How to choose a toy helicopter on the radio: instructions, reviews

A radio-controlled helicopter is not just a children's toy, but a real miracle of modern technology. To launch this mechanism is a pleasure for both kids and adults alike. Such a gift, like a toy helicopter, will suit children over 8 years old. Manufacturers offer buyers a wide range of goods: on the shelves of stores are represented by a variety of models. How to choose such a toy? Recommendations - in our material.

What are they like?

Flying toy helicopters are issued the most different. You can classify them by the following main technical parameters:

• to size;
• Type of the engine;
• By the method of management;
• By the number of control channels;
• By the type of screws, etc.

When to buy the first helicopter?

The helicopter on the console is technically a rather complicated structure, besides having a high cost. Therefore, if such a gift is made ahead of time, the child simply will not be able to cope with the management, which can lead not only to the breakage of such a gift, but also to the chagrin of the baby.

Manufacturers usually recommend this toy to children over 10 years old. At this age, it is preferable to choose models with a minimum number of control channels so that the child can quickly learn to own the remote control.

Types of radio-controlled helicopters by engine type

In order to choose a toy helicopter, first of all, its purpose should be clearly defined. So, if the mechanism is purchased for the child for the purpose of leisure, then the choice should be based on battery models. Helicopters with this type of engine can work continuously for up to 30 minutes, after which charging is required. But the considerable advantage of this model in comparison with other types is an affordable price.

If such a toy is purchased for the purpose of participating in specialized competitions, it is better to choose a toy helicopter with an engine that operates on fuel. This model is characterized by high speed and the possibility of continuous operation for a long time. But this type of helicopter can hardly be called a children's toy - it is technically complex and, accordingly, expensive apparatus. Additionally, these types of toys are divided into classes depending on the volume of the fuel engine, starting from the thirties, forties, etc.

The control mechanism

There are two types of control mechanism:

• Toy helicopter on radio control;
• Frequency (controlled by infrared rays).

The latter is susceptible to sunlight, so most often such control is suitable for helicopters that are launched indoors.

What are control channels for a toy helicopter?

When choosing a gift such as a toy helicopter, you should pay attention to the number of control channels of a specific model. What is it and what is it for? The control channels are those technical capabilities that are equipped with a specific model of the helicopter, and which can be controlled with the console. The less of them, the easier it is to operate the device. But at the same time, two- and three-channel models do not differ in maneuverability.

Let us consider in more detail what helicopters with different number of control channels have technical capabilities:

1. A two-channel toy can fly up and down, around its own axis and in a circle. Models with this characteristic are not able to develop high speed. With the management of such a device will cope with children 8-10 years old. Therefore, if you plan to purchase such a toy for the first time, then it is recommended to choose the two-channel helicopter.
2. Three-channel models differ from the previous ones only by increasing the flight path: they can fly back and forth.
3. With the four-channel control of the helicopter on the remote, the novice can not cope. This model has the ability to rotate left-right. This option is suitable in the event that the child has already mastered the management of a three-channel helicopter.
4. For sports competitions they acquire six-channel models - these are helicopters for professionals. They have such additional features as a gyro (the ability to "hang" in the air), the adjustment of the speed of flight.

Additional Features

Some models of toy helicopters, in addition to the above, are equipped with additional options. For example, the Silverit model has a built-in video camera. Such a helicopter will suit, rather, those who are fond of photography, rather than piloting radio-controlled models. This device is capable of capturing photo and video material of a small volume, but can not stay in flight for a long time.

Many children's helicopters shoot water or plastic "rockets".

Since toy controlled helicopters are relatively expensive, and during training they often experience accidents and breakdowns, manufacturers offered consumers such a novelty as virtual simulators. Most often these virtual games are completed devices that have four or more control channels.

How to operate a toy helicopter: instruction

The complexity of controlling the described device depends on the technical characteristics of the particular model (weight, size, engine type and number of channels). Where to begin? Here is an example instruction manual for a radio-controlled helicopter:

1. Open the compartment on the back of the control panel and insert the required number of batteries according to the poles or the battery (maximally charged). Then close the lid.
2. Screw the antenna to the console.
3. Turn on the remote and the helicopter with a special button.
4. Place the toy on a flat horizontal surface.
5. In some models, activation of the joystick is required by moving the lever once from the extreme upper position to the lowest position. Then the indicator lights up, which notifies the device is ready for action.

