HELP! What rc helicopter is good but not too expensive?

lotrGurl23

I am a beginner and want to find a good remote control helicopter.

1. I want it to be able to get of the ground,
2. have a reasonable flight time in between charges
3. be reasonably easy to learn how to fly it doesn't have to be too simple I have a brain :)
4. flies straight when you want it too and not just in circles
5. This is not as important but it would be really nice if it had full range of motion (forward, back, right, left, up, down and possibly hover)
6. If it does crash preferably it won't shatter into a jazillion pieces maybe a gyro would keep it from crashing I don't know enough about them to know

I don't want one too big. Indoor is preferred to outdoor, but if it does both that's obviously fine too :). I've read that a "hobby" standard coaxial mini helicopters are better than "toy" helicopters because if something does break you can replace parts. On the other hand I'm NOT made of money so a $80 helicopter for fun is far out of my budget.

If nothing like this exists sorry to waste your time, but I'm hoping some rc helicopter junkie can read this and have a solution. I tried googling it, but I don't know enough of the terminology to find what I want. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :)

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RC helis at xheli is a bit expensive, try amazon, reviews at http://www.rc-helicopters.org

Hope it helps

What rc helicopter is good but not too expensive?

lotrGurl23

I am a beginner and want to find a good remote control helicopter.

1. I want it to be able to get of the ground,
2. have a reasonable flight time in between charges
3. be reasonably easy to learn how to fly it doesn't have to be too simple I have a brain :)
4. flies straight when you want it too and not just in circles
5. This is not as important but it would be really nice if it had full range of motion (forward, back, right, left, up, down and possibly hover)
6. If it does crash preferably it won't shatter into a jazillion pieces maybe a gyro would keep it from crashing I don't know enough about them to know

I don't want one too big. Indoor is preferred to outdoor, but if it does both that's obviously fine too :). I've read that a "hobby" standard coaxial mini helicopters are better than "toy" helicopters because if something does break you can replace parts. On the other hand I'm NOT made of money so a $80 helicopter for fun is far out of my budget.

If nothing like this exists sorry to waste your time, but I'm hoping some rc helicopter junkie can read this and have a solution. I tried googling it, but I don't know enough of the terminology to find what I want. I found something called a "E-flite Blade mCX" off of a blog and it sounds awesome but the cheapest I can find it is $60 which is still far out of my budget :\. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Your in luck, there is a mini RC helicopter does fit your criteria pretty well.

Its the Syma S107 mini electric RC helicopter.

I've had mine for some time and I love it, its great fun and easy to fly. Its a good beginners helicopter.
If it does crash its got a metal frame and is pretty durable. Mine hit the ceiling, the desk, and the dog, and it just keeps right on going.

If you get it online you should be able to grab one for around $30 bucks. Thats it.

You can read a full review and see a video of it flying right here:

http://electricrchelicopterreviews.com/

I hope you try the s107 you wont regret it!


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Best indoor RC helicopter and durable outdoor RC airplane?

RBot1

My wife wants an RC airplane more than anything. I bought her a cheap one last year, and she crashed it on it's first flight and it tore to shreds (due to some light wind). I got it replaced, but she's now afraid to take it out even in the slightest of wind.

So, I would like to get her an indoor RC helicopter (for beginners - it has to be pretty stable and be able to take a few crashes while learning, mind you) AND an RC airplane for the outdoor - one that is much more durable, and maybe can fly in a small amount of wind.

I've been looking at Air Hogs vehicles (such as the Havoc Heli), and they look durable and great, but there's so many to choose from, I need some help chosing. Or, if there is a differnet company/vehicle that you would recommend. I am buying her one of each so she can go outside, but stay in if it's too windy...

Thanks a bunch, guys!

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You are in the right field for the aircrafts you want. The Air Hogs are very durable. I personally started out with the Air Hogs product line and eventually expanded out.
For indoors, you could get the Air Hogs Havoc helicopter. It is a fun indoor only helicopter. If you let go of the throttle before the crash, the helicopter should be very durable and will last a long time. This goes for about $30.

The Air Hogs Aero Ace is a very durable indoor/outdoor plane. This plane was a big hit. People flew these indoors and outdoors. I fly this plane outdoors when there are no winds or light winds outside. Sometimes I fly this plane so high, I could barely see it! It is fun for just $30. I think the price went up though...

If you want to expand some more, you could check out horizonhobby.com and look for the E-Flite Blade MCX and the Ultra-Micro P-51. These are small planes as well. Be advised though, the Ultra-Micro P-51 is for more advanced flyers... it isn't as durable as the other planes.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PKZ3600

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH2200

Need advice on purchasing an RC helicopter.?

