As I was conducting a little research on a completely different topic, I ran across a toy that was released a couple of years ago, the Wild Planet Spy Video Car. This four pound RC unit intrigued me because, not only did it come with a spy camera, but this camera also had a night vision feature. Pretty cool! This immediate grabbed my attention and I wanted to learn more about it.
The Wild Planet Spy Video Car has measurements of 7.2 inches by 11.1 inches by 19 inches and weighs about 4 pounds. It lists for $159.99 but you can find it in department stores for about $100 and online for around $70. It comes with a car, a head set, a built in ¼ VGA camera with night vision and remote control.
Now for the pros and cons. I love that this car comes with a headset that has a flip down screen with night vision. I also like that concept behind the cars designs. On the other hand, you need to buy 12 AA batteries to operate this toy, it is a little on the expensive side for what you get, the resolution of the night vision camera is poor and it has a very limited remote control range, only about 15 feet. The remote control capabilities of this unit is so weak that if your rc car goes behind a wall the car does not respond well to your directions. Overall I recommend that you wait until the technology is developed a little further before investing in a night vision rc car.
Electric rc cars are a lot of fun, and luckily today you have a lot of options and brands to choose from. Whether you like NASCAR or Kyosho, each year new models are released to temp to trigger finger.
It’s easy to see why you’d be intrigued and excited about a product like this one. I’m glad I didn’t see it on the store shelf before reading your article becuase I definitely would have bought it… and I’m sure I would have been really disappointed with the poor performance. Thanks for writing about it.
that’s pretty sweet, could you imagine all the places you could drive with it? man that would be a lot of fun
I SO need to get one of these!! Get hours of fun out of it.
whoa! I can’t believe you can get it for only $70 online!
I’ve been wondering what to present my brother on his birthday. He loves cars and gadgets. Now that I’ve known about this, what else can be better for him.
Nifty little idea, much like the spy camera pen that has become a hit as of late. Shows you that if you slap a spy camera on something, it’ll probably generate interest.
Anyone know where I could buy one of these cars with a spy camera on them?
maybe someone could improvise this and put the camera\nightvision function onto a nitro or electric drift car.
I would like to get bogged down on wild planet spy video car
It’s exciting to see that new toys are being developed using this technology. Adults aren’t the only ones that like this stuff. Kids love it too! Just look at how popular the Eyeclops night vision goggles were at Christmas. They were flying off the shelves.
Shows you that if you slap a spy camera on something, it’ll probably generate interest.
After reading your candid report, I will select a different night vision rc car. Thanks.
Keep your secrets away from your enemy through Spy Video Remote control Car. It is the first radio-controlled video car avaialble with infrared night vision. The video transmission up to 2.4 GHz frequency and the screen enables easy view through backlit Active Matrix LCD.