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Technical Details
- The Silverlit Atlas is a 3-channel ready-to-fly infrared remote controlled helicopter, suitable for operation indoors
- Steer the helicopter by simply moving the transmitter joy stick left or right, whilst operating the throttle to take off, hover and land
- Incorporates a lightweight lithium polymer battery for long flights, and fast recharging direct from the transmitter
- 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 Specifications
Educational Objective(s)Spacial Awareness
Main Language(s)English unknown
Model Number85664
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 Channels3
Radio Control Number of Bands1
Colormulticoloured
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Product Safety
This product is subject to specific safety warnings
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Product Description
Product Description
The Atlas is not only a superb 3-channel chopper, but is also the recommended replacement Helicopter for Silverlit’s Heli-Mission combo, selected by The Gadget Show as their top flying toy. Featuring a brilliant realistic body shape made of durable foam, and a bright blue LED searchlight for night flights at home. Now you can fly forwards on command, using the third channel to provide three modes of movement, combined with proportional throttle for precise control. The attractive Atlas gift box includes a fully assembled helicopter supplied ready-to-fly, complete with a pre-installed 3-channel proportional wide beam infrared control system, and an informative flight manual. Suitable for both beginners and enthusiasts, steer the helicopter by simply moving the transmitter joy stick left or right, whilst operating the throttle to take off, hover and land. Stable and fun to fly indoors in a reasonable size room, the Atlas is remarkably robust made lightweight flexible foam. The helicopter 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 choppers 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
Measuring only 7 inches from nose to tail, and weighing just 12 grams, The PicooZ Atlas fits into the palm of your hand and can lift vertically, hover or strafe left and right without fuss or nonsense. With its lightweight, flexible foam body the PicooZ Atlas houses a high-grade rechargeable lithium battery and a minute propeller motor that enable it to fly around for approximately 10 minutes from a single charge. The Atlas is a 3 Channel helicopter which means the user has the ability to control flight altitude, forwards and backwards movement and the direction of flight. The auto stability system incorporated into the mechanics make it easy to operate indoors and even outdoors in calm conditions. Charging the Atlas is simple. Connect the helicopter to the hand held remote control unit and wait for the charging indicator to signify the on board battery is being charged. Due to its size and weight the Atlas is most suited to indoor flight but will operate outdoors in still conditions.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I've wanted a mini choppers for a year or so now and at Christmas my wife finally bought me one of these.
I'd told her I wanted a 3 channel one and that's what I got. The Atlas is a bit of a misfit in Silverlit's range as it seems very difficult to find any information about it from them.
I've no experience of other choppers to compare this to but would agree and disagree with some of the points others have raised:
- Build quality: I've nothing to compare it to but it seems fine to me and it's survived a fair few bumps and crashes so far. It does feel a little flimsy and because there are no guards for the rotors (as is usual for Silverlit) it can't bounce off walls and will usually fall out of the sky. It does look a little unbalanced when on the ground - I wondered if this was a manufacturing issue but I'm advised it's deliberate and helps take off.
- Lag: Yes there is a bit of lag when you use the forward motion buttons but it isn't really a problem - just allow for it when flying. 2 channel choppers don't even have the option of forward or not - it's all or nothing for them.
- Battery life: Seems really good, charges pretty quickly and then lasts for about 10 minutes flight time. With messing about with tables, passing from person to person and clearing space, play time is longer.
- Fun: Yes. Buy it, especially if you've not had a mini chopper before. It might be more difficult to get going with and be a bit trickier to fly than some others but when you master it you'll get more satisfaction. I've not fully mastered it myself yet but will!
Recommended, especially to anyone new to these things. My favourite pressie this Christmas!
I'd told her I wanted a 3 channel one and that's what I got. The Atlas is a bit of a misfit in Silverlit's range as it seems very difficult to find any information about it from them.
I've no experience of other choppers to compare this to but would agree and disagree with some of the points others have raised:
- Build quality: I've nothing to compare it to but it seems fine to me and it's survived a fair few bumps and crashes so far. It does feel a little flimsy and because there are no guards for the rotors (as is usual for Silverlit) it can't bounce off walls and will usually fall out of the sky. It does look a little unbalanced when on the ground - I wondered if this was a manufacturing issue but I'm advised it's deliberate and helps take off.
- Lag: Yes there is a bit of lag when you use the forward motion buttons but it isn't really a problem - just allow for it when flying. 2 channel choppers don't even have the option of forward or not - it's all or nothing for them.
- Battery life: Seems really good, charges pretty quickly and then lasts for about 10 minutes flight time. With messing about with tables, passing from person to person and clearing space, play time is longer.
- Fun: Yes. Buy it, especially if you've not had a mini chopper before. It might be more difficult to get going with and be a bit trickier to fly than some others but when you master it you'll get more satisfaction. I've not fully mastered it myself yet but will!
Recommended, especially to anyone new to these things. My favourite pressie this Christmas!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Whenever you turn it on and fly it it continuously spins around. If you keep clicking the trim button in one of the directions it will stop spinning and you can fly it properly. Once this happens best fun I've had in ages.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is a well made piece of kit - although by its very nature - it has to be handled with care. Not for very young children. Ok for a bright 7 year old.
It responds well to the controls, although the forward motion is a bit unpredictable, it does at least have forward movement buttons, which the cheaper version does not. Takes a bit of time to learn how to control it. But it is well worth the money!
It responds well to the controls, although the forward motion is a bit unpredictable, it does at least have forward movement buttons, which the cheaper version does not. Takes a bit of time to learn how to control it. But it is well worth the money!
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This is the ONE
As it says on the Box this is the One wow does it fly fast forward its brill
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