Mecha Mushi miniature bug helicopter from Taiyo

Written by: Michael Keferl on October 12, 2007 at 6:27 pm | In Technology & Gadget Trends |

The Mecha Mushi from R/C toy maker Taiyo is a bug-shaped helicopter designed for indoor flying. It has an internal battery which is charged by a connection to the remote, and a light foam body which is actually quite stable. Maybe this is good for passing out memos/pink slips around the office without having to get up?

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A 30-minute charge will get you a 6-minute flight around the room controlled by infrared controller. Below is some video I shot at the Tokyo Toy Show back in June.

Buy the Mecha Mushi online

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  1. Copter Bugs!…

    Like a bug Transformer crippled by the tragic loss of transforming ability, these new Mecha Mushi bug helicopters from Taiyo hit Tokyo recently. Able to fly for a whole 6 minutes before needing another 30 minute charge, the rest of the world awaits the…

    Trackback by Japan Tech — October 13, 2007 #

  2. Finally, something I can use to chase around the cats in my front yard.

    Comment by Jason — October 20, 2007 #

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