The desire to control things remotely has fascinated people for centuries. In 1880, Werner von Siemens, a German engineer, developed the first wire-controlled torpedoes. British engineers developed this into a Radio Controlled, wireless system in 1897. The term channel(s) has two different meanings for the modern RC hobbyist. The first meaning is the frequency with … Read more
Radio-controlled helicopters are immense fun. There is almost nothing like piloting one of these machines through the air. The only trouble is, breaking an RC helicopter is very easy to do and often happens, especially for beginner RC pilots. Owners of a broken or crashed heli may be wondering, “what can I do with a … Read more
Flying an RC helicopter is a very thrilling experience, that satisfying and relaxing feeling you get is unimaginable. The pleasure mostly has to do with having control over something so powerful and exciting flying in the air. But what happens once you set your eyes on a bigger model? You might wonder to yourself if … Read more
RC Helicopters are fun, and if you are someone who loves RC Helicopters, you probably like to travel with them. But if you are used to travelling by plane, you have probably heard of the restrictions of packages you can carry with you. So you might be asking, “Can you take an RC helicopter on … Read more
Flying radio-controlled aircraft is a popular hobby and can be an exhilarating hobby for people of all ages. There is a level of difficulty and a fairly steep learning curve associated with learning to fly these miniature aircraft. RC helicopters are probably one of the more difficult RC aircraft to master and will take time … Read more
RC helicopters are not just toys built just for the sake of fulfilling personal hobbies. They can also pack a lot of power and utility if they are tweaked and controlled efficiently. To utilize them properly is best left up to the hands of improvisation. Now, for those wondering, how much weight can an RC … Read more
If you’re already a novice RC enthusiast who just started getting their hands on the world of RC helicopters or planning to start their journey soon, a question might pop up in your head, are RC helicopters quiet? RC helicopters can be silent, but not all of them. There are different types of RC helicopters … Read more
Flying an RC helicopter can be an exciting and thrilling experience, but finding the right place to fly will keep you out of trouble and prevent bringing the hobby into disrepute. Taking the time to find out where you can and can’t fly your RC helicopter is worth the effort. RC helicopters can be flown … Read more
If you are starting your RC aircraft journey, you may be undecided about where to start. Should you choose an RC helicopter or an RC plane? Making the right choice between these two options may determine whether you will stick with the RC aircraft hobby or give it up. RC helicopters are one of the … Read more
If the weather outside is not great, one of the best ways to get your RC helicopter flying fix is to explore the world of indoor RC helicopters. Indoor RC helicopters are a lot of fun, but you need to approach these aircraft with the right expectations. Indoor RC helicopters can’t be classed in the … Read more