Syma’s Micro Chinook Cargo Transport3 is one controlled R/C helicopter
I was at the mall the other day with my kids and I spotted a few people playing with a tiny remote control helicopter with twin rotors.
I was surprised at the control that it had, and even though they wouldn’t let customers play with them, I could buy them if I wanted to. I believe that the booth was overcharging customers for these toys, as I saw this one on the Syma site for fifty dollars less.
The Syma S026 Micro Chinook Cargo Transport 3 Channel Indoor RC RHelicopter is “the world’s smallest and lightest” and it is “designed for indoor flight only”.
The control is so good, that a similar device was used as a prop to play floating fairies in a performance of the classic William Shakespeare comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. I’ve included a video of this after the jump if you want to see it for yourself.
Hey, if stagehands can be confident with the hovering controls of a product like this, then I’m actually surprised that we don’t see more toys like this.
I really think Lego needs to get on the indoor flying bandwagon and make something like this. However, if you want something that you don’t have to make out of bricks, then you should be able to head over to the Hobby eStore and lay down about $32.80.
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Sly Says: November 22, 2009 at 7:11 am
I thought you were pulling my leg when you said that this toy was used as a prop!
Syma Man Says: January 23, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Syma helis are so cheap but very strong,I just bought Syma S032 with gyro,so stable. I recommened beginners to buy a Syma heli everytime.
remote control toys Says: November 21, 2009 at 9:54 am
Wow this looks really cool, and for $50 too, cant wait to geet hold of one here in the UK