Sky Ace 9099 Electric Gyro RC Helicopter

The Sky Ace 9099 is essentially the second size up in a series of coaxial helicopters equipped with gyro technology. It is larger than the Phantom S107, and smaller than the Legend9050, making it the largest gyro helicopter in the series that is intended solely for indoor use. You might get some flight time outside on a particularly calm day, but inside is where the Sky Ace operates most effectively. You might think because of its similar size to the Phantom (which we discussed here, along with an explanation of how gyro technology functions and what it does for an RC helicopter), that the Sky Ace 9099 would perform similarly. While it is true that someone who has mastered flying a Phantom should have no trouble with the Sky Ace, it does perform differently than the Phantom.

First of all, although the Sky Ace is still fairly small and intended mostly for indoor use, it is quite a bit larger than the Phantom. The Sky Ace is about 5 inches longer, 1.5 inches taller, and has a wingspan that is 3.5 inches longer than the Phantom’s. On paper it may not seem like much but when you are actually flying the helicopter you notice the difference immediately.  The Phantom is a great learning tool for first timers, excellent value for the money, and a heck of a lot of fun. It is nimble and operates with almost robotic precision. The Sky Ace however, does not feel as robotic. When you lift off for the first time to adjust the trim it doesn’t just obediently hover and rotate in place. It will start to swing backwards or forwards a little bit, so it’s up to you to get the trim dialed in quickly (which really isn’t a daunting task at all when you are flying with a gyro), and to keep track of the helicopter’s position at the same time. Getting it to keep a steady altitude is slightly harder as well. It just feels more dynamic, and keeps you on your toes a bit more. I think the Sky Ace 9099 would hold my interest for longer than the Phantom if I had to only fly one helicopter all the time.

The Sky Ace operates on 3 channel control, same as the Phantom, but the remote itself is significantly different. A major difference is that the throttle stick is not rigged with a spring to return to zero. I liked this on the Phantom because it just seemed to work and made keeping a constant altitude really easy. However, free moving throttle sticks are the preferred medium for most RC enthusiasts for a good reason, they do allow more control, and most of the RC helicopters you fly will be in this format. For the Sky Ace 9099 it was certainly the way to go. The remote also includes a speed file switch which is pretty cool, it makes some fancy lights start to glow on the controller and the helicopter starts to go a little bit faster. It doesn’t make the Sky Ace go as fast as a 4 channel helicopter, but does make a small difference and is a nice little feature to play around with.

Although The Sky Ace 9099 is heavier than the Phantom S107, and would be easier to break, it still seems extremely durable. Mine had its fair share of running in to walls and failed low altitude maneuvers but is still completely fine. The main rotor blades are very flexible and won’t snap just because you accidentally fly in to the couch or fridge. It comes with a spare rear rotor because it is hard plastic and more likely to break, but I have to say I haven’t managed to actually break one yet on either the Sky Ace or Phantom (and not for lack of trying).

Overall for an indoor 3 channel coaxial gyro helicopter I can’t think of a better deal. For a great price you get a full hobby grade helicopter, with all replaceable parts that can be found anywhere and the opportunity for customization. LED lights and some other cool features help this helicopter stand apart, but the durability of the Sky Ace’s components is where the major value comes from. Especially for beginners, but really for anybody, not having to constantly be worried about impending doom and total destruction in the event of a crash is a big plus. You don’t buy anything else that breaks easily, why would you buy an RC helicopter that does?

VB M14 Spring Airsoft Sniper Rifle

Ah, sniper rifles. Pretty much everyone that plays Airsoft either has one or wants one. The great thing about Airsoft sniper rifles is the simple operation. Sometimes it’s a bit more complicated, but most bolt-action Airsoft sniper rifles essentially work the same as those $25 clear plastic Desert Eagles. They generally have more powerful springs and components, but at the end of the day it’s just simple spring operation. This means less moving parts and less chance for failure, and just a more reliable rifle. Repairs on spring operated guns are usually very simple as well. Not to mention the fact that you don’t have to worry about batteries or gas so you can go out and shoot whenever you want.

