Top 10 Cheap RC Helicopters
Our ranked list of the best budget RC helicopters available in Australia, from beginner-friendly indoor toys to GPS-guided scale models.
| # | Image | Drone | Why We Picked it | Price | |
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Syma S107H Auto-Hover Mini RC Helicopter with Gyro (RTF) | Best overall value — rock-solid beginner helicopter under $55 | $51.32 AUD | View Deal |
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Eachine E129 Flybarless RC Helicopter with 6-Axis Gyro (RTF) | Best step-up — 4-channel control with altitude hold and one-key return | $101.14 AUD | View Deal |
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8011 Inductive LED Mini RC Helicopter (RTF) | Best for young kids — gesture control, LED lights, under $20 | $16.04 AUD | View Deal |
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Syma S109G AH-64 Apache Scale RC Helicopter (RTF) | Best scale model — realistic Apache design with gyro stability | $56.76 AUD | View Deal |
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QS5010 Mini Infrared RC Helicopter with Gyro (RTF) | Most portable — packs inside its own controller, weighs just 13g | $23.34 AUD | View Deal |
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Eachine E120S Brushless 6-Channel Flybarless RC Helicopter (BNF/RTF) | Best for 3D — brushless motor with full aerobatic capability | $231.92 AUD | View Deal |
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Goosky E2 GPS UH-1Y 1:35 Scale RC Helicopter with Dual Brushless Motors (BNF/RTF) | Best premium pick — GPS, dual brushless motors, scale UH-1Y fuselage | $626.18 AUD | View Deal |
Our Picks in Detail
Why each drone made the cut — the specifics that matter when you are spending your own money.
A 3.5-channel mini helicopter with auto-hover altitude hold and a durable alloy frame — a classic beginner choice.
A 4-channel flybarless helicopter with 6-axis gyro stabilisation, altitude hold and one-key return — a step up for intermediate pilots.
A gesture-sensing mini helicopter with colourful LED lights that kids fly using their hand or wrist.
A detailed AH-64 Apache scale helicopter with gyro stabilisation and a flight-stable design for beginner to intermediate pilots.
A pocket-sized infrared helicopter with built-in gyro stabilisation that is perfect for first-time pilots.
A compact 6-channel brushless helicopter with 3D and 6G flight modes, direct-drive tail and a metal main shaft — for advanced pilots.
A GPS-enabled 1:35 scale UH-1Y helicopter with dual brushless direct-drive motors, vision positioning and intelligent return-to-home.