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The new Neon-X Plus quadcopter from Ares is labeled as being “a box of fun”. The Neon-X is a small but high performance quad that is super affordable and designed to put a smile on your face. Available in two different color schemes (bright green or orange), the Neon-X has a bright LED lighting system and uses a 6-axis gyro [...]
When you are looking to get the perfect shot, flying a drone via FPV makes it so much easier. To help you capture