OMPHobby M2 Explore RC Helicopter Review

The OMPHobby M2 Explore RC helicopter is an awesome 200 size collective pitch RC helicopter with high-end features such as direct drive and an amazing flybarless flight controller giving the fluid and predicable flying characteristics of a larger machine for under $300 USD!

The standout feature that all of OMP Hobby's M2 RC helicopters share is their direct drive main brushless motor which produces an ultra quiet heli that is powerful, efficient, robust and hassle free. Coupled with a direct drive brushless tail motor, the M2 Explore achieves tail hold and yaw performance on par with any variable pitch tail rotor collective pitch RC helicopter.

The flybarless flight control unit in the M2 Explore is the same one used in OMP's premium M2 V2 version. This new flight controller has a built in RX that is using OMPHobby's propitiatory protocol but also allows standard DSM2/X and S-Bus receiver connectivity. This new flight controller also allows access to cyclic pitch, roll, and tail rotor agility, speed, and gain settings to further fine tune the heli to your liking if you wish. I found the factory default 5 (in the 1 to 9 range) settings almost perfect.

M2 Explore flight times I was getting from the included 3S 650 mAh LiPo pack were a solid 7 minutes in my normal flight mode, 4.5 minutes in my sport flight mode, and 3 minutes in my 100% power 3D flight mode; not taking the LiPo down past an 80% discharged state of course.

If you are in the market for a 200 size collective pitch RC helicopter, the M2 Explore or the M2 V2 should be on your short list and worth consideration. As I mentioned in the review, the OMPHOBBY M2 heli in all versions is my single favorite RC helicopter in this size segment due to the quality, outstanding performance & the robust & hassle free direct drive main motor.

Product & other useful links below:

1. OMPHobby M2 Explore BNF Heli @ BuddyRC:
https://www.buddyrc.com/collections/rc-helicopter-kit/products/omp-hobby-m2-rc-helicopter-explore-version

2. OMPHobby M2 Explore BNF Heli @ Banggood: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/KKDRCasZ4D

3. OMPHobby Mini Futaba S-FHSS S-Bus Receiver @ Banggood:
https://www.banggood.com/custlink/v3vYponbKB

4. OMPHobby M2 V2 BNF Heli @ BuddyRC:
https://www.buddyrc.com/collections/rc-helicopter-kit/products/omp-hobby-m2-rc-helicopter-v2-version-omphobby-m2-v2-preorder

5. OMPHobby M2 V2 BNF Heli @ Banggood:
https://www.banggood.com/custlink/mm3RWLbS65

6. Radiomaster TX16S Transmitter used in video:
https://www.banggood.com/custlink/Gv3RCv9JgZ

7. Original 2019 OMPHobby M2 Review:
https://youtu.be/rSQPMPPGoYc

8. My How To Setup Collective Pitch RC Helicopters eBook:
https://www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-helicopter-tips.html

9. Video Chapter Time Index:
-Intro: 0:00
-Unboxing: 3:04
-Helicopter Inspection: 3:44
-Binding / Setup: 15:09
-Flight Test: 18:54
-Final Thoughts: 24:23

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