# Mini Remote-Controlled Choppers Black Ghost Helicopter Puts Fun in the Palm of Your Hand By Edgar Griggs | Published 2009-01-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaring-portible-fun-black-ghost-helicopter-puts-fun-in-the-palm-of-your References: [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/1800/Black-Ghost-Helicopter?aff=1661) Ground control, we are cleared for takeoff! The takeoff site? Your hand! Check out the Black Ghost Helicopter, one of the coolest [remote-controlled helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars) around, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. The hover control on this [mini helicopter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot) is amazing. You can make your very own [obstacle course and challenge friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-controller) to see who can complete the course without crashing, or just fly it in circles around the living room to harass your pets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Remote-controlled Aircrafts:** Developing smaller and more versatile miniature remote-controlled aircrafts, such as the Black Ghost Helicopter, for recreational and commercial use. - **Obstacle Course Gaming:** Combining remote-controlled aircrafts with obstacle course gaming for recreational entertainment. - **Advanced Hover Controls:** Investigating and developing advanced hover controls for miniature remote-controlled aircrafts for a smoother ride. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Exploring the potential for mini remote-controlled helicopters, like the Black Ghost Helicopter, in the toy manufacturing industry. - **Gaming:** Incorporating miniature remote-controlled aircrafts, like the Black Ghost Helicopter, with obstacle course gaming for entertainment in the gaming industry. - **Surveillance and Reconnaissance:** Innovating miniature remote-controlled aircrafts, such as the Black Ghost Helicopter, for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes in the defense and civil industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detailed Action Figure Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assault-copter-dragonfly.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md) - [Hybrid-Powered Unmanned Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridpowered-unmanned-helicopter.md) - [Compact Two-Seat Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoseat-helicopter.md) - [Compact Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-hero-11-black-mini.md) - [Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-hw-transforming-rhinomite-rc.md) - [Mesmerizing Gyroscopic Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyro-spin-spectre.md) - [Camera-Equipped Remote Control Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snt-micro-fpv-car.md) - [Micro Fpv Drone Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavo-femto.md)