Helo Tc Helicopter

 (35 customer reviews)

My husband, Bill, was a helicopter pilot, who flew in Vietnam and on the Delaware State Police. Although he's retired now, he still has great memories from his flying days. When I saw the HELO TC remote-controlled helicopter being promoted online, I immediately asked for one to review. I wanted my husband to try it and see if he would recommend it. He does, and so do I! I found it to be just as much fun as he does!

Here's our take on the product:

1. It's small (about 8" long), lightweight (1.4 oz - I weighed it on my Weight Watcher's scale!), and takes up very little room to store or to use. We can "fly" in the house, as long as the dog is shut up in her crate!

2. It's flexible. We've had several crashes, but no damage. It's built on a lightweight metal frame with a black polycarbonate body, and it bounces very well!

3. It's fairly easy to learn to use. I say fairly because you have to run the throttle as well as the joystick at the same...Read more

I bought a Helo TC a couple of weeks ago and I have had a blast! I am still working on my skills but they just came out with an app update that has a novice setting which has helped. The app has several functions including auto-land and flight plans but the flight plans won't do me good until I get better at controlling it. I wish the battery lasted longer but in a gadget that size I can see why it doesn't. I've learned that the battery lasts longer if I turn off the lights.

You need to consider the audience for this "toy." It's teens and adults... It requires skill. Younger kids will not have the patience to learn to fly this. Parents with unreasonable expectations, please keep your wallet firmly guarded. It will break if you fly it into walls, tables, book shelves, peoples heads or your Christmas tree. Use common sense. It is not intended for outdoor use. I have enjoyed mine very much. Yes, I have crashed and no, I have not broken parts.