Razor Radio Control Helicopter
The RTF Havoc Razor radio control helicopter is a gem - get one today!
Havoc Razor RTF radio control helicopter - note lightweight foam fuselage
- Havoc Razor Ready to Fly helicopter right out of the box
- Rugged flyer with robust, two channel infrared control
- Exceptionally smooth flight control via stabilizer rotor
- Skill level beginner to advanced; best for pilots over 8
- Flight characteristics: 9.5 out of 10
- Where to buy: Amazon - under $40!
Razor radio control helicopter hovers close in
Havoc Razor Radio Control Helicopter
One word describes the Havoc Razor RC helicopter: “Wow”. Get one now. The Havoc Razor is a complete, ready to fly two channel helicopter. Everything needed to get in the air is included in the box. The fully assembled Razor comes with an internal, rechargeable lithium polymer (lipo) battery; a combination controller and charger; spare tail rotors; center of gravity adjuster labels; and a complete instruction manual. The only thing you need to add is six AA batteries for the controller, and you are set to fly this unique radio control helicopter. It is truly this easy to get in the air.
Please note that the Razor is actually controlled via an infrared (IR) beam from the transmitter to the helicopter, as is the Pocket Copter from Air Hogs. While an IR signal is not technically a radio control signal, I will use the common term “radio control helicopter” in this review. An IR signal typically has a shorter range than a radio frequency signal. You will find this is no issue with the Razor, as most of your flying will be within a few feet of you.
Video of the Havoc Razor RC helicopter - try it, you'll like it!
Stabilizer rotor on Razor RC helicopter
Havoc Razor RC Helicopter Overview
The Havoc Razor radio control helicopter is a nifty, well engineered machine. The main rotor blade is connected by two small linkage rods with universal joints at each end to a stabilizer rotor, mounted a half inch above the main rotor. The stabilizer rotor, with small balance weights, contributes to the smooth up and down flight of the Razor radio control helicopter via the throttle stick on the controller.
Tail rotor on electric motor for controlled turns
The tail rotor of the Razor radio control helicopter is a separate, tiny electric motor that causes the Razor to turn in either direction, based on the position of the direction stick on the controller. The speed of the tail rotor is varied as the direction stick is moved left or right, causing the Razor radio control helicopter to turn. The final components of the Razor radio control helicopter are the on-off switch under the fuselage, and the built in charging jack for the on board battery. Do not be fooled by the outward simplicity of the Havoc Razor radio control helicopter. A great deal of thoughtful design went into this little radio control helicopter gem to offer a superior flying experience.
Havoc Razor infrared controller and charger
Razor Infrared Controller and Charger
The infrared controller/charger for the Havoc Razor radio control helicopter has two controls: a throttle stick on the left that will cause the Razor to climb or descend, and a direction stick on the right that turns the Razor radio control helicopter either left or right. A charging cord in built into a small hatch on the front of the controller. A neat feature of this radio control helicopter is the clear markings on the controller, charging jack and helicopter fuselage on how to properly charge the radio control helicopter and insert the jack correctly. An on-off switch, transmitting channel selector and bright “low battery” and “charging” LEDs complete this handy device.
You will need to install six AA batteries into the controller, and then charge the lipo battery inside the Havoc Razor radio control helicopter with the built-in controller charger. You are now all set to fly your radio control helicopter!
The instructions do a good job of discussing how to fly the Razor radio control helicopter. First, ensure the infrared A-B-C band select switch on the controller (or transmitter) matches the frequency of your Razor radio control helicopter. You can check what frequency your Razor is tuned to by looking for the channel designation located by the on-off switch on the fuselage underside.
Controller and Havoc Razor
Before you start any test flights of the Havoc Razor radio control helicopter, ensure you are in a suitable flight environment. There are two basic requirements for this flight area: Be certain you have enough space, at least 10 feet by 10 feet, and check that the winds are calm. There should be no air conditioners, fans, or anything that will cause any sort of breeze or movement of the air. These small radio control helicopters are very sensitive to any motion in the air. An indoor location is best for initial test flights of the Havoc Razor radio control helicopter. Should you elect to fly outside, the winds must be dead calm until you get comfortable with the Razor radio control helicopter‘s flight characteristics.
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Radio Control Helicopter