Air Hogs Pocket Copter – World’s Smallest RC Helicopter
Micro Pocket Copter comes complete with charger, transmitter and carrying case
Air Hogs Pocket Copter
- Ready to fly micro helicopter includes carrying case, transmitter and charger
- Two channel infrared transmitter with electronic trim
- Steady Fly technology and adjustable tail fin
- Buy this micro ready to fly helicopter at pocketcopter
Carrying case doubles as a charger
The Air Hogs Pocket Copter is a remarkable example of a ready to fly micro helicopter. The Pocket Copter is easily half the size of any other RTF micro helicopter on the market. The Pocket copter comes completely assembled in a compact carrying case that securely contains the helicopter, transmitter and built in charger.
Steady Fly technology for stable hover
The micro helo uses Steady Fly technology for an exceptionally stable hover. The transmitter uses two channels of infrared (IR) control. IR control of any remotely controlled model has an inherent range less than a radio frequency controlled model. This is not an issue with the Pocket Copter, as the helicopter’s small size will keep all flights close in to the pilot.
Pocket Copter and infrared two channel transmitter
The Air Hogs Pocket Copter contains a detailed illustrated operation manual. Once batteries are inserted into the carrying case, you can charge the micro helicopter. You will need to supply six AA and three AAA batteries. The charging plug is a solid fit to the helicopter’s receiving plug, and a bright flashing red light in the transmitter case indicates charge status.
Once fully charged, turn on the transmitter followed by the Pocket Copter with the switch located on the helicopter’s belly. Ensure your first flights are in a large area (at least 10 feet by 10 feet). It is best to fly your initial test hops indoors where there is no wind or drafts. The Pocket Copter can be flown outdoors as a park flyer under calm wind conditions.
The small and maneuverable Pocket Copter can be easily flown in your living room
Air Hogs helicopter flying in living room
Flying the Pocket Copter
The Pocket Copter has a very steady hover. Apply throttle on the left transmitter stick, and the micro helicopter will start a lift off. Cancel out any rotation with the transmitter’s electronic trim buttons. Note that you will need to trim the model helicopter each time you turn on the transmitter as there is no trim memory.
The Pocket Copter flies close in with ease
The Pocket Copter model aircraft will move forward at a speed set by the position of the moveable tail fin. Slide the fin back for a steady hover and move the fin forward for faster forward flight. The right transmitter stick turns the helicopter left or right. With practice you will soon be proficient at controlling the Pocket Copter to fly a precise aerial pattern. While you will not have the full stationary hover control as with a four channel RC helicopter, the Pocket helo flies comfortably close in with a positive control feel. You will very soon be proficient flying this remarkable aircraft and maneuvering as you desire.
Hovering is the key
The key to successful fight with micro helicopters is proper use of the throttle for the hover. As the aircraft moves forward and enters turns, the amount of throttle necessary to maintain altitude will vary. In addition, as the flight battery comes to the end of its charge, the amount of throttle input will increase. Just be aware that you will always be adjusting the throttle during your flights. The best way to maintain full control of your hover altitude is to focus on the Pocket Copter in flight and not look at the transmitter.
Air Hogs transmitter
There is little that can go wrong with this well-constructed machine. Ensure that you have a fresh set of batteries for a full battery charge prior to flight. Try to avoid bumping into walls or other objects to minimize the chance of damaging the spinning rotor blades. Should you see a collision coming up, let the spring loaded throttle go to zero, and allow the micro helicopter to gently tumble to the ground.
Infrared interference
One unique feature of an infrared transmitter is possible interference from bright lighting, especially lighting that might be in a large garage or indoor flight facility. Your best course of action in these circumstances is to try and point the transmitter directly at the helo, and avoid aiming the transmitter’s optic receivers at the offending light source.
In summary, the Air Hogs Pocket Copter is a remarkable ready to fly RC micro helicopter. The compact carrying case makes safe transport a simple affair. The Pocket Copter is of solid construction and displays superior hover and control characteristics. Add one to your flying fleet today!