ISpy Helicopter is a fun helicopter toy controlled by iPhone or iPad. I-Helicopter toy helicopter controlled by iPhone
Since the launch of the app store App Store, developers created programs whose goal is to expand the possible areas of application iPhone. There was a lot - from a credit card scanner and flashlights, to . It seems that almost with the help iPhone Now you can control almost any device.
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iSpy Helicopter- another device of this kind. In some ways it is reminiscent of the Parrot AR Drone concept. iPhone or iPad, a special app and a small transmitter that plugs into the headphone jack of your iOS device is all you need to control your own mini helicopter.
Hardware component
iSpy Helicopter- a small device, measuring 19.5 x 4.3 x 10.6 cm. Such small dimensions allow the toy to be used indoors, which is what it is essentially intended for. The helicopter rises into the air with the help of two pairs of blades, and changes direction with the help of the tail rotor, just like in a real flying machine. Since no one is immune from hard landings or collisions with obstacles, spare blades and a tail rotor are included in the kit.
At first glance, the helicopter looks quite fragile and delicate, since it consists of a large number of complex and precise parts. However, it is very resistant to sudden shocks and falls. On the left side of the helicopter is a small power switch next to the USB port for charging the battery.
A full battery charge lasts almost 45 minutes, and it lasts for 8-10 minutes of continuous flight. This is quite comparable to what other models in the same class offer. Unfortunately, the developers did not provide any battery status indicator in the device.
At the bottom of the toy there is a whole complex 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.
It is worth recognizing 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 camera with a resolution of 640 × 480, and even mounted on a vibrating platform? The only drawback is the lack of a microphone built into the helicopter. Except for the camera, everything else 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 The device includes a transmitter. This is a rather small and inconspicuous, so to speak, device, approximately 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 may be compatible with the toy, according to company information iHelicopters.
Two LEDs on the transmitter indicate the status - powered on and charging. The transparent glass on the edge of the transmitter allows the helicopter control signal to pass through.
iSpy Helicopter indoor toy, since 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 either iPhone 5, nor for Retina displays of other devices. Perhaps this will be fixed by the developers in the near future. However, the application works with iOS 7.
After connecting the transmitter and activating the program, you need to select the desired helicopter model on the start screen. All that is still needed to start the flight is to turn on the power to the transmitter using the switch in the program. The application offers several basic controls. On the left is a slider to control the speed of rotation of the blades and select the flight altitude. On the right is a classic joystick, responsible for moving the helicopter back and forth and rotating it around its axis.
It is also possible to control the aircraft using the gyroscope of a smartphone by tilting the mobile device. There are also several buttons that allow you to use individual functions - take photos and shoot videos, control the side lights and others.
Flight
Fly on iSpy Helicopter It's fun, but you still have to learn it. The more flying time, the more confident the helicopter will “feel in the air.” The main thing is not to be too afraid of breaking it (you should worry more about your grandmother’s favorite vase). This is a fairly strong and resilient machine.
Conclusion
iSpy Helicopter is a very fun gadget and a good way to expand functionality iPhone. If the developers improved the camera parameters and increased the aircraft’s flying capabilities in open areas, it would be an excellent “aerial spy”.
Buy iSpy Helicopter for a price of $70, available on the company's official website.
Just a couple of days ago, our editorial office received a very interesting toy, and although we have long since left childhood, we could not pass by this funny little thing, which is why we published this material. And today we are reviewing a radio-controlled helicopter i-Helicopter (Series 170), the control panel of which is an iPhone/iPod/iPad.
Brief information about the characteristics of the helicopter:
Helicopter size (cm): 19.0 x 9.5 x 4.2
Screw diameter (mm): 180
Weight (g): 220
Signal lights: 2 front, 1 tail
The model is available in three colors
Let's get straight to the review i-Helicopter 777-170. The helicopter comes with a small IR transmitter that plugs into the iPhone/iPod/iPad headphone jack, a charger with which you will charge the helicopter itself, and the IR transmitter. Also, the manufacturer was not lazy and added a couple of spare blades to the package, in case you suddenly decide to knock all the corners in the house. Instructions for use and problem solving are included with the helicopter. The toy's packaging is not bad; as they say, it's just what you need.