The VB M14 Spring Airsoft Sniper Rifle is a bolt-action spring operated Airsoft rifle that comes packaged with everything you need to fulfill your (likely video game fueled) fantasy of being a top sniper. We’ll start with the attachments. This M14 comes with a removable RIS rail that you can attach scopes, flashlights, lasers, and all manner of other crazy gizmos to. It also comes with a scope, of course, for placing those long range headshots that make you feel sooo goood. Included as well is a little attachable flashlight which is super cool. I don’t believe I’ve seen a rifle packaged with a flashlight before, I wasn’t even sure it was going to be functional. It is entirely functional though, and even comes with a bunch of batteries. Flashlights are great, and usually the first attachment I get for my personal rifles. Obviously they make it so you can shoot at night which doubles the amount of time you can shoot every day. The reason I really love flashlights though is that they are amazingly disorienting. I don’t know if you’ve ever had a guy with a flashlight on his gun come around a corner at you, but if you are in low light conditions it basically makes it so you can’t see the person at all. Your only options become getting back behind cover or firing blindly towards the light source. I used to play games in a darkened warehouse with a guy that would set up in a corridor in prone position with his rifle a little above his head. When you came around the corner he would turn on his light and you would be blinded and start firing for his chest, but of course he would be prone so you would just miss every shot and he would shoot you in the leg. It was really annoying. It was also why I started using flashlights, and to this day I almost always op for flashlights over lasers.

This rifle is actually really heavy. I was totally caught off guard. I have a full metal MP5SD6 that seriously weighs about the same as this rifle, when it has its battery in.  Remember that the VB M14 Spring Airsoft Sniper Rifle doesn’t have a battery. For a mostly plastic rifle I seriously can’t believe how heavy they got it. The barrel, operating rod, and fully adjustable rear sight aperture are all metal which I’m sure helps with the weight. Honestly I’ve shot some real steel rifles that weren’t even that much heavier than this thing. Everything seems very sturdy on this rifle as well. The bolt action is satisfyingly heavy, the bolt is plastic but they did a good job making it look metal so it makes you feel like you are cocking an actual rifle. The trigger pull is nice and heavy as well. Overall the gun feels really good, I was pretty blown away considering the price. It also shoots 278FPS, which isn’t half bad actually.

The package also comes with some other accessories that aren’t as fun but are possibly even more useful. First you get a speed loader.  If you don’t have one of these, believe me, you want one. They basically just make loading clips way less of a hassle, and help you not spill BBs all over the place.  You also get some safety glasses! This means you can start fooling around immediately even if you don’t have any other eye protection. Remember that they are not for protecting you from being shot at however, they are only enough protection to be worn while firing. You also get some BB’s so you can take some shots right out of the box. A tactical sling is included as well, I don’t think it’s 3 point but it’ll get the job done.  

I was actually really impressed with the VB M14 Spring Airsoft Sniper Rifle. It completely caught me by surprise. For the price, with the accessories, I don’t think you can get anything better. I’m kind of considering getting myself one. It’s just a heck of a lot of fun, heavy, seems really well made for the price, and comes with a bunch of cool attachments. It would make a great backup gun for fooling around the backyard with, or to give to your friends who don’t have rifles when you go to the Airsoft field. I would recommend it for a first Airsoft gun as well, especially if you were already looking for a bolt action. If you spend the same amount of money on an AEG it won't be anywhere near as reliable. So yeah, sweet rifle. Go get one.

Wild Wolf Off-Road Electric RC Truggy

Truggy is a hot word around the RC community right now, it’s a vehicle that is currently seeing a major surge in popularity. Truggys are similar to buggys except they are based on a truck instead of a Volkswagen Beatle. In the RC world buggies tend to be just slightly faster but are also slightly harder to control, and many of the people in the know claim that truggys are just more fun. They are extremely hard to flip, they do not bottom out much, and they handle jumps very well. This is due to a low center of gravity, large off-road tires, and independent suspension. The Wild Wolf RC Truggy is an entry-level truggy that comes at an affordable price and anyone can pick up and use right out of the box.

