Pixelito

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Pixelito with Hamster

Pixelito is a miniature remote-controlled helicopter prototype developed in Nov 2003 and is the latest addition to the Pixel range of R/C helicopter prototypes developed by Belgian Alexander Van de Royne since 1997. The Pixelito is controlled via a 4-channel infra-red control and weighs a mere 6.9g grams (inclusive of an onboard 45mAh LiPo battery). Commerical R/C helicopters such as the Picoo Z and Gyrotor were derived from the Pixelito concept.

[edit] Basic Design and Construction

The frame is made of a single, twisted tube of carbon fibre. Its main two-bladed rotor has a diameter of 148mm and is powered by a 6mm motor (from inside of a pager) while its tail rotor is powered by a 4mm motor.