It wouldn't be worth writing about it, but the nuance in the form of a control panel from your own phone pushes you.
Before that, I had the simplest helicopters. As you understand this helicopter is not quite the simplest one. That is, according to the classification of biologists, it is no longer an amoeba. Not a vertebrate yet, but not an amoeba, exactly.
Includes spare blades, screwdriver, charging cord, receiver.
This helicopter, as it should be in aviation, is not the fastest aircraft, it flew before me for three months. I already managed to get the money back, and I have already forgotten about it, like oppachki! PR pulled up and gave birth to a box about which I had already forgotten. The box turned out to be so crumpled that there was no doubt that everything in it had died, torn into atoms. It was all the more surprising, pardon the tautology, the surprise when a completely unwashed helicopter fell out of this already large box.
So what's the nuance, ask? What, so to speak, is the difference from most models? Yes, there is such a nuance. This is that there is no remote control included. How not? Yes, that's it! For the remote control here is your smartphone. At first I also doubted, I thought our Asian brothers were cheating. But no. All to be honest.
Here is just one moment, tekskat. I was looking for a prog to run, like Indiana Jones that ark. I tried about seven, probably until I found the one with which everything works. 
This program is for Android, but there is also for iPod. On the left, a receiver is plugged into the phone, which transmits a signal to the helicopter.
Charges only from USB, there is no charging from the network. Moreover, the helicopter and the receiver are charged in turn.
Inside, everything is usually - gears, on / off toggle switch ... 
In my opinion, the difference from other models is very significant - it is the tail rotor, which turns on when you need to turn the thread where. Thanks to him, the turning / turning radius is minimal. 
Well, standard bulbs. This is if you suddenly wake up at night and want to fly. 
Well what can I say - the toy is quite itself, inexpensive, nimble. The charge is enough for the stated seven minutes. It takes some skill to master control from the phone, but when you gain this skill, you can quite finely land the helicopter between the ears of a sleeping kote 
By the way Kote. Kote was very interested in this shaitan-apparatus, already several times the furious animal tried to claw the helicopter in flight, but by that time the pilot had already acquired the piloting skill and with the help of the tail rotor deftly escaped the evil monster. The monster was offended and went to the floor. The pilot relaxed and made a fatal mistake - he landed the helicopter next to the rookery of the beast. The beast lazily opened her eyes and instantly grabbed the rotorcraft by the tail. 
But nothing happened. Since the helicopter could not be broken at the post office, then the jaw of some kind of cat, he does not care what a clothespin made of toffee.
Since the launch of the app store App Store , the developers have created programs whose purpose is to expand the possible scopes of iPhone... There was a lot - from credit card scanner and flashlights, to. It seems that almost with iPhone now you can control almost any device.
iSpy Helicopter Is another device of this kind. In some ways, it resembles the concept of the Parrot AR Drone. iPhone or iPad, special application and a small transmitter that plugs into the headphone jack on your iOS device - that's all you need to fly your own mini-helicopter.
Hardware component
iSpy Helicopter — small device, measuring 19.5 x 4.3 x 10.6 cm. Such small dimensions allow the toy to be used indoors, for which it is, in essence, intended. The helicopter rises into the air with two pairs of blades, and changes direction with the tail rotor, just like in a real flying machine. Since no one is immune to hard landings or collisions with obstacles, spare blades and a tail rotor have been added to the kit.
At first glance, the helicopter looks rather fragile and delicate, since it consists of a large number complex and precise details. However, it is very resistant to sudden shocks and falls. On the left side of the helicopter is a small power switch next to uSB port to charge the battery.
A full battery charge lasts almost 45 minutes and lasts for 8-10 minutes of continuous flight. This is quite comparable to what other models of the same class offer. Unfortunately, the developers did not provide any battery status indicator in the device.
At the bottom of the toy is a whole set of equipment, including a built-in VGA camera and a slot for microSD cards. The device comes with a 512 MB memory card and a corresponding USB adapter for connecting to a computer.
We have to admit that the quality of both the photo and the video taken by the camera iSpy Helicopter wants to be better. But what do you want from a 640x480 camera mounted on a vibrating platform? The only drawback is the lack of a microphone built into the helicopter. Except for the camera, otherwise iSpy Helicopter similar to standard toys of this type, with bright LED flight lights.
