Swann Outs New Video Camera and iDevice Controlled Helicopters

Swann on Wednesday unveiled three new RC controlled helicopters - the Sky Eye, Black Swann and i-Fly Micro Lightning. The Sky Eye and Black Swann both feature a wireless video camera on-board, allowing you to record your flights as videos or still images. An included USB cable makes it easy to share videos/photos. The i-Fly Micro Lightning gives iOS owners a choice in operation. It can be operated by the included IR remote or by an iPhone, iPod, iPad loaded with Swann's (free) iFly application.

All three helicopters feature Easy-Fly Gyro Technology and trim adjustment for added stability. The dual joystick controls on the infrared remote control offers 6-way multi-directional flying including up/down, forward/backward, left and right turns. Each helicopter is powered by a lithium ion battery that can be recharged from the cable in the remote control or via USB cable into your PC. The IR remote control is powered by 6 x AA batteries (not included).

i-Fly Micro Lightning
Light & fast RC helicopter with iPhone controls

• Control with app's push button controls or enter 'tilt' mode to control the movement of the helicopter by tilting the iDevice
• 3-channel infrared control operates Up/Down, Forward/Backward, Left/Right Turns
• Charges off the remote control or via USB
• Up to 8 minutes of flying time per charge
• MSRP $69.99

Sky Eye
RC military helicopter shoots videos and still photos

• Record flights with video or still photos with the push of a button on built-in 512MB memory
• Upload videos or pictures to Youtube, Facebook and more via included USB cable
• Powerful 27MHz radio frequency flys longer distances – 110’ away
• 3-channel infrared control operates Up/Down, Forward/Backward, Left/Right Turns
• Up to 8 minutes of flying time per charge
• MSRP $99.99

Black Swann
RC stealth helicopter shoots videos and still photos

• Record flights with video or still photos with the push of a button by adding a Micro SD card (up to 32GB)
• Upload videos or pictures to Youtube, Facebook and more via included USB cable
• Powerful 27MHz radio frequency flys longer distances – 110’ away
• 3-channel infrared control operates Up/Down, Forward/Backward, Left/Right Turns
• Charges off the remote control or via USB
• Up to 8 minutes of flying time per charge
• MSRP $99.99

Swann's RC helicopters are designed for indoor flying for ages 14+, include a spare set of replacement rotors and a bonus landing pad game. They will be available from Fry's Electronics, BrandSmart, and other major retailers coming soon.