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Micro Master HG3 R/C Mini-Copter Features Proximity Sensors
Posted by Sean Fallon at 9:20 AM on September 12, 2008
Japanese toy maker Taiyo Corp has unveiled an R/C mini-chopper fitted with a proximity sensor that forces the device to descend when it hovers too close to the ceiling. A feature like that makes sense for novice users, and it appears to have 3-channel control, but beginners probably have more to worry about than just the ceiling when flying indoors. Plus, 30-60 minutes of charge time is going to earn you 5 minutes of use, so it may be difficult to justify spending US$92 on it. [Taiyo via CrunchGear via DVICE]
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qbrad
Posted 9:25 AM 12/9/08
Radio controlled indoor?
3-channel?
45 minutes for 5 of flight?
90+ bucks?!?!
FAIL!!!
I have the one that was recently reviewed on here and it's AWESOME! 30 bucks is about right too.
Greenzo out!
qbrad
bandit
Posted 10:23 AM 12/9/08
+ Watch video
bandit
bandit
Posted 10:18 AM 12/9/08
The ceiling isn't really an issue. You more often hit walls and furniture. And if you hit the ceiling, you can usually recover because it just bounces down. I highly recommend the Blade CX2. A great indoor heli and easy to learn. Serious money though ($189, not a toy). But cheap replacement parts for almost every piece of the thing. Check out videos on YouTube.
[www.horizonhobby.com]
bandit
Kjartan
Posted 11:13 AM 12/9/08
@bandit: I second that-It is definitely one of the most fun 'toys' I have!
Kjartan
nuggetz
Posted 11:06 AM 12/9/08
God, I hate stupid helicopter tricks. Can't he just show us a nice, fast and steady fly-by?
nuggetz
Netscott
Posted 1:35 PM 13/9/08
DO NOT BUY
Seriously, this is the absolute crappyest RC helicopter in existence, purchasing this will be like flushing money down the toilet. It does not fly properly!
DO NOT BUY
You've been warned!
-Scott
Netscott