called the marketing dept and was told they expect to ship in march 09

Dec 01, 2008, 03:55 PM	#14
Darksider94 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 176	MARCH!!!! I wanted the Da Vinci for christmas ....... oh well i can get it for my birthday then because its in march

Dec 01, 2008, 06:38 PM	#15
Veteran WHAT'S NEXT? Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne-Australia Posts: 859	Thanks Boyd, that sounds more realistic... I didn't expect them to release it before Christmas, not this late anyhow.