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The latest quad to hit the market is the Heli-Max 230Si. The 230Si is quite a bit larger than a palm sized quad and comes ready to fly out of the box. The larger size of the 230Si makes it easier to fly outdoors and easier to see at longer distances. Its sophisticated on-board TAGS-FX technology makes it easy for [...]
If you are looking for a new helicopter loaded with premium features that doesn’t take a bunch of time to get up in the air, Thunder Tiger has a heli for you. Thunder Tiger’s new Raptor E550 ARF comes 95% assembled and was designed for performance. For power, the Raptor has a pre-programmed Castle Creations Talon 90A ESC mated to [...]
The new Futaba 10J is packed with features for you flying enthusiasts. It is the first “J” series radio to come with telemetry and it lets you download new software to keep it up to date. The 10J also has voice synthesis that lets you hear the telemetry as you fly, plus special programming for multi-rotor aircraft. The part [...]
One of the latest airplanes in Great Planes product line-up is a Curtis P-6E Hawk EP Biplane ARF. The P-6E Hawk was one of the best looking bipes of the 1930s and was the last biplane produced for the Army Air Corps. The new Great Planes version features incredible scale detailing for an authentic look, and was designed to be [...]
Recently announced by Parkzone is their ArtiZan park flyer. The ArtiZan is intended to be a plane that is nimble up in the air, with enough performance to start exploring aerobatics. Parkzone is releasing the ArtiZan in two different versions, a Bind-N-Fly where you can bind up your own Spektrum transmitter to it, and a PNP that requires a transmitter and [...]
The BigSquidRC Bash Crew had a great time on Saturday attending E-Fest 2014 presented by Hobbico. We learned a lot by visiting all the exhibitors booths, and were in awe of the flying skills of the pilots. To give you a sense of what it was like to be there in person, please take a look at the 6 galleries [...]
If you are looking for “big” performance the upcoming Hangar 9 Inversa 62 should be a plane to look at. The Inversa 62 is designed to be a versatile mix of style and performance. With acute attention to detail, it is said to be precision made for hardcore 3D action, while its large control surfaces should make it predictable to [...]
If you own an Ethos QX130 quadcopter or a Chronos CX100 helicopter, the folks over at Ares have a contest for you. They want to see videos of your Ares in action, and the top three will win HobbyTown USA gift cards. The gift cards range from $50 to $200, and the winning videos will be posted up on the [...]
It’s all about scale realism in rc now days, and it doesn’t matter if its surface or air. For example, the latest offering from Hangar 9 is loaded with scale detailing. The Spitfire Mk IXc 30cc ARF looks just like the classic warbird that flew in WW2 with its accurate scale outline and markings. * Comes with printed, flat finish [...]
Hitec has an affordable new charger for all you micro enthusiasts. The Hitec X4 can charge four packs at once and is made to charge the packs found in your micro quad or heli. Some of its specifications and features include- * AC/DC input power * Four charge ports * Each port has four popular battery connectors * Audible alarm * Multiple safety features * Dimensions: [...]
Last night the big man over at Amazon, Jeff Bezos, was on 60 Minutes to reveal a new 30 minute delivery service that they’ve been experimenting with. The Amazon Prime Air super fast delivery service is said to use self-piloting quadcopter drones to deliver a 5 pound cargo up to 10 miles. The hobby community knows the vast array of [...]
Scale looks are all the rage and the new Ares P-51D Mustang 350 is a sweet looking flying machine. This classic warbird has all the scale details you want, plus it packs a punch under the hood with its included brushless powerplant. Some of its other features and specifications include- * EPO foam airframe * 350 sized brushless motor and 15 [...]
Looking for some scale realism in a collective pitch helicopter? Check out the Solo Pro Lama 290 from Nine Eagles. The Solo Pro Lama 290 is nicely detailed and packs a punch under the hood with brushless power. Some of its features and specifications include- * Collective pitch 3-rotor blade system * Comes with 3S 1100mAh Lipo * Shaft drive to tail rotor * [...]
Heli-Max has a new coaxial helicopter that is perfect for beginners or budget minded R/Cers, the Axe 100 CX. The coaxial design makes it easy to fly, while its durable parts help bail you out if you make a mistake. Some of its other features and specifications include- * Comes with everything needed in the box * Forgiving flight * Confidence boosting durability * [...]
There is small, then there is really small. I think the Estes Proto X quadcopter definitely qualifies as really small. The Proto X is a nano sized quadcopter that should be bring big fun to small spaces. The BigSquidRC Bash Crew is already plotting what we are going to do with ours. Some of its features and specifications include- * Weight: [...]
