Spinmaster Reflex R/C RTF Helicopter (Colors may vary)
Spinmaster Reflex R/C RTF Helicopter (Colors may vary)
The Spinmaster Airhogs Reflex RC Helicopter is an amazing micro indoor heli. Pilot your own helicopter indoors - with amazing 6-way control! The crash-resistant foam fuselage is perfect for a nice big room without too many obstacles. Throttle up and down, or bank left and right using the 6-way controller. Twin drive props provide directional control while the dual rotors lend stability. Includes a set of spare propellers and battery. Runs on an included rechargeable lithium polymer battery. The controller operates on 9V battery which is not included. Recommended for ages 10 and older. Helicopters are more challenging than planes and a lot more fun!
Customer Review: Fun for kids and adults
Pros: Durable, after many crashes I still haven't had to replace the rotors. Battery life is good for what it does (rated at 8 minutes, but if you stop many times its more like 10-15). Has fwd/back/spin left/spin right controls. So light, that it's not prone to damage anything it rams into.
Cons: Battery charging time is painfully slow (1-2 hrs). It's light weight causes it to be at the mercy of any slight air movement around it. Wanders quite a bit even in still air. Fwd/back/left/right controls are all on or off,there's no in between.
I've had this for about a month now. After some frustration with being able to control it sometimes, and other times not, it dawned on me why it seemed inconsistent. It only flew stable indoors with the air conditioning OFF. When there was any air movement in the room, it would get pushed all over the place by the ventilation in the room. If the air just catches the tail of the helicopter, the copter is put into a spin. So if you want any sense of control, make sure the air in the room is very still.
I would not recommend this for outdoor use unless you have a huge field to fly in. My son and I took it for some flights outside and the slightest breeze sent it sailing. I was very impressed how high the copter could go though. It can shoot up 40 feet in an instant, then your running after it as the wind takes it away. I actually had it plunge 40-50 ft down into the street, but it survived no problem.
My son is 5 yrs old and he loves it. I was apprehensive about letting him try it at first and was actually planning on not letting him see it. But after using it a while, I realized he couldn't really hurt it easily (unless he steps on it!)
Forward/backward movement is a bit limited. The copter is designed to balance itself. Forward movement only gets it so far before it tilts up a little to counter-act the forward force, causing it to stop.
Even with all these 'cons', you gotta remember this IS a toy, not a fully functional hobbiest helicopter with real controls, and is priced as such. My sons asks to fly it everyday and I still enjoy it very much. I like how I don't have to worry about wrecking anything in the house.
Customer Review: Chopper fun!
I bought this helicopter as a Christmas gift for my son. After flying it myself, I am going to have to get one for me! Don't waste your money on any other brand because you will not be satisfied. This is a great toy no matter if you're 8 or 80.
