Just had an email from Ebuyer - they are doing a little indoor r/c helicopter at half price - I bought some for the kids (and myself) a couple of year ago and they're brilliant (and robust)

At this price, they're even better - great stocking-filler

Ebuyer r/c heli

That's a bargain. And with the oppositely rotating blades it might actually be stable too (I had one with a single set of blades and it just span and span until it found the nearest wall/person).

That looks to be largely the same as the one I have. And yes very stable. You'll need a little space until you've got a feel for it, then you can fly it pretty much anywhere. Although mine does seem overly sensitive to prop wash and ground effect.

If there's an option for the inbuilt water canon available, get it. Hours of entertainment winding up the other half.

Great find Nigel, thanks.
I've just ordered one... Wish i could claim it's for a child, but i would be lying.

I have three of these....they are very easy to fly. And take a hell of a knock before breaking.
I did drink a bit much one night and fly two at once for 5 minutes before one attacked a roof beam. Our dinner guests were very impressed.
You can select one of two channels on the handset and the helicopter so they do not interfere with each other.

Roy

I just ordered one as well, mine is for my grandson, as my wife tells me he is always asking her if he can fly mine.

I've still got one somewhere which is controlle via an iPhone app. I was really surprised at how well it worked and how easy it was to fly.