Remote controlled aircraft have always been scale models of the original full size versions. The resulting planes needed a fairly large area to take off and land. This separated planes from other remote control models. The planes needed to be flown outdoors.
Remote control helicopters were one answer to this problem. It was now possible to fly remote control airplanesinside buildings along with helicopters. The Micro Flyer Wattage Indoor remote control Electric Airplane is an example of the genre. The controller operates off 6 AA batteries. The remote control indoor planes such as the Micro Flyer can also be used outdoors. The ultimate expression of the remote control indoor airplane may well be the Plantraco 3.6g Butterfly. This miniature plane has a 0.4 gram Micro900 Receiver and a GB05 4mm 5:1 gearbox.
Now, it is possible to fly remote control airplanes in your living room.
PicoZ Micro Helicopters - Enjoy Fun Indoor Flying!
Executive summary from article by Keith R Scott
Micro helicopter is the term used to describe a very small remote controlled helicopter. Advances in micro-electronics and battery technology has made it possible for manufacturers to create very small, lightweight models that are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and are made of durable lightweight plastic foam.
The latest micro helicopters are designed in such a way that you don't need any experience with remote-control model aircraft to be able to fly one. It boasts a sophisticated auto-stability system that makes the chopper extremely easy to control with the minimum of practise both indoors and outside in calm weather conditions.
It even comes equipped with a small blue LED strobe light that flashes in-flight if you fancy doing a bit of night flying.
The PicoZ Micro Helicopter is an utterly addictive flying machine, whether you’re buzzing it around the house or flying dangerous missions over your colleagues’ desks in the office, you are guaranteed to waste many an hour flying it around wherever you are. PicoZ Micro Helicopters are available in three channels (A, B and C), so you can fly up to 3 at once! Also, there are 3 Limited Edition PicoZ Micro Helicopters available this summer – the khaki camouflaged Desert King, the silver ‘Metro Fly’ and the retro-styled ‘Pinki’.