The Wild Wolf has many features that allow it to go anywhere at any time. Fully working plastic independent suspension is chief among these features, and it really does let the Wild Wolf handle almost anything you can throw at it. Big off-road tires help with this as well and they add traction in sand or other loose surfaces. The Wild Wolf’s light weight also helps a lot on these loose surfaces. I took my Wild Wolf to a local national park and was able to conquer anything I came across. For an entry level RC vehicle I was very impressed with how well it handled large rocks and sand. The suspension is tremendously springy and coupled with the off-road tires soaks up bumps like nothing. The front and rear bumpers are nice as well, they made me feel safe from accidentally jamming a rock in to the internals because they are attached like skid plates. They also stop the Wild Wolf’s body from being destroyed when you land hard after a big jump.

The Wild Wolf would make a great truggy for anyone looking for a first RC car, because it has an affordable price and is simple to run. There is no assembly required and they even give you a 9V battery for the remote and a small screwdriver, so you literally have everything you need right in the box. The remote itself is a very simple pistol grip design, no extra crazy knobs or anything to fiddle with.  Just pull the trigger and turn the wheel to steer, you’re on your way. Of course you can push the trigger forward to go in reverse, do J turns, or whatever else you can come up with. The Wild Wolf features a Lexan hobby style body as well, which means if you break the body or just get tired of the colors, you can switch it out for a new one. Or you can take off the body and run it naked, although it does look a little funny.

For an entry level RC car the Wild Wolf Truggy gives you a plethora of options. Many entry level off-road RC vehicles look like they would be capable of tough going, but lack the features to back up the visual claim. The Wild Wolf actually has fully working suspension and bumpers, and big, heavy traction tires. So it can actually go off-road like it’s supposed to, and is just a lot of fun. The first time you send it careening over a jump you’ll realize that you made a good decision. 

Phantom S107 Electric Gyro RC Helicopter

The Phantom S107 Electric Gyro Helicopter is one of the lightest, smallest, and cheapest coaxial gyro helicopters on the market right now and as a result it draws a lot of attention and is a massive seller. As you may know, gyro technology has pretty much reinvented the RC helicopter industry by allowing much more stable flight and making trim adjustment actually comprehensible for beginners. I remember my first time flying an RC helicopter when I was a teenager and….well it didn’t go so well.  In fact, it broke - pretty much immediately. It was impossible to fly and incredibly fragile, and not surprisingly I didn’t fly an RC helicopter again for quite some time after that day. My first time flying a gyro helicopter, however, was much less harrowing. With the addition of a gyro, trim adjustment becomes a small, simple task you must complete before you start whizzing all over the place with ease. Without a gyro trim adjustment is more like a constant frantic chore that must be taken care of to avoid massive, dramatic failure. This is because without a gyro the trim must continuously be readjusted to compensate for the battery losing power. So as you can see, especially for beginners, gyro helicopters are really where it’s at.

The Phantom S107 takes the gyro technology and puts it in a simple, lightweight helicopter that fits right in the palm of your hand. These micro helicopters are really fun because they generally have a shorter charging time (about 45 minutes for the Phantom), they are portable, and they are very fun to mess around with. You can take off from and land in your palm, do low flybys easily, and you can actually flip the blades around and fly the little guy upside down because of the gyro. Doing something like flipping the blades around is simple and requires only a small set of screwdrivers, the same single requirement for basically all parts replacements. Unlike with a $10 toy helicopter, the Phantom is hobby grade so all of the parts can be ordered easily and replaced in a matter of minutes. In my experience they are very hard to break though, and my particular Phantom has survived multiple crashes into ceilings, fifteen foot drops on to hard surfaces, and even getting its blade stuck in a light fixture and hanging there for about 10 minutes before being rescued. Through all this she still flies true so I’m confident in saying it’s a very durable little machine. The easiest part to break seems to be the rear rotor, because unlike the main rotors that are extremely flexible it’s made from hard plastic. The company has apparently realized this however, and they give you an extra one in the box which is a nice touch. 

