Official RotorScale 470 Size MD-500E Super Scale GPS Stabilized Helicopter Thread

[Aros]

MD-500E Super Scale 470 Size GPS Stabilized Helicopter from RotorScale - RTF - HSM-470-R-MD-Y

Experience the next level of scale helicopter flying with the RotorScale GPS-Stabilized Super Scale 470 Series. Designed for pilots of all skill levels, this series combines stunning scale realism with advanced GPS and gyro-stabilized technology. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pilot, these helicopters make scale flight both accessible and exciting. With their large, 840mm rotor size, unparalleled craftsmanship and attention to detail, the 470 series sets a new standard in scale RC helicopters.

The RotorScale 470-size MD-500E brings police helicopter scale realism to life with a meticulously crafted fiberglass fuselage, complete with panel lines, rivet details, and scale exhaust features. Modeled after the Fresno County Sheriff’s MD-500E, it boasts an authentic livery, vibrant LED lighting, and a functional, switchable searchlight controlled directly from the transmitter. Advanced GPS stabilization and multiple flight modes ensure smooth, adaptable performance for pilots of all skill levels. With its stunning attention to detail, ease of use, and exceptional flight capabilities, the 470-size MD-500E delivers a truly immersive scale helicopter experience.

Fly Out of the Box! The RotorScale MD-500E arrives fully assembled and ready to take to the skies. No setup hassle—just charge the battery, install the main blades and you're ready to fly!

Advanced GPS Stabilization Advanced GPS stabilization ensures a rock-solid, beginner friendly flight performance that can also be turned up a notch for more advanced pilots or progressing beginners. Available modes include GPS Mode, Angle Mode and Manual/Traditional Helicopter Mode for a wide variety of skill levels.

Switchable LED Searchlight Switchable LED searchlight provides added fun and enhanced realism for scale police helicopter missions.

High Quality, Detailed Fiberglass Fuselage Exquisitely crafted fiberglass fuselage is molded with panel lines, rivet details and also includes exhaust details for the highest level of scale appearance.

Fresno County Sheriff Livery Authentic Fresno County Sheriff livery for enhanced realism and scale police helicopter operations.

Realistic LED Lights LED lighting adds scale authenticity and added visibility for early morning or late evening operations.

Painted Carbon Fiber Blades Realistically painted, carbon fiber main blades provide that extra bit of detail for the maximum in scale appearance.

Large, 470 Size The large 470 size with 840mm diameter main rotor provides impressive stability, power and presence in the air.

Features:

• Completely ready to fly package includes everything you need to start flying right away, just add 4AA batteries
• Advanced GPS stabilization provides rock solid, steady, beginner-friendly flight
• Larger, 470 size offers enhanced stability and power
• Switchable searchlight enhances realism for an immersive scale police helicopter experience
• High quality and professionally painted fiberglass fuselage is molded with panel lines, rivet details, and also includes exhaust details for maximum scale appeal
• Realistic LED lighting adds authenticity and visibility
• Painted main blades and tail rotor provide enhanced scale realism
• Recreate real-life police helicopter missions with the authentic Fresno County Sheriff livery
• Three flight modes provide adaptable in-flight choices for pilots of all skill levels – GPS Mode, Angle Mode, and Manual/traditional helicopter Mode
• Return Home and Land feature ensures safe, easy recovery for beginner pilots
• Low voltage auto-return home automatically returns the helicopter to land at the home point if the battery voltage drops too low
• Carbon fiber frames provide superior rigidity while remaining lightweight
• Brushless main and tail motors for high efficiency and long term reliability
• Reliable 2.4GHz control provides solid, interference free connectivity

Includes:

• RotorScale MD-500E Super Scale 470 Size GPS Stabilized Helicopter - RTF
• 2.4 GHz Transmitter
• Flight Battery
• Charger
• Instruction Manual

Requires:

• Four (4) AA batteries for the transmitter - we recommend Admiral 2600mAh 1.2V NiMH AA Rechargeable Batteries (4 Pack)

Optional:

• Admiral 4x AA/AAA NiMH Battery Charger

Product Specifications:

AGE LEVEL :14 and up
SKILL LEVEL :beginner/intermediate
BUILD TIME :less than 10 minutes

Class / Size	470 Size
Power Type	Electric
Rotor Type	Collective Pitch
Body Material	Fiberglass
Overall Size (L x W x H)	790 x 350 x 240mm
Flying Weight	1400g (3lb 2oz) without battery
Main Rotor Diameter	840mm
Main Rotor Blade Length	376mm
Tail Rotor Diameter	130mm
Tail Rotor Blade Length	N/A
Tail Drive Type	2205 2450Kv Brushless Motor
Cyclic Servos	3x 12g, Digital, Metal Gear Servos
Tail Servo	N/A
Power System	2820 1300Kv Brushless Motor
Electronic Speed Control	60A, 2-in-1 ESC
Recommended Battery	4S 4000-5000mAh LiPo Battery
Battery Compartment Size (L x W x H)	N/A
Required Radio	2.4GHz Radio (included)
Skill Level	Beginner/Intermediate
Build Time	Less than 10 minutes
Recommended Environment	Outdoors

[Jwierda]

Any news when these will be arriving in Stock?

