E-flite UMX Me 262 30mm EDF Jet BNF Basic

E-flite UMX Me 262 30mm EDF Jet BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select, 660mm

The Messerschmitt Me 262 stands out as one of the most iconic aircraft of WWII. As the world’s first jet-powered fighter, it outpaced all prop-driven rivals. The E-flite UMX Me 262 Twin 30mm EDF offers the most accessible and convenient version of this ground breaking aircraft. It comes fully assembled and ready to fly straight from the box, featuring a high-quality, factory-painted finish with decals.

This model is powered by advanced systems derived from the popular UMX A-10, compatible with 3S 600-850mAh batteries to deliver impressive EDF performance. It also incorporates expertly-tuned AS3X and optional SAFE Select technologies, providing real-time telemetry information like battery voltage to compatible transmitters.

Thanks to its ultra-micro size, the UMX Me 262 can be flown in various locations, including many large parks and sports fields. The fixed landing gear with a steerable nosewheel allows for easy taxiing, take-offs, and landings on smooth surfaces. Alternatively, you can fly it gear-free for enhanced speed and vertical performance, utilizing the automatic Hand Launch Assist mode for effortless hand launches and landings on grass, protected by reinforced nacelles.

In short, this model delivers an authentic and enjoyable Me 262 flying experience that’s hard to match!

Features

• The most affordable and convenient Me 262 EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet model yet
• Real-time battery voltage and other telemetry data with compatible transmitters
• Compatible with the Spektrum DXS transmitter included with many of the most popular E-flite and HobbyZone trainer airplane models
• Easier to fly with innovative and optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection
• The unmatched stability and locked-in feel of exclusive AS3X technology
• Take off from and land on smooth surfaces using the included landing gear plus steerable nose wheel
• Remove the landing gear and utilize the automatic Hand Launch Assist Mode when flying over grass or other suitable surfaces
• Full 4-channel control including a functional rudder
• Premium fully-painted with decal finish
• No FAA registration or Remote ID required (under the 250-gram weight limit when using a 3S 600mAh battery)

Skill Level 2 – Some Experience Required
Skill Level 2 aircraft, like this one, are suitable for RC pilots who already have some experience and the skills to assemble, set up and/or fly similar class models. And although this is the easiest to fly Me 262 model yet, it’s not a suitable first-ever RC aircraft for new pilots or first-ever EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet model for intermediate to experienced RC pilots. You should have the experience and skills necessary to successfully fly simpler EDF models like the E-flite Habu SS (Super Sport) 50mm or 70mm before attempting to fly the UMX Me 262 Twin 30mm EDF.

Are you new to flying RC (Radio Controlled) aircraft? If you are, the UMX Me 262 is not a suitable first-ever RC model and we recommend learning to fly with one of our purpose-built trainer aircraft such as the E-flite Habu STS (Smart Trainer with SAFE) 70mm EDF (www.horizonhobby.cc/HabuSTSRTF). It’s equipped with exclusive and innovative SAFE technology that makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully! The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes almost everything needed to fly (except for a compatible LiPo battery and charger that are sold separately, or together in a money-saving PowerStage bundle) and is a perfect choice if you’re a new RC pilot.

Telemetry Capable
The UMX Me 262 is equipped with a control unit/flight controller that includes an ESC and Spektrum receiver that provides real-time flight battery voltage and other telemetry to compatible Spektrum AirWare equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/G3 and 8 G2, the DX9, NX6 to 20, the iX12 to 20, and others) while you fly.

Higher Performance
The factory-installed twin brushless power systems feature 30mm fans with powerful 3S-compatible outrunner motors. This power system setup delivers higher performance than the 28mm fans and 2S-compatible motors installed in previous UMX EDF models to offer unmatched speed and vertical performance, plus longer than average EDF flight times, when using the recommended 600-850mAh 30+C LiPo batteries with an IC2 connector.

Fully Assembled
The UMX Me 262 arrives 100% factory-assembled and ready to fly right out of the box! It’s equipped with industry-leading Spektrum 2.4GHz technology that binds to your 5+ channel DSMX/DSM2 equipped transmitter so you could be flying within minutes of opening the box.

