Remote Control Indoor Helicopter for under £25

Posted on 22nd July 2007 at 21:11 Tagged under Gifts & Gadgets and Toys & Games

Remote control planes and helicopters used to be restricted to those who had the time to build one and a back garden big enough to accomodate one. However thanks to Firebox, you can get your hands on a PicoZ Micro Remote Control Helicopter that you can use from the comfort of your own couch. And best of all, it won't cause your bank account to crash land.

At only 17cm long and weighing in at a measly 10g, the PicoZ Micro Helicopter is ready to fly straight out of the box. No faffing around with fiddly screws or a never-ending sea of bolts, only to find you're missing half the pieces. Despite its size the PicoZ won't fall apart, as it's made from the finest polypropylene foam. You don't even have to leave the comfort of your cosy chair to fly it, as the PicoZ works both inside and out, so is an ideal distraction whilst the unseasonal rain continues to pour through this typically British summer.

The PicoZ is controlled by a wide-beam IR transmitter (the same technology that's in your TV remote) which also doubles up as a charger once your helicopter has run out of juice. Because it's so light, you can have up to 10 minutes flying fun from only a half hour charge. The controller has a massive range of 30 feet, enough to frighten people in the furthest corners of your house. And you won't need a pilot's license to control it, because the PicoZ has excellent manouverability due to it's auto-stability system. With the incorporated tri-band technology, you could even fly three at the same time (if you had enough hands).

The PicoZ Micro Helicopter is available now at Firebox for a titchy £19.95 plus £3.95 delivery, and because of the addiction factor, is bound to sell out fast!