Blade's Revolution 155 CP aims to lower the entry barrier for collective-pitch helicopters
Horizon Hobby lists the sub-250 g Blade Revolution 155 CP RTF for September release at $299.99. The RTF package includes the aircraft, radio equipment and RealFlight Trainer Edition; the model uses SAFE assistance and a Spektrum receiver.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
Collective-pitch helicopters remain a steep step up from fixed-pitch trainers. Bundling simulator training and stabilization addresses the transition rather than only lowering aircraft size.
New pilots should still budget for crash parts and simulator time. Stabilization helps, but it does not remove the mechanical and control complexity of collective pitch.