On the outside, the Prox Dynamics PD-100 looks like a standard, 2 channel RC helicopter. Looking at it’s flight capabilities and design show that this is not the case. The Prox PD-100 is a stabilized, tiny, and silent RC helicopter which can carry a camera payload. Weighing only a few grams, the PD-100 has obvious applications in police and military work, and can apparently reach a top speed of over 20 miles per hour. The PD-100 also has some sort of autopilot that allows it to actively compensate for wind, and it’s creators report that it can handle outdoor wind speeds fine. This is a surprising feature, because most micro RC helicopters are for indoor use only.

One of the PD-100’s coolest features is a transmitter with an integrated LCD display. The display shows images gathered from the camera and flight data. The transmitter also logs flight data and can interface with a computer. We expect to hear more about the PD-100’s features by it’s release date in 2010.

The PD-100 isn’t being manufactured yet, but Prox Dynamics expects to start shipping to customers by 2011. No price has been released yet. You can watch the video below to get an idea of how it flies.