Micro RC helicopters

True micro rc helicopters have finally started to become widely available, a long time after micro cars, boats and planes became popular.

This is because model helicopter technology is far more complicated than any other rc vehicle or aircraft technology, and components have only recently become small enough and cheap enough to allow full production of true micro rc helicopters.

Two examples come from Precision Heli, the Micron V2 and the Micron CX, both shown below - a stunning example of what this technology will allow; with rotor spans of just 8 inches, the Micron V2 and CX are true micro rc helicopters.

The Micron V2, left, and the Micron CX, right - two truly micro rc helicopters

The Micron V2 and CX are actually very advanced model helicopters and not toys - they have been designed around and feature standard rc helicopter parts, such as the swashplate on the V2. Some components are so small that the manufacturer recommends using a magnifying glass for assembly and maintenance.

Constructed from materials such as carbon, titanium and ABS these miniature models are surprisingly tough for something that looks so delicate.

They can be flown from the palm of your hand and a living room provides plenty of useful airspace for the Micron V2 and CX.
Good stability in the air is achieved in the single rotor V2 by a 3 in 1 ESC/Gyro while the CX coaxial rotors ensure smooth flying as in all dual rotor helicopters.

Low-cost micro helicopters

The run up to Christmas 2006 saw a global phenomenon in terms of marketing a new kind of very affordable micro 'rc' helicopter.

The infra-red micro helicopters are 2 channel helicopters that have fulfilled every kid's dream of being able to fly a model helicopter around the bedroom!

As soon as these things hit the shops, videos started appearing on sites such as YouTube and Google Videos, and viral marketing took control. The manufacturers (primarily Silverlit with the Picoo Z, then the copies) didn't need to spend much time or money on advertising, they let the public do it for them!

The demand for these tiny copters far outstripped supply, and they became the 'must have' toy of 2006. The original Picoo Z even got into the Guinness Book of World Records as being the smallest rc helicopter, weighing in at only 10 grams.

A good selection of infra-red micro helicopters can be found at Red Rocket Hobby Shop.

Related pages

Electric rc helicopters - more info on the larger models.

Infrared micro helicopters - the big hit of 2006.

Havoc Heli Laser Battle Set - the big hit of 2007?

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Micro rc boats

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