Of all the toys set to be the must-have items of Christmas 2007, none has been showered with more accolades from leading electronics and parenting magazines than the Fly Tech Radio-Controlled Dragon Fly. This little beast is packed with innovation. It is hailed as the world's first radio-controlled insect, in that it does not fly using propellers, like conventional radio-controlled aircraft, but with actual wings. The dual wing system it uses is based on the mechanics of real dragon fly flight, making it much more manoeuverable than fixed wing aircraft. It moves like a real insect. It is designed to be used not only outdoors, but indoors as well, with its ability to maneuver in tight spaces. It's also hailed as being quite durable, as its body is made from carbon fibre.
Innovations in radio-controlled devices have always been a big hit with consumers. Nikola Tesla was the first person to publicly exhibit such a device when he demonstrated a radio-controlled boat at Madison Square Gardens in 1898 to a stunned crowd. Since then, radio-control technology has been used for military, scientific and leisure purposes, the control mechanism itself becoming more and more complex and sophisticated.
The Fly Tech Dragon Fly has extremely sophisticated control systems, allowing it to make a series of complex movements with a great deal of accuracy, but also making it more difficult to master than conventional radio-controlled toys. Most consumer reviews of this toy are glowing in their praise, but also cite the fact that it takes some time to learn the controls before it can be flown properly. This is something that can cause initial frustration in a buyer that is unprepared for it, but opinions seem pretty unanimous in their verdict that it's worth investing the time and practice needed to learn. Not only that, but the durable carbon fibre body, mentioned above, means the learning process won't destroy the toy. Once mastered, it is one of the most beautiful and dynamic radio-controlled toys on the market. Like Tesla's boat, the Fly Tech Radio-Controlled Dragon Fly is leading the electronic toy market in a fresh new direction of innovation.
Sarah Corlett runs the successful toy resource The Toy Maker: http://www.the-toy-maker.co.uk
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