RC ERA Beginner RC Helicopters
RC ERA Beginner RC Helicopters
Easy to learn. Fun to fly. No previous RC helicopter experience needed.
These compact, stabilized helicopters are at home indoors, where they shine. Fly outside only in calm conditions or very light wind; their small size makes them sensitive to even a gentle breeze.
A simple way to get started
Every model below is ready-to-fly (RTF) and includes its transmitter. The helicopter flight battery and USB charging cable are included in the RTF package. Four AA batteries for the transmitter are not included.
Built-in gyro stabilization and altitude hold help make learning approachable. Optical flow sensors and metal-gimbal transmitter upgrades are optional on some models; they are included only when the selected model, color, and package explicitly list them.
Choose your RC ERA
C032 UH-1 Huey — Flagship
$104.99 · The feature-rich centerpiece of the RC ERA beginner range, with classic Huey styling and an especially complete stabilization package.
6-axis gyro, altitude hold, optical-flow positioning and TOF altitude sensing help steady the model. Includes a high-precision transmitter; flight battery and USB charger are included in the RTF package.
In-stock colors: Pink, Green, Yellow/Blue, Gray Weathered, Camouflage Weathered.
A60 Mini Bell 206 — Entry Level
$49.99 · A compact, cost-effective first helicopter with 6-axis gyro stabilization and altitude hold. Its small footprint makes it especially enjoyable indoors.
All three stocked colors are upgraded versions: Yellow/Blue, Gray and Blue/Red each include optical flow and the upgraded transmitter.
In-stock colors: Yellow/Blue, Gray, Blue/Red.
A61 Mini Airwolf — Entry Level
$49.99 · Airwolf-inspired looks in a compact, affordable helicopter with gyro stabilization and altitude hold. A strong indoor flyer for a first-time pilot.
Both colors are upgraded versions: Black/Red and Black/White include optical flow and the upgraded transmitter. Black/Red is in stock; Black/White is currently out of stock.
C138 Bell 206
$84.99 · A larger Bell 206 with gyro stabilization and altitude hold for steady, easy-to-follow flight. Great when you want a little more scale presence than the mini A60/A61.
In-stock colors: Police, Red, Blue. The manufacturer specifies optical flow and a horizontal tail light on the Police optical-flow configuration; check the selected Police version on the product page.
C138-PRO Bell 206 — Brushless Step-Up
$84.99 · The brushless choice in this lineup, with gyro stabilization, altitude hold, optical-flow positioning and an upgraded transmitter in the RTF package. It keeps the beginner-friendly controls while offering a more powerful motor system.
C138S BO105
$84.99 · A compact BO105 scale model with gyro stabilization and altitude hold, ready for indoor flights and calm-day outdoor sessions.
C184 MD500
$79.99 · A stabilized MD500 scale helicopter with altitude hold and approachable controls. A good middle ground between the small A60/A61 and larger scale models.
In-stock color: Sand Yellow. Yellow/Blue is currently out of stock.
New to RC helicopters?
Start indoors with plenty of open floor space, keep the model away from people and pets, and practice gentle control inputs. Take it outside only when the air is calm; these light helicopters are best in very light or no wind. The transmitter is included, but its 4 AA batteries are not.