Today I’ve got another fun unboxing, this time of a pretty unusual RC vehicle, at least compared to what I’m used to testing.
I’m talking about the Veenix V997 RC Truck. And no, it is not a monster truck like the ones we usually expect. This is basically a car designed to shoot small hydrogel pellets, which makes it really fun in my opinion, and I’d easily call it one of the most unique RC vehicles I’ve ever tried, and I have tried a lot of brands and models.
What’s Included?
During the unboxing, I found everything that comes in the package: the truck, the remote control, two rechargeable batteries, a charging cable, the dry hydrogel pellets, and a small funnel.
The hydrogel pellets need to be placed in a bottle of water for at least 2 minutes. Then, drain the excess water so none enters the RC truck when using the funnel.
Veenix includes two packets with 500 hydrogel pellets each, so that’s 1,000 in total, enough for many fun sessions.
Testing It Out
Now it’s time to see how it performs in the real world, which is where people will actually use it beyond just knowing the specs.
First, keep in mind that this is not a super fast RC truck. It is designed to be tactical, reaching a top speed of around 12 km/h.
It’s really fun because it looks very different, and my friends and I loved that it can shoot those little hydrogel pellets.
One feature I really liked is the Mecanum wheels. These allow the truck to move sideways without having to turn completely, unlike most RC cars. This made 360 degree turns really fast and smooth.
Loading the pellets is simple. Just open the small sliding slot on top of the truck. I loaded it with up to 55 pellets using the funnel, then activated them with the remote using the rear buttons, as shown in the image.
The Veenix V997 works best on flat surfaces like asphalt or firm dirt. It is not as effective on grass, even if it is short. It is a bit slow, but still very fun, because the whole point is turning it into a tactical shooting truck.
I even got my dog involved, and he had a blast chasing it around.
Battery Life
Another thing I really love about this RC truck is the battery. No exaggeration here. It comes with two rechargeable batteries that provide a maximum of 120 minutes of use and charge in just 30 minutes. That is up to one hour of continuous play per battery.
Since it does not reach very high speeds, the battery life is much longer than conventional RC cars. If speed is not your main concern, this is a major advantage.
Is the Veenix V997 RC Truck Worth It?
Absolutely. It is a unique and different RC vehicle compared to what I’m used to. If you are not looking for speed, this is definitely for you. The hydrogel-shooting feature makes it incredibly fun and puts speed in the background. Plus, the battery is excellent, one of the best I have honestly seen in an RC vehicle.
Where to buy it? Get it here on Amazon!
