Best RC Helicopters

This is one of the most popular toy helicopters on the market. It has a classic design - a single blade with a rear anti-toque tail rotor. A mechanical gyro (which is referred to as a flybar) is used for balancing the flying vehicle. In general, this model is really agile and an experienced 'pilot' can make all kinds of stunts on it. The frame is made of aluminum, whereas the outer parts are plastic. The model comes with a Li-polymer battery which ensures up to 7-8 minutes of flying. Afterwards, you need to recharge it for about an hour and the wall charger is required.

This electric remote control helicopter is extremely maneuverable and the remote uses radio waves, so the control range reaches 60-80 meters. Unlike some other models, the heli can fly right or left just like a real helicopter. Also, you can make it rotate around its axis (in any direction). 2 speeds are available - faster and slower. The remote works on the frequency of 2.4 GHz and uses 4 channels that ensure the maximum control. The remote also 'remembers' the heli, so the signal from other similar remotes won't interfere with yours. There's also a small LCD screen which makes it easy for you to control the flight of helicopter.

This fantastic toy looks awesome and has a metal frame with a plastic front part. It's a coaxial helicopter, so it has 2 blades which are shock-resistant in order to make the unit as durable as possible. Also, there's a gyro that makes the heli stable. The Li-ion battery has a huge capacity - 1500 mAh. It's enough for up to 9 minutes of flight. Wall charging is required and it takes around 2 hours to charge the battery. Therefore, you'd better do it in advance.

This electric HR helicopters gives you the full control for several reasons. Firstly, it has a 3.5-channel radio remote which allows you to fly the vehicle forward/backward, up/down, turn and fly left/right, and even turn around the axis (clockwise and counterclockwise). You can also choose one of 2 available speeds. Next, this large remote control helicopter has LED lights that let you know where it is even in the dark. Finally, this model has a built-in camera, so you can shoot a video or make pictures from the bird's eye view. The data will be saved to an SD card (there's a special slot for it). Your kids will love shooting videos and taking pictures. Maybe, your son will choose a career of a pilot after playing with this helicopter!

It's a single-rotor helicopter has a 1 blade and a tail rotor for balance. Also, the unit has a mechanic flybar. The frame is made of metal and it makes the vehicle resistant to accidents. The front cockpit is made of plastic and has a streamlined shape. The rechargeable battery has a low capacity (just 120 mAh), so the flight time is 5-6 minutes. The battery can be recharged in several ways - wall, USB, or the remote itself! Yes, you can plug the electric RC heli to the remote and charge it without any other power source. A small battery has one more advantage - the charging time is just 30 minutes.

First of all, this small radio control helicopter has a 4-channel radio remote which gives you the full control options, but requires some time and patience to learn using it. Thanks to the remote, the electric RC heli can fly forward and backward, up and down, fly left and right, and even rotate around the axis. Therefore, the small size doesn't mean poor flying - the vehicle does lots of stunts. However, don't fly too high for fear of wind gusts that can bring your radio control helicopter down. The control range is 50-80 meters which is quite a fantastic result, but the heli is so small that you might not see it if you fly it too far.

Though this is a cheap remote control helicopter, it boasts a coaxial design, which means there are 2 blades. The gyro is used to make the helicopter even more stable in flight. The aluminum frame is lightweight and durable (it's unlikely that you manage to avoid crashes). The Li-polymer battery has the capacity of 150 mAh which is enough to ensure 6-7 minutes of flying. You can recharge the RC heli for about 40 minutes right through any USB port (of your laptop or PC, for example).

This is one of smallest Syma remote control helicopters that use an infrared remote and that's, actually, the main reason why you can't use the unit outdoors. The control range is small - about 10 meters. But it's enough for flying at home. The remote has 3-channel control and allows you to make the heli move up and down, turn left and right, fly forward and backward. Therefore, this is a vehicle for beginners. More experienced pilots would prefer a more maneuverable helicopter.

Avatar has chosen a coaxial design for its large remote control helicopters: there are 2 blades and a mechanical gyro above them. The frame is made of metal, so the unit is durable. However, it's not lightweight, so don't hit anyone! There are 2 stylish missiles on both sides, so it's one of electric remote military helicopters. The battery has the capacity of 1500 mAh, but the flight time is 7-8 minutes. Don't forget that this heli is quite heavy and the battery has to pick it up. The charging takes almost 3 hours (wall charging required), so you must wait for quite a long time if the battery runs flat.

This RC heli has a 3.5-channel radio remote which allows you to control the vehicle within 100 meters. The remote allows you to fly the heli forward/backward, up/down, turn and fly left/right, rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. Night flights are also possible thanks to several LED lights, so that you know where the helicopter is. The remote has no LED screen, but it isn't a problem at all, most users don't even need it.