The new Kasama 700 prototype is flying and release is anticipated for May.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8b07a78mz69rwea/test flight full res.MOV?dl=0

Pre-orders up - http://www.kasama.co.uk/helicopter-kits/reservations-for-new-kasama-700-machine.html

 

The HD750 has moved in the right direction with mods to the canopy to make it sleeker.

Original release was for January 2016, but this has been pushed back due to dampener modifications and waiting on parts that they have to buy in for the kit. Looking like end of Feb to March before kits are released.

 

The HD750 has some nice features. I love the way the motor sits high and alot of the weight is pushed up closer to the natural rotation point of the heli. If i could guess how this thing flys i would think it could roll and flip on a dime.

 

The kasama looks so nimble for a 700. Just looking at how it moves in the air. 2016 is going to be an awesome year!!!!

 

Some very good points there!!
I believe the Gaui Nx7 has an easily removed fan shroud and needs only 4 screws removed to drop the whole motor/pipe out the bottom

 

Manual for the up'n'coming HD750, read up

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6ss991nryaj9k7i/HD750 Manual REV1.7 ENGLISH.pdf?dl=0

 

NICE!!!! well done @ChopsyWA

 

For anyone that might be interested,
I see Blade has updated the 120sr to FBL.
They are calling it "120s". The board has been updated to the ASS3x/S.A.F.E. recovery system, the servos have been moved and swash phasing is different, they used a 130x mainshaft to lower the head down to where the flybar was. Different brushed main motor and a few other things, but its basically the same Heli.
BNF $119.
They did the same to the Nano CPx late last year.

 

NICE... Such a perfect learners helicopter... Its big enough to see...Its pretty tough. I have a soft spot for the 120sr... Even f its not CP. I think its the best non CP learners helicopter

 

I still fly mine occasionally, especially while waiting for 450 parts to arrive.
Due to a setup mishap, I actually flew my 450 in "fixed pitch" configuration today. (Figure THAT one out! )

 

Yep everyone should have a fallback helicopter. There is nothing worse than not having any birds available to fly.. I have flown a 450 in fixed pitch mode as well. It feels as if your helicopter is full of helium! IE it wont come down easy!

 

What about this..? Shape S8 - the real 800!!

http://shape-heli.com

 

Not new for 2016, been out for a little while I think....?...
Nice big heli design, but I've read the support from freakware (who make/sell it) has been average in the past with parts supply for the Shape 9.0

 

It's somewhat relative to experience.
I'm just recently getting up to speed on the older Align 450 legacy.... so most everything is still new to me.

 

Maybe, but not in a thread titled "New helis for 2016"....

New banshee has a teaser pic released, with only a slight capture of the side of the new one in the RH side of the pic, with the old 700LE in centre:

 

Nice and narrow..... I like it!!! But what is the side profile? ahh the suspense!

 

Better add Heli Professional's new Dunkan Bossion Soxos DB7 to the new heli list (if it is indeed a variation from the standard Soxos700)!

https://www.facebook.com/heliprofessional

 

Maybe a bit smaller than 230 for the new small goblin.... G170 perhaps...



Also coming, the Goblin Speed Competition and Goblin 700 Nitro.

 

About time they released a nitro, could be good.
Simon

 

Oh snap! A G170?
It contradicts my intended direction, but I might just have to have one of those!