RC Toys Village Dh 9074 Model 3.5 Channel Metal Gyro Helicopter

Price : $34.10
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Product Description

The newest model with the latest Gyroscope technology. The regular 3 channels allow you to fly : up, down, turn left, turn right, move forward, backward. This new 3.5 channels does all that, plus it let you control the speed, you can either fly in low or high speed by simply switch the speed control button. There are not many flying around, be the first to own 1 of this beautiful helicopter. Retails are up to 79 at most local Hobby Stores or in the Mall! Why pay more for the same product when you can get it here for much much cheaper since we are a factory direct importer. This New DH 9074 3.5CH Gyro Metal RC Helicopter is fully assembled with all pre-flight adjustments completed. Simply remove it from the box, charge and insert the batteries, and get ready to take-off. The package is equipped with everything needed to get airborne (except 8 AA batteries for the remote controller). Brand New in Retail Packaging: - DH 9074 Gyro 3CH Metal RC Helicopter . - Remote Controller (required 8 AA batteries , not included). - AC Home Charger (110V). - Instructions manual.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 8 x 4 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0032HI5MS
• Item model number: NCAN9074
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
• Batteries: 8 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: 13,305 in Toys ; Games (See Top 100 in Toys ; Games)
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Product Features

• Full Function 3 Channels Remote Controlled with Gyro.Intelligent RC System.
• Up, Down, Left, Right , Forward, Backward, Low Speed ; High Speed.Ready-To-Fly straight out of the box. With Flashing lights (on balance bar) during flight.
• 3.7V 800mAh Li-polymer Rechargeable Battery (for Helicopter) Colors ; Frequencies May Vary.
• Charging time: 90 minutes.Approximately 8-12 minutes flight time (depends on how you fly).Flight Range Approx. 100 ft.
• Length : Approx. 12 Inches.Height: Approx. 6 inches (from landing gear to balance bar).Main Rotor Surface Diameter: Approx 7.1 Inches.Suitable for Indoor flight or outdoor with NO wind.Suitable for Children 14+ ages.

 

RC Toys Village Dh 9074 Model 3.5 Channel Metal Gyro Helicopter

 

Customer Reviews

I bought this toy for my son and myself, and I must say I have been well pleased with its construction, durability and functionality. The toy has taken a number of hard crashes into buildings, concrete, and trees -- so its tuff, damn tuff, but how well does it fly? Firstly, its more a powerful bird as compared to any of the small battery powered helicopters I have previously bought or seen. It flies high, 100 feet and it needs a lot of space to really enjoy flying it. You can fly it in the backyard, but I find I spend more time worrying about crashing it into the house than really having fun.
The gyro's keep the copter level and provide pinpoint turning -- Meaning that It spins around while hovering in mid-air. The flight challenge is to keep the copter's hight steady, while moving the copter forward. Again, turning is not an issue, its balancing the hight and forward direction that is difficult. One reviewer mentioned that it will not fly forward or backward; however this is not the case. After a few days of practice both my 9 year old and I could pilot the copter reasonably well. I got about 15 minutes of flying time for every hour of charging. With the high learning curve this can make for some frustration. Is it worth buying? Yeah, its fun, and my son and I got a big kick out of it -- especially at night as it lights up! But, personally I wondered if it may not be worth it to spend a little more money and buy a bigger copter that is easer to fly.
Bottom Line: This copter is fun, sturdy, will and may well satisfy your needs -- if you put some time in learning to fly it.

First R/C helicopter I've ever owned -- not new to the R/C scene, though (and I have a good understanding of how real helicopters fly and operate). It took me a little getting used to (hence the "tough for beginners" comment), but easy to master (hence the "easy for intermediates" comment).
A lot of the other reviews have covered most of the issues -- here are my additional thoughts:
- Flies pretty well right out of the box -- constantly needs to be trimmed on the rotational axis and, as someone else noted, maintaining height/hover control is a bit challenging.
- The Quick/Slow toggle switch is good for controlling your speed indoors (use the Slow setting). I've yet to fly this outdoors (darned winter...mid-December 2010 as I write this), so haven't really tried the Quick setting. It does seem to fly noticeably quicker in the Quick setting.
- Only real negative that I've encountered so far (prevented this from getting a full 5-star rating in my book) is that the quality control is a touch lacking -- one of the wires soldered onto the On/Off switch came loose on the 2nd flight, requiring me to have to re-solder the wire (and asking for my wife's help, as it was really a 3-hand operation).
And it looks like I got a deal, the price seems to have gone up by about $20 since I bought it!