Pros & Cons
Flight takes on a new shape with the Air Hogs RC AtmoSPHERE. As its name suggests, the new flyer from Spin Master trades typical toy airplane designs for a unique, spherical form.
Unlike other Air Hogs, the AtmoSPHERE requires no remote control. Instead, kids can guide the drone easily and intuitively with the palm of their hand or any other part of their body. They can also simply let it go and watch it fly all by itself. The spherical design allows it to skim surfaces and "smoothly bounce off walls and ceilings for non-stop flight." Built in LEDs and altitude-sensing technology let the AtmoSPHERE detect and respond to objects and changes in elevation. With these features combined, the AtmoSPHERE can hover freely and autonomously in virtually any space. It defies gravity anywhere.
As kids control the AtmoSPHERE, the durable, impact-resistant, spherical cage exterior will also keep it safe from falls, mid-air collisions, or sudden crash landings. Good thing it can weather some abuse too because with a recommended age range of 8 to 13, it's safe to assume it will face some. The cage also helps protect kid's fingers from the spinning, fan blades inside. Parents will still want to keep it away from younger children though.
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The Air Hogs RC AtmoSPHERE packaging weighs one pound while the product itself has dimensions of 0.393 x 0.393 x 0.393 inches. It runs on an internal Lipo battery and comes with a "palm-sized" charging cradle that needs 6 AAA batteries to provide a full, non-stop flight charge. The AtmoSPHERE also comes in a variety of colors including blue, red, green, and the mysterious "exclusive silver."
The Air Hogs RC AtmoSPHERE by Spin Master is available now at toy stores and retailers everywhere for an MSRP of $24.99. With kids in command, it will "soar to new heights" this holiday season.