Radio control helicopter - hovering done right

 A radio control helicopter can be the perfect toy or tool for man. It can be a great way to pass time for both hobbyists and recreationalists alike. The best thing about them, with the advancement in technology, is that they are lightweight, can be small or big, very stable in flight and have great range. Typically controlled with a 3 or 4 channel transmitter, the radio control helicopter today will most likely be electric battery powered with a rechargeable battery which can last up to 6-10 minutes on most models. With lots of cool designs, this helicopter can be perfect for showing off and if you are any good at flying it, it can even impress the most grounded person you can think of. The helicopter can also be controlled with a Smartphone or a tablet thanks to some amazing technological developments.

You can stay up in the air long enough to do some tricks with the radio control helicopter, thanks to the latest in aerodynamic technology in a small package. The way the helicopter is controlled has evolved since the 70s and 90s when a single stick control was used. The two stick versions available today allows for easier control and is good for people looking into taking up radio control helicopter flying as their favorite past time. Longer flight duration can be achieved and depends on the power source. Recharge time for these batteries range from 20-30 minutes. It is always possible to have a higher capacity battery to power for longer durations.

If you want to fly at night for some added challenge or because you want to recreate that car chase movie scene you saw then some models are equipped with LED lights which consume little power but provide a lot of light. A radio control helicopter has to weigh as little as possible to enable it to fly efficiently and nowadays most of them have very tough lightweight bodies built to take punishment, it should survive a few crashes.

Because of the improvements in the controls and aerodynamics, a radio control helicopter can do maneuvers a real helicopter can do, including some extra ones that the real things can't. Flying backwards, hovering, etc are some of the reasons why flying is so much fun. It also makes them great for some more serious applications such as for inspecting hard to reach places. Some models come equipped with built-in cameras for this purpose and as technology advances the image quality produced from these are great and a radio control helicopter can provide spectacular images due to their ability to hover high above the ground. It's a great way to experience flight.