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crunchgear.com - 1/15/2009

Coming soon: Voice-controlled toy helicopters

— crunchgear.com — Tokyo-based Taiyo Corp. [JP] yesterday announced they will start selling a toy helicopter that responds to voice... commands in March (price in Nippon: $60). This date is confirmed for Japan only but Taiyo said Asia, North America and Europe will also ... (more) Coming soon: Voice-controlled toy helicopters

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dailymail.co.uk - 1/12/2009

Remote control toy helicopter 'used to fly drugs into prison' | Mail Online

— dailymail.co.uk — By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 10:56 AM on 12th January 2009 A toy helicopter is... believed to have been used in an attempt to smuggle drugs into a prison. Guards at Elmley Prison in Sheerness, Kent, spotted the remote control miniature ... (more) Remote control toy helicopter 'used to fly drugs into ...

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ohgizmo.com - 1/20/2009

Voice-Controlled R/C Helicopter

— ohgizmo.com — By Evan Ackerman The learning curve for flying R/C helicopters can be pretty steep, even for some... of the simpler 3 and 4 channel models. Taiyo is trying to make it a little bit easier with this voice controlled heli, which responds to 5 ... (more) Voice-Controlled R/C Helicopter

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Video: Taiyo's voice controlled Voice-Heli RC helicopter: "attack!"
Engadget — ... We love RC helicopters. What self-repecting nerd doesn't? Add voice control and our dorktalic sensorloin careens into the red. Taiyo Co. plans to release a 7.2-inch radio controlled helicopter with 10-foot range sometime in 2009. At launch, the Voice-Heli will respond ...

Voice-Controlled R/C Helicopter
OhGizmo! — ... is trying to make it a little bit easier with this voice controlled heli, which responds to 5 commands: “start engine,” “up,” “hold,” “down” and “stop.” It really should respond to things like “come baaaaack” but with a range of only 30 feet you may not have too much to worry about. The 7 inch long helicopter also comes with a remote control, and will retail for $60 sometime later this year. [ Yahoo ] VIA [ Engadget ] ...