Anyone into RC Helicopters?

djpathfinder · 01-11-2012, 08:55 AM

Technology keeps improving and there's a lot more RC flying toys and options available now compared to even 5 years ago, so prices are coming down. A "cheap copter" is how I got started. There's a lot of cheaper indoor options these days that are a lot of fun. They advertise the ones with a camera that you can use to spy on other family members. I'm sure they're a hoot. You can write about your RC heli adventures. :-)

RiCharlie · 01-11-2012, 12:41 PM

Well i learned one thing today...you cant fly these infra red copters outside even on a very calm day..the sun interferes with the signal.so I guess it has to be radio control next copter...
I am already talking about my NEXT copter and I just got the other one yesterday!! Bad sign!!

djpathfinder · 01-11-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

Well i learned one thing today...you cant fly these infra red copters outside even on a very calm day..the sun interferes with the signal.so I guess it has to be radio control next copter...
I am already talking about my NEXT copter and I just got the other one yesterday!! Bad sign!!

A big screen TV can interfere with IR signals too.

RiCharlie · 01-23-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Technology keeps improving and there's a lot more RC flying toys and options available now compared to even 5 years ago, so prices are coming down. A "cheap copter" is how I got started. There's a lot of cheaper indoor options these days that are a lot of fun. They advertise the ones with a camera that you can use to spy on other family members. I'm sure they're a hoot. You can write about your RC heli adventures. :-)

I was just reading this over and noticed the last line...something that did not register before...did you read my previous car stories? I will gladly come up with something to write about if you like...

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01-11-2012, 12:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 17	Well i learned one thing today...you cant fly these infra red copters outside even on a very calm day..the sun interferes with the signal.so I guess it has to be radio control next copter... I am already talking about my NEXT copter and I just got the other one yesterday!! Bad sign!!