How to Start an RC Helicopter

How to Start an RC Helicopter




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Using RC Helicopters For Aerial Photography & Videography

There are many ways to enjoy the aspects of RC Helicopters as a hobby, but some people have taken it a step further and turned their hobby into a viable and thriving business.

What I’m talking about, is using your RC helicopter for aerial photography and videography.

Aerial Photography (AP) is the art of taking photos from the sky whereas Aerial Videography is similarly the art of taking video from above.

In the old days, if you wanted an aerial photo of your house, land, construction site, commercial building, farm or anything else, you had to hire a pilot and plane at the cost of $500 to $1,000 or more.

That’s a thing of the past. With the new stabilization technology, high power setups and compact digital cameras and video cameras, everyone from small budget production companies to real estate agents to construction companies to farmers to special event organizers are using RC helicopters to take pictures and even video of their places and events.

It’s even been used for filming footage for television news stations that don’t have the budget or availability of a full sized helicopter.

In fact, RC helicopter based aerial photography is probably the most versatile form of aerial photography and aerial videography available, as it’s extremely accurate and has the ability to take aerial pictures and video from unique angles that full sized aircraft can’t match.

RC aerial photography and videography has become so popular, that there’s even a dedicated RC aerial photography association at www.rcapa.net.

Advantages Of RC Photography & Videography

Using radio control helicopters for aerial photography has certain advantages when compared to traditional aerial photography, where a full sized plane or helicopter is used. They are:

• It’s much more cost effective than hiring a pilot with a full sized plane or helicopter.
• RC helicopters can fly at any altitudes from ground level to about 500ft or more whereas commercial aircraft are often limited by how low they can fly (traditionally 500ft to 1,000ft). Not only does flying closer to the ground cut down on any haze or air anomalies, but it also lets you capture your subject at unique angles.
• RC helicopters, especially electric RC helicopters, are also much quieter and more environmentally friendly to operate that traditional aircraft.
• You don’t need to have a nearby airfield or helipad.
• An RC pilot can arrive on location, take the pictures or raw video, burn it to a CD and give it to you all inside an hour.
• Due to advanced gimbals, image stabilization software and newer camera technology, RC aerial photography is the same or better quality than a pilot taking a picture out the window of his or her plane.

Disadvantages Of RC Photography & Videography

Even though the list of benefits of newer technology and RC photography / videography is long, it’s not without a few disadvantages. These include:

• RC helicopters cannot operate in strong winds or rainy weather.
• RC helicopters have a maximum altitude of about 500ft in most cases.
• You need to watch our for potential hazards and low-lying obstacles like power lines and trees.
• You don’t get the benefit of larger, production quality video cameras and operators, therefore the video is somewhat jerkier than something taken from a full sized helicopter.

Even though it has it’s disadvantages, many people are turning to the cost effectiveness of RC helicopter photography and videography and using it for everything like selling real estate, inspecting construction sites or large buildings, video production and even advertising for golf courses or wineries.

One RC heli that has revolutionized the RC helicopter aerial videography scene is the Draganflyer SAVS (Stabilized Aerial Video System), which is a 4 rotor gyro stabilized, self leveling RC helicopter.

It used patented thermal intelligence technology, which uses the infrared heat signatures of the earth and atmosphere to keep the helicopter level and stable when flying outdoors.

This 19 ounce Draganfly SAVS is portable enough for almost any application, however it is limited by its 5-7 once lift capacity and 15 minute flight times. And because of its light weight and square shaped design, it’s also quite susceptible to the wind, and can’t safely be flown in gusts above 10mph.

But, because of its stability, anti-vibration camera mount and ease to fly (when compared to traditional RC helicopters) this all in one package makes a great budget platform for aerial videography amateurs or the budding professional.

Even though they’re not relatively cheap, at a cost of about $2,500 from rctoys.com, they’re cheap compared to a larger RC helicopter videography setup which can run $5,000 - $10,000 or more complete with higher quality HD camera’s, dedicated video downlinks and GPS stabilization equipment.

