This was impossible only yesterday.
Metaphorically speaking, anyway, it's true. Model helicopters used to be the domain of serious, geeky hobbyists. They were expensive, had to be put together from kits, and were very hard to fly.
All of those things have changed practically overnight with a few modest advancements in technology. The most important was the development of better batteries, especially Lithium Polymer batteries, which provide a good enough power/weight ratio to make very small electric helicopters practical.
By using co-axial rotors, manufacturers have made these little helicopters more naturally stable in flight, and thus simpler to fly.
Today it's possible to buy a simple, fully assembled, tiny remote-control electric helicopter for $40.
So the only question is, why haven't you already?
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Blade CX2 RTF Electric Coaxial Micro Helicopter
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Amazon Price: $189.99 (as of 09/06/2008)
Mini Dragonfly Full Function Rc Electric Helicopter with Double Blades 3 Channel
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Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 09/06/2008)
Blade CP Pro RTF Electric Micro Helicopter
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Amazon Price: $139.99 (as of 09/06/2008)
Winner Full Function Electric RC Helicopter 3 CH Blades
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There are many blogs and forums out there that deal with model helicopters, and a few that even deal with little electric ones. What's your favorite?
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