Hirobo makes a lot of remote controlled model planes.
Hirobo plans to make a one man micro electric helicopter and have it ready for market in 2016. Lack of regulations by the United States Federal Aviation Authority would be the inhibiting factor for market availability. Selling price will be in the range of US$240,000. It can probably have a range of around 30 miles (48 km) and a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h
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