After getting acquainted with the equipment, the desire immediately arises to finally launch this magnificent i-Helicopter. The impressions from the helicopter's turns are magnificent; after the first acquaintance, you immediately feel how light it is. Of course, every gram affects the maneuverability, flight altitude and capabilities of this funny toy. Frame i-Helicopter 777-170 it is made of aluminum, so, looking ahead, I will say that it can withstand small impacts on hard surfaces and is quite ready to continue working after that. All important elements of the helicopter are also made of aluminum, which in turn gives maximum reliability, and for this it receives its well-deserved “five” points. The blades are made of plastic, so you still have to be careful about strong falls from great heights. The assembly as a whole is quite acceptable, there are no complaints about quality, the requirements for such a helicopter are, of course, less than for an iPhone :)
Let's continue i-Helicopter review— helicopter for iPhone, iPad or iPod.
Build and quality of materials are certainly an important aspect, but the whole structure must, above all, be able to fly. And to check this, we need to charge our helicopter and IR transmitter for an hour. Once fully charged, the helicopter can fly for about 10 minutes, and the IR transmitter is enough for 10 flights. The i-Helicopter’s battery is, of course, weak, but this can be explained, because for maneuverable flights every gram of the model’s weight counts.
Preparing for launch
Before the first flight, we need to download the free i-Helicopter application from the App Store and install it on your device, with which you will control the flight. After the manipulations have been completed, it is advisable to select a suitable room so that the first takeoff does not turn out to be the last.
i-Helicopter application interface
Launch of i-Helicopter
We turn on the helicopter and plug the IR transmitter into your device, namely into the headphone jack, and do not forget to turn the volume to maximum. Everything in the application is simple, click on the treasured “Go” button and then select your helicopter model. And all you have in your hands is a full-fledged, ready-to-fly control panel. All that remains is to turn it on with the “on/off” toggle switch and you can show off your pilot skills. It’s worth noting right away that operating the i-Helicopter is quite difficult and will take some practice, but believe me, it’s worth it!
Precautionary measures should be observed by everyone, even the most advanced people in their field. And the main danger for the i-Helicopter is a collision with the ceiling, so you will have to avoid it first of all. But he is least afraid of falling on the floor and hitting walls because of his aluminum frame, but this does not mean that you can get carried away with falls, and in dangerous cases it is best to reduce the power to zero and turn off the engine. If you understand that the helicopter is out of your control and is inevitably going to ram a doorway or a random part of the body of your younger brother or friend who came to gawk at this “miracle technology” controlled using an iPhone, then try to catch the helicopter with your hand before how the crash will happen.
Falls, of course, are not the most important component of precautions; you also need to be careful about drafts. Due to its light weight, it is very sensitive to small gusts of wind. Therefore, with an open window or window, it is unlikely that you can predict the flight path, which can lead to falls and hits against the wall. To avoid such situations, try to close all sources of drafts to create a pleasant and safe flight.
Video review. i-Helicopter.
The helicopter is really quite good. The experience of watching the flight was great. It was hard to imagine that such a funny toy could fly so quickly. The cost of such a helicopter on the official website is 2099 rubles, which is quite acceptable, considering the fact that you can buy it 2 times cheaper, you know where? then the toy generally becomes a Klondike for geeks and gig kids in particular. This toy will be a very useful and interesting gift for your child, but it can also cheer up adults. To control this helicopter it is not necessary to have an iPad, iPhone, iPod; i-Helicopter is also compatible with devices running Android OS if you have the appropriate program from the Android Market.
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Craftsmen have repeatedly demonstrated the capabilities of Google phones as a control panel for various devices. Indeed, they cope with the tasks of the joystick with a bang. And no worse than devices from Apple, for which there are a huge number of controlled robots and various equipment. Fortunately, recently manufacturers have paid attention to smartphones with Android OS. For example, radio controlled helicopters Not only did they get their own application in the Market, but they also became available for free sale. One of these toys came to us for review.
Delivery of the helicopter from Moscow to Kirov took only four days (including weekends), Russian Post was a pleasant surprise. So, the box (very light) is in your hands. Let's unpack!
Inside is the most important thing is the helicopter. An additional and necessary device is a device that transmits signals from a smartphone to a toy. That's all the main set of the pilot. In case you are not yet ready to call yourself a pilot, there is an instruction book that will tell you about the main points and nuances.