Though, larger .90 or bigger sized nitro, gas, electric or turbine powered RC helicopter have a lifting capability of up to 25lbs and longer run times than the Draganflyer SAVS which make them perfect for professional quality digital cameras or even HD video shooting.

Cameras and video cameras are typically mounted to a Gimbal which often gives it the ability to tilt up and down and rotate on it’s axis by 360 degrees.

This is controlled by a servo which is connected to the helicopters receiver and can be controlled by the helicopter operator or a dedicated camera operator. The shutter on the digital cameras can also be configured to operate from the RC transmitter on the ground.

When used for photography, digital cameras can also have a dedicated video downlink so the camera operator and / or client can see exactly what they’re taking pictures of to ensure they get the perfect shot.

So, if you’re ever in need of any type of aerial photography or videography, give some thought to foregoing the traditional methods, saving some money and using an dedicated RC helicopter AP setup.

Also, RC photography and videography doesn’t just need to be for money making professionals. Amateurs can pick up a small pinhole ‘nanny cam’ or cheap digital camera off eBay for less than $50, attach it to any RC helicopter or airplane and do some aerial photography or videography of their own.

Aerial photography or videography gives you a unique perspective that most individuals don’t commonly see the world in and can be a truly breathtaking experience.

How Do RC Helicopters Work?

Helicopters are one of the most versatile modes of transportation in existence and give the pilot complete access to a fully 3-dimensional space. Because of this, helicopters, whether RC or full size, are one of the most difficult vehicles to learn to control.

For example:

A train can travel in 2 directions: forwards and backwards.

A car can travel in 4 directions: forwards, backwards, left and right.

An airplane can travel in 5 directions: forwards, left, right, up and down.

Whereas a helicopter can travel in 6 directions: forwards, backwards, left, right, up and down. Plus it can also rotate 360 degrees in either direction and do all of that while inverted.

In a traditional full size helicopter, the pilot is facing forwards controlling the cyclic with one hand and the collective with the other.

However, in an RC helicopter, you’re not always looking the same way the helicopter is flying which makes it quite difficult to keep oriented and stay in control. Heck, I’ve even heard full size helicopter pilots say that an RC helicopter is harder to fly - though in reality it’s probably not - but keeping orientated when you’re not facing the same way the helicopter is can be extremely difficult to master.

How Do RC Helicopters Fly?

So, how does an RC helicopter fly? Someone once said that it beats the air into submission – and in fact, it kind of does.

RC helicopter flight can be broken into 5 basic components and their functions. The main rotor, tail rotor, swash plate assembly, collective control and cyclic control.

The Main Rotor

A conventional RC helicopter has its main rotor above the fuselage (its body) which consists of 2 or more rotor blades extending out from a central rotor head, or hub assembly.

The main rotor of an RC helicopter is what produces the lifting force that allows the RC helicopter to fly. The rotors on a collective pitch RC helicopter are shaped just like the airfoils of an airplane wing, only they are thinner, narrower and both sides are symmetrical.

As the rotor blades rotate through the air, they generate lift. The amount of lift generated is determined by the pitch angle (and speed) of each rotor blade as it moves through the air. Pitch angle is referred to as the angle of attack when the rotors are in motion.

Some cheaper RC helicopter models which use fixed pitch rotors, generate lift by speeding up or slowing down the motor and therefore the speed of the main rotors. This results in a much slower responsiveness of the heli, since it takes some for the motor speed to speed up or slow down. As far as I know, there aren’t any real RC helicopters which use fixed pitch available on the market anymore an don’t go picking one up at a garage sale – there’s a reason they’re no longer made.

Depending on how the RC helicopter is set up, the main rotors typically spin at a constant headspeed ranging anywhere from 1,500 RPM to 3,000RPM. Larger size .60 or .90 RC helicopters will usually have a headspeed of 1,500RPM to 2,000RPM where smaller .30 or .50 size helis might have a headspeed in the 2,000RPM to 3,000RPM range.

