{"id":4064,"date":"2022-09-22T12:19:36","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T11:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/?p=4064"},"modified":"2023-12-28T20:42:49","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T19:42:49","slug":"how-many-channels-do-i-need-for-an-rc-helicopter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/how-many-channels-do-i-need-for-an-rc-helicopter\/","title":{"rendered":"RC Helicopter Channels: A Helpful Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Radio channels for RC helicopter flying can be a confusing minefield for beginners in this RC aircraft sector. You will hear suppliers talking about 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and even 7-channel radio channels for controlling RC helicopters. Which channel options should you choose for RC helicopters?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RC helicopters with 2 or 3-channels are considered toy-grade helicopters and do not offer a progression to more complex RC helicopters. 4-Channel helicopters are the entry-level point for hobby-grade RC helicopter flying and will teach the skills needed to progress to 6-channel RC helicopters.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Flying RC helicopters is probably the most complex of all RC aircraft to operate and master. The number of components you need to control to keep the helicopter flying will determine the number of channels you need. We will bring clarity to these muddy waters so you can confidently choose the right channel option for flying RC helicopters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n