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Palmsize R/C Helicopter

There is a new wave of mini, radio-controlled helicopters beginning with the Silverlit Picco Z. However, the Palmsize R/C Helicopter (available from ThinkGeek) is even smaller. You have control over the helicopter with the use of an infrared remote allowing you to control the flight of the helicopter with left/right and up/down controls. The helicopter moves forward at a constant, slow speed that can be adjusted by twisting the tail to the left or right before taking flight.

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Very small (can take off from the palm of your hand)
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Two control channels to fly with friend
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Charges from the remote control in 15 min.
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Durable; can resist crash landings
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Indoor use only
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Limited control (no forward/back control)
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Too expensive
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ThinkGeek has created a demo video set to the them of M*A*S*H. Be aware that you won't likely be able to fly your Helicopter as well as the folks from ThinkGeek straight away. They've had a lot of practice:

The Palmsize R/C Helicopter is available in red and silver versions costing $29.99 each. There is also a two-pack available for for $49.99, and with the two available control channels, you can fly you chopper with a friend.

Details

  • Infrared remote
  • Multi-color LED
  • Indoor use only. Outdoor requires ZERO wind.
  • Up/down, left/right control (moves forward automatically)
  • Made from durable EPP foam (resistant to crashes)
  • Charges from the remote control
  • Charge time: 15 min.
  • Flight time: 5-7 min.
  • 6AA batteries required (not included)

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The first micro rc helicopter designed to actually fit into its transmitter, the unique Pico MX-1 extreme chopper may be controlled, stored and charged inside it. Considerably smaller than the Original Pico Z that appeared in The Guinness Book of Records as, The smallest remote controlled model helicopter in the world, the new MX-1...

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The compact Bladerunner 3 is an remote control mini helicopter. This infra-red controlled helicopter offers the most stable and functional control a bedroom room pilot would wish to have. Superior 3 channel digital proportional control gives the pilot precise flight control in all 3 directions, forward or backwards, turn left or right, fly up...

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1.  avatar dakalvia said:

reminds me of a toy we had around as kids---helicopter on a crank with a trigger that sends it flying towards the ceiling in your house....sweet
May 01, 2007 11:02am
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Erik

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April 29, 2007
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Pros

  • Very small (can take off from the palm of your hand)
  • Two control channels to fly with friend
  • Charges from the remote control in 15 min.
  • Durable; can resist crash landings

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • Limited control (no forward/back control)

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daxton

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November 26, 2007
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have ithave it

Pros

  • Very small (can take off from the palm of your hand)
  • Two control channels to fly with friend
  • Charges from the remote control in 15 min.
  • Durable; can resist crash landings

Cons

  • Indoor use only

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Pulse

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May 28, 2007
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3 pros
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Pros

  • Very small (can take off from the palm of your hand)
  • Two control channels to fly with friend
  • Charges from the remote control in 15 min.

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • Too expensive

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silence omo7

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August 15, 2007
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50
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2 pros
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Pros

  • Very small (can take off from the palm of your hand)
  • Two control channels to fly with friend

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • Limited control (no forward/back control)

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dakalvia

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May 1, 2007
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Pros

  • Very small (can take off from the palm of your hand)

Cons

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Comments

"reminds me of a toy we had around as kids---helicopter on a crank with a trigger that sends it flying towards the ceiling in your house....sweet"
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