Micro-Mini Radio Control Helicoptors.

Is the idea of flying rc helicopters, airplanes or other aircraft something you'd like, but the thought of learning how to puts you off? Could be you're feeling confused and intimidated... you've no feel for the subject or don't know which model would be most enjoyable or suit your needs; airplane, helicopter, gas or electric?...Mmmm

The interest in radio control flying has sky rocketed in popularity in the last few years, so now there's never been an easier or better time to get started. It's a hobby that's enthused by young and old alike, it's gratifying, exiting, teaches you a lot and easy to get hooked on. If the hobby has sparked your interest, please read on!...

Authentic micro-mini rc helicopters are flooding the shelves nowadays, but it's a long time after micro rc cars, boats and airplanes became popular.

This is because model helicopter technology is far more involved than almostt any other rc vehicle or other craft technology - so it's taken the makers longer to produce the neccessary bit and pieces that are small enough and cheap enough to allow mass-production of true micro rc helicopters.

But, fortunately for us, such helicopters do exist and are readily available. Two shining examples are the Blade Micro CX from E-flite, and Walkera's 4#3B - a scaled-down version of the successful Dragonfly 4 FP electric rc helicopter.

Low-cost micro helicopters

By far the cheapest micro helicopters on sale now are not, in fact, radio control in the true sense of the term, but are controlled by infra-red technology, in much the same way that your TV or DVD player remote operates.

The Silverlit Picoo Z was the first to appear late in 2006, getting in to the record books for the world's smallest 'rc' helicopter! The Picoo Z is now marketed as the Havoc Heli and still sells in huge numbers even though many manufacturers have since jumped on the bandwagon and followed suit.