My New Thunderbird Helicopter from HelizoneRC and Hobby-eStore

Here's a few more pics before we tear it down for an autopsy. Check out all of those gold-anodized parts in the Helizone Thunderbird.

I was finally able to take one of my small copters out in the yard (even with a mild side-wind) and just bomb all over with it. What a BLAST this new copter is to fly around. It's so nice to land where you wanted to, not where you ended up.

I was surprised at the range I had with the transmitter that came with the Helizone Thunderbird. But then again, it's a Giggy-hertz radio, so that really shouldn't be surprising. I think the IR-controlled copter days are about over.

 And at  just $49, the Helizone Thunderbird will be a huge factor in proving me correct.

See my huge copter collection HERE.

More Helizone Thunderbird

A few years back, I'd imagined that this copter would show up. This is your familiar 3-channel metal airframe, with incredibly tiny servos added for swashplate control.

Unlike those IR-controlled 3-channels, however, this puppy flies outdoors just fine.

This is about the same size as the pricey micro-helicopters you've seen, but the durability is very high in comparison. The Helizone Thunderbird 4-channel is a very rugged helicopter, based on proven components.

The gold and gloss black treatment reminds me of those hot Yamaha Specials from the 1980's. Gorgeous.

See my huge copter collection HERE.

Helizone RC ThunderBird Helicopter 4-channel is all-new

The new Helizone 4-channel copter is here, and it's a fantastic example of a micro 4-channel helicopter.

The styling is sharp, but look past that, because this model is packed with advanced-helicopter features that even discerning pilots will like.

See my huge copter collection HERE.