Frequently Asked Questions About Choosing and Buying Helicopters for Beginners

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What are good remote control helicopters for beginners?

If this will be your first time, the cheap toy helicopters found at department stores are good. They are safe, easy to fly, and you can fly them inside your living room.

As for gas versus electric, beginners should start with electric models. Try starting with the Hirobo brand and their heli that has twin counter rotating rotors. This design is easy to fly.

What are popular electric rc helicopter models?

For electric rc helicopters, popular are the T-Rex, Century Hummingbird, Ikarus Piccolo, JR Voyager E, XRB, Shogun, Dolphin, Zoom.

What are the popular brands?

Here is a list of companies that make rc helicopters: Bergen, Century, Graupner, Hirobo, JR Helis, Kyosho, Robbe, Ikarus, Thunder Tiger, and Vario.