anyone into remote-control helicopters?

[sixstringsteve]

Awesome, thanks. I'm interested in something that's easy to fly. I hear the RC copters have a steep learning curve. I think that's why I want a quad copter, so I can lessen the learning curve, not to mention their stability. And I want something that doesn't break when I do occasionally have the rough landing or bump into a wall or something. That's one reason I like the ardrone, it has the styrofoam protecting the rotors.

[LocoTone]

I've been to events at the Energy Solutions Arena in the past, someone there runs a R/C blimp. I'm sure it would be easier to control than a copter. I've tried a single rotor medium sized one, and it was broken more than not. Not to mention the scars on my shin from a damaged rotor blade nailing me. I have a dual rotor, smaller copter that is relatively easier to fly, but no way would it have enough lift to carry a camera. Plus, stability is nil on such a small craft. I liked your long pole idea, it seems to be the most practical, and not to mention economical.

[b2]

I liked your long pole idea, it seems to be the most practical, and not to mention economical.

he just wants to fly something, really...

[J Gallo]

Found this, helicopter price looks pretty reasonable. HeliMax AXE 400 electric chopper.

[sixstringsteve]

Sweet, that would do it. Thanks to Jason for showing me his little toy tonight, that thing is sweet! Too bad you can't fly it with a broken thumb