The pilot of this radio controlled helicopter is a good shot.
I can immediately think of several ways that I could use this toy, none of which are legal.
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The pilot of this radio controlled helicopter is a good shot.
The pilot of this radio controlled helicopter is a good shot.
But it looks to me like the the gun moves when it is fired, and as it does I can see the helicopter sway back some. I'd imagine it's a heavy helicopter, since it's able to even support a gun off of the front like it is without tipping over, so that may kill the recoil some.
Okay...I admit it's pretty cool as long as the operator is.
Take 2:
It would be cooler if it had a velociraptor on it or something...
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@8 My thoughts exactly
Btw, I can barely read what I'm typing here with this background graphic. Anyone else having trouble with it?
Remember robot wars? What about robot wars in the sky. YAY!!!
Can I try?
Oddly enough, in order to use the missiles on any target it takes approval from generals and oftentimes, the president himself (good luck after January, America).
Given that, the handgun on a toy helicopter is both unimpressive and overwhelmingly terrifying to consider as it appears most anyone can use or misuse it.
I don't care how rock stable your RC radio is, being near a flying device with a remote trigger would require something for me to stand behind just in case!
To me, this toy is less frightening than a teenager with a drivers license or someone near me with a power tool.
@Gerry It also clearly violates rule 3 by that lists standards, probably 6 since I doubt the pilot is part of the AMA, and I'm willing to bet 9 as well because this kind of thing pair great with drinking. They better be careful or they'll get an angry letter! ;)