The Griffin HELO Touch-Controlled Helicopter is probably the coolest iOS controlled device we’ve seen to date. With one simple app download and a quick charge, you can take to the skies (or rather just below the ceiling in your living room).
To turn your iPhone into a remote control, you first need to download the free Helo TC app from the App Store. After that, put 4 AAA batteries into the Helo TC flight deck, insert the plug into the headphone jack, and then slide your iPhone into the flight deck. The flight deck includes the infrared transmitters needed for wireless communication with the Helo TC helicopter.
The only other thing you need to complete setup is to charge up the (rechargeable) batteries inside the Helo TC. This is as easy as plugging in the included USB charger into the helicopter and a USB port and waiting about 35 minutes until the LED goes off to indicate a full charge.
Now you’re ready to start flying! On the one side of the screen is the throttle control, and you just slide it up until you take flight. Then use the joystick control on the right to steer the helicopter. It is even more fun to fly it using motion control, where you tilt your iPhone (or iPod touch or iPad) forward, backward, and side-to-side to control the steering.
Now you might be asking yourself why you need a helicopter you can control with your iDevice. Well, there are many good reasons! Such as…making relevant Arnold Schwarzenegger references (“GET TO THE CHOPPA!”), performing tactical missions with little green army men, or my favorite: scaring your roommate.
Overall, the Helo TC is fun to fly, simple to use and would make a great gift for the Apple enthusiast in your life or as a gift to brighten up the dark days of February.
In-stock at $49.99. Come in and see us fly it and pick one up!