They are, however, helpful in any state of affairs by which a full-scale aircraft can be dangerous to operate. Examples would include the inspection of transformers atop power transmission traces and gradual, low-level flight over agricultural fields, both of which may be completed by a large-scale radio-controlled helicopter. Professional-grade, gyroscopically stabilized digital camera platforms can be found for use under such a mannequin; a large model helicopter with a 26cc gasoline engine can hoist a payload of roughly seven kilograms . One instance is the radio controlled Nitrohawk helicopter developed by Robert Channon between 1988 and 1998.

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