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Top 5 Indoor Helicopters for Children

From Michael James,
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Most hobby-grade RC helicopters take a lot of skill to fly. They are not really geared towards beginners. But there are some less fancy, moderately-priced alternatives that let kids and novice RC pilots experience the thrill of flying without requiring a great deal of dexterity or knowledge of the mechanics of flight. All these models come preassembled, ready-to-fly with minimal charge times so impatient children have more play time than wait time.

1. Air Rage BladeRunner II

Out of all the indoor helicopters I've seen, for the price the Air Rage Blade Runner II is the most impressive by far. It is easy-to-control even in a living room full of obstacles. This is a toy that kids and adults can enjoy together.

2. Trend Times EASY TO FLY Mini Electric RC Helicopter

This durable little mini-RC helicopter has a dual propeller system which adds stability and a flight stabilizing system that helps it hover so new pilots should crash less often. With a flight range over 60 feet it is also great for outdoor use.

3. Trend Times Mini RC Helicopter Trainer

Built with the child in mind, this mini-RC helicopter has an easy-to-control 3-channel radio controller simple enough for children 8 and up to operate. It charges in minutes and is suitable for indoor or outdoor flight.

4. Ultra Small RC Helicopter W/Precise Control

Weighing in at under 2 ounces and with a wingspan of only 10 inches, this little RC helicopter is perfect for indoor use. The ringed propellers make it a safe indoor flier for young kids. It charges in just minutes which helps make up for its fairly short flight time of 5-7 minutes.

5. Megatech Megachopper

A nice-looking micro RC helicopter, it's very basic but suitable for children under 10 who want to experience the fun of flying with minimum frustration. It comes with a 2-channel radio pistol grip controller that's easy for small hands to grasp. The charger base looks like a landing pad. Takes only a few minutes to charge so there's less wait time more run time.
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