Griffin Announces Helo TC iPhone Controlled Helicopter

Griffin has announced the Helo TC, an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch controlled helicopter, reports Gizmodo.

Part of Griffin's new AppPowered Accessories range of toys (including that Crayola HD stylus we like so much), it charges up by USB and talks to your iOS device using infrared signals. The Tilt-to-Fly flight mode sounds the most fun, as it uses the iOS device's accelerometer to mirror the movements. Traditional controls, including a virtual joystick, can also control the helicopter. Once you've got your flight mission all sussed out, you can choose to record up to three flight plans for impressing friends later. Unfortunately it'll need to be plugged back in after that show-off sesh, as the battery only lasts for eight minutes at a time.

While not as capable as the Parrot AR Drone ($300), the Helo TC is far cheaper at £35 ($56) and will be on sale before Christmas.


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