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Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 369 reviews

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78%would recommend to a friend

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Customers appreciate the Aviator RC Helicopter for its ease of use, durability, and affordability. It is considered a great toy and gift, especially for beginners. However, customers have concerns about its short flight time, sensitive controls, and battery life.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great mini helicopter

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had it for a few days now and so far its appears to be very durable and easy to operate

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful gift

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its durable and a good gift for any occasion to have fun and enjoy controlling it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool rc helicopter.

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So much fun, easy to fly. Might purchase another one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Helicopter

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked well until my grandson flew it into the side of the house,don’t fly them into the side of a house and you should be fine,i don’t know how long they last,this happened pretty quick

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Model Aviation is Addictive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My now "ex" wife bought me one of these as a stocking stuffer back in 2012. Now I have two 450 3d helis, a 500x 3D heli, 600 pro dfc 3D heli, 700 dfc 3D heli and about 5K wrapped up in quad copters. I can say, this is the one that got me hooked.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good quality, short flight time, lots of batteries

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Packaging is great, Copter looks nice, feels a little fragile. You have to put 4 AA batteries in the controller, then you have to plug the cord from the controller INTO the helicopter and let it charge for about 2 hours. The plug is very small and you have to wedge it in, it feels like it may break the toy. All that effort and the flight time on a full charge is only 10 minutes. All in all, it controls well, it was a little advanced for my kids, I'd recommend age 10-12 at least. A few crashes and it likely won't last long.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Son love it.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son loved this helicopter. Was easy for him to control. Due note. Not for outdoor use. Lost it within a week. Was on a windy day and just got out of control or range. Oops.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Charging

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Could be better...

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a good toy for those interested in avionics or radio-controlled vehicles, and increasing hand-eye coordination. This was purchased to replace an R/C helicopter from a different manufacturer that had broken. We did not realize at the time of purchase, however, that this one could best be used inside (direct sunlight interferes with the radio signal, apparently); could only be charged from the remote; and only works reliably for a few minutes after charging. There is absolutely room for improvement, but the kid has fun playing with it for now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun entry level toy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My kids love remote control toys and I'm a big kid at heart too. Found this on sale and took a chance. It is harder to fly than a drone. I figured it would be since it is only the main rotor doing the work rather than four (or more) on the corners. I like the fact that the remote charges the helicopter. It syncs to the remote quickly every time. With a full charge it launches and is sensitive to control. As the battery drains, however, it becomes much more manageable. Although the rotors are spinning at a high rate of speed, they do collapse on impact and haven't done any harm to walls or people they have come into contact with. I know it is small but I look forward to taking it outside on a calm day. A decent breeze and forget it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great starter remote drone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use and great starter for child. Sturdy- holds up to multiple crash landings and ceiling strikes. Short battery life

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Follow instructions! Don't fly outside

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Make sure to follow the instructions unlike me and my kids! We took it outside after some indoor test flights and lost control of it from a mere 5 feet away, it flew way off out of sight into oblivion and has never been seen again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Protocol - Aviator RC Helicopter - Black And Green

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    build well , easy to control but not too precise , battery life wish to be better, fan to play with, play only indoor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Unhelpful

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought if for my nephews, can’t not really review since have no experience with it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice gift

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My boy is very happy with it. His best friend bought one when he saw it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    ok

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The quality is fine, but the helicopter charge with the remote control, and the remote need 4 AA batteries

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product overall. Short battery life

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very fun product. The short battery life is a drawback however. Only can fly for about 5 or 6 minutes. Doesn’t take long to charge back up but it recommends not to charge right after use. Fun to fly. My niece and nephew loved it. It’s rather difficult to fly however and not necessarily a kids toy. Very durable though. Crashed many times and it’s still holding together. Overall good product for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Toy at a nice price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have gifted this product to my nephew and he was very happy after getting this. It's Easy to fly. Good for Indoor fly only. I have not tried it outside yet. Needs some practice to fly it accurately. Dnt allow your kids under the specified age to fly the same as the bladed are bit sharp and may injure the kid. Overall its a nice tough and durable item. Does not break immediately as I was expecting. Try to use in-house with a carpeted floor and it will last for ever...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great for very patient people.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It says it lasts for about 6 minutes when you read the manual. It doesnt it barely lasts 3. On top of that you have to charge it for 60 minutes. Barely get to play with it and then you have to set it down to charge for another hour. Works just fine but the battery life is a joke.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great option for RC helicopters

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Operates pretty well. Our 5 year old figured it out and was able to control it and even land on an elevated platform. Charging it from the controller ensures you aren’t going to lose the charger. Definitely invest in rechargeable batteries for the remote.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Drone Trainner!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Another Christmas present for my nieces. I bought this to help them understand the concept of flying so the more expensive drone will last longer. The girls had a blast playing with it, and I might add that some of the older adults enjoyed it quite a bit as well. Fun toy!

    I would recommend this to a friend