Why just fly when you are able chase down opponents, avoid attacks, and declare victory? RC helicopter hobbyists may take their piloting fun to a whole new level with in-air battles with other helicopter enthusiasts.
Imagine taking out all your best aerial tricks having a fast, versatile radio control helicopter, pursuing the enemy and evading an ambush. The danger is minimal but the fun is extreme.
How can RC helicopter owners battle it out in the air above their heads? Special rc helicopters are battle ready, built with special infrared light receivers and transmitters which means you know who hit whom first.
Infrared light is slightly longer in wavelength than visible light and is widely used both in military and civilian applications, such as the increasingly popular infrared model battles.
Some RC helicopters are already equipped with an infrared emitter and receiver. Search for an RC helicopter model that’s labeled as an infrared battling model. Should you curently have a favored model that you want to test in air combat, it is possible to retrofit it using the necessary equipment.
If you plan to rig up your own helicopter for battle, it ’s best to make use of a mid to large size r c helicopter model, as the mini and small gyro copters are calibrated carefully and adding even a small piece of equipment like an infrared camera and emitter could make them harder to fly. Instead, select a fairly stable larger model that can handle the extra weight, however, light the infrared equipment may be. Or, to get started, look into purchasing a set of mini helicopters that are ready to fly and fight as they are.
Also, using nitro gas powered helicopters for infrared flight battling it’s not recommended. Stick with electric models for safest results.