To increase thrust, or lifting power, you simply need to increase the pitch of the main rotor. On an RC helicopter, the angle of attach (pitch) can be anywhere from +15 degrees to -15 degrees, though most RC helis are somewhere in the +11 to -11 range.

The pitch angles of the blades are controlled by the collective and the cyclic control which are transferred to the main rotors through the swash plate.

The Tail Rotor

Since Newton’s law states that “For every force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force,” as soon as the RC helicopter leaves the ground, there is there is nothing to keep the helicopter from spinning in an opposite direction to the torque force generated main rotors.

To stop the spinning of the body, a force which counteracts the force of the main rotors needs to be applied to stop it. In a single rotor RC helicopter, this is usually done by a smaller set of rotors attached to a long tail boom called the tail rotor, which is used to control the yaw, or rotation, of the helicopter.

The amount of thrust the tail rotor produces is determined by their angle of attack.

Increasing the angle of attach (pitch) of the tail rotor blade will increase the thrust, which will push the helicopter in the same direction as the main rotor blades, while decreasing the pitch decreases the amount of thrust, allowing the natural torque force of the main rotors to take over letting the helicopter rotate in the opposite direction to the main rotors.

A gyro, either mechanical or piezo-electric, measures the difference in rotational force between the helicopter and tail rotor and adjusts the pitch of the tail rotor accordingly to hold the RC heli steady.

The tail rotor is typically mounted at a 90 degree angle from the main rotor and provides a sideways thrust which counteracts the rotational force applied by the main rotors to hold it straight.

Depending on the gearing ratios, the tail rotor typically turns 3 – 6 times faster than the main rotor.

Tail rotors in RC helicopters are typically driven by a belt or a torque tube which is powered off the main gear which also powers the main rotor. In some cheaper models, a separate motor is used to power the tail.

The Swash Plate Assembly

The swash place on an RC (or full size) helicopter is used to translate the pilots commands into the motion of the main rotor blades and / or flybar.

The swash plate assembly fits on to the main rotor shaft beneath the head of the heli and consists of one rotating and one non-rotating disc.

The lower, non-rotating disc is linked directly to the cyclic and collective controls which are controlled by servos under the command of the pilot’s transmitter inputs.

This non-rotating disc is attached by a bearing to the second rotating disc, which turns with rotor and is linked to the main rotor blade pitch horns.

The swash plate can be made to tilt in any direction according to the cyclic controls, or move up and down to change the pitch of the rotors under the collective control, which allows the pilot to control the RC helicopter in a 3-dimensional space.

Collective Control

The collective control raises the entire swash plate assembly as a unit. As the swash plate rises or falls, it changes the pitch (angle of attack) of all rotor blades simultaneously and to the same degree. This is known as collective control.

Therefore, when the collective control is increased, it will raise the entire swash plate assembly increasing the angle of attack. Increasing the angle of attack increases the lift of the main rotor, causing the heli to gain altitude, while decreasing the angle of attack decreases the lift.

Since all blades are changing pitch together, the change in lift remains constant throughout every full turn of the blades.

Cyclic Control

The cyclic control works by tilting the swash plate up or down and increasing the pitch angle of a rotor blade individually as they revolve, so the angle of attack on one side of the helicopter is greater than it is on the other.

As the pitch angle changes, the lift generated by each blade changes and this unbalanced lift causes the helicopter to tip towards whichever side is experiencing the least amount of lift.

This allows the helicopter to move in any direction around a 360-degree circle, including forwards, backwards, left and right or any combination of the 4.

For example, when the cyclic control is pushed forwards on your radio transmitter, the swash plate tilts forwards increasing the angle of attack (and lift) in the rear of your helicopter which causes it to move forwards.

Because of the cyclic and collective pitch control of the main rotor blades and the pitch control of the tail rotor, your engine RPM and therefore the speed of the main rotor blades, can be kept at a constant rate increasing maneuverability response time.