Another must-have item in the kit is a charger. On one side there is a regular USB connector, and on the other there is a special one, with which the transmitter and the helicopter itself are charged. The charger on the side of the USB connector is equipped with a red LED indicating the end of charging.
By the way, the standard chargers of many smartphones are equipped with USB connectors, so they are also suitable for charging without having to have a computer or laptop at hand.
And in case of any breakdowns it is provided set of spare parts from a pair of blades, a rear propeller and other parts, which are probably more correctly called in special terms. Let’s leave mastering the basics of being a flight mechanic for the future, but now let’s move on to the most interesting part.
Acquaintance
The first impression is that it is surprisingly light. Of course, every gram will significantly reduce flight time, maneuverability and capabilities, which is why the designers made the helicopter as light as possible. The predominant materials are plastic, from which the cabin, blades, and gears are made.
The helicopter frame, skis, gear protection and other important elements are made made of metal, which provides sufficient strength with low weight. By the way, it is worth special mentioning the protection of the main gears, because thanks to it, some of the most vulnerable parts will be safe and will not be damaged in a collision.
But if the helicopter gets “five” for materials and protection, then the build quality can be rated no more than four. We will not evaluate creaks, gaps and the like; the requirements for the toy will be slightly lower than the requirements for HTC smartphones :). So let’s just “run” through the helicopter and stop on the most obvious disadvantages. Fortunately, there are only two of them. The first is a loose tail part:
Whether it has any purpose or is just a decorative element is unknown. The backlash does not cause any problems during operation, but is simply present. An attempt to tighten it did not bring any results - the screws had already been tightened tightly. By the way, not only these, but all of them.
The second complaint is about the signal reception sensor; in the photo above it is located above the on/off switch and the charger socket. As you can see, it is installed crooked. But this minus is purely aesthetic - it does not affect reception or flight characteristics.
First start
It’s hard to resist the temptation to immediately try out a helicopter in action, and why deny yourself the pleasure? But first you need to prepare the control panel - our Android smartphone, download special application in the Market.
We download, install, select a suitable room, turn on the helicopter itself, install the transmitter in the smartphone, launch the program, select our model - and get a control panel ready for flight. Are you ready? If yes, then all that remains is to turn on the remote control with the “on/off” toggle switch. Stop! First, it would be better to take the “young pilot course” from the instructions. Which, however, comes down to one page with a description of the controls.
So, before us is a helicopter control panel. The left control, which moves up and down, is responsible for the power of the engines, with its help you can command the car to fly up or down. The circular joystick on the right is the steering wheel, the main control. The “forward” and “backward” actions move the helicopter in the appropriate direction, and the left and right controls rotate the winged machine in the desired direction.
Additional controls are channels, light, trimmer, MoveMotion function, changing screen orientation and on/off.
The channels are designed to launch more than one helicopter at a time. For example, if you decide fly with friends, this will not work on one channel - all control panels will simultaneously transmit a signal to all helicopters, and the behavior in this case is difficult to predict. But if each helicopter-pilot pair is given its own channel, the problem will disappear. There are currently three channels in total.
On the sides of our helicopter there are two LEDs switched on from the control panel. In the official instructions they are called operation indicators, and during testing they were used precisely for this purpose - after turning on and before starting the engines, it is useful to flash the light to make sure that everything is ready for takeoff.
Are they of any practical use? Perhaps, yes - once turning on the light helped in the search for a helicopter that had been brought under the sofa. But seriously, you won’t be able to fly comfortably in the dark with built-in lighting. But if you are a professional and have a great feel for the device, it is not difficult to avoid collisions; there is enough light to notice the wall. But we can hardly talk about a comfortable and interesting flight.
Trimmer is a function for fine-tuning the helicopter. If it starts to spin at startup (how fast is not important), then with a couple of touches of the screen you can correct the situation. But it's better to see once, isn't it? Here is an example of how the trimmer works:
Move Motion - one of the most interesting features remote control With its help, you can control without a joystick, and the accelerometer (g-sensor) of your Android smartphone will be responsible for the position of the helicopter in space. That is, commands are given simply by tilting the device in the desired direction. For example, like this:
The screen orientation button simply rotates the image 180 degrees. This is done for your convenience. The signal transmitter is attached to one side of the smartphone and can interfere with the hand when controlling it. And with this key you can choose the most comfortable position for yourself.