SonnyAngel

I am getting my dad an RC helicopter as a present. He had a small cheap Styrofoam one that had a bad connection. Despite all that, my dad really enjoyed playing with it. I think its time for him to move on to a bigger toy. Is there anything you would suggest, brands, frequencies that would work better.

Thank you!

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Ok, I think I know what helicopter your dad might have flown. Now, I do not know if you could afford this or not, but you will need ~$200 USD. There is a Blade CX 2 by E-Flite that is a good co-axial helicopter for a step up from beginners. This runs at around $189.99. If you want something a little more cheaper, try the Heli-Max Axe EZ. These run at $169.99. Great co-axial helicopters that make it easy to hover. These are all 6 channel helicopters that manipulate real helicopter flight. Once your father masters this helicopter, he could move onto the Collective Pitch helicopters which are a little more advanced.

oh yes, sorry, I forgot! If you could wait, there is a smaller and cheaper helicopter you could get called the Blade mCX. Micro Coaxial helicopter. A great heli!



Here are the links:
Blade MCX:
http://e-fliterc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH2200

Blade CX2
http://e-fliterc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH1250

Heli Max Axe EZ:
http://www.helimax-rc.com/helis/hmxe05-index.html

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hey i wan to build an a remote controlled helicopter as my project?

srdp

so wt should i have ie power of the eletric motor,the desgin of circuit board and were do i cn buy tis!!! plz help

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The project you are considering is nearly impossible if you try to do it from scratch.
It you buy a kit, you have a chance.
Go read up on the dedicated helicopter forums:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Helicopter_Beginners_Forum/forumid_165/tt.htm
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Electric_RC_Helis/forumid_167/tt.htm
http://www.rcgroups.com/mini-helis-374/
http://www.rcgroups.com/micro-helis-42/

Good luck!

how to make a servo with dc motor?

Gary Mozom

i just want it to use in model aircraft flaps/rudder movements... i have some dc motors and circuit connections, wires..ect removed from an RC car.. ;) help me ;)

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I would say that same as the first person,
try ebay you can get very very very cheap servos:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-SG90-9g-Mini-Servo-RC-helicopter-TREX-450-JR-FUTABA-/120796973739?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D220874766777%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3657110949047622227&autorefresh=true

The link above is for AMAZING servos! I would pay up to 15 dollars, these are 100% top quaility Servos!

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What do you look for in a RC helicopter that is able to go left and right, back and forth.?

Thang D

My cheap one only flys up and down depending how much power you supply it. I am think it has to do with the # of channel. Can you recommend somthing that is cheap. Thanks

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I have just recently ventured into the RC Helicopter world. For my first heli I decided on an ESky Lama V4 which is what they call a coaxial heli. It has two sets of main blades stacked on top of each other turning in opposite directions & no tail rotor. It offers up & down(of course), sway left & sway right, forward & backwards, and spin left & spin right. After researching them a bit I found that the coaxial heli is perfect for beginners and novice pilots due to the controls being very easy to learn and master. This unit came with a flight simulator that allows you to fly right on your computer using the actual remote for the heli. It also came with a training kit to help aid in first time flights and landings. All this cost me about $85.00. It is a nice sized heli for still being considered a mini. It measures about 16" long and about 7" tall.
There is a another helicopter made by EFlite called the Blade CX and CX2. These are very close in comparison to the Lama but with a little higher price at about $120.00. Both are very nice helis and look great! Also both of these helis are easily upgraded to allow for individual tinkering and likes if your brother decides he really likes the RC helicopter as a hobby. Oh, I forgot to mention........ both of these are electric helis and can be flown indoors as well as outdoors. Hope this helps!

What RC helicopter should I get?

Tactical

I'm 15 and I wanted to get an RC helicopter. I've only had one mini helicopter before but I want to get an Intermediate helicopter, because I'm buying it with my own money and it will most likely be a one time purchase. My budget is only $200.00. I only want the single rotor design (whatever that is called). It needs to be durable and perhaps fast. Also, I would like it to be able to go backwards, forwards, side to side, up, down, hover, and turn left and right (for some reason I think that's called 6 channel). If you could also help me with my terminology, That'd be great. Thanks!
What I meant by single rotor design is I don't like coaxial design. Thank you.

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Blade MCX. Easy to fly, upgrade, and well within your budget.

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micro rc helicopter????

Alvin J

when i turn mine on
and i try to fly it

it justt turns 360 on the table without even going in the air and i tried trimming it like this and the buttons to trim but still...
plz help me any1 .
and also when its charge you charge the green light on the transmitter should turn off
but mine stays on and whn i remove the charger and try to fly it the red light flashes and the green light is still there
this is the exact heli i have
http://site.xheli.com/rc-helicopter1/rc-helicopter7.jpg
plz help me

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I have had alot of experience with mini copters. I can say that 99% of the time the spinning issue is caused by several factors.

