Your Child Wants a Remote Control Helicopter

As a child, you probably played with a remote control car. At the time, remotes didn't function as they do today. Rather than firing electrons into the air, roughly aimed at the car in question, your remote control car was actually attached by a cable, which relayed the signals. The times have changed – and so has remote technology and the toys themselves. Rather than asking for a remote control car, your child wants a remote control helicopter.

Remote control helicopter models once had a hefty price tag – on the order of several thousand dollars for an inexpensive model. Many of these remote control helicopter models also relied on gas power, rather than batteries, which made them somewhat dangerous – as well as more expensive to use and maintain.

The remote control helicopter today is considerably cheaper, thanks to RC. However, even a less expensive model will set you back a good $100 at a minimum. RC's Dragon model is one of these cheaper remote control helicopter models (around $200). It was specifically designed for beginners, but is still able to maneuver well and perform a range of stunts, including spins.

Now, on the other side of the spectrum, you have high end models, which will cost considerably more, but can perform better, fly higher, and last for more continuous flying-hours. On the other end of the spectrum, you can purchase one of RC's T-Rex models, which cost well over $800, but can perform visually-stunning tricks, fly at high speeds, and fly at high altitudes. The T-Rex 450 XL is currently their best model.

Regardless of how much (or how little) you have to spend, you can get that helicopter for your child – and you can also make sure it is safe and tuned to his level of skill, so he doesn't end up smashing it.