If you've had a wild time flying our indoor helicopters (and you really should have) then it's time to step-up to the big time with Bladez 3D, our annoyingly spelt, but immensely enjoyable, indoor and outdoor monster RC Helicopter. It's tough, it's cool, it's 3 channel and even has an intelligent RC system that avoids interference with other RC users - but won't stop them pestering you to have a go. A twelve minute charge will give you about eight minutes of flying time, and it's best suited for intermediate to advanced heli flyers. Unlike our lighter and simpler indoor models it has more precision and control, which of course requires more flying skill, but ensures a whole heap more fun. We got it up and running straight from the box, and despite not being ace heli flyers ourselves, managed to zip it around the office without sending anyone to casualty. However, it's a pretty powerful beast, so if you're flying it indoors make sure you have a fair amount of space, and as few household pets as possible. This is the best value for money indoor/outdoor chopper we've ever flown to date.
Reviews Posted Before Our Rating System Began (Prior to 12th Oct '09)
I am so happy to have found your value for money site,I have been searching the net for weeks to find a suitably priced advanced RC helecopter,I have just found and ordered the BLADEZ 3D Helecopter and cant believe that a semi professional 3 channel outdoor RC helecopter is ONLY £49-95p such value for money.Many Many thanks and Best wiishes Kev.
kevan witt, corby northamptonshire
The Bladez 3D Helicopter is great. I got one recently after using one of the little RC choppers for a while and felt the need to move up the ladder and get 360 degree control. The build quality is excellent, tough plastic front, tail blade and rotors with a metal tail section. It's everything you're looking for if you've never flown something more serious before and you want a taste of full control.
You can fly happily indoors and outdoors, but I would say it's quite affected even by light winds because its so finely balanced so don't go outside until you've practiced a bit indoors. It will go pretty seriously high after a charge (well over 100 ft) so if you go outdoors to a park, make sure you have plenty of space and aren't too near trees! The controls are simple and let you independently control the chopper?s 3 main rotors. If you want to spin right, the top blade will move slightly faster than the bottom and vica versa, when you go forward or back the rear rotor kicks into life and 'pushes' or 'pulls' the helicopter, and obviously a combination of these 3 lets you go in any direction you like.
It's pretty tough and will take a few knocks, the blades fold into two halves which is a great design for when you inevitably hit something. If you are going to crash somewhere, try not to fly it into trees, bushes or cables because it can twist the rotors out of sync and affect the spinning ability, it's almost better to hit something hard (not a child or pet, or an adult even! It will hurt, lots). If you do need spare parts, they are available here: http://www.crazyfruitbat.com/gadgets/bladez-3d-helicopter-spare-rotors.html
They don?t' have every single spare, but most of things you might need and come in 3 packs (general spares, tail section and spare battery). A full battery charge takes about 30 mins and will give you aprox 10 mins flying time, although the last minute of that will probably be spent hovering very close to the floor as it runs out of power, although that in itself can be quite a fun challenge! Do not overcharge the battery, I think I did it by accident and I've got a new one now. When the green light goes out, unplug it. When you have finished flying, don't be tempted to put it straight back on charge, it seems annoying, but wait 30 mins for it to cool down. I didn't really bother with this stuff to begin with and think I wrecked the battery by overdoing it.
Overall it's a fantastic helicopter and great fun to fly. You'll almost certainly get the chopper bug. Thanks IWOOT for stocking a great helicopter.
Dave, Wokingham
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ANDY CUNNINGHAM, LONGFORD IRELAND
Great fun! Battery lasts for about 8 mins off charge so plenty of flight time. Easy control, and importantly...durable to crashes!!
What else could one want?!
ryan, leeds
Unbelievably cheap and real stable. Forget other helicopters at this price range. This one is the best for sure!
Boaz, Vroomshoop
I got this staight out the box and was flying it in minutes. It's very easy to fly with a long lasting battery life, it's very stable and very good value for money!
Marcus, Bruges