Your radio transmitter handles all the mixes and translations between cyclic and collective movement, so all you need to think about is which way you want your helicopter to fly, not angles of attack or swash plate tilting.

The Legacy of the Helicopter Developed by Design

By: Ben Franklin
The Helicopter and the airplane are undoubtedly the most important inventions of the 20th century’s aeronautical industry. People have had dreams of flying since they were born. Leonardo da Vinci, the Italian genius, was the first person who ever drew a sketch of a manually piloted helicopter. It stirred some water at that moment, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that the first modern helicopter was built, in the late 30s.

There are many and important differences between the airplane and the helicopter. Although we are not going to talk about the plane much, its basic idea is that it has to execute a forward motion in order to be able to move. The wings have the purpose of generating a force which neutralizes the gravity force when they are moving through the air, and this is exactly what makes the plane fly.

The helicopter is very different. Its ability to hover into the air without even moving is unique. This is caused by the continuous motion of the blades. This has a main factor, like in the case of airplane wings, the air resistance force.

The force which the rotating blades generate is equal to the weight of the helicopter when the helicopter hovers. If the pilot wishes to take the helicopter to a bigger height, the blades’ positioning angle must be modified. The pilot has the ability to do this simultaneously with all the helicopter’s blades.

The helicopter has only one engine, and this engine is used to spin the rotor. Although most helicopters have a single main rotor, there are some who have two. They are meant to offer a greater stability for the helicopter by spinning in different directions.

Most helicopters have a single main rotor though and a smaller one which produces a horizontal force at the tail of the helicopter. If, by any chance, the engine fails in mid-air, the main rotor’s spin will be significantly reduced. This means that the rotor won’t be able to provide the necessary ascending force for the helicopter to fly.

However, even in this desperate situation, a helicopter can still land safely, especially if there’s an experienced pilot on board. This can be done through a method called auto-rotation. This is also one of the main advantages of the helicopter, the fact that even in the most difficult conditions it can bring a pilot safely to the ground.

Helicopters have many uses, from warfare to saving lives or as a transportation means. The most technologically advanced ones are a menace on any battlefield, due to their sheer maneuverability and stealth. There are also big helicopters used to carry military equipment from place to place. Also, rich people can afford helicopters which are able to get them from place to place very quickly.

Then, helicopters are also used in rescuing people from difficult situations, in places where nothing else could reach. For example, countless persons have been saved from remote mountain tops or from rough seas. This could have never been possible otherwise, and this is maybe the biggest utility of a helicopter.

Hirobo Lepton EX-3D Review

By: Tara Soonthornnont

Electric RC helicopters are becoming so popular that RC helicopter manufacturing giants who used to stick with gas models are starting to produce electric ones. Recently, Hirobo follows that trend and released a new high-end electric RC helicopter, the "Lepton EX-3D". This model is one in which Hirobo claims is capable of flying the most advanced 3D maneuvers right out of the box - a claim in which RC Flying Thailand sets out the test.

In fact, before actually getting their hands on this model, RC Flying has had two chances to see it in flight. In both occasions the flight was flown under constant heavy winter wind. Nevertheless, the Lepton didn’t show any problems and landed safely. Therefore, even without flying it, it is safe to say that the claim that this model is extremely wind-resistant is well founded.

The Lepton EX-3D is a world class helicopter made by a world class RC helicopter manufacturer who aims to please advance pilots. The whole model stands just slightly smaller than a typical .32 gas model, making it durable, wind resistant while at the same time easily transportable.

Hirobo Japan positions the Lepton EX-3D as one of their top models. In this honor, they gave the model two separate but integrated bodies. The outer made of Carbon Hybrid and the inner made of Magnesium. These two bodies serve to eliminate vibrations and the combination boasts a 200% increase in heat dispersion rate as opposed to aluminum. Experts claim that the integration of two bodies is the secret of making the Lepton EX-3D wind resistant. The Head is made of aluminum and the rotor blades are made of fiberglass.