1. hair(s) just one hair wrapped around the tail rotor can cause it not to fly correctly. Check for hairs and strings , threads , etc.

2. the trim issue takes ALOT of time. It is digital so it needs several seconds to actually register into the processor bs so it can fine tune itself and set itself. Do this very , very slowly. It will take at least 5-10 minutes.

3. The battery connector harness is so tiny that if it is not plugged in snuggly and all the way in, it will cause it not to charge correctly. Try to verify it is snug by wiggling the harness a little. If it is too tight then it is not set correctly. If it is too loose then it needs to be pushed in harder.

While these are some common remedies there are others too.

Feel free too review my other questions I answered for some more info on micro R/C copters.

Feel free to email me for more specifics too.

What is the best RC Helicopter?

sarah s

I'm looking to buy my 22 year old gamer brother a remote control helicopter, between £20-£30 he likes the shiny black sleek look and also insects and stuff, i dont know where to look and i dont know much about them ! thanks! any help would be massively appreciated.

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Syma S012 Apache AH-64 Mini 3-Channel Infrared RC Helicopter ---NEW!
No Assembly required, Ready To Fly!Flight Stabilizing System with adjustable trimming control.
Real Helicopter Performance with Stable Hover. Full 3 Channels : Up, Down, Left, Right, Forward and Backward.
An incorporated auto stability system making it easy to fly.
A pre-installed 3 channel proportional wide beam infrared control system that is also tri-band A, B, C.
Recharging takes place via the transmitter. The transmitter has an Alignment Trim, a Charging and Power Indicator, a Left/Right Lever and a Trimmer.
http://www.amazon.com/Apache-3-Channel-Infrared-RC-Helicopter/dp/B001O271YG/?tag=partptl-20
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Best beginner outdoor rc helicopter?

BcRich145

I purchased a syma s107 last month, and im having tons of fun with the little thing indoors. Now i feel i'm ready to move onto a larger, outdoor rc helicopter( to be flown in slight wind ). For the money, what helicopter is best for a beginner? I've been looking on my own and theres just too many for me to make a decision.. I want to try and get the best heli i can for the money (<$150).

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I have heaps of mini helicopters especially the Syma S107- I also have the Syma S032 which is the bigger brother and is not infra red remote so flies out side on a calm day.

It really gets down to how much you might want to spend- If you start going into the hundred dollar mark plus you can not beat Nine eagles helis and of course models from Walkera. First consider cost if you are going to single coaxial blade helicopters they are considerable harder to fly and getting a simulator from Say Ebay for $20 is well worth it as you can practice on your computer. You see one is going from a 3 channel helicopter (syma107) to 4 and 6-7 channel helicopters which have lot more movement hence control gets harder.

I got a Walkera Dragonfly 4G6S 6CH Metal RC Helicopter with a brushless motor for $300 now I know that is more than you want to spend,however my advice is I know once you fly a 4 channel helicopter you will wish you had spent a bit more money to go the full hog as you will be totally hooked, The difference of spending $300 to $150 for a rc helicopter is enormous-built really well many spares available and easy to repair and made of high quality materials,also the remotes can be $200 on their own which are supplied with say the Dragon fly and can be binded with other helicopters.

In your price you can not beat the Skyartec NINJA 400 CCPM 6CH RC Helicopter for around $170- I have put some links to where I buy my helis below-hope that helps.

Beginner RC Helicopter?

NONAME

I am looking for an electronic RC helicopter... I am a beginner, and want to start a new hobby. I have looked at the GYRO mini helicopters, and I have found that they are VERY stable. I have actually tried one out and liked it very much, but the problem is, I live in a small apartment. I don't ave muck space to fly this thing and my ceilings are not high. The good thing is, I live very close to a park with a big open space with no trees. My problem is, I want a helicopter that is very stable and I can learn on, but I can't do that at my apartment with a small one. I can get a bigger outdoor one, which I have seen are very stable, but then again, if I lose control of it, the heli could easily break. Anybody have this problem or any solutions?
Thanks!

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well big helicopters are usually more expensive and they are not as easy to stabilize unless they are coaxial because coaxials have 2 sets of rotor blades and they are amazing helis to start with, but they are not good with outdoors and winds. if you wanna fly outside the bigger is better because the wind cant throw it around. coaxials dont get really big but you can get "big lama" that is a beginner heli and it can stay up in some wind but not a lot. i dont recommend you starting with a 3d heli because they are hard to stabilize and if then one that you saw was stable then the pilot was pretty good! there is also fixed pitch but those are a bit harder to fly than coaxials but they are easier than 3ds. you can also get micro coaxials that are REALLY small but stable!
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