An example of shooting with an iSpy Helicopter camera
To control a helicopter using iPhone a transmitter is included with the device. This is a rather small and inconspicuous, so to speak, device, about the same thickness and width as iPhone 5... But not only iPhone 5 can work with iSpy Helicopter... All models iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch can be compatible with the toy as indicated by the company information iHelicopters.
Two LEDs on the transmitter indicate the status - power on and charging. Transparent glass on the edge of the transmitter allows the helicopter control signal to pass through.
iSpy Helicopter indoor toy, as it cannot fly in bright sunlight and move far from the transmitter.
Software
To control the helicopter, you need to download the WL Toys app from the App Store. Unfortunately, the program is not optimized for any iPhone 5nor for Retina displays on other devices. Perhaps this will be fixed by the developers in the near future. However, the app works with iOS 7.
After connecting the transmitter and activating the program, you must select the desired helicopter model on the start screen. All you still need to start the flight is to turn on the transmitter power switch in the program. The app offers several basic controls. On the left there is a slider for controlling the speed of rotation of the blades and choosing the flight altitude. On the right is a classic joystick responsible for moving the helicopter back and forth and rotating it around its axis.
There is also the possibility of controlling the aircraft using the smartphone's gyroscope, by tilting the mobile device. There are also several buttons to enable individual functions - take photos and shoot videos, control side lights and others.
Flight
Fly on iSpy Helicopter fun, however, it still needs to be learned. The more “raid”, the more confident the helicopter will “feel in the air”. The main thing is not to be very afraid to break it (it's more worth worrying about your beloved grandmother's vase). This is a pretty strong and resilient machine.
Conclusion
iSpy Helicopter is a very funny gadget and in a good way to expand functionality iPhone... If the developers improved the parameters of the camera and increased the flying ability of the device in open areas, it would be an excellent "air spy".
Buy iSpy Helicopter for $ 70, you can visit the official website of the company.
Helicopter for iPhone is a new toy for children and adults!
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i-Helicopter HC-777-170
3-channel infrared helicopter with gyroscope for iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Apple is synonymous with digital conquest. But with i-Helicopter HC-777-170 apple products conquers the air!
A light helicopter is not afraid of falls, since it is made of high-strength plastic, and all functional parts and assemblies are made with a view to impact resistance and intensive use. The gyroscope, which is built into the iPhone, iPad, and iPod, will make the control of this air machine closer to reality - tilt the control device left, right, forward and backward, raise it up and lower it down - the helicopter will exactly repeat all your maneuvers, and you this will create a sense of a living presence in the cockpit.
The remote control will allow you to "fly" from a distance of 8-10 meters - a sufficient distance for flying in an apartment when the weather is not flying outside the window.
Excellent design, durability, incredible functions of this toy can please not only children, but also adults.
Controlling a flight, observing a flight or giving the opportunity to fly to a loved one are invaluable feelings that you will receive with i-Helicopter.
If you are still thinking about it, then remember yourself in childhood. Have you never dreamed of a controlled helicopter? However, before, not everyone could afford such a pleasure. Today the situation has changed radically. Now everyone can buy an i-helicopter at a very pleasant price and bring joy not only to their children, but also to themselves).
VIDEO REVIEW OF I-HELICOPTER HELICOPTER
Helicopter i-Helicopter HC777-170 operated in two ways. The first - direct remote control via touch keys on apple device... And here second the method is carried out through the built-in gyroscope and the Move Motion function, which controls the helicopter depending on the tilt and movement of the mobile gadget. At the same time, any selected control will be intuitive and convenient even for children.
Fly with reliability!
Helicopter HC-777-170 has an aluminum chassis and a stylish, ergonomic design for strength and light weight. The control radius of the mini-helicopter is 8-10 meters, which leaves room for flight maneuvers at a distance from the controller. The "fuel tank" for the i-Helicopter is a high-capacity battery designed for 10 non-stop minutes of flight. The battery is charged via the USB port, the cable to which is included in the delivery set.