The Phantom S107 features simple 3 channel controls and is very responsive. Literally anyone should be able to put the Phantom exactly where they want it after about 10 minutes flight time (which is about what you get on a single charge), even if they have never flown an RC helicopter before. The throttle stick that controls altitude is spring-loaded so it returns to zero when you aren’t putting pressure on it. Some people like these and others don’t, personally when I first started flying I found the spring-loaded ones to be easier so I think it was a good choice on this entry-level helicopter. If you end up not liking that it’s a fairly simple modification to remove the spring anyway. A lot of people have actually gotten quite creative with modding the Phantom, doing everything from more powerful batteries, body modifications for speed, and even extra LED lights. I think it just goes to show that even though it’s one of the cheapest coaxial helicopters you can get, the Phantom is still hobby grade and provides so many more possibilities than a toy helicopter. 

One of the really cool features the S107 has is its USB charger. You can actually just plug the thing in to your computer, which makes it perfect for causing havoc around the office during lunch hour. The plug has a handy red light so you know when it’s done charging as well. I love the decision to package the USB charger with this particular model, because it just makes it even more convenient and accessible. That is what the S107 is all about: accessibility, simplicity, and fun. You can give it to someone who has never flown an RC helicopter before and they will pick it up immediately. It isn’t frustrating at all and won’t be turning anybody off RC helicopters. But if you give it to even the most jaded RC pilot who’s used to eight hundred channel control and spends thousands of dollars on helicopters every year, I’ll bet they would still be hard pressed to not have a good time. 

All in all, the Phantom S107 is a steal.  For barely more than you would spend on a toy helicopter you get a legitimate coaxial RC helicopter. It won’t crash and burn, all the parts are replaceable, and you can customize it. I would recommend it to any beginner; I think the S107 is a great starting point for those who have never flown an RC helicopter before. Even if you aren’t a beginner though you should probably have one to chase your friends around the house with, or two to play “bumper helicopters”. For an incredibly affordable, no-nonsense, indoor micro helicopter, look no further than the Phantom S107. It’s fun, and we like fun.

Avatar Dragon Fighter Electric Gyro RC Helicopter

When the Avatar Dragon Fighter showed up on my desk I was quite excited. We have a lot of 3 channel gyro helicopters at Hobbytron in all kinds of sizes and I’ve flown most of them. But the Avatar Dragon Fighter is different, it’s special. It is the first ever gyro helicopter with 4 channel control. Get excited. Gyro technology is the new tech that is just redefining the RC helicopter world. For an explanation of how gyros work on RC helicopters you can check out the blog post on the PhantomS107, but essentially they make flying RC helicopters a lot easier. Especially for beginners, a gyro will save you all kinds of hassle when learning how to fly. But so far gyro helicopters have only been offered with 3 channel control. The Avatar Dragon Fighter is here to change all that. A helicopter with 3 channel control can go forward, backward, up down, rotate left, rotate right, and hover. A helicopter with 4 channel control can also strafe, meaning you can go left or right without first rotating in that direction. It may not sound like much but when doing aerial maneuvers it adds a lot of possibilities. It also adds a little bit more complication to the controls, so it will keep you busy longer. Online forums and other mediums of RC helicopter discussion generally suggest that people get a 4 channel helicopter for their first one. Now you can have your 4 channel controls, and still have the added stability of a gyro. And oh yeah, it fits in the palm of your hand.