As for the battery, if you decide to purchase the "combo" version, the Lepton comes with a 4-cells Li-Po battery along with a "Balance Cell" charger. The battery takes one hour to charge - which will allow for an 8 minute worth of normal flight or 5 minutes worth of 3D flight.

The only thing might make prospective buyers stop to think a bit is the price. Being the top model, the Lepton carries a heavy price tag. In fact, its price rivals that of a gas RC helicopter. This in a way defeats the purpose of it being an electric model. However, some will say that having the "Hirobo" brand on its fuselage will make it worth its price. Also, CPA Product, the only distributor in Thailand counters any complaints regarding the Lepton’s high price saying "you would buy the Lepton EX for the same reason that you would buy a Mercedes."

How to Safely Dispose of Lithium, LiPo, LiPoly Battery Packs

By RaMPaG

Unlike NiCd batteries, lithium-polymer batteries are environmentally friendly. For safety reasons, it’s best that LiPo cells be fully discharged before disposal (however, if physically damaged it is NOT recommended to discharge LiPo cells before disposal - see below for details). The batteries must also be cool before proceeding with disposal instructions.

To dispose of LiPo cells and packs:

1. If any LiPo cell in the pack has been physically damaged, resulting in a swollen cell or a split or tear in a cell’s foil covering, do NOT discharge the battery. Jump to step 5.
2. Place the LiPo battery in a fireproof container or bucket of sand.
3. Connect the battery to a LiPo discharger. Set the discharge cutoff voltage to the lowest possible value. Set the discharge current to a C/10 value, with “C” being the capacity rating of the pack. For example, the “1C” rating for a 1200mAh battery is 1.2A, and that battery’s C/10 current value is (1.2A / 10) can be used, such as a power resistor or set of light bulbs as long as the discharge current doesn’t exceed the C/10 value and cause an overheating condition. For LiPo packs rated at 7.4V and 11.1V , connect a 150 ohm resistor with a power rating of 2 watts (commonly found at Radio Shack)to the pack’s positive and negative terminals to safely discharge connecting it to an ESC/ motor system and allowing the motor to run indefinitely until no power remains to further cause the system to function.
4. Discharge the battery until its voltage reaches 1.0V per cell or lower. For resistive load type discharges, discharge the battery for up to 24 hours.
5. Submerse the battery into bucket or tub of salt water. This container should have a lid, but it should not need to be air-tight. Prepare a plastic container (do not use metal) of cold water. And mix in 1/2 cup of salt per gallon of water. Drop the battery into the salt water. Allow the battery to remain in the tub of salt water for at least 2 weeks.
6. Remove the LiPo battery from the salt water, wrap it in newspaper or paper towels and place it in the normal trash. They are landfill safe.


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RTF Helicopters, Are They Really "Ready To Fly"?

By: Tara Soonthornnont
Electric RC Helicopters have enjoyed a sudden rise in popularity due to recent significant improvements in the radio-control and electronics industry. As their components improve in quality while at the same time getting cheaper in price, many manufacturers launch beginner models labeled as RTF or "Ready to Fly"- but are they really?

In fact, the phrase "Ready to fly" was born in the days of more "traditional" RC aviation. What it actually meant, at least initially, was "required no assembly". It didn't mean that RTF kits didn't require set-ups, tuning, or tinkering before it could take to the air.

Nowadays, however, new pilots just starting out with this hobby expect their new model that comes labeled as "flying right out of the box" to do just that. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.

Very often, beginner pilots realize that RTF helicopters are not so "ready to fly" when they learn that keeping them in the air is quite difficult, especially for four channel models. While there are co-axle models available which are relatively easier to handle, they too require hours of training.

Also, these helicopters with their rotor blades spinning at extremely fast speeds can cause serious injuries. Therefore, no one would want an out-of-control helicopter of any size in their vicinity. Many would soon conclude that even for these RTF fliers, the best approach is to first learn in a simulator. This fact alone means that even easiest to fly RTF helicopter requires practice, and often times, lots of it - upsetting the very concept of "flying right out of the box".

