Types of RC Helicopters

RC Helicopters are wonderful toys for people of all ages, male and female.

There are various different types of helicopters available in the market depending upon their design, functions and features and also depending upon level for Beginner, intermediate and professional.Following are types of RC Helicopters:

• Fixed Pitch RC Helicopters
• Co-axial RC helicopters
• Dual Co-axial RC helicopters
• Micro RC Helicopters
• Brushless RC Helicopters
• 4 Channel RC Helicopters
• 6 Channel RC Helicopters
• 2.4 GHz RC Helicopters
• 450 Size RC Helicopters

Out of the above mentioned types, the fixed pitch, co-axial and dual co-axial are starter toys that you can fly indoors. The Micro helicopters are smaller in size but are for intermediate and professional hobbyists. All other heli types are for intermediate to professional level hobbyists.


Fixed Pitch RC Helicopters:
As the name suggests,these type of helicopters have a fixed pitch(angle) of blades.In this type the helicopter's up-down movement depends on speed of the rotor.The more the rpm(Rotation per minute) of the rotor blades,the high lift is produced and when speed is lowered(less rpm) the helicopter declines in altitude. Good for a beginner.

Co-axial RC helicopters:
The Co-Axial RC helicopters are perfect for people and kids who are new to this hobby. Coaxial helicopters are beginner RC helicopters ideal for first time pilots. These helicopters are the easiest to fly and master as compared to much advanced conventional helicopters. You can make these helicopters hover at your first few attempts. Coaxial rotor RC helicopters are generally small electric helicopters which are very well suited to those pilots just starting out with RC helicopters.

Dual Co-axial RC helicopters:
These are the double counter rotating models that are best suited to fly indoors. These are excellent for entry/beginner level pilots. The flight stability is excellent with their double co-axial rotor systems working together. People who have never flown a radio controlled helicopter, this heli is perfect for them to take off their first flight. A perfect solution for kids to enjoy a steady joyful flight.

Micro RC Helicopters:
The micro indoor helicopters offer ease of flying and more controlled flight than other types. As the name suggests, these helicopters are considerably smaller than the conventional RC helicopters. Micro RC helicopters are very popular among savvy RC heli pilots because of the flight quality and their ease of use. Micro RC heli can be either radio controlled or infra-red controlled. These are the cheapest helis and a perfect gifting idea for your little pilots. Micro helicopters are becoming bigger than ever because of the way they appeal to beginners with their cheap price tags and ease of use.

Brushless RC Helicopters:
Brushless powered RC helicopters are a step ahead the 6-channel RC helis or you can say, these are advanced 6-channel helis. Prepared to wipe out the competitions, these helicopter models are made with the combined knowledge of RC nitro collective precision along with the most advanced electric design concepts. These helis are for advanced pilots and gives you the ability to enjoy the most advanced features like flying upside down and perform aerobatic maneuvers.


4 Channel RC Helicopters:
4-channel RC helicopters fly with stability and silently indoors and outdoor. These helis are designed to give a stable flight that even a first time user can fly it and control it easily. Designed for intermediate users, the 4-channel helis are perfect for gifting to not only kids, but to any age group, male and female. It is designed to train pilots and entertain them by delivering a stable flying platform capable of controlled indoor and outdoor flight course.

6 Channel RC Helicopters:
6-channel RC helicopters are perfect for the advanced helicopter pilot and give you the ability to fly upside down and perform all sorts of aerobatic maneuvers. Designed for a real-time experience, the 6-channel helis are used by expert pilots. Enjoy an experience of realistic looks, ready-to-fly simplicity and longer flight times. It surely is a high-tech way to helicopter success.

2.4 GHz RC Helicopters:
RC Helicopters are all about flight times when it comes to comparing their specifications. RC helicopter manufacturers are giving in their best to extend the flight times before a user has to recharge them. Longer flight times simply means, extended fun. 2.4 Gigahertz equipment uses less current to operate than standard frequency systems. This results in longer flight time and longer life of your transmitter and receiver batteries.

450 Size RC Helicopters:
The 450 size RC helicopters are significantly smaller in size and are ideal for indoor flying and flying in small parks. The 450 size heli are more stable because of their smaller size and the crash costs are lower because of the cheap parts. Most 450 size helicopters use 325mm blades but some helicopters have 350mm blades in order to provide even more stability.

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