Inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci's concept drawing from the late 15th century, this is the remote controlled ornithopter that flies like a real bird. With a life-sized bird's 3" L x 3/4" diam. body and weighing just over 1/4 oz. thanks to a carbon fiber frame, this miniature marvel sustains flight by flapping its liquid crystal polymer wings 17 times a second, not with propellers or rotors like ordinary toy aircraft. Digital proportional flight control enables nimble turns, climbs, and dives with the dual-stick 2.4 GHz radio remote from up to 300' away. Its rechargeable lithium polymer battery provides six minutes of flight after a 12-minute charge from the controller. Multiple frequencies allow a flock of  birds to fly together without radio interference. For indoor or outdoor use. Controller requires six AA batteries. Ages 14 and up. 6 3/4" L x 13" W x 2 1/2" H. (1/4 oz.)