RTF Helicopters doesn't always come with everything you need to fly as most people would think either. The most common missing component is the battery back for the radio controller - they usually come with a battery rack that requires 4 to 8 AA alkaline batteries. More serious fliers usually end up buying a rechargeable pack not long after their initial purchase of the kit.

Another popular missing component is a battery charger. These RTF kit usually comes with very rudimentary adaptor that you can plug right into your battery pack, which by all accounts, doesn't constitute a "charger". They don't even cut the electrical flow when the battery is full (which, by the way, may lead to over charging and ultimately, the explosion of the battery pack). In fact, many find it ironic that these RTF kits include a battery pack but no charger.

Not until very recently has this issue been addressed and few very new models (such as the LAMA IV by Esky) come complete with an adequate charger.

Nevertheless, there are some helicopters that are truly "ready to fly" right out of the box. These are the 2-channel models such as famous Picoo Z. Not only are they ready to fly, they are palm-size, allowing for them to be flown just about anywhere that is windless. These little fliers are also pretty durable, enabling them to withstand crashes after crashes. However, they are much less maneuverable than four-channel models.

All in all, there are many kinds of RTF kits and some are more "ready to fly" than others. Those who want models to work seamlessly right out of the box can settle for 2 channel models, compromising maneuverability. On the other hand, those who want more flight-capable models may go for 4 channel models, only to find that they are not as ready to fly as advertised. Nevertheless, these RTF kits provides a great lesson for enthusiasts new to this hobby; one that teaches them to fly as well as to endlessly enjoy setting up, modifying, and upgrading their models.

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Rc Helicopter Flights: How Easy!

By: Adwina Jackson
So how difficult is the model helicopter to control in fight? Well, it has been described as similar to balancing a steel ball on a knife edge whale riding a bicycle! Added to this is the type of thrill that is involve every second of flying. The electric RC Helicopter is also much cheaper than the next type of RC Helicopter: the gas RC Helicopter. So here are the things you should know in order to get you end up getting the right radio-controlled helicopter for you. Evaluate your flying skill.

You can also start with a scale-model plastic helicopter. There are model RC Helicopter that are made from wood. If you want to fly with the airplanes (which they tend not to like when you hover all over the runway) you will need AMA insurance. Homebuilt RC Helicopters are motorized (although wit less power) and can lift you off from the ground with the same experience you can get from a conventional full-size helicopter.

What kind of engines do RC Helicopters run on? Special remote control RC Helicopter engines. They come in 2-stroke and 4-stroke glow burning engines as well as 2 stroke gasoline models. If you descend to quickly you will enter your own down wash and the RC Helicopter will pull itself into the ground and need considerable collective to compensate. This is a bad condition. Full RC Helicopter guide at http://www.rchelicopterguide.info/heli/index.html. The HELICOPTER STATS give you a brief guide to price. If the RC Helicopter has NOT got RTF beside it you will have extra costs to get it flight ready and will have to do some building.

Then there are the bad RC Helicopter crashes where you look for the parts that aren't broken. Thanks to James for providing this sample of what happens when you turn a rotary-wing into a fixed-wing while in flight. Do not over-react and send it launching into the sky. All problems were eventually overcome and the fully controllable R/C model helicopter had arrived.
Just take it easy and if it gets "on top of you" do not touch anything but a little forward cyclic for 1 or 2 seconds. Before we start it is traditional for other pilots to share their experiences so get there and ask ask ask and ask.

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Toy Safety...

Manufacturer's minimum age: 8 years

Product Features...

• Ready to fly mini toy helicopter,ready to fly
• 10 minutes flying time per charge
• Built in re-chargeable lithium battery
• Small blue LED flashing light for night time flying
• Made from Tough crash resistant plastics
• 3 models available with different bandwidths to allow multiple units to be flown at once
• Recharging via the included transmitter
• Transmitter with alignment trim,charging and power indicator & a left/right levers

Customer Reviews...