How to learn to manage? First of all it is recommended to master the technique of take-off and landing. Only after having completed such skills, one can proceed to a straight flight, and then conduct other possible maneuvers.

Recommendations for beginners

In order to prevent accidents and breakdowns, professionals are advised to adhere to the following simple rules:

1. Use the helicopter in accordance with its intended use, as specified in the instructions. So, if the toy is designed for flights in the room, you do not need to play with it on the street - this will quickly disable such a mechanism. Repair of toy helicopters is not cheap, and sometimes even hopeless.
2. Before the game you need to fully charge the battery (this will take from twenty minutes to one and a half hours). Do not allow the battery to completely discharge - this significantly shortens the life of the battery. Charge the battery for longer than the time specified in the manual is also not recommended.
3. Do not charge the battery immediately after the game. It is necessary to maintain a gap of 10-15 minutes to cool the battery.
4. It is necessary to avoid contact of rotating screws of the mechanism with fingers, hair, objects of clothing and ornaments. It is especially important that the adults watch the children playing with the helicopter. The ingress of foreign bodies into the blades of a toy helicopter is extremely traumatic, both for the person who controls the apparatus and for those around them. Therefore, you can not run a toy in places where people or animals are crowded.
5. Manufacturers do not recommend the use of spare parts to the device, not included in the original kit.
6. Before starting a radio-controlled helicopter, make sure that no one uses the same frequency. When operating the same frequency channel, the mechanisms can fail and not be manageable.

Browse popular models

Firm-manufacturers of toy helicopters on the radio control set. We will review the most common models with different technical characteristics:

1. It is simple, but at the same time multifunctional model for children Angry Birds. A helicopter was made in the form of birds. The mechanism has a three-channel control method, that is, the device can fly up-down, forward-backward, right-left. The diameter of the remote control is 15 meters. It has an affordable price such a toy helicopter - the price is about 600-800 rubles.
2. For beginners, such simple helicopters as MJX T38, SYMA S32G, HappyCow are suitable. These devices have three to four control channels. They differ in stylish design, illumination. Have good technical characteristics, cost about 1500 rubles.
3. Models with additional features, you can recommend the following: WL Toys V319 (shoots water), the device of the same manufacturer V398 shoots "missiles", MJX Heli Thunderbird T53C has a video camera. Also it is possible to offer helicopters of mark Walkera - their difference that they possess system of automatic stabilization of balance, therefore not bad fly even in windy weather. The Air Hogs helicopter has additional protection against breakdowns during accidents - it is surrounded by a metal cage, which does not allow the details of the toy to be damaged in a collision.
4. Professionals in piloting by helicopters on radio control should stop their choice on such brands as Art-Tech and E-sky.

Recommendations for selection

Thus, analyzing the above-described information on the technical characteristics of different models, choosing a helicopter on the console follows the following criteria:

1. Weight toys. The smaller it is, the more difficult it will be to manage such a helicopter on the street.
2. Housing material affects the longevity of the device.
3. Number of control channels. The functionality of the mechanism depends on this indicator.
4. The speed of motion depends on the engine power.
5. Battery capacity determines the duration of the flight. Most often the toy helicopter does not take off because of insufficient battery charging.
6. The diameter of the coverage area of the remote control. The bigger it is, the further and higher the helicopter can fly.

Reviews

The opinions of users about the helicopters on the radio control are ambiguous. Often, negative opinions are formed when an inappropriate model is purchased. Such a toy is not cheap, and it can break after the first fall. In addition, the baby can be seriously upset because of the failure of the cherished gift. Therefore it is important to choose such a helicopter on the remote control, which can be managed by a child of a specific age. Here you should not buy a gift, as they say, for a year.

With the right choice and observance of all the rules of operation, this toy can last a long period and please its owner with an entertaining pastime. Often, purchasing such a gift to a child, adults also gladly launch a helicopter. Then leisure becomes a true family tradition, which not only brings a lot of positive emotions, but also unites and unites people of all ages.