Remote Telemetry for R/C Helicopters! Hi! I'm Steven Balder. I have been working with R/C and electronics equipment for most of life. Last summer I returned to the hobby which has captivated me most through the years- radio control helicopters!  It occured to me that while so many things have changed (and gotten better) in this hobby, the basic principle really has stayed the same.  The pilot holds a transmitter which sends signals to move the control surfaces of the aircraft.  The only feedback that the pilot gets is visual- by watching the ship in the sky.  Full-scale pilots rely on instrumentation to help control their aircraft- now you can too!!!!

I put this web page up to introduce the Helimetrics System and to see if there is enough interest in it for me to bring it to market.   I would like to know your thoughts, as fellow hobbyists,  on this idea- what features you like, what questions you have.   



Email me! The Helimetrics System captures RPM (99.5% accurate from 1-2000 RPM) , Engine Temperature (degrees C or F), and Receiver Battery Voltage (real-load, up to 5 volts with 10mv resolution) and transmits it up to 500 feet.  The display unit can either be handheld, or worn around the neck for real-time viewing and single-operator flying! The entire onboard unit weighs less than 3 ounces, and mounts easily between the landing gear skids.  The temp sensor is attached to the engine with JB Weld, and the RPM pickup consists of a hall sensor and 2 rare earth magnets which are glued to the main gear. Serious pilots will eventually invest in a remote tachometer, an infra-red thermometer, and a voltmeter.  The only problem is after you spend all that money, you are left with equipment that provides no information while YOU are actually flying.  This system changes that, and adds a new dimension to our sport.  Thanks for taking the time, and I look forward to hearing from you.                                                                                     --Steven Balder