Radio-Controlled Toy Helicopters:

[MikeK]

My wife bought me one for Christmas about five years ago. Our pastor got one then, too.

Brookstone was selling them.

Look at this one -- it squirts water!

Water Squirting METAL Air Soaker 3.5CH RTR RC Helicopter

Well, I guess I know what to get hubby next year. That one!

I'll bet you want one for yourself.

 

[Book of Jeremiah]

My wife bought me one for Christmas about five years ago. Our pastor got one then, too.

Brookstone was selling them.

Look at this one -- it squirts water!

Water Squirting METAL Air Soaker 3.5CH RTR RC Helicopter

Well, I guess I know what to get hubby next year. That one!

He will love it, Gracie! They are alot of fun. The one I bought has spot lights on it so you can fly it at night out side and see where it is... if you fly it low you can see the ground below it lights up as it hovers from above... very neat toy.

 

[MikeK]

I bought my grandson one for Christmas and mailed it to him. It is a Casbro. Remote control with the lights so you can fly it at night too. Then I bought one for myself as it looked like alot of fun and my son thought it was very neat so I gave it to him for Christmas. They take a little while to learn to use but they are definitely fun.

So I'm not the only one who is turned onto what was intended as a child's toy. These little flying helicopters are very seductive. I've already spent a few hours researching them on the Internet and I will be buying one soon.

I bought mine at BJ's. It is called a Cobra. ( the salesman was doing a special demo - I got both helicopters for a little over $30.00 each and they retail for over $80.00 he told me) They fly inside or outside and are quite sturdy. Mine came with an extra set of helicopter blades and some other parts. I am going to buy another one in black. ( to replace the one I gave to my son ) They have the decals you can put on it too. You will love it, Mike. They are a blast!

I'm definitely going to get one.

Thanks.

 

[Chuckt]

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[MikeK]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHv92Ur3BHI

At this point I am looking at helicopters which are priced between $20 and $75, which will be my entry level. But if this turns out to be one of those addictive pursuits I probably will end up talking myself into spending more than I should.

We'll see.

 

[Chuckt]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHv92Ur3BHI

At this point I am looking at helicopters which are priced between $20 and $75, which will be my entry level. But if this turns out to be one of those addictive pursuits I probably will end up talking myself into spending more than I should.

We'll see.

It is a good idea because there will be crashes and you won't have spent a lot of money.

 

[MikeK]

I just ordered this one: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Camera-UDI-U13A-Channel-Helicopter/dp/B0087SUH4Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388294738&sr=8-1&keywords=udi+13A]Amazon.com: New with Video Camera! UDI U13A 3 Channel 2.4GHz Metal RC Helicopter w/ Video Camera: Toys & Games[/ame]

 

[Chuckt]

Please let us know how it works out.

 

[g5000]

I recently watched someone flying one of these and it looks like fun. I'd like to get one but I know absolutely nothing about them. So I'll be interested in advice from anyone who is familiar with these interesting toys.

I own three Syma S107G R/C helicopters and they are quite good. They are indoor helicopters. You cannot fly them in an atmosphere that has variable pressures (wind).

They are very easy to learn how to fly, though. Excellent little toys and very cheap. They cost between $20 - $25.

If you are looking for a helo to fly outdoors, you are going to pay much more. They make some pretty cool ones that have recording devices on them so you can spy on your sunbathing neighbors. But all you have to do is put an NSA sticker on it and it's all good.

But the Syma's have an excellent reputation for indoor flying. Bear in mind that a tiny helo can only fly for about ten minutes before you need to recharge it. They take about 20 minutes to recharge.

 

[MikeK]

Okay,

The UDI 13A helicopter I ordered from amazon arrived promptly. It has a camera but it came without the (SD) micro card and card reader. Inasmuch as this helicopter was purchased through Amazon but came from a different dealer it's a problem Amazon will solve one way or another. In the meantime I played around with flying it and quickly learned it will take practice to keep it moving around in a small space (my living room) without crashing.

In order to master the left/right, up/down, forward/back movements I will need to install a set of wide training "legs" to practice maneuvers close to the floor without tipping over. I've ordered a set of those which will come from China, so rather than beating up this helicopter, which is twice as big as the more popular Syma units, I've shelved it until the "legs" arrive.

