Thursday, November 27, 2014

Holiday Gift Guide - Hubsan X4 H107C RC Quadcopter





• For thrills, skills, and power, there is nothing quite like the new Hubsan X4 H107C in an exquisite Lime Green and Black finish, with matching color propeller guard included for extra protection during flight.
• The H107C's micro size makes it pocket-portable for indoor flight virtually anywhere, yet its formidable 4 coreless motors makes it powerful enough to fly outside and perform expert takeoffs and vertical climbs. 4 Blue/Red LED lights allow for night flying. The 2 included LiPo batteries deliver plenty of power (10-12 mins flight time) and recharges quickly (20 mins).



• The H107C comes ready to fly with a 2.4GHz Transmitter that automatically binds and includes a full complement of tuning features and 2 flight modes: Normal and Expert. In Expert mode, the H107C can execute aggressive forward and backward flips and barrel rolls with lightning speed. Activate anti-flip mode by pressing down on left stick. The H107C has the power and responsiveness to match your skills as you become an expert pilot!
• Trim adjustments allow you to keep the quadcopter on course and are quick and easy thanks to the LCD screen and digital trim adjustment buttons. Range: approx. 100 meters




My Thoughts

We've flown lots of  RC helicopters over the years, but this was our first experience with a Quadcopter. The main difference seems to be that there are four propellers.  The controller requires a few AAA batteries, but the quadcopter can be charged by connecting the battery to your computer using a USB. Once charged, we've gotten an average of  ten to fifteen minutes flying time. As far as maneuvering, I found this device to be way easier to control than any of the other flying toys we've tried. It's light weight, so it lifts up off the ground with no trouble, but it's also sturdy, so if it does crash down, it doesn't get damaged. The four propellers also seem to give it a more even flight. It's just way easier to control.The design is really awesome too. I love the sleek green color. 

My son has a lot of experience with flying toys. He's been flying toy helicopters for several years. The remote on this is very similar to a standard remote control helicopter, so he had no trouble maneuvering and controlling his Quadcopter. For new flyers, it may take a little more practice, but don't be discouraged. Once you get the hang of it, it's simple and fun. It even comes with a few extra rotors in case it breaks as well as an additional battery. We've been flying for about a week with no issues.  
  
In addition to fun flying, this particular Quadcopter also has a built in video camera. My son was really excited about this feature, and being able to get a bird's eye view. Unfortunately, we weren't really able to use the camera. The video camera requires a tiny memory card in order to transfer the videos to a computer to watch. I didn't have one of these so I can't tell if the video camera worked or not.  If we are able to test this feature in the future, I will update my review. For now I basing my 5 star review on our flying experience only.  Overall, my son was really happy with it and we're thinking about getting a few for his cousins for Christmas.






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