Xtreme-Copter Infrared Control Toy Helicopter

By	I. McElroy (Hitchin, UK)

Durability: Fun: Educational:

OK, so I'm 37. But this has to be the best toy I have been given in the last ten years!! In recent years, my two young sons have had great toys given to them - Scalextric, Hornby, RC Cars and many others that they have as theirs - and many are great, but they are not mine - and none are as good as this!

My eldest (7) was given a similar 'Copter for Christmas, and has even beaten me to landing back on to on the "launch pad" (a biscuit tin - the tiny helicopter does not particularly like being launched from our carpet) that we have in the living room. However his 'Copter is to be returned as it is faulty, and I think I will get another of these on a different channel so we can fly at the same time.

Honestly - if you like the idea of remote control.... this is a really fun challenging gift that is great value for money.

My friend who gave the helicopter to me suggested I load a video - I cannot see how, and when I find out, I might try!

Silverlit Radio Control Picoo Z Helicopter

The PicooZ super miniature helicopter is the smallest remote control helicopter ever built with no complicated instructions to put together, just take it straight out of the box and it’s ready to fly! The mini flying machine weighs approximately 10g, is just six inches long and can be flown inside and outdoors (in calm conditions) with excellent mid-flight stability. The controls may take a little practice, but after a few minutes you'll be in command!

The workings and battery are both concealed inside the helicopter body giving maximum protection. It is constructed from a mixture of lightweight but tough materials, and will withstand numerous bumps and crashes!

Simply charge the battery for 20-30 minutes and you’ll have at least 10 minutes flying time. An absolute must for any up-and-coming young pilots!!

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Technical Details

Transmitter Requires 6 x AA Batteries - not included

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The transmitter has an Alignment Trim, a Charging and Power

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Suitable for ages 8 years+

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Reviews...By... Barrie Durrent "Baz" (London UK)

Durability: Fun: Educational:

I bought a PicooZ for my son and very soon realised that I should have bought two, the other for me. I looks fragile however is very robust and flies well -despite having had the tail chewed by the cat. I eventually bought one for me which failed after a minute - the tail rotor motor stopped. After a few weeks delay I got a replacement from Amazon and it was well worth the wait. The PicooZ is simply great fun and it takes a little practice and many crashes to get the hang of it. Fully charged you will get 5 to 6 minutes flying time and now I need a bigger house as I have now explored every aspect of our living room. Buy one, you won't be disappointed.


Reviews...By Noel28 (London)

Durability: Fun: Educational:

Some quick advice to people that have given this excellent toy a poor review.

Take a small safety pin and stick it to the nose of the helicopter with some selotape.

This will improve performance and fly-ability dramatically. Why? The controls for this toy only move it up and down and turn it left and right. Unlike a real helicopter there is no lateral control of the rotor blades (it's a toy, remember;-), you can achieve forward momentum by tilting the helicopters nose down with the extra weight. (The small sticky tin foil weights that come with the toy are a big clue, but aren't really heavy enough).

If you don't believe me try launching the toy from your hand (tilted forward) on full throttle, it will fly across the room with improved manoeuvrability until it looses momentum (that's why you need to weight the nose).

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RC Mini Mosquito Helicopter with LEDs

This full function 3 channel digital radio control mosquito Mini Helicopter is our most stable and best performing model! Ready to run straight out of the box, it has green LEDs for eyes and has a reflective layer underneath its propeller suitable for night time flight. Charge the unit from the mains adaptor supplied in under 30 minutes for up to 10 minutes flying time.

Looking distinctly mosquito like with its two bright green LED 'eyes' (great for night flying), the Micro Mosquito has full helicopter manoeuvrability, and its digitally proportioned control allows for very precise flying. It has an astonishingly smooth motor system giving you a beautifully clean take off and landing, as well as full forward and reverse control. In the past a helicopter of this complexity would have been a considerable challenge to fly, but the Micro Mosquito has such a stable flight pattern that you can fly it straight from the box.