[Jwierda]

Almost pulled the trigger and bought these from Roban, so glad to see you guys selling them! Tore between the MD500 and the Bell 206, going to see any in flight reviews anytime soon?

[EdinTN]

Check FB board dedicated to ROBAN 470's RTF - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1097531305486328

[Gravythe clown]

Ok so what made the do a Fresno County Sheriff? Strange the pick us for a helicopter design.

I had to make my own. I would have much rather bought the paint fuse.

Gravy

[Gabe Cozza]

They are here!!!! Just ordered a 500E, also in stock Airwolf, Huey, and B206...

[Hape]

Hi Gent’s,

I’ve seen the video from M-RC, and was just wondering why is this MD-500 not with an 5-bladed rotor available.
The 2 bladed looks so un-scale, its a no go for me.

Maybe one of the Rotor Scale officials can inform us if there will be a possibility for a 5 blade version. It should be possible, even if there is a higher price for such an option.

Best Regards from Switzerland, Hanspeter

[jacobsenra]

Just received my MD500E in this morning from Motion. Just a few of my thoughts from unpacking. The packaging is first class, easy to remove and I should be able to fit back in the box even with the stab glued on with just a small bit of foam removal. Mine arrived in perfect condition. The workmanship and paint are perfect. The fuselage frames are carbon covered plywood and look excellent. All the mechanics frames are carbon and fit perfectly.

The body fiberglass and paint work are amazing! looks just fantastic right out of the box. Mine came with a separate decal sheet for the graphics (I love that) an it also came with windows for all the side doors which I did not expect. I will do some flying before I install the windows and graphics. Overall I am super happy, will get it in the air soon.

[F106DeltaDart]

Hi Gent’s,

I’ve seen the video from M-RC, and was just wondering why is this MD-500 not with an 5-bladed rotor available.
The 2 bladed looks so un-scale, its a no go for me.

Maybe one of the Rotor Scale officials can inform us if there will be a possibility for a 5 blade version. It should be possible, even if there is a higher price for such an option.

Best Regards from Switzerland, Hanspeter

Depending on the main shaft diameter, you might be able to fit one of these 5 blade heads to it: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...Cquery_from%3A.

Has anyone measured the main shaft diameter?

[jacobsenra]

Depending on the main shaft diameter, you might be able to fit one of these 5 blade heads to it: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...Cquery_from%3A.

Has anyone measured the main shaft diameter?

The main shaft is 6mm.

[F106DeltaDart]

The main shaft is 6mm.

Thanks! Unfortunately that restricts the options quite a bit. Best bet would be to take a shaft to someone with a lathe and turn the upper section down to 5mm. Roban has a 4 blade head for 6mm, but no 5 blades out there that I know of.

[kjl81]

Just received my MD500E in this morning from Motion. Just a few of my thoughts from unpacking. The packaging is first class, easy to remove and I should be able to fit back in the box even with the stab glued on with just a small bit of foam removal. Mine arrived in perfect condition. The workmanship and paint are perfect. The fuselage frames are carbon covered plywood and look excellent. All the mechanics frames are carbon and fit perfectly.

The body fiberglass and paint work are amazing! looks just fantastic right out of the box. Mine came with a separate decal sheet for the graphics (I love that) an it also came with windows for all the side doors which I did not expect. I will do some flying before I install the windows and graphics. Overall I am super happy, will get it in the air soon.

Cant wait to see a video of it in the air. Looks great!

[Hape]

The main shaft is 6mm.

Hello Gent‘s,

Thanks for you feedbacks.
Just to confirm, the 5mm is requested for the 470 MD-500?
Then i found something.

[Hape]

Sorry was one too much didnt know how to delete the post

[3D-Seth]

Hi Gent’s,

I’ve seen the video from M-RC, and was just wondering why is this MD-500 not with an 5-bladed rotor available.
The 2 bladed looks so un-scale, its a no go for me.

Maybe one of the Rotor Scale officials can inform us if there will be a possibility for a 5 blade version. It should be possible, even if there is a higher price for such an option.

Best Regards from Switzerland, Hanspeter

There are a few reasons, but the big ones:

1. The heads on these helis are fairly small, and trying to cram 5 blade grips, control arms, spindles, bearings, etc. into such a small, space AND keep it looking good is pretty tough. We can enlarge the head a good bit to fit all the parts, but then the head starts to look oversized and sort of odd as far as scale appearance goes.
2. A 5-blade head would require completely different blades - much shorter span wise in order to maintain the same load on the system. Currently, all 4 helis (Bell, Huey, Airwolf, MD500) use the same blades (just painted differently) as well as internal mechanics and equipment, so this helps keep things simple at the factory for assembly and organization of everything.
3. The price for the RTF would most definitely go up to include a 5 blade head. How much, I'm not entirely certain, but it would be a pretty good increase. Not everyone is always willing to pay more 😉

All this to say, its not out of the realm of possibility. If there is demand, we can always consider adding a 5 blade head upgrade in the future.