First things first, this helicopter looks really cool. It has crazy science fiction-y stabilizing rotors on either side that look they belong on something built by Doc Brown. I think if this helicopter hit eighty-eight miles an hour we might see some serious…well anyway it looks really cool. In the box you get a USB charger, a replacement rear rotor, a replacement stabilizing rotor, and two replacement main rotor blades. That’s quite a goody bag, the USB chargers are incredibly convenient and don’t drain the remote’s batteries, and all the replacement blades and rotors should keep you going for a long time. The remote is pretty basic, takes 6 AA’s, and of course has a throttle stick that goes in all 4 directions for strafing. You can also switch it between 3 frequencies – a feature you don’t usually get with helicopters in this price range. The instruction manual says it takes over 40 minutes to charge, but I have to say mine only took about 25 minutes.

When you turn on the Avatar Dragon Fighter you might notice it has really cool LED lights. Basically all of the coaxial gyro helicopters at Hobbytron have LED lights but for some reason I really like where they put them on the Dragon Fighter. Mine were a really pleasing purple color as well, a nice change from the generally red & blue standard. It goes well with the sci-fi theme. The Avatar Dragon Fighter takes off and flies much like a standard 3 channel gyro helicopter, but has its own unique feel. It finds a nice balance between the robotic precision of the Phantom S107 and the more realistic flight of our larger gyro helicopters, like the Legend 9050. Everything works like it should and if you have flown a 3ch gyro helicopter before then you should have no problem with the Avatar Dragon Fighter.  If you are a complete beginner it is slightly harder to control than something like the Phantom or even the SkyAce 9099, but is by no means harrowing. It should only take a few flights for basically anybody to master the controls. The 4 channel aspect of this helicopter, namely the ability to be strafe, seems to be the reason for the stabilizing rotors. In fact I’m not sure they are even for stabilization, because they don’t seem to even spin during normal flight. When you push the throttle stick left or right to strafe, they start spinning and make it happen. It actually works very well, and they also make a cool whirring noise that sounds totally unique, easily distinguishable from the noise being put out by the main and rear rotors. The Avatar Dragon Fighter is really fun to fly, and the extra dimension added by the 4 channel controls should keep you busy for quite a while.

Of course the Avatar Dragon Fighter features the same durable construction as Hobbytron’s 3 channel gyro helicopters, with a lightweight metal frame and extremely flexible main rotor blades. Especially with the smaller helicopters like the Avatar Dragon Fighter, these guys are pretty indestructible. Over the last few days I’ve played with basically all of the new ones, and had my share of crashes, and they have all been completely fine. I did pretty well with the Avatar Dragon Fighter, but it did have a couple small run-ins with walls and ceilings, and is no worse for the wear. If you do break something, parts are easy to find and replace. 

The Avatar Dragon Fighter really is an incredible machine. Gyro tech and 4 channel control are amazing features by themselves, and now are finally brought together in one helicopter. It’s pretty amazing with how complicated gyros are that they can even put one on such a small helicopter, let alone with 4 channel control. I really like the micro helicopters because of how convenient they are, especially with the USB chargers. You can keep them in your office or wherever and goof around for 10 minutes whenever you want; it makes for great stress reduction. They cost basically nothing but can be as much fun as their larger, more complicated brethren. Now you can own a micro helicopter with the latest cutting edge technology for the price of a meal at Friday’s. And that, my friend, is a beautiful thing.

HobbyTron.com Store Day at CPP

HobbyTron.com Store Day at CPP (California Paintball Park)

Date: August 21
Time: 9:00 am
Location: California Paintball Park -- 31050 Charley Canyon Rd., Castaic, CA 91384 (See Map)
Cost: $20
Details:

We sponsored a day of Airsoft game scenarios at CPP Airsoft. We played a few games then provided lunch from Domino's Pizza with drinks and chips. After lunch we had a CQB game and then did our Mystery Box Game. In this game we strategically placed 8 small numbered boxes around the field 'Tire Town'. We had the players start at a gate and race eachother to get the boxes back to the gate without getting hit. The HobbyTron.com employees were skirting the edges of the field shooting trying to prevent the participants from getting a box. This lasted about 20 minutes wherein there were some great acrobatics into the boats and lots of fun had by all. We then presented the winners with boxes of full of free merchandise corresponding to the number box they were able to return from the field.

