Unlike a box full of army men, Lego or any other popular toys, a remote control helicopter needs to be bought after many things have been put into consideration. These allow people to enjoy the maximum benefit as someone can know what to expect out of the whole flying experience, both in pros and cons related. Someone does not have to only look at the prices and say it is a nice toy because it is cheap. Aside from just the general details such as the engine types to choose and the sizes, there are factors such as the age and experience of the child the chopper is being given to. Gas helicopters are recommended for those who have prior experience flying them or those who are using them for simulation purposes due to their use of gasoline.

They are not difficult to fly once someone gets the hang of it. However, depending on the engine type, someone will have to do advanced actions such as service when there is a slight malfunction with an engine. Gas engines are more likely to malfunction compared to those which use battery motors. Gas engines function with different mechanisms compared to the ones that use battery or Nitrous fuel. People who do not want to be buying gas should just choose electronic helicopters and ensure that there are batteries to power the corresponding control units. These do not normally need a prior knowledge of how an electronic engine remote control helicopter works before they can try their hands on them.

Cities have prescribed noise levels which if exceeded will lead to fines. Someone has to consider engines that will operate under less noise emissions. Gas helicopters will emit more noise and it is not advisable to use them inside the house. Even if it is outdoors, the neighbors will not be happy if there is too much noise. Electronic ones do not emit noise. Especially for children, get systems that can be flown around without causing too much public disturbance. However, electronic helicopters need to be recharged frequently. Someone has to make arrangements so that he can know how much charge is needed to allow a certain amount of flight time. It is safer in the sense that someone is not dealing with flammable fuels for a remote control helicopter.

When someone decides to take the electronic remote control helicopter, he is in for a lower key experience compared to someone who chooses to have fuel engine helicopters. People prefer to compare what they are flying to a full size chopper and mimic the features as much as possible. Electronic machines do not give people the exact feel that someone gets when there is a real noise, fumes and common occurrences which all helicopters go through, such as stalling when they are out of gasoline. Consider the environment where the flying is to take place and buy the item that will be most suitable. A more rural setting in the country allows more space and some opportunity to have louder and bigger systems.