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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?

Helicopter Videos! 

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Spiderman Electric Helicopter

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What's your favorite little helicopter for under $100? 

Please submit more! New models are coming out all the time?

PicooZ

PicooZ

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AlienFly RC Mosquito

AlienFly RC Mosquito

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Havoc R/C Helicopter - Yellow

Havoc R/C Helicopter - Yellow

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Here's a feed from a popular hobby shop 

Hobbytron is a popular source for small electric remote control helicopters (and many other types of toys): these links are from their blog:

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Small Helicopters on Amazon 

Blade CX2 RTF Electric Coaxial Micro Helicopter

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Amazon Price: $189.99 (as of 09/06/2008)

Electric RC Helicopter Hawk 252 RTF

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Amazon Price: $46.99 (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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Best Online Helicopter Community 

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?

And please submit new ones!

Helicopter Sales

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About dwood

I'm not an expert on helicopters - and I wanted to make a place for other non-experts to get together and learn about little helicopters.

What was once (until a little while ago) a very difficult hobby has now become very accessible, so I hope to make a space that's just as accessible!

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