We gave away an AK-47, a Steyr-Aug, multiple gas handguns, T-shirts, and much much more. We then played a couple more scenario games and called it a day.

This event is the first of the HobbyTron.com monthly Airsoft events. The next event will be the Operation Black Shield event held on September 24th and 25th. Don't miss out on our next event, come and join us for some free food, awesome prizes, and tons of fun!

Airsoft in California Has Been SAVED!! For Now At Least...

June 21, 2011. In a bright turn of events, the proposed California bill to make all Airsoft guns bright colors has been shot down. Our sport is safe for now. But don't get too excited yet, they are still trying to appeal it and put it through. If anything this is just a temporary reprieve, so it looks like all we can do now is play...or pray. Check out the article below or on Channel 7 here.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGO) -- Despite support from the largest police department in the state, a bill to require air guns to be brightly colored died on Tuesday at the state capitol. During a packed committed hearing, lawmakers examined air guns to get an idea of how authentic they look.

The Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck testified in support of the senate bill. He says making B.B. and other air guns bright colors would prevent officers from mistakenly shooting at someone holding an air gun.
"So far, this year, 2011, 25 times my police officers have used deadly force. In two of those instances, suspects were armed with airsoft or other replica pistols. These individuals did not have to be shot," said Beck.
Manufacturers, sellers and airgun users successfully argued that the bill is a job killer and an illogical attempt to improve public safety. California already requires toy guns to be brightly colored.

Help Save Airsoft!!!

SAVE AIRSOFT!

Dear Airsoft Enthusiast,

Our beloved hobby is once again under attack by politicians who have an incomplete understanding of the laws and regulations under which our hobby exist. California SB 798 was crafted as a kneejerk reaction to a tragic incident where a teenager was shot by a law enforcement officer after DELIBERATELY POINTING a "BB gun" at the officer...in the dark of night!

While we all recognize the utter stupidity of this action and agree with its Darwinistic ramifications, our wise lawmakers are seeking to protect the rest of us innocents by banning the sale, purchase, and commercial transaction of airsoft guns and other BB devices in the state of California unless the device is brightly colored in its entirety. Surely such coloration would have prevented this aforementioned incident in pitch black darkness...don't you think? No?

Even without considering the unfair punishment of hundreds of thousands of responsible and legal Airsoft gun owners in California in response to the actions of one stupid individual (I refuse to call him a "victim" as we are so wont to do these days...the victim is that poor policeman who had to use his gun in the line of duty), what is to prevent real dirtbags from coloring their real guns "brightly" in the commission of a crime so law enforcement officers will hesitate a split second, allowing said dirtbag to get off the first shot?

There are plenty of laws on the books regulating the sale and use of Airsoft guns, both federally and on the state level. These existing laws are specifically designed to make sure the user of the an Airsoft gun or other BB device treats their Airsoft gun exactly as if it were a real gun. To make Airsoft guns "brightly colored" is a major step backwards in terms of consumer protection, public safety, and law enforcement!

Below, you will find the following documents:

1) A document sent by Crosman Corporation to the California state Senator who sponsored SB 798:

http://www.spartanimports.com/SB798/20110425CrosmanLetter.pdf

2) A document sent to the Senator from SoftAir USA:

http://www.spartanimports.com/SB798/20110501SoftairUSALetter.pdf

3) A petition letter for you to sign and mail or fax to Senator de Leon:

http://www.spartanimports.com/SB798/LettertoLegislatorSB798.docx

Please read these documents carefully as they will fully inform you of the circumstances surrounding this issue and the implications of this ill-considered legislation.

