Here come the three-channel remote control helicopters, giving you more precise control than ever. The best news is that this $30 Black Stealth the cheapest one yet. The Think Geeksters say it’s the easiest one to fly ever, and unlike the numerous tiny choppers that have come before it, this one actually lets you control that crucial third channel — you know, the one that lets you steer the copter forward or backward.
You’d think that sort of thing would be standard, but earlier tiny, low-cost r/c helicopters just went up/down or left/right, depending on you to bend a tail rudder to always tilt it for forward flight. It’s great to see the three-channel flight capability taking hold in the puny-copter market, especially at these prices. This one might find a place in our living room-based flight center. Click Continue to see a video of the little whirlybird in action.
Via Think Geek
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By Anonymous at 8:36 AM ON 08/28/08
Just attach a micro camera to it, and you will have the perfect spy plane.
By boxerfanatic at 1:18 PM ON 08/28/08
This looks cool.
More controllable than my picooZ, more indoor-friendly than my Blade CX2 helicopter.
I think I might have to find one of these for myself, and a few other people, for christmas gifts.
By lol at 4:15 PM ON 08/28/08
This is definately a neat little toy. Great for those who can't be bothered to stand up to pass it :D J/K I'm definately going to look into getting one, because it looks like you have a good deal more control than w/ the typical indoor heli. I wonder how good the control really is, though? Would this be apartment friendly, and can you actually put it on a point you desire, fly it to another point, stop, fly to another point, stop, etc?
By tig1 at 2:46 PM ON 10/09/08
Love it want it, BUT can't see paying a price for shipping that exceds the price of the product :(