Well, the last control element is the start key. After turning it to the “On” position, the transmitter is turned on, the helicopter is tuned to its frequency and, after a few seconds, is completely ready for takeoff.
First start
We switch the toggle switch to the “on” position, slightly move the power regulator up, and the winged machine begins to rotate its blades with a characteristic buzz. Let's add a little more power - and the helicopter will slowly take off from the ground, will begin to gain altitude. The main thing now is not to get carried away. And ten centimeters will be enough to get used to the controls.
Then, when you start to “feel” the helicopter a little, you can test the power by flying up and down. Be sure to raise the toy to eye level - at first it’s interesting to see the device hovering in the air on its own :)
Have you gotten used to it? You can try the first maneuvers or even fly from the floor to the table.
Precautions
An experienced pilot of such devices said that the main danger represents a collision with the ceiling, so you should avoid it in the first place. But falls are the least scary thing, so in the event of any emergency situation, we simply reduce the power to zero, turn off the engine, and the helicopter falls to the floor.
The design forgives many mistakes for a novice pilot. Colliding with objects and walls can lead to a fall, but, as mentioned above, just turn off the engine and nothing bad will happen.
If you do not have time to do this, the helicopter may roll across the floor along an independently chosen trajectory and catch something with its propeller along the way. And this, in turn, is fraught dents and scratches on the blades:
However, such “combat wounds” do not affect the flight characteristics. But still, with every serious crash, you raise the helicopter with fears: “What if...”. Fortunately, the flight never ended in failure, although There were also some pretty serious falls..
And one more precaution - drafts. Due to its low weight, the helicopter is very, very sensitive to air currents. When a window or vent is open, it is sometimes difficult to predict the behavior; the car can independently describe circles or hit objects. Even a small whiff is enough to destabilize. For example, flying from a room into a corridor through a narrow doorway required at least twenty attempts. And all because of the slightly open window. Therefore, it will be better if you take care of the absence of drafts.
During the flight, you may encounter not only various objects, but also people, pets and plants. During testing, the helicopter accidentally encountered everyone on the list. The meeting with the dog turned out to be the least dangerous - the noise and wind looked frightening, so she simply left the room at the first sounds of the engine spinning up.
For a person (both me in the role of a pilot and those around me who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time) such a meeting is much more difficult to avoid. But the consequences are not terrible. Yes, the sensations are not pleasant, but the pain quickly passes and no abrasions or bruises remain.
Ornamental plants fared the worst. Once we failed to brake in time, and the helicopter flew into a windowsill with flowers. Fortunately, we were able to quickly turn off the engine and not turn the toy into a real trimmer.
And the last warning from the instructions is to avoid bright light. This appears to have a negative effect on the signal receiver. But when used indoors, you are unlikely to encounter such a problem.
Compatibility
The helicopter was tested on several devices, which made it possible to find out some compatibility data. My Motorola Quench XT5 running Android 2.3.7 (firmware based on CyanogenMod) was the first to try to “make friends” with the transmitter, but to no avail. The maximum that was achieved was to start the engine twice for an instant. Apparently, these are problems with the smartphone itself, since the ones following it worked without problems. And among them were representatives Desire line: HTC Desire S (official firmware), HTC Desire (official firmware), HTC Desire (Android 2.3.7, CyanogenMod7.1). Everything worked great for everyone.
iPad (iOS 5 GM) and Acer Iconia Tab tablets running Android 3.2 also tried themselves as remote controls. There were no problems with the first one, but Acer refused to transmit the signal.
So if you decide to buy a helicopter in a store, be sure to take a smartphone and check for compatibility b.
Working hours
Not only the helicopter itself, but also the control panel is equipped with a built-in battery. According to the instructions, the charging time of the transmitter is 1 hour, and the total time of use is twice as long - two hours. This is quite enough for about ten flights.
It is impossible to objectively find the average time of one flight on a full charge, since much depends on the flight itself. Performing tricks or going through an “obstacle course” will require much more charge than simply spinning. In different cases the time was different: 11:04, 11:43, 11:20...
But no matter what mode the helicopter was used, the timer never showed less than 11 minutes in the air(occasionally with falls). Of course, not as much as we would like, but not bad for its class, considering that many toy helicopters have a stated battery life of 5-8 minutes.
