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Kinkade RC Ornithopters

The Ornithopter Zone offers a risk-free alternative for purchasing Kinkade RC ornithopters. Many people have lost their money when attempting to purchase these models directly from the manufacturer. Here there is no risk.
 

Very Special Item!
 

 

SkyBird - $9,975 
The original Kinkade RC ornithopter. A rare piece of ornithopter history. Only a few were made, but you can own one yourself - and fly it! Eight-foot wingspan. Pull-start nitro engine. Glide lock. Flies great! Possible use for bird control, advertising, etc. Will carry significant payloads. Use your own transmitter. Includes receiver, servos, flight battery, glow-starter, fuel bulb. A real attention-getter. Ready to fly, except that it must be partially disassembled for shipping.

 
Kinkade Small RC Ornithopters
 
Kinkade Shrike and Yard Hawk ornithopters are "almost ready to fly". Just install the receiver, servos, etc. and put on the wings & tail. They have full, three-channel radio control, a powerful motor, and durable composite construction.
     

 

Yard Hawk - $360
It's like a jet with flapping wings. Imagine yourself chasing down real birds with this ultra-fast ornithopter! Recommended only for experienced RC pilots. Latest version with dual output gears. 26" wingspan, 10 oz.

 
Required Accessories
 
Kinkade Shrike and Yard Hawk ornithopters require installation of radio components that you buy separately: a lightweight receiver/ESC, two Hitec HS-56HB servos, a Li-poly battery (11.1V, ~1200mAh), charger, and radio transmitter. Some items can be purchased below. Please support your local hobby shop for other items.
 

MikroDesigns Receiver/ESC - $56.95
A combined receiver and electronic speed control simplifies wiring and saves weight. The SPF-5/ESC from MikroDesigns is only 4.5 grams! It works with any 72 MHz FM transmitter. A soft-cutoff feature keeps the wings flapping when the battery gets low. Made in USA!

 

Receiver Crystal - $5.95
 Select frequency to match your transmitter. If your frequency is not listed, you can buy a crystal from your local hobby shop.

 
Hitec HS-56HB Servo - $29.95
The tail of the ornithopter exerts a great load on the servos. This durable servo with Karbonite gears will stand up to the abuse, and it fits the pre-cut mounting spaces in the ornithopter. Order two for each bird.

Photos may differ from actual models advertised. Due to problems with the supplier, we will not be restocking any of the Kinkade RC ornithopters once they are gone.