Meanwhile, on g5000's recommendation I ordered a Syma S107g, which arrived yesterday. This little helicopter is half the size of the UDI 13A and it's quite a bit easier to work with in a small space. So far I've managed to keep it hovering for about two minutes and I'm sure that will increase as I grow more accustomed to its responses to the controller. While the UDI 13A cost $60 the little Syma cost only $20 and I'm amazed by what I got for such a low price. It's really an excellent little machine and I'm very impressed with it.

Since I'm too old and decrepit to shoot my bow anymore I've been looking for a substitute hobby and I believe I will quickly become hooked on these little helicopters. While I understand they've been around for awhile now I'm surprised I only recently discovered them.

Here is another one which has captured my interest and I will soon be ordering: UFO Y-4 Micro Multicopter w/2.4GHz Transmitter and Auto-Flip Feature (Mode 2) (RTF)

Let me know what you think of it.

 

[Chuckt]

Okay,

The UDI 13A helicopter I ordered from amazon arrived promptly. It has a camera but it came without the (SD) micro card and card reader. Inasmuch as this helicopter was purchased through Amazon but came from a different dealer it's a problem Amazon will solve one way or another. In the meantime I played around with flying it and quickly learned it will take practice to keep it moving around in a small space (my living room) without crashing.

In order to master the left/right, up/down, forward/back movements I will need to install a set of wide training "legs" to practice maneuvers close to the floor without tipping over. I've ordered a set of those which will come from China, so rather than beating up this helicopter, which is twice as big as the more popular Syma units, I've shelved it until the "legs" arrive.

Meanwhile, on g5000's recommendation I ordered a Syma S107g, which arrived yesterday. This little helicopter is half the size of the UDI 13A and it's quite a bit easier to work with in a small space. So far I've managed to keep it hovering for about two minutes and I'm sure that will increase as I grow more accustomed to its responses to the controller. While the UDI 13A cost $60 the little Syma cost only $20 and I'm amazed by what I got for such a low price. It's really an excellent little machine and I'm very impressed with it.

Since I'm too old and decrepit to shoot my bow anymore I've been looking for a substitute hobby and I believe I will quickly become hooked on these little helicopters. While I understand they've been around for awhile now I'm surprised I only recently discovered them.

Here is another one which has captured my interest and I will soon be ordering: UFO Y-4 Micro Multicopter w/2.4GHz Transmitter and Auto-Flip Feature (Mode 2) (RTF)

Let me know what you think of it.

I like a lot of things about it. I think it will last more than some of the lower models. Having two batteries is a plus. I think it is safer because the propellers are enclosed. It should last a while.

 

[MikeK]

I want a heli but I have no idea which one to get!!

Chuck,

I now have three helicopters. One, a UDI-13A, has a camera which shoots either video or stills. It's a 3-channel radio-controlled version but is a bit too big for flying in my living room so I'll wait for Spring to practice with it outdoors.

Another, a WL-V911, is 4-channel radio-controlled and about half the size of the UDI-13A (and has no camera). It is extremely fast and responsive but because it has four control channels I will need to practice outdoors with it because all I can do with it now is bounce it off the walls and the ceiling.

Last is another little one, a Syma S-107G, which is a 3-channel IR (InfraRed) controlled version which is not suitable for outdoors but flies just fine inside. It is very well made, extremely durable (survives very nasty crashes) and is a hell of a lot of fun. A superb adult toy!

The Syma S-107G is available from Amazon for only $20, which is an amazingly low price for such a fine product. It comes with everything but the six AA cells needed for the controller unit and I strongly recommend this little helicopter to you. You can't go wrong and you'll have a lot of fun with it. And I've learned so much about these little machines in recent weeks I'll be able to answer any questions you might have.

 

[Ringel05]

I recently watched someone flying one of these and it looks like fun. I'd like to get one but I know absolutely nothing about them. So I'll be interested in advice from anyone who is familiar with these interesting toys.

They're part of a huge government conspiracy to get kids interested in being helicopter pilots so along with the other indoctrinating conspiracies they will have no problem firing on unarmed US citizens who won't comply with the new socialist order........