Pixel 2000 more and more modelers are challenging me with their own micro helicopter developments. I simply wanted to stay ahead. 48 grams or 1.7 ounces with the 5 cell battery on board.
Pixels keep on shrinking.
This one has a 30 cm rotor, one DC5 motor and no gyro. Without the gyro, I must admit that you have to be good at the thumbs to correct the tail. But the gyro alone is 'worth' 3 grams. I have continued my research on a light mechanical gyro, but have not had any significant success. I continue to believe that I can make one for about 1 gram extra .