Charging the helicopter's built-in battery takes much longer. In the same way, it is not possible to calculate the exact figure, so let’s stop on the average option - 32 minutes. That is, half an hour after installation for charging, your winged car is ready to take off again.
Impression
The first flights brought anxiety as well as pleasure. There was no confidence in the reliability of the structure, so after each crash the helicopter was inspected for damage and breakdowns, and when approaching the wall at a distance of ten centimeters, it landed to avoid a collision.
After a couple of hours and three good falls, it turned out that helicopter crashes are not scary, and you can try more daring and interesting turns. Flights from object to object, from room to room, extreme flights over people, fighting drafts and much, much more!
Since the toy is not afraid of collisions, the flight can only be marred by end of battery charge. But if the helicopter itself lands smoothly, gradually losing power to an extent insufficient for takeoff, then with the transmitter everything is different. It stops working suddenly, and, having lost the signal, the helicopter simply falls dead. So if you are not sure about the charge level, it is better to avoid flying off a balcony or flying over someone's head.
Otherwise you don't have to worry - the helicopter is easy to fly, and just a few hours of experience allows you to avoid obstacles, stop in time or avoid collisions. And just at this moment the question arises - won’t it get boring?
Interest in many toys can cool off after just a few hours, and the monotony will suggest turning a helicopter into another decoration for a shelf or desktop. But in this case this will not happen soon. At least five days is not enough.
With each new flight you improve your skills, you feel the helicopter and its behavior better and better. Respectively, new horizons are opening up. There were already examples above: taking off and landing on various objects (from the floor to the table, from the table to the chair), passing through doorways (by the way, due to drafts, this is a difficult and exciting activity). Or you can buy a miniature keychain camera (fortunately, they are not that expensive in Chinese online stores) and turn the helicopter into a spy, or simply view your maneuvers “in first person” while charging.
In general, a radio-controlled helicopter is an interesting toy that can give a lot of pleasant moments. Smartphone control- rather not the main advantage, but a pleasant addition, the main advantage of which comes down to the Move Motion function, the use of an accelerometer instead of a joystick. And the “helicopter + phone” combination is an excellent option for gadget fans who want to “take to the air.”
For the helicopter provided for testing, we thank the official distributor in Russia - Dom Igrushki LLC "Maxi Toys".
You can get acquainted with the entire model range, which currently consists of four helicopters, as well as find out details about the models and dealers on the official website.
Greetings! The hero of my review today is the i-pilot helicopter. Yes, yes - “another helicopter” - a gimmick, the main difference from others is that it is controlled... via an iPhone!
Photos and videos of the flight inside.
I won’t bore you with photos of parcels, packaging and track numbers; I’ll go straight to the subject of the review.
The helicopter box had good printing, inside, in addition to the toy, there were instructions, a cord with a USB connector for charging from a USB port or power supply (the unit itself is not included), 2 spare propeller blades, 2 spare tail blades, a screwdriver, an IR transmitter, which plugs into the iPhone/iPod/iPad headphone jack.
On one side of the cord there is a USB connector, and on the other there is a special one for charging the helicopter itself and the IR transmitter. The USB plug has a built-in red LED to indicate the end of charging.
The frame, frame, skis, and gear protection of the i-pilot are made of aluminum, and therefore it can withstand small impacts on hard surfaces normally, and is very light in weight. The blades and cabin are made of plastic, so you still have to be careful of strong falls from great heights. The assembly is more than satisfactory and I am glad that the body is not plastic, as in most helicopters in the low price category.
To control you need to download the free i-Helicopter application from the App Store.
Turn on the helicopter and insert the IR transmitter into your device (into the headphone jack), while setting the phone volume to maximum. In the application, click on the “Go” button, after which we select one of the four helicopter models. And “let’s go to the control panel.”)
A little about the “remote” interface
The left joystick moves up and down and controls the speed of the rotor, which allows the helicopter to take off and descend. The right circular joystick is the main rudder, which moves the helicopter forward and backward and turns left and right.
Additional buttons are communication channels, light (does not work in my model, but turns on automatically when the “ON” toggle switch is turned on on the helicopter), trimmer, “MoveMotion” function, screen rotation and the “On/Off” button.
