PicoZ TandemZ-1 Micro Chopper
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Blue (Channel C): Cool LED headlight!
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Control cap for beginners!
Just like its single rotor siblings, the Tandem is charged via a dual purpose infra red transmitter. But that's where the similarities end, because twin rotors require all sorts of technical jiggery-pokery in order to work effectively.
Orange (Channel A) and Red (Channel B) versions available too!
IR Transmitter
Trimming the helicopter:
If helicopter is in a spiral anti-clockwise... |
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or it is turning anti-clockwise... |
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turn the Yaw trimmer gently till turning stops |
If the helicopter is moving forwards or... |
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moving backwards... |
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make it hover still by gently moving the Pitch trimmer |
Transparent stabiliser
Despite its powerful double rotors, the Tandem should fly for around 10 minutes from a normal charge of 20-25 minutes. That gives you more than enough time to dream up suitably daft scenarios for every flight. So get ordering - we're off to transport some troops to the broom cupboard.
Charge the TandemZ-1 Micro Chopper via the IR transmitter
More Info
- Warning: Choking hazard - small parts. Not for children under 3 years
- For ages 15+
- Do not touch the running propeller!
- Do not play above someone's head!
- Adult supervision is required
- 3 channel full function control
- Advanced multi-role tandem
- Incredible stability and complete control
- Hobby grade flying performance
- The first auto stable system with twin propellors
- TandemZ-1 Micro Chopper - approximately 17cm(W) x 6cm(H) x 2.5cm(D)
- Transmitter - approximately 14cm(W) x 14.5cm(H) x 3cm(D)
- TandemZ-1 Micro Chopper: 1x 3.7V Li-Poly rechargeable battery pack - included
- Transmitter: 6x 1.5V AA LR6 batteries - not included
- 1x IR Transmitter
- 1x TandemZ-1 Micro Chopper
- 1x Control cap - for beginner
- 2x Plastic stabilisers
- 2x Thumb rest caps
- 1x Instructions manual
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My 4th attempt at flying radio controlled anything. Half way through was an inadvertant peek-a-boo moment.
Andrew, St.Helens - 29th May 2009
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Comments
Reviews and FAQs
Press Reviews...
"The concept of an indoor radio controlled Chinook, the army's giant twin-rotar, heavy lifting helicopter, is one that is immediately attractive for its complete insanity."The Guardian - Mar '08
"It won't be able to carry troops or heavy artillery, but what the world's first twin-rotor micro chopper lacks in size it makes up for in fun."The Independent - Mar '08
Visitor Reviews...
I brought this for my boyfriend last year and he loved it... until he broke it... so he's asked for another one this year! Shame they went down by £10 right after I bought it or he would have had Choro Robo Q too!Kelly, Southampton - 8th December 2009
Ok, its fun, much fun I would say. But the battery will last only 4-6 months. All of my silvelit hellis lasted only so little. Its a shame.Dinos A., Usa - 26th September 2009
Hello, I got my tandem z-1 this morning and am having real problems getting the pitch and yaw set right any tips?Sam, Hull - 3rd September 2009
Bought one of the old type, with only one rotor. The charging switch and all the electronics went in a it couldn't be turned on or charged, seemingly like Andrew from St. Helens problem. + rip off for 30 pounds like most of the stuff on this site.Robbie Smith, Shrewsbury - 26th July 2009
Thought it was far too fragile. I flew it into a wall and it broke. Need to be sturdier.Paul, Glasgow - 16th June 2009
Great fun, purchased at 12. 00 one day, was at my house the very next morning, lots of fun and durable.Sam, Wraysbury, England - 6th June 2009
Bought this a couple of days ago and tried it this afternoon. After a couple (few (lots)) of crashes I managed to get the hang of it. The little beast just bounces off everything - legs, arms, tv's and keeps going. Doesn't hurt if it hits you but I wouldn't recommend it. Thankfully I have high ceilings because I'm still a little heavy handed with the throttle but practice makes perfect. Apparently. Anyway, lots of fun. Going to parents later on to scare the mother!!!!Andrew, St.Helens - 29th May 2009
Just got my Chinook today, came very well packaged with a free chocolate bar! A touch tricky to fly at first but you soon get the hang of it. Looks great in the air, it is also great fun to fly with other indoor things like my original picoo z and the palm z plane. Definitely worth the money! Just one question, when you remove the plastic fins can you put them back on? The rear one seems to be glued on so will I have to cut them off?James Eden, Flitwick, Bedfordshire - 7th May 2009
Great while it lasts, got around 10mins flight time until the switch broke off making the whole thing useless, waste of money for the fragility of the thing. Avoid.Greg, Belfas - 1st February 2009
Hi brilliant little chopper but I appear to be having the same problem as Sven in your previous review. I have a problem with the charger not charging properly. The green light does not come on at all and doesnt appear to be charging the chopper. Even though the helicopter is off and have followed all instructions. Thanks Mark.Mark, Salisbury - 25th January 2009
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