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R/C
Craziness:
By Tim Sullivan
In looking for R/C cars, trucks and the like to report on, I
stumbled across many unique and interesting toys. A few of those I
just had to mention, despite their incredible lack of having
anything to do with cars. Here are a few real cool products that
shout for attention:
Power Air Surfer R/C Airplane
Power Air Surfer R/C Airplane |
Would you rather sit
back and let your flying objects do all the work themselves? Well,
WowWee almost has you there. You have to toss the plane into
the air by hand, but once it is airborne, feel free to take a seat.
This bi-plane can get as high as 100 feet, and is designed to never
crash. I think of that as a challenge, and thus should probably not
be given this toy. The R/C control allows you to change the
altitude, speed, and direction of the plane. Affordably priced, the
Power Air Surfer is opening up this once exclusive hobby to just
about anyone.
The Vectron |
The Vectron
The Vectron is just what it looks like a
flying saucer. With controls similar to those of a R/C helicopter,
the Vectron flies via the use of its three engines. An infrared beam
sent to the Vectron from the controller allows the ship to always
know where the pilot is standing, and thus always moves accordingly.
Built in LEDs that encircle the ship allow for programmed readouts
of up to 30 characters. And the Vectron is inexpensive! Sound
awesome? It is. The Vectron is very cool. It does, of course, have
one drawback: it is constantly tethered to the ground by its 10 foot
power cord. Thus, it has a limited flight range, which is further
limited as you must be near a power outlet as well. One bonus to
this set-up that another reviewer caught is: unlimited power. Most
R/C units suffer from energy problems. You are either constantly
recharging or constantly purchasing energy sources. Not so with the
Vectron. An excellent craft for R/C aircraft beginners.
Edge Hovercraft
The Edge Hovercraft |
The Edge Hovercraft, by
Taiyo, is one cool R/C vehicle. An air compressor in the vehicle
draws air in and inflates the air bag underneath the body. The
Hovercraft is then powered and steered using two rear-facing
propellers. The makers of the toy, Taiyo, claim that they are “aircraft-style
props,” and while I would not attribute that much strength to
them, from what I have seen this thing can move. The best part about
the Hovercraft is, not only does it move, it goes across both land
and water. It’s so cool that Sharper Image has licensed its own
version from the company.
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