HobbyZone AeroScout S 2 1.1m RTF Basic with SAFE RC Trainer Aircraft - HBZ380001
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| Brand | HobbyZone |
|---|---|
| Type | RC Trainer Aircraft |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Batteries | Required (sold separately) |
The HobbyZone AeroScout S 2 (HBZ380001) is a 1.1m wingspan ready-to-fly RC trainer aircraft designed specifically for first-time pilots and anyone learning to fly RC planes. Built from lightweight yet tough EPO foam, it comes virtually fully assembled and ships with a Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz transmitter, Spektrum AR631 receiver, brushless motor, and 30A ESC already installed — so setup time is minimal. What sets this RC trainer apart is its built-in SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology, which actively limits the aircraft's pitch and roll to help prevent loss of control and crashes. Three selectable flight modes — Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced — let you progressively reduce stability assistance as your skills develop, and a Panic Recovery mode returns the plane to level flight at the press of a button. The pusher motor configuration keeps the propeller protected during ground handling and rough landings, while the tricycle undercarriage with oversized tyres and a steerable nose wheel makes ground take-offs and landings manageable on grass or pavement. Optional floats are also available separately for water operations.
Key Features
- SAFE technology with AS3X stabilisation provides active flight envelope protection across all three pilot modes
- Panic Recovery mode levels the aircraft automatically at the push of a button, helping prevent crashes during disorientation
- Pusher power configuration protects the propeller and motor during landing, improving durability for beginner pilots
- Spektrum Avian 30A Smart Lite ESC supports telemetry feedback and is compatible with 3S LiPo batteries from 1300mAh to 2200mAh via IC3 connector — a 1300mAh pack gives a good balance of performance, while 2200mAh extends flight time
- Capable of full aerobatic flight including loops, rolls, and inverted flight as pilot confidence grows, making this RC plane useful well beyond the learning phase
What's Included
- HobbyZone AeroScout S 2 1.1m airframe (EPO, pre-built)
- Spektrum Avian 30A Brushless Smart Lite ESC (factory installed)
- Brushless outrunner motor 2306-2250kV (factory installed)
- 4 x sub-micro servos (factory installed)
- Spektrum AR631 receiver (factory installed)
- Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz DSMX transmitter
- Product manual
What You Need
- 1 x 3S 11.1V LiPo battery, 1300–2200mAh capacity, with EC3 or IC3 connector (sold separately)
- 1 x compatible LiPo balance charger (sold separately)
- AA batteries for the Spektrum DXS transmitter (check transmitter requirements in the manual)