[Hape]

There are a few reasons, but the big ones:

1. The heads on these helis are fairly small, and trying to cram 5 blade grips, control arms, spindles, bearings, etc. into such a small, space AND keep it looking good is pretty tough. We can enlarge the head a good bit to fit all the parts, but then the head starts to look oversized and sort of odd as far as scale appearance goes.
2. A 5-blade head would require completely different blades - much shorter span wise in order to maintain the same load on the system. Currently, all 4 helis (Bell, Huey, Airwolf, MD500) use the same blades (just painted differently) as well as internal mechanics and equipment, so this helps keep things simple at the factory for assembly and organization of everything.
3. The price for the RTF would most definitely go up to include a 5 blade head. How much, I'm not entirely certain, but it would be a pretty good increase. Not everyone is always willing to pay more 😉

All this to say, its not out of the realm of possibility. If there is demand, we can always consider adding a 5 blade head upgrade in the future.

Hi 3D-Seth,
thanks for you answer.

I’m aware that there are quite a bit of changes such as partially mentioned like:
- Different Head-Speed
- Different Torque values effecting the tail prop and steering behaviour
- Different main blades

But there are already some nice examples on the market like:
- The small MD-500 model “C-189” from china manufactures which is a 5 blade pitch and cyclic sreered little heli
- The 500/600 size Roban models which are to big for my personally
The 450/470 size is definetely missing😅😎.

I personally an i think many others would be ready and glad to pay a reasonably/ fair payrise.
Looking forward for further actions from any manufactor and if there is such a model with a 5blade RTF available i’m in.

Best Regards, Hanspeter

[F106DeltaDart]

Hi 3D-Seth,
thanks for you answer.

I’m aware that there are quite a bit of changes such as partially mentioned like:
- Different Head-Speed
- Different Torque values effecting the tail prop and steering behaviour
- Different main blades

But there are already some nice examples on the market like:
- The small MD-500 model “C-189” from china manufactures which is a 5 blade pitch and cyclic sreered little heli
- The 500/600 size Roban models which are to big for my personally
The 450/470 size is definetely missing😅😎.

I personally an i think many others would be ready and glad to pay a reasonably/ fair payrise.
Looking forward for further actions from any manufactor and if there is such a model with a 5blade RTF available i’m in.

Best Regards, Hanspeter

If you wanted, you could put together your own main shaft to fit the 450 size 5 blade head. You can use a 5mm Shaft in the center (like this: https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-250mm-...97&sr=8-3&th=1) with a 1mm sleeve (like this: https://www.amazon.com/Boxonly-Stain...02&sr=8-3&th=1) around it to pass through the bearing blocks.

All you would need to do is cut them to length and drill the thru holes for the bolts. I've done this several times when certain heads aren't available in the shaft size I'm using.

[F106DeltaDart]

There are a few reasons, but the big ones:

1. The heads on these helis are fairly small, and trying to cram 5 blade grips, control arms, spindles, bearings, etc. into such a small, space AND keep it looking good is pretty tough. We can enlarge the head a good bit to fit all the parts, but then the head starts to look oversized and sort of odd as far as scale appearance goes.
2. A 5-blade head would require completely different blades - much shorter span wise in order to maintain the same load on the system. Currently, all 4 helis (Bell, Huey, Airwolf, MD500) use the same blades (just painted differently) as well as internal mechanics and equipment, so this helps keep things simple at the factory for assembly and organization of everything.
3. The price for the RTF would most definitely go up to include a 5 blade head. How much, I'm not entirely certain, but it would be a pretty good increase. Not everyone is always willing to pay more 😉

All this to say, its not out of the realm of possibility. If there is demand, we can always consider adding a 5 blade head upgrade in the future.

Hey Seth, any chance of getting a PNP version for us dedicated heli pilots who want to use our FBL of choice? Hate to buy a whole GPS system and transmitter just to toss it out.

If there are any revisions in the future, I'd love to see scale rotation (CCW) and the tail rotor on the correct (RH) side as well. Overall, these look great!

[Mchobby]

Guten Tag,
möchte mir gerne die RotorScale 470 Größe MD-500E Super Scale GPS stabilisierter kaufen. Meine Frage ist wie kann man am Sender den Mode 2 in Mode 3 ändern ?
Wie kann man eine Kalibrierung der GPS Einheit durchführen ?

Im voraus vielen Dank.

Mchobby

[andynez]

I find it strange that the decals have a pink overlay. I tried to get rid of it and it just makes each character it's own figure. Why do we have to use pink background decals. I just went to buy new ones because I tried to remove the pink overlay and of course the decals are out of stock....... :(