Characteristicsand
Helicopter size: 19.0 x 9.5 x 4.2 cm
Box size: 23 x 14 x 9 cm
Weight: 220 grams
Colour: black, white, silver
Battery: 3.7V 200mAh Li-Polymer
Control distance: 8 - 10 meters
Accelerometer control capability: there is
Control: through free app i-helicopter from AppStore
Supported devices: iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android.
Full charge time:
Transmitter: 120 minutes 
Helicopter: 40 minutes
Continuous work time without recharging:
Transmitter: 120 minutes
Helicopter: 10 minutes
Equipment:
Helicopter
Transmitter
2 spare main blades
2 spare tail propellers
USB charging
Instructions
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Opportunities mobile platforms are not fully understood, and our smartphones still present many surprises. For example using mobile devices from Apple, as well as devices with Android OS, you can easily control a helicopter. True, while a toy.
We got our hands on models under the brand i-helicopter, we will consider their volume in more detail.
A total of four series of toy helicopters are offered, differing from each other in propeller diameter and external design; each series has models in three colors. The chassis of the toy is made of aluminum, which reduces its weight and increases its strength. In the event of an accident, the set includes spare parts.
Helicopter control deserves special attention. By downloading it from the App Store to his iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, or devices with Android OS (for this, the corresponding application is available in the Android Market), the user gets complete freedom of action over the behavior of a toy helicopter in the air using his device (this is achieved by special technology MOUE MOTION). That is, the helicopter will perform any turns and tilts that you make with the device in your hands.
Synchronization of the helicopter with the device is achieved due to the built-in gyroscope and infrared transmitter, which allows you to control the toy within a radius of 8 meters. In addition, a sufficiently powerful searchlight is built into the helicopter, which allows flights even at night.
The toy itself runs on electric batteries, which can be charged via any USB device (again, the wire is included). Full charge enough for 5 minutes of flight.
Small demo video:
Here is a brief instruction to launch the iHelicopter toy helicopter into the air after you have bought and charged it:
- Download from the App Store, click the "Go" button; turn on the helicopter (there is a corresponding button on its body)
- In the program, go to the control panel and connect the infrared transmitter to your iPhone
- Increase the volume of your smartphone to the maximum
- The vertical joystick located on the left side of the control panel (it adjusts the power of rotation of the propeller), pull up, but not completely
- Align the trimer (indicator at the bottom of the control panel, is responsible for the balance of the helicopter); during takeoff / landing, the slider should be in the middle
Done! Now you can control the helicopter using the circular joystick located on the right side of the control panel, or by tilting your iPhone in different directions - yes, the helicopter is controlled using the iPhone's gyroscope :)
We were eager to buy such a toy. And after three weeks of waiting, a package arrived from the iHelicopters.net store. Until the last moment, I did not believe that this colossus would be able to fly under the control of an iPhone. I've read a lot about how Apple gadgets control other gadgets, but until you try it yourself ...
The main control is a small box that plugs into the headphone jack, converting the audio signals to IR.
Launched on iPhone special utility from App Store - Free, [iTunes link]. This is a virtual control panel. At the first launch, we select the model of our helicopter, activate the transmitter and prepare for takeoff.
Even a child will not be difficult to figure out the control keys. After 3-4 accidents, you can quite confidently fly from one room to another without hitting the closet.
When fully refueled, the helicopter can fly for 10 minutes. Two refuelers are required: one for the car (45 minutes to fully charge), the other for the remote control (120 minutes). The energy of the remote control is enough for about 15 full-fledged flights around the apartment with crashes and adventures. "Aviation fuel" is supplied via USB outputs via wires included in the kit.
Spare blades are also included. For example, I already broke one by crashing into the TV at full speed.
At first, the son was afraid of an unknown flying object and hid in his crib, but then he got used to it and now every evening we arrange joint flights, getting great pleasure.
And in the end, watch that famous video again. Unfortunately, you can't shoot your own video while controlling a helicopter and holding a camera in your hand :)
Another video for half a minute.
The helicopter is on sale at iHelicopter.net for 60 bucks + delivery to Russia. Awesome gift for the child and yourself :)
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