Technabob » rotor http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Geek Stuff Sun, 27 May 2012 20:00:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Roboppi Flying Copter: the Real Hoverround http://technabob.com/blog/2008/10/29/roboppi-flying-copter-the-real-hoverround/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/10/29/roboppi-flying-copter-the-real-hoverround/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:30:39 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=5095 This tiny remote-controlled flying machine from Japan is a combination helicopter, UFO and hovering light show.

roboppi copter

A pair of soft, brightly colored rotors help to propel the Roboppi (ROBO-P) flyer upwards and produce stable flight.

roboppi copter colors

As it flies through the air, colored LEDs inside the spinning body of the Roboppi blink rapidly, producing a whirlwind of color. Roboppi can fly around for up to 6 minutes at a time on a 25 minute charge.

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Of course the pint-size flyer is no match for your cat…

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Until recently, the Roboppi was only available in Japan, but thanks to the guys over at the Japan Trend Shop, you can get one flown in pretty much anywhere on the globe for $41 USD + shipping.

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2008/10/29/roboppi-flying-copter-the-real-hoverround/feed/ 3 Wowwee Flytech Bladestar R/C Copter Hits the Skies http://technabob.com/blog/2008/06/28/wowwee-flytech-bladestar-rc-copter-hits-the-skies/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/06/28/wowwee-flytech-bladestar-rc-copter-hits-the-skies/#comments Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:40:57 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=2677 WowWee’s new FlyTech Bladestar is a crazy looking flying machine which lifts itself using a helicopter-like spinning rotor, hovering through your living room with ease.

flytech bladestar

But the real cool factor is a special autopilot mode which lets the Bladestar atuomatically avoid ceilings and other obstacles. Heck, you can even steer it by waving your hands in front of it. If you’d rather have more precise control over your flyer, just use the included digital IR remote control.

Thanks to the multi-channel remote system, you can even fly two Bladestars at the same time and take down your friend in Dogfight mode. It’s all made from a durable crash-resistant materials, and safe to fly indoors.

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The spinning blade design sort of reminds me of those annoying Manhacks from Half-Life 2. Unfortunately, these ones don’t have deadly metal saw blades mounted on them. Oh well.

Still, they do look pretty cool even if they won’t decapitate your enemies. You can get your hands on the Flytech Bladestar over on Amazon for just under $50 bucks.

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]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2008/06/28/wowwee-flytech-bladestar-rc-copter-hits-the-skies/feed/ 0 Takaratomy Helibot Toy Helps Man Fly http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/30/tomy-helibot-toy-helps-man-fly/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/30/tomy-helibot-toy-helps-man-fly/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:39:37 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/30/tomy-helibot-toy-helps-man-fly/ This new toy from TakaraTomy Japan features a little humanoid who can fly. The little guy wears a backpack with a helicopter-like set of rotors to propel him into the skies. Special balancing rods keep the whole contraption from flipping over wildly through the air (although that sounds kinda cool.)

tomy helibot

The CAUL (Car Action Unit’s Line, whatever that means) Helibot can fly for about 5 minutes on a full battery charge, and can be remotely operated up to 90 feet away using the included 2.4GHz controller.

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The Helibot is available for pre-order now from NCSX Imports for $65.

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