Voice your opposition to this bill by calling or writing to your local State Senator and assemblyman and the bill sponsor, State Senator Kevin de Leon:

List of California State Senators:
http://senate.ca.gov/senators?order=field_senator_district_value&sort=asc

State Senate District Zip Code Directory:
http://senate.ca.gov/sites/senate.ca.gov/files/SD02_ZIP_CODE_ORDER.PDF

Contact information for State Senator Kevin de Leon (bill sponsor)

Sacramento Office:
Sentaor Kevin de Leon
California State Capitol
Room 5108
Sacramento, CA 94248
916-651-4022

Los Angeles Office:
Senator Kevin de Leon
617 S. Olive St.
Suite 710
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-612-9566

YOUR VOICE IS CRUCIAL IN THE FIGHT TO SAFEGUARD OUR SPORT.

Airsoft Product Of The Day!

If you are looking for a gun with power, performance and style, you have come to the right place! Our Airsoft Product of the day is all of that and more! Introducing the Electric Echo1 Robinson Armament XCR Rifle Airsoft Gun!The Electric Echo1 Robinson Armament XCR Rifle Airsoft Gun is no exception to the quality Airsoft guns produced by Echo1. With a side folding stock and an integrated rail system this firearm is sure to be a great addition to any soldiers arsenal! It fires at 475 FPS and comes with a 120 RD Magazine giving you plenty of ammo, making sure you don't have to worry about reloading! An Integrated Rail system allows you to add any of your favorite accessories like a scope, laser, flashlight or the included fore grip, making the Echo1 Robinson Armament XCR one of the most versatile guns around! It doesn't matter if you are setting up to get the perfect shot or if you are fighting a close range battle, this gun is a lethal weapon in any style of combat! The Electric Echo1 Robinson Armament XCR Rifle Airsoft Gun is ready to take the Airsoft world by storm, so hurry and get yours today! Battery And Charger Not Included.

One of the most unique guns around in the Airsoft world has to be the Echo1 Robinson Armament XCR, with its full metal construction, side folding stock and an Integrated Rail System, this AEG is one serious firearm! So what are you waiting for? Get over to HobbyTron.com now and check out the Electric Echo1 Robinson Armament XCR Rifle Airsoft Gun today!

RC Product Of The Day!

If you are into RC's and Helicopters then pay attention! Today we are featuring one of the best 4.5 Channel RC Helicopters around! Introducing the Colossus GYRO METAL 3.5CH RTF RC Helicopter (Worlds Largest Gyro Helicopter)!The Worlds Largest Gyro RC Helicopter is here! Introducing the brand new Colossus Gyro METAL 3.5CH RC Helicopter. Measuring in at 4 feet long the Colossus RC Helicopter is a massive beast that is super easy to control with its brand new Gyro Technology. No more crashing, no more replacing parts, the GYRO has changed the Helicopter industry completely, making this RC Helicopter super easy to fly and maneuver. Great for people of all skill levels, this bad boy features a coaxial rotor a single rear rotor for precise movement and a GYRO for increased stability whether flying or hovering. This RC helicopter has a metal body making it strong yet light weight so you don't have to worry about breaking anything when you land it a bit too rough. It can go forward, backward, up, down, left, right and hover. What really makes the Colossus stand out is the built in gyroscope making it automatically stabilize allowing you to focus on flying instead of trying not to make it crash. The best thing about the Colossus is that it comes ready to run right out of the box, there is no assembly required. All you need to do is charge the battery and get 8 AA batteries for the transmitter and you are good to go.

At 47 Inches long and with the diameter of the main motor at 24 inches long this 3.5CH RC Helicopter is the perfect addition to any pilots fleet! Easy to fly and tons of fun the Colossus GYRO METAL is one RC you can't pass up! Don't take our word for it though get over to HobbyTron.com now and check out the Colossus GYRO METAL 3.5CH RTF RC Helicopter (Worlds Largest Gyro Helicopter) for yourself! You won't be disappointed!