My dad is a pilot and growing up I remember going flying with him all over the state of Washington. Some of my fondest memories are camping at air shows and watching stunt pilots do their thing. My favorite stunt was when the pilot would do a hammerhead, or a stall. They would fly vertically as high as they could, then stall the plane and fall down to the ground. The pilot would pull up at the last second, escaping disaster and thrilling the crowd. I caught a TV commercial recently about Air Hogs Helix X4 Stunt Copter, and I knew I had to review it.
When I opened up the box I was so excited to get started. My sons were psyched to see the Helix X4 in action as well. I am not an expert on flying remote control devices, but I was able to get it off the ground and maneuver the Air Hogs Stunt Copter pretty easily. Now I know it is going to take more practice before I can make the remote control helicopter do what I want it to do, but that’s the fun part.
I really like the stunt controls. With a push of a button you can perform 3 amazing stunts as you flip, barrel roll and do a 180 flip. My boys thought the barrel roll was the coolest. I also liked how high it actually flew when we got it outside.
I was a little disappointed with how long the battery lasted, which is about 10 minutes on a full charge, but when I did more research I found that this was pretty standard. I do like that it has multiple charging options. The remote control takes 8 double A batteries, and the copter itself can be plugged into your computer using the USB cable, or you can plug it into the remote, and the batteries will charge the device.
The quad copter is an indoor toy, but can be taken outside if it is not windy. It is pretty light, so any wind over a couple of miles per hour will make it difficult to fly. Here are a few additional features:
- 2.4GHz radio control
- Gyro stabilization
- 4-ducted fans
- 4-channel control
- Incredibly crash-resistant materials
- Superior durability
The construction is well done. It can take a beating because it is made of Styrofoam, so it absorbs a lot. The blades are protected by the Styrofoam body and are sunk down, so they will not be hit in a fall.
It is recommended for children 12 years and above, so I guess this will be my toy for a while. 🙂 Find Air Hogs toys at Walmart, Target, amazon.com
Air Hogs has been so generous and will be giving away one Remote Control Atmosphere toy to one lucky My Boys and Their Toys readers, so enter below for a chance to win, and checkout the Air Hogs website to let us know what your favorite Air Hogs toy is.
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K.Pugh says
I also like the Drop Strike Land Vehicle.
Thanks for the chance.
Doreen Lamoureux (@DoreenLamoureux) says
I love the Sky Stunt™. Really though, I love everything. Awesome stuff 🙂
Danielle Jones says
I like the air hogs battle tracker.
tara darity says
battle tracker
molli vandehey says
i love the catapult!!!
Diane W (@silanti1) says
I had a problem with the sponsor’s website. Even googled it and tried to enter it that way. Must be down. I looked on Amazon and I really like the Air Hogs RC Saw Blade, Disc Firing Helicopter – Red. thanks for the chance.
Jennifer H says
Thank you Diane for completing the answer anyway. I noticed that too. They must be having tech issues.
melissaandkeith miller says
air hogs battle tracker
kim burnett says
I cant get the site to load but found something really cool on targets website the Air Hogs RC Black Hawk Helicopter – Orange and White !
melikegarfield says
I think the Air Hogs – Battle Tracker with Yellow Disc Firing Helicopter looks pretty awesome.
Stephanie F. says
The Zero Gravity Laser land vehicle caught my eye. I think I would enjoy this toy too!
socratesjr says
Air Hogs – Heli Cage – Grey/Blue looks pretty sweet.
Adrienne gordon says
the drop strike.
MARY DIEHL says
The ZERO GRAVITY LASE sounds like a really awesome toy, I think I’d enjoy playing with that myself. thank you for the toy giveaways
Brittany says
I like the Dive Master Toy , thanks for the chance to win.
McKim says
I like the drop strike.
Mel says
battle tracker
Daiva says
Drop Strike™
Dawn Ganey says
I want the drop strike land vehicle too.
Margaret Smith says
I also like the Sky Stunt
Dorothy Deakyne says
Drop Strike Car
jenn McClearn says
The zero gravity Laser vehicle looked pretty cool
Kelly D says
The Sky Stunt Plane caught my eye.
carol roberts clark says
i like the drop strike that looks fun
Michelle says
The megabomb rc heli caught my eye. Thanks for the chance to win!
natalie parvis says
The NASCAR 1:24TH SCALE REPLICA™
Cassandra Eastman says
The Havoc R helicopter would also be awesome!
Jennifer Marie says
The jetshot blaster looks awesome.
Paula Hafner says
I like the Drop Strike Land Vehicle. My son would love this!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
My nephew would also love the Hyperactives 5!
Alina Hahn (@alinarenee) says
My son would love the red drop strike.
Virginia Rowell says
All of them are pretty cool. I really liked the he Hyperactives 5.
