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Product Review: Megatech Verticar
by RC Planes and Copters, July 2010

Look, up in the sky - it's a car, it's a helicopter: no, it's Verticar! Megatech's new 2-in-1 RC toy vehicle that combines the fun of remote control flying and driving. This electric Ready to Fly moves on land like a car when in running mode but with a flip of a transmitter switch converts to flying mode and will take off like a regular helicopter. Made for flying indoors and outside (but outdoors only in perfectly calm wind conditions). Verticar is attractive and comes in eye-pleasing, bright red or yellow colors.  It is tiny (4.5" long with a main rotor 5.5" wide) and lightweight (just under an ounce).

Using coaxial technology -- dual rotors and counter-rotating blades -- and a flybar, for added stability, Verticar is pretty easy to handle, even for someone new to flying RC helicopters. If you're flying indoors, be sure to turn off any ceiling fans--because it weighs so little, that even a slight breeze can affect its performance. Also, because it is so small and light-weight with very narrow wheels, it does not roll well over bumpy terrain.  When it's in car mode, it needs a smooth surface to run on.  During testing, our Verticar bumped into walls, ceilings, furniture... without getting damaged.  The transmitter includes a trim control dial and we had to adjust it to keep it from spinning or moving forward when hovering.  The package includes a set of replacement blades and a small Phillips head screwdriver.  The screwdriver's used to remove the small screw that secures the door to the battery compartment on the transmitter.  You'll have to add your own AA alkaline batteries to the transmitter.  Six AA batteries are required.

Among its features are the ability to synchronize on one of 3 different channels, so that more than one Verticar can fly in the same area without causing interference; rechargeable on-board LiPo battery; and flashing LEDs for added visibility at dusk or when overcast. It comes fully assembled with everything you need except six AA batteries.  The transmitter is used to charge the battery that's inside the Verticar.

For ages 8 and up and under $50.00, Verticar is a fun and unique remote control vehicle. While certainly more helicopter than car, it does something other copters can't do, and you might want to consider one for yourself or as a gift for a youngster who's interested in flying RC helicopters.

Megatech Verticar RC helicopter toy




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