Some of the guys and I went to the local hobby shop to look at helicopters. We looked at a number of things and talked to both employees and customers. The most likely candidate is the eFlite Blade CX. This is a small helicopter designed for indoor flight.
One of the key differences between this and most others is the counter-rotating main rotor. This avoids the need for a tail rotor and simplifies the flying process.
It’s a cool little design, rotation (turning left and right) is accomplished by changing the speed of the two rotors in relation to each other. There are actually two motors in there, one for each blade. All other controls are done in normal helicopter fashion.
About the only thing I’m told this bird won’t do is some of the acrobatics. But, I think I’m OK with that. Our goal is to get several of these at work and setup obstical courses at work…
I still need to get approval from my finance department, but I’m working on it…I just need a photo gig and I’m set.