iHelicopter Bluetooth RC Helicopter for iPhone iPod iPad Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

Linus Tech Tips takes a hands-on look at the iHelicopter Bluetooth RC Helicopter designed to be controlled by an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. The video opens with a quick intro about the product as a Bluetooth controlled helicopter, noting that it does not include a built-in camera or FPV display like the AR drone, but can be piloted via a dedicated iOS app. Linus walks through the packaging and accessories, highlighting a spare tail propeller, USB charging cable, a parts list, and a user guide that covers charging, flight indoors, and safe operation. He demonstrates the basics of pairing the helicopter with an iOS device, launching the app, and trying to achieve initial control, including up and down thrust, yaw, and forward/backward movement. Throughout the segment he indicates this is a first flight, shares initial challenges, and remarks on the build quality with a metal frame and flexible plastic components designed to absorb impacts. The host reflects on the claims of precise real-time control and the model’s intended ease of use, while comparing it to other hobby aircraft and emphasizing indoor use and caution around pets and walls. The video culminates in a demonstration of basic hovering, some early attempts at a circular flight, and a recap of tilt and joystick control as alternate input methods, ending with a plug for subscribing to Linus Tech Tips for more unboxings and reviews.

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