Good deal: 28% off iPhone-controlled Cobra iHelicopter

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We’ve seen a lot of good deals on Apple-related gear over the past few days. There’s the Steve Jobs/Jony Ive book combo for 55% off, the iPhone 5/5s accessory bundle for 46%, and today we have another one to share with you.

Stack Social is offering the popular Cobra iHelicopter at 28% off. Using an audio jack transmitter, the remote control helicopter can be steered with either an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, and it shoots tiny missiles on command…

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From the iHelicopter website:

“Nothing quite compares to the real Cobra Helicopter pilot’s experience like this Cobra iHelicopter. No more fussing with toy remotes, this helicopter can be controlled with your iPhone! Simply download the free App onto your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, plug in the transmitter to the headphone jack and start flying! The transmitter is fully rechargeable and comes with a USB cable for charging.”

Product specs:

  • Helicopter Size: 8.7 × 1.9 × 4.13 in (22.0 × 4.8 × 10.5 cm)
  • Movement: Left/Right Rotation, Forward/Back, Hover and Land
  • Control Range: 10~15 meter
  • 3 Channel Band Selection (A/B/C)
  • Gyro Tilt Control
  • Charge time: transmitter 120 min./helicopter 45 min.
  • Fly time: transmitter 120 min./helicopter 8-10 min.

And here’s the Cobra in action:

Normally, the Cobra iHelicopter would cost you $69.95. But for a limited time, Stack Social is offering it for $20 off at $49.95. That makes this one of the least expensive iPhone-controlled accessories available, and the perfect gift.

Shipping is included in the above price, and is available worldwide. There’s no refunds on the deal, but the Cobra does come with a 90-day warranty from the manufacturer. So if it breaks, they’ll replace it. For more info, click here.