Scale Features
The fully moulded airframe features a scale outline with a variety of details including gun ports, a clear canopy with pilot figure, and other scale finishes you’d typically expect to find on larger models.

Gear Options
You can use the included fixed landing gear – with a steerable nose wheel and simulated gear doors/strut covers – to taxi, take off from and land on smooth surfaces. Or you can leave the landing gear off for more speed and vertical performance plus easy hand launches over and landings on grass while utilizing the automatic Hand Launch Assist Mode.

Factory Finished
The factory-applied and fully-painted with decal finish not only looks great but also replicates one of the most unique and complex “camo” trim schemes.

Lightweight Design
Construction with composite-reinforced EPS material delivers a lightweight yet durable airframe that’s also easily repairable with odourless/foam-safe CA, Foam 2 Foam, epoxy, and other foam-friendly adhesives. Or, in the unfortunate event you damage any airframe parts or components and can’t repair them, a full line of replacement/spare parts is readily available.

Bind-N-Fly Completion Level Advantage

Already own a Spektrum transmitter? Bind-N-Fly (BNF) aircraft make getting into the air quickly and with the best control experience possible easier than ever. They come out of the box with the power system, servos and a Spektrum 2.4GHz receiver installed so all you need to do is bind the receiver to a compatible transmitter, finish any final assembly and fly!

This Bind-N-Fly Basic model is equipped with a Spektrum 2.4GHz DSMX receiver featuring AS3X (Artificial Stabilization–3-aXis) technology that works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence so you enjoy a sense of stability and precision that makes it feel like you’re flying a much larger, expertly tuned aircraft.

If this is your first model of its type, or you want an extra margin of safety while familiarizing yourself with the airplane, you can enable the optional-use SAFE Select flight envelope protection technology built into the receiver. No programming is required.

With SAFE Select enabled, you get:

Pitch and Bank Angle Limits
These envelope limits keep the airplane from rolling or pitching upside down. They also prevent excessive climb or dive angles.

Automatic Self-Levelling
The airplane instantly returns to and holds level flight when the sticks are released and in the centre position. It’s also helpful for keeping the wings level during take-offs/launches and landings.

Easy Switch Assignment—No Complex Programming Required
The simple procedure for assigning a transmitter switch to turn SAFE Select features on and off doesn’t require any complex programming and takes just a few seconds. For UMX models like this one, SAFE Select is automatically assigned to channel 5 (Gear) so you can turn it on and off with any switch assigned to that channel (switch A by default on most Spektrum computer transmitters).

Contents

(1) E-flite UMX Me 262 Twin 30mm EDF with:
(4) Spektrum Linear Servos (installed)
(2) Spektrum Brushless Outrunner Motors (installed)
(1) Spektrum Control Unit with Receiver and (2) Brushless ESCs (installed)
(1) Product Manual

Needed to Complete

(1) Full-range 5+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter
(1) 3S 11.1V 600–850mAh 30+C LiPo with IC2 Connector
(1) Compatible LiPo charger (plus a suitable IC2 adapter/charge lead, including SPMXCA320, sold separately)

Specifications

Approximate Assembly Time: No Assembly Required
Battery: Sold Separately
Charger: Sold Separately
Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic
Connector Type: IC2
Fan Size: 30mm EDF
Flaps: No
LiPo Compatibility: 3S
Material: EPS
Minimum Required Radio: Full-range 5+ channel Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter
Motor Type: Brushless
Power Type: Electric
Product Length: 21.25″ (540 mm)
Product Weight: Without Battery: 7.23oz (205g) / With Recommended Battery 9.81oz (278g)
Radio: Sold Separately
Receiver: Included
Recommended Motor Battery: 3S 11.1V 600-850mAh 30+C LiPo with IC2 Connector
Servos: Included
Skill Level: Level 2
Speed Control: Included
Steering: Steerable Nosewheel
Technology: AS3X and SAFE
Trim Scheme Colours: Camouflage
Wingspan: 26″ (660 mm)