The channels, as far as I understand, are designed to control several helicopters from several (up to three) phones in one place.
Trim is a function for fine-tuning a helicopter if it is constantly rotating around its axis during takeoff.
MoveMotion - controls the plane through the built-in accelerometer in the smartphone.
When you turn on the “ON” button, the IR transmitter turns on and the diode on it lights up - everything is ready for flight.
I’ll say right away that it’s a little difficult to fly a helicopter for the first time and if you’re not used to it, but gradually the skill will appear - the main thing is not to make sudden movements.
My heart skipped a beat several times when the helicopter hit the ceiling and fell like a stone. And at the slightest movement he strives to catch on to everything he can :). To avoid falls, you need to avoid making sudden movements and when skidding “in the wrong direction,” simply move the engine power trigger down to land the helicopter. When starting, also add speed smoothly, because i-pilot takes off very quickly and straight to the ceiling).
In general, it withstood a dozen falls when the power button began to act up.
With a heavy heart, I began to disassemble the cabin (I thought some microcircuit had fallen off, cracked or something, but I’m zero in electronics). Fortunately, due to frequent impacts (until we learned how to control it), the battery inside the cabin came unstuck and, when dangling, broke off the wire from the circuit. A drop of solder - and everything worked again!
At the same time, I checked that there was a 3.7V 150mAh battery inside. I glued it tightly from the inside to the cabin with construction tape, glued all the wires together into one bundle and tightly screwed the cabin into place.
Now I control much better, and in general, of course, it’s better to avoid frequent falls and collisions. If you feel that the helicopter is out of control, it is better to either land it immediately, or, if it is high, try to catch it with your hand before a “crash” occurs). And by the way, you need to be wary of strong winds and drafts, because... Due to its low weight, the helicopter is very sensitive to them and can be blown to the side.
The impressions of flying are amazing, especially when the fear of breakdowns has gone away and when you already learn to fly. The flight can only be marred by the end of the battery charge. :) The helicopter itself lands smoothly when discharged, gradually losing power, but with the transmitter everything is different - it is cut off suddenly, and, having lost its signal, the helicopter simply falls like a stone.
Otherwise, it’s an excellent thing, by the way, it was also tested on Android smartphones - unfortunately, it does not want to connect to them. Jiayu G3, Star N8000 refused to connect to the IR receiver. Perhaps this is a feature of this model, because... I read on the Internet that many similar helicopters also work with Android smartphones and an application for them can also be downloaded.
As for work: nothing supernatural - the charging time of the helicopter is about half an hour, the flight time is 5-6 minutes, which corresponds to the battery capacity and the description on the website.
In general, this toy will be a very useful and interesting gift for your child, and it can also cheer up adults. Many toys quickly become boring, but even if this happens to this one, in a pinch, it will always serve as a decoration for a shelf or desktop. An interesting toy that can give many pleasant moments!
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The capabilities of mobile platforms have not been fully explored, and our smartphones still present many surprises. For example, using mobile devices from Apple, as well as devices with Android OS, you can control a helicopter without much difficulty. True, for now it’s 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 rotor diameter and external design; Each series includes models in three colors. The toy's chassis is made of aluminum, which reduces its weight and increases strength. In case of an accident, the kit includes spare parts.
Helicopter control deserves special attention. By downloading from the App Store to your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, or devices with Android OS (a corresponding application is also available for this in the Android Market), the user gets complete freedom of action over the behavior of the toy helicopter in the air using his device (this is achieved by special MOUE MOTION technology). 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 through a built-in gyroscope and infrared transmitter, which allows you to control the toy within a radius of up to 8 meters. In addition, the helicopter has a fairly powerful searchlight built into it, allowing it to fly even at night.
The toy itself runs on electric batteries, which can be charged via any USB device (the cable, again, is included). A full charge lasts for 5 minutes of flight.
Small demo video:
Here's a short one instructions to launch the iHelicopter toy helicopter into the air after you have purchased and charged it:
- Download to the App Store, click the “Go” button in it; 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
- Pull the vertical joystick located on the left side of the control panel (it controls the power of rotation of the propeller) up, but not all the way
- Align the trimmer (the indicator at the bottom of the control panel, responsible for the balance of the helicopter); during takeoff/landing, the slider should be in the middle
Ready! Now you can control the helicopter using the circle 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 :)