CCP – NANO-FALCON – Infrared ray-controlled miniature helicopter – Certified by Guinness World Records

CCP - NANO FALCON - Infrared ray-controlled miniature helicopter - Certified by Guinness World Records

CCP Co., Ltd., is releasing the world’s smallest helicopter – “NANO-FALCON” – on June 8. It is certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s smallest helicopter controlled by infrared light.

Parts used for small-sized precision machinery and devices such as smartphones are used for “NANO-FALCON”. The helicopter weighs only 11g and is 65mm long. Even though it’s a tiny helicopter, it’s able to fly stably because of a high performance gyrosensor and contra-rotating propellers. You can make the helicopter go up, go down, turn, circle, go forward and go backward.

Price: 4,704 yen (including tax)
Size: 65mm long, 11g
Controlling distance: 5m indoor
Battery for the helicopter: Rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery (built-in)
Battery for the controller: Alkaline size AA batteries x 4 (sold separately)
Continuous flying time: About 5 minutes
Charging time: 30 minutes
Includes: Helicopter, controller, spare tail propellers x 2, propeller remover

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