RC Blackout Helicopter at Radio Shack

Jarrod · 07-11-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MegaMoonMan

I have three micro helicopters, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt that the airhogs one is absolute shit - really, really bad. It goes up, down, and turns, but it's so small that it usually just flings around completely out of control. It's not worth the $20 I paid for it.
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Really? I love my Havoc-Heli, and can control it very well. With a simple bit of added weight on the nose, it flies forward great, and does help with control. I think it was worth every penny of the $30 I spent on it, especially since its nearly indistructible too.

How does the Bladerunner hold up to crashes? And what does it normally retail for? I'm always up for trying a new one.

MegaMoonMan · 07-11-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarrod

Really? I love my Havoc-Heli, and can control it very well. With a simple bit of added weight on the nose, it flies forward great, and does help with control. I think it was worth every penny of the $30 I spent on it, especially since its nearly indistructible too.

How does the Bladerunner hold up to crashes? And what does it normally retail for? I'm always up for trying a new one.

I'll have to try adding some weight to it. It just feels so...cheap.

The Bladerunner holds up very well, but after a few hard crashes the rotors will probably break and need to be replaced. I've been lucky - mine have broken in a couple places, but they are constructed in a way that makes them easy to repair. A new set of blades can cost anywhere from $10 -$30, depending on where you get them.

I think it sells for around $90. I got very lucky when I bought mine for $30.

There are also a lot of mods you can do to it, like cutting the body shell off for a 10% weight decrease and better motor cooling, and you can also cut the safety ring off the rear rotor for faster forward/back movement.

alphie · 07-11-2007, 03:46 PM

I got this because it's a Transformers item.

I plan on taking pictures of it for the TFW Gallery. Might actually attempt to do that this weekend. Let you all know.

Smokescreen38 · 07-11-2007, 05:00 PM

Whaaa? You don't like the Havoc Heli??! You're the first ever!

Personally, I think its a marvel of engineering.. as mentioned, a little bit of weight on the nose (or better yet, a small air scoop made out of tape on the nose) makes the thing fly around really predictably. The thing flies like nothing else. Everone who has watched me fly mine around has wanted to know how and where to buy one.

The Bladerunner is cool too, particularly because it has that third channel so you can actually stop and hover instead of constantly cruising around. Te drawback is that the motors are overstressed and overheat (and live very short lives)...plus the thing is expensive. The newest version of the Bladerunner is the Radioshack Micromosquito... works exactly the same way but it has a "skeletal" look (and glowing bug "eyes"). I think the lack of a body helps keep the motors cool. $60 also at Radio Schlack.

The Eflite Blade CX2 ($190) is in a totally other league. Blows these things away.

Soundatron · 07-11-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by alphie

I got this because it's a Transformers item.

I plan on taking pictures of it for the TFW Gallery. Might actually attempt to do that this weekend. Let you all know.

why thank you

Feralstorm · 07-11-2007, 10:11 PM

Went by Radio Shack today and saw it. The helicopter itself is black instead of gray, and doesn't look like the Pave-Low, or like any specific model of helicopter I recognize. Probably a fun little RC chopper, but the TF connection is pretty weak IMO.

In the meantime, I picked up those little IR remote cars. After playing with them a bit, I'll probably toss them in the Spychanger collection.

Sablebot · 07-12-2007, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Feralstorm

Can't tell too well from the photo, but I'm not sure that's even the same model helicopter as Blackout. I would assume it's basically a repainted existing RC chopper, for better or worse.

(don't consider this a complaint, merely an observation)

It would be even cooler if it transformed - I saw this video on Youtube of a product demonstration over in Japan, and they had this remote-controlled car that transformed into a robot, walked around for a few seconds, then transformed back.

PrimulArchangel · 07-31-2007, 02:34 AM

just looked on there site , this is the specs for Him. Check the listing [Links are hidden for guests. Please Register.]

Launch your air attack.
Burn up the skies with this RC helicopter. It's sleek design allows you to move in all directions and has a 25-foot control range. Inspired by the Transformers, you can fly as Blackout and pursue your enemies with ruthless efficiency.

Digital proportional for realistic, reliable control in all directions
25-ft. control range lets you control the helicopter without moving around
7-function control: left, right, up, down, forward, backward and stop
30-minute battery recharge time

What's in the box

Micro Infrared Blackout Indoor Helicopter
IR control with A/B band
Rubber Pad (4)
User's Guide

You'll also need

AA Alkaline Batteries (6)

07-11-2007, 10:11 PM	#36
Feralstorm Yer Bulky Buddy Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 14,674 Location: Birthplace of Aviation Collection Count: More than a few by a bunch News Credits: 2	Went by Radio Shack today and saw it. The helicopter itself is black instead of gray, and doesn't look like the Pave-Low, or like any specific model of helicopter I recognize. Probably a fun little RC chopper, but the TF connection is pretty weak IMO. In the meantime, I picked up those little IR remote cars. After playing with them a bit, I'll probably toss them in the Spychanger collection. Visit the Happy Robot Funtime shop!

07-31-2007, 02:34 AM	#38
PrimulArchangel Herald of Unicron Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,193 Location: USA Collection Count: Too Many News Credits: 2	just looked on there site , this is the specs for Him. Check the listing [Links are hidden for guests. Please Register.] Launch your air attack. Burn up the skies with this RC helicopter. It's sleek design allows you to move in all directions and has a 25-foot control range. Inspired by the Transformers, you can fly as Blackout and pursue your enemies with ruthless efficiency. Digital proportional for realistic, reliable control in all directions 25-ft. control range lets you control the helicopter without moving around 7-function control: left, right, up, down, forward, backward and stop 30-minute battery recharge time What's in the box Micro Infrared Blackout Indoor Helicopter IR control with A/B band Rubber Pad (4) User's Guide You'll also need AA Alkaline Batteries (6) My Sales Thread Can Be Found Here Wants Thread Can Be Found Here My Box Site

07-11-2007, 03:46 PM	#33
alphie 2005 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5,533 Location: somewhere in the middle Collection Count: roughly 150 News Credits: 9	I got this because it's a Transformers item. I plan on taking pictures of it for the TFW Gallery. Might actually attempt to do that this weekend. Let you all know.

07-11-2007, 05:00 PM	#34
Smokescreen38 Fight fire with smoke! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,072 Location: growing sick of filthy humans	Whaaa? You don't like the Havoc Heli??! You're the first ever! Personally, I think its a marvel of engineering.. as mentioned, a little bit of weight on the nose (or better yet, a small air scoop made out of tape on the nose) makes the thing fly around really predictably. The thing flies like nothing else. Everone who has watched me fly mine around has wanted to know how and where to buy one. The Bladerunner is cool too, particularly because it has that third channel so you can actually stop and hover instead of constantly cruising around. Te drawback is that the motors are overstressed and overheat (and live very short lives)...plus the thing is expensive. The newest version of the Bladerunner is the Radioshack Micromosquito... works exactly the same way but it has a "skeletal" look (and glowing bug "eyes"). I think the lack of a body helps keep the motors cool. $60 also at Radio Schlack. The Eflite Blade CX2 ($190) is in a totally other league. Blows these things away.