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Technical Details
- Super wide infrared control
- Real life flapping wing movement
- Indoor fly and easy control
- Graceful flight patterns
- Transmitter requires 4 x AA batteries (not included)
Product Specifications
Educational Objective(s)Spacial Awareness
Main Language(s)English unknown
Model Number85777
Number of Game Players1
Number of Puzzle Pieces1
Assembly RequiredNo
Engine Typeelectric
Batteries Required?Yes
Batteries Included?No
Material Type(s)Plastic
Material Composition95% plastic, 5% metal
Remote Control Included?Yes
Remote Control Typeinfrared
Radio Control SuitabilityIndoor
Radio Control Number of Channels2
Colormulticoloured
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Product Description
Product Description
As seen on The Gadget Show, Silverlit’s outstanding Wingsmaster series 2-channel I-Bird mechanical ornithopter features realistic flapping wing movement. Offering super stable flight characteristics, with a unique Hummingbird style hovering capability, plus a pair of LED eyes. The lightweight construction of the innovative I-Bird allows it to be flown safely indoors. A traditional rudder, combined with proportional throttle control for flapping the wings, makes the I-Bird extremely manoeuvrable in a surprisingly small space. Remarkably robust for its size and weight, and featuring a flexible foam body with tear resistant wings, for hours of family fun. The attractive I-Bird gift box includes a fully assembled ornithopter supplied ready-to-fly, complete with a pre-installed 2-channel proportional wide beam infrared control system, and an informative flight manual. Suitable for both beginners and enthusiasts, steer the I-Bird by simply moving the transmitter joy stick left or right, whilst operating the throttle to climb and descend. Stable and fun to fly indoors in a reasonable size room. The I-Bird incorporates a powerful lithium polymer battery and will fly for up to ten minutes, whilst recharging direct from the transmitter in less than half an hour. The Silverlit infrared ornithopters are available on bands A, B or C, to allow up to three different models to be flown together. As colour and frequency varies, we are unable to guarantee which colour product or remote control band you will receive. Requires 6 x AA alkaline batteries (not included).
Product Description
Now here's something worth getting in a flap about. The Silverlit i-Bird looks and flies just like a real bird, but with you controlling it. Ready to fly straight from the box, the i-Bird is easy and rather joyous to control. With flapping wings, complete manoeuvrability, a stabilising tail and glowing eyes to boot, they're a dream to zoom indoors. Or take your i-Bird outside and have it befriend the local bird population. And don't be fooled by its innocent looks - this radio controlled bird is ultra tough and designed to survive all mannerisms of hard landings and collisions. The remote acts multi-purposefully as the base station and charging unit, offering a rather jolly ten minutes flying time from a simple 20 minute charge. Simply pop it on and power it up for some flapping good fun.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Having read all the previous reviews, I felt I needed to add my own. I have a fairly small lounge and manage to fly it around fairly easily; unlike another reviewer, I find the turning circle to be very small and capable of very tight turns. The only flying machine capable of tighter turns would be a helicopter. I have also noted that most adults as well as children tend to think that everything should be unbreakable and if something does not go easily, then using excessive force is the answer; inevitably this breaks things and then they blame it on the poor or weak construction.
An ornithopter by its nature has to have its weight kept to a minimum and the body is made of polystyrene. There are two straps holding it securely in place in the box; cutting these straps first enables the i-bird to be removed without excessive force and thereby breaking it. Also a flying machine of any sort has to be made as light as possible and not built like a tank. It follows that any flying machine will only withstand so many crashes before something breaks; if you want to buy something tougher then get a car. Giving this to a child and expecting them to immediately fly it like an ace pilot without smashing it is living in cloud cuckoo land. The instructions say adult supervision is required!!!
I have had no problem with my i-bird and managed to fly it on the first attempt, following the simple instructions. It is extremely easy to control and almost flies itself with only a minimal input from the controls.
This is such a great machine for the price, I have ordered another one as a spare because everything wears out eventually and do not want to find that when it does, I cannot get another one.
If you want a surprisingly easy to fly flying machine which is very economical on batteries, charges up quickly and is great fun, then this is it.
By the way, it is infra red not radio controlled which is why it is not a good idea to fly it outside; sunlight will affect its reception.
An ornithopter by its nature has to have its weight kept to a minimum and the body is made of polystyrene. There are two straps holding it securely in place in the box; cutting these straps first enables the i-bird to be removed without excessive force and thereby breaking it. Also a flying machine of any sort has to be made as light as possible and not built like a tank. It follows that any flying machine will only withstand so many crashes before something breaks; if you want to buy something tougher then get a car. Giving this to a child and expecting them to immediately fly it like an ace pilot without smashing it is living in cloud cuckoo land. The instructions say adult supervision is required!!!
I have had no problem with my i-bird and managed to fly it on the first attempt, following the simple instructions. It is extremely easy to control and almost flies itself with only a minimal input from the controls.
This is such a great machine for the price, I have ordered another one as a spare because everything wears out eventually and do not want to find that when it does, I cannot get another one.
If you want a surprisingly easy to fly flying machine which is very economical on batteries, charges up quickly and is great fun, then this is it.
By the way, it is infra red not radio controlled which is why it is not a good idea to fly it outside; sunlight will affect its reception.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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When I got and then did fly to make it do loops.
My son spends over 3 hours flying a day and loves very much.
We'll got another color and fly them togethr.
My son spends over 3 hours flying a day and loves very much.
We'll got another color and fly them togethr.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Good for children of all ages even though its supposed to be 8+
You'll need a large house if you want to use it inside as its got a big turning circle
My 2 loved it & my oldest is nearly 3.
A bit scary at first because its got a loud flapping noise & does fly just like a bird
You'll need a large house if you want to use it inside as its got a big turning circle
My 2 loved it & my oldest is nearly 3.
A bit scary at first because its got a loud flapping noise & does fly just like a bird
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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two weeks down the line and my order has still not arrived,,, this standard of service is totally un acceptable
Published 9 months ago by rob
Broke within a few days
I bought one of these for my son for Christmas. It was his favourite toy for all of five days before the fragile wings broke. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by Mark Morgan
Not happy!
I bought this toy for my 6 year old. It lasted a day. He wasn't particularly rough with it, the problem was the socket/connector in the body of the bird moved around and fell apart... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by H. Armstrong
Absolute Rubbish - Literally!
I bought this item for my son for Christmas. He eagerly opened it and it broke upon emerging from the packaging. Waste of time and money. Do not buy. Load of rubbish. Quality poor. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Ms. Rebecca E. Windridge
my i bird i received for xmas
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY SPARE WINGS AVAILABLE FOR THIS PRODUCT AS THE RODS IN THE WINGS ARE SO FRAGILE
Published on 31 Dec 2008 by T. A. Smith
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