Fully loaded Electric Aurora 90 as IRCHA Grand Prize.
We have been a bit quiet lately but that's because we have been working really hard on new products for 2009 and 2010 as well as seriously expanding our manufacturing capabilities to cope with the demand for Aurora Kits. To celebrate the opening of Avant's new highly automated manufacturing facility the company will preview one of the new products coming through the pipeline for 2009 at IRCHA. The New Aurora Electric 90.
This is not a conversion kit. This is a helicopter that was designed from the ground up as a pure native electric heli and at the same time keeps complete compatibility with most parts from the nitro 90. With the design of the Aurora Ultimate we re-defined the design of advanced 3D RC helicopters and now with the electric Aurora we are redefining what a 90-sized electric helicopter should be. This is the dream machine that sets the pace of what an electric 90 should be. Designed from the ground up as a true native electric helicopter with input from many seasoned 90 size electric pilots that were looking for the ideal 90 sized electric machine.
The use of two inexpensive 600-class battery packs allows users to reuse their current 600 size packs as well as access the growing number of low cost battery packs becoming available. One of the concepts used in the design was minimizing damage to the packs. With that in mind we designed the mounting of the packs by attaching them to solid sections of the frames whose edges would take the brunt of a collision minimizing damage to the packs.
This helicopter will be available around 90 days after IRCHA. We are in the process of ramping up production and shipping pending Aurora kit orders from the new facility and as soon as the pending shipments are completed we will start shipping the e-Aurora kits.
This is only the first of a new series of products coming out in the next months. We are in the process of finishing the Aurora 50 nitro (50-sized version of the Aurora) and in a few weeks we will also announce an estimated release date for the Aurora 50.
The new Aurora Electric 90 will be demonstrated at IRCHA 2009 by our team pilots
Read ahead to see more of the features of this new fantastic helicopter...
Clean installation
Refined Style
Styling based on the Aurora Nitro and refined to fit the electric mechanics.
Same slim Canopy as the nitro Aurora 90
Battery pack protection
One of the most important features of this design is the protection of the power packs which are arguably one of the most expensive parts risked in a crash. The main power packs are attached to a solid section of the carbon fiber frame both with self-sticking Velcro and by the straps. Since collisions are absorbed mostly by the solid section damage to the packs is minimized during crashes.
The power packs are located higher
A higher battery pack location puts the CG point at a higher location making side-tic-tocs and rolling maneuvers effortless.
Wiring is all inside the frames
All wires and cables fit inside the frames leaving no clutter outside.
If no BEC is used a receiver battery can be installed in the front plate or in the back between the frames.
Generously sized locations for motor and speed controller
Easy access to the battery packs
Battery packs are readily accessible from the sides making it easy to exchange.
Pinion support on top and bottom
Support on top and bottom distributes the load into two bearing blocks minimizing wear on the motor’s bearings.
Motor and ESC exposed to open air for better cooling
Both motor and ESC are protected inside the frames and at the same time exposed to the flight’s air flow helping them stay cool during flight.
Back Tail Servo location
Since electronics are not exposed to exhaust oil the tail servo is located in the back of the frames for direct tail control.
Servos close to receiver
All Servos are easily accessible and at a short distance from the receiver for easy access and service.
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