Remote Controlled Helicopters
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Up in the sky with RC helicopters for beginners
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What is a RC beginner helicopter?
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Which RC beginners helicopters are available?
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What do you have to pay attention to when buying an RC beginner helicopter?
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Ready to Fly! Unbox and start flying
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FAQs: The most common questions about RC entry-level helicopters
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Conclusion: How to find the right RC beginner helicopter
What is a RC beginner helicopter?
The abbreviation RC stands for Radio Control and means radio remote control. RC beginners' helicopters are correspondingly miniaturized model helicopters with electric drive, which are equipped with a radio-based remote control. Beginner models are usually easy to master: After a short time, small and large hobby pilots can fly spectacular maneuvers with the radio-controlled mini-helicopter.
In addition to the conventional single-blade helicopters and double-rotor helicopters, quadrocopters also belong to this product category.
Which RC beginners helicopters are available?
Single blade helicopter
Wireless remote-controlled helicopters with only one rotor (single blade) are rarely offered in the beginner's range, since the control is often not quite trivial. Single-blade models for beginners are usually speed-controlled, have a simpler mechanical design and a lower weight than pitch-controlled models and are therefore less susceptible to falls. They are particularly suitable for ambitious hobby pilots considering switching from coaxial helicopters to single blade helicopters. As with the large relatives, a vertical tail rotor is used to balance the torque.
Double rotor helicopter
These RC beginners' helicopters have two rotors. These are usually coaxial rotors, i.e. the rotors rotating in opposite directions are arranged on top of each other in a rotary axis, which causes the torques to cancel each other. Double rotor models are very popular in the beginner range due to the improved stability.
What do you have to pay attention to when buying an RC beginner helicopter?
Technical specifications
- Flight time in minutes (min)
- Diameter of the main rotor in millimeters (mm)
- Type: Single blade, double rotor helicopter, quadrocopter
Entry-level models
- Flexible rotors
- Robust mechanics
- Multiple skill levels
- Pre-assembled model (RTF)
Key features
- LED position lights
- Spare -Rotor blades
Practical advice
So-called gyroscopes are used to stabilize the RC beginner helicopter in the air against gusts of wind and undesirable side effects of the control. Thanks to these gyro stabilizers, rotation deviations can be corrected automatically, it's a lot easier to control the mini helicopters. Micro sensors (piezo sensors, SMM sensors) are increasingly being used instead of mechanical gyro instruments. The control corrections are calculated via integrated microcontrollers in the RC beginner helicopter.
Ready to Fly! Unbox and start flying
RC beginners' helicopters are usually delivered as ready-to-fly RTF models (Ready to Fly). The mini helicopters are thus already largely pre-assembled and radio remote control as well as partly rechargeable battery and charger are included in the delivery. This means that only a few handles are required before the RC beginner can take off helicopters for the first time. RTF models are therefore ideal for younger hobby pilots who want to experience remote control and aircraft as quickly as possible.
FAQs: The most common questions about RC entry-level helicopters
What flight time do RC beginners' helicopters achieve?
The flight time depends on the battery installed, which supplies the electric motor of the mini helicopter with energy. As a rule, smaller batteries are used to reduce the weight of the RC beginner helicopter. Therefore, flight times of a few minutes are only possible before the battery has to be recharged using the partially supplied charger.
Are RC beginners' helicopters suitable as children's toys?
According to the manufacturer's specifications, many models are suitable for children aged 8 years and over. Since these models are comparatively cheap and the focus is on fun, RC beginners' helicopters are a nice gift for children of school age. However, it is recommended that an adult as a supervisor supports the first flight attempts with advice and action.
According to the manufacturer's specifications, some models are suitable for older children and young people from 14 years up, since the young hobby pilot is already required to be a little bit more sensitive with the steering.
What is the cost of an RC beginner helicopter?
Extremely affordable models cost between 10 and 30 euros. However, customers should have realistic performance and lifetime expectations. RC beginners' helicopters around 50 euros can convince prospective hobby pilots. In the price range from 50 euros upwards, you will also find remote-controlled helicopters with unusual optics or additional features as well as the increasingly popular Quadrocopter. However, hobby pilots do not have to dig too deep into their pockets: In the entry-level sector, models are rarely offered that significantly exceed the 100-euro mark.
Conclusion: How to find the right RC beginner helicopter
Affordable RC beginners' helicopters are ideal as a gift for young and old. Small models are sometimes even optimized for indoor use, so that mini-flight shows are also possible in the children's room or in the office.
Ambitious junior pilots who want to gain initial experience in helicopter model flight are doing well to invest a few more euros: Models between 50 and 100 euros usually have a longer life span and enable realistic maneuvers.