Gina Wildorchid says
I would love to try the HYPERACTIVES 5™.
Entered the rafflecopter as “Wild orchid”
Thanks for the chance to win!
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shannonsfunS says
helix ky stunt.
cheryl larimer says
ZERO GRAVITY LASER™ looks totally awesome.
Ann Fantom says
My daughter would like the Nascar 1:24 scale race car.
Susan Chester says
I also like the Hover Assault vehicle. Looks fun!
Eileen says
I would love to have any of them for my 6 year old grandson, but I think he’d love the HOVER ASSAULT™ Land toy!
sandra davis says
i like the Battle Tracker
Sandi Tymchuk says
Air Strike Catapult caught my eye!
Kathleen Downes says
I like the Hyperactives 5. My son would love it.
Natalie yeoman says
Zero gravity laser
Ellie W says
My grandson would like the HOVER ASSAULT
Dorothy Teel says
We like this one cause it can fly and drive and it is pretty cool looking also – The Air Hogs Drop Strike would be a lot of fun to play with
Kristen says
I like the Havoc Stinger.
Francine Anchondo says
HELI CAGE™
amanda hoffman says
sky stunt
May says
I would love to get the Drop Strike!
beth shepherd says
Havoc R helicopter is another one my children would like
DEBIJOT says
I like the battle tracker.
BobbiJo Pentney says
the Helicage
nenasinclair says
I love the Sky Stunt Plane!
Jennifer Rote says
I like the HOVER ASSAULT™ land vehicle.
Jane Ritz says
I like the Zero Gravty Lazer. Thanks so much for this great giveaway. it’s on a Christmas list.
Douglas Houston says
I like the Sky Stunt, so cool
Jan Lee says
My boyfriend would love the BLACK HAWK™ RC Helicopter as it can be used outdoors. 🙂
Daniel M says
the hyperactives 5 looks fun too
Ava Chavez says
The DROP STRIKE is awesome!
Dawn Monroe says
I like the megabomb helicopter and the heli cage.
Adam Beard says
I love the air hogs dive master it is so sweet!!!
lisa bolduc says
i think my little one would like the Drop Strike™ car
Kevin Linkie says
The other toy that caught my eye is the Helli cage armored edition
Kevin Linkie
lisa says
battle tracker
Pam O says
My son would love the Drop Stick.
Jennifer Young says
I also love the Jet Set
Julie Smith says
One that my Baby Boy James is asking for this Christmas caught my eye – the Jet Set here: http://www.airhogs.com/site/product/jet-set-5 Thanks for the chance to win!
Beth W says
I love the DROP STRIKE™
Paul K says
The Zero Gravity Laser caught my eyes.
Julie Lawson says
I like the sky stunt.
Karen Matlock says
My grandsons would love the Zero Gravity Laser! Drive on the wall?! Awesome!
Marci says
Drop Strike would be fun!
Lisa Garner says
I like the Saw Blade.
juli guthrie says
Mega bomb!
Tamar says
I like the Jet set.
linda landes (@linda_landes) says
FLY CRANE.
Darin Radabaugh (@buckeye614) says
HELI REPLAY™
josh parker (@joshparker808) says
Drop Strike™
Richard Hicks says
I like their cool HOVER ASSAULT™
kelly says
The Zero Gravity Laser looks super cool!!
Jennifer R. says
I also think the Jetpack Hero! from Air Hogs looks fun too.
joni says
I like the NASCAR 1:24th Scale land vehicle.
Maegan Morin says
The Drop Strike is cool too!! http://www.airhogs.com/site/product/drop-strike
Helisa D says
Sky Stunt!! That looks so rad!
Kristi Renout says
The Hover Assault looks neat!
Tina says
I am totally in love with the Drop Strike. It looks like fun.
Robin says
I like the Heli Replay
Paula Tavernie says
I like The Drop Strike!!
Suzanne G says
Hover Assault is what I like
latanya says
Hyperactives 5™
Sherry Conrad says
The Heli Blaster
sd4david David Haug says
HELI BLASTER™
Teresa Thompson says
Hyperactives 5™
Jeanna says
My son would like the HELI CAGE!
Candie L says
Ilike the jetpack hero. Thank you
Gordon says
My son would love the HELICAGE ALSO!
409cope says
I like Drop Strike the most.
Vikki Billings says
I also like the HOVER ASSAULT™
ginafleury says
The sky stunt was cool
Crystal Renee says
The Drop Strike looks really cool!
Judy Hunting says
The Sky Stunt
Mary Cloud says
I like the Jetpack hero
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kim says
My son would love the Jet Set he loves planes
tina reynolds says
I really like the ZERO GRAVITY LASER™ my boys would love it
Brandi Price says
My son really wants the Drop Strike.
Kat says
hover assault land vehicle looks cool.