Flytech Bladestar
January 10, 2008
Flytech created the unique DragonFly last year which was a seriously different flying RC toy. Now they have created the Bladestar which could kind of be compared to a helicopter in some ways. It has a large rotating blade and 2 rear rotors that are opposite each other. Three sensors help keep it out of trouble by detecting the floor, ceiling and walls. It allows the Bladestar to fly it’s self, or alternatively you can use the remote control. If you want to be truly unique then you can guide the robot RC Bladstar by using your hands to block it’s sensors and guide it around.
No details on pricing yet, but you can look out for launch details over on the official website.
Via: GizmosforGeeks
Submarine-based Chopper
October 2, 2007
This cool helicopter can carry 2 passengers and was designed by students at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa and the university of Pennsylvania. It is named Waterspout and can launch from a submarine that is 15m under the ocean and can fly about 260 kilometers. It is capable of also floating in rough water. The coating around the helicopter prevents radar picking it up allowing for safe transit of injured passengers in an emergency. It is small enough to not take up too much valuable space in the submarine.
Via: JPost
RC Helicopter Picks Prize with Duct Tape
August 13, 2007
A store in Mansfield Ohio in the US decided to use an RC helicopter to draw the prize to win a free RC truck. I must admit that this is a fairly creative way of accomplishing this.
Mental RC Helicopter
August 7, 2007
RC Helicopter flys at great speed
This RC helicopter looks like it is hyperactive. It uses some motor that can be heard being named the super motor on the youtube video above. As can be seen in the video it can fly in all directions at a very quick rate. It seems like the rotor blades are twisting rapidly to change direction so quick as it wouldnt really be possible to stop the blades and spin them in the other direction that quickly.
If you do know how this RC helicopter flys in different directions so quick then post a comment 
Cool RC Planes
July 28, 2007
Scale RC Models
RC planes, helicopters and cars are cool. I have seen a few RC planes and jets, but not actually seen scale models of real planes such as RC 747s, RC Concordes and others. Over at funny pictures you will see a bunch of planes that have been made, scaled down and actually being flown around.
Skymedia Pro 3 Axis Camera Mount
July 26, 2007
Cool 3 Axis Camera Mount
The Sykmedia Pro is a 3 Axis gyrostabilised camera mount which allows you to tilt, pan and roll your camera. The unit is built to attach to RC flying planes, zeppelins or helicopters and allows for stable video recording of what is on the ground. As can be seen in the demonstration it seems to work quite well although a little bit of shakiness can be seen on one of the Axis which I believe has been fixed by now. Another video of a similar Skymedia Pro system can be seen after the jump.
Remote Controlled Dinosaur
May 30, 2007
Remote control toys have entertained for years, from cars to more recently the Picoz helicopter. Now firebox has bought forward a new concept in the race to evolve RC toys - an RC dinosaur. Named the Pterosaur, it has a range of 100ft and can be used indoors and outdoors. This prehistoric reptile flies by flapping its wings and is ready to fly straight from the box. Once the original charge has depleted, it is simple to recharge - it just uses the portable quick charger. (the hand-held control) If you are afraid that a small crash may have catastrophic consequences - possible extinction - then be put at ease, the Pterosaur has a durable foam body that should withstand day to day impacts.
