High Tech Toys Take Flight

Toys have always advanced with the available technology, and today technology is helping both create and sell (see Happier Times In Toyland) an amazing new batch of flying toys. First there is the amazing little Picco Z, which advertises itself as the world’s smallest flying remote-control helicopter. I’ve seen it promoted as low as $29 and it has been selling fast due to its low cost, ease of use and the fact that it has created a substantial amount of buzz on the Internet through sites such as Gizmodo and YouTube.

Remote-control airplanes and helicopters have been around for a while, but now we are starting to see remote control insects. Wowwee will soon be selling their new FlyTech Dragonfly. Again, the product is novel enough that it has generated its own demand via exposure on websites such as Engadget.

Or if your flying desires include piloting your own UFO, then you might want to consider this more sophisticated model.

Some of these remote control flying toys are so cutting edge that certain countries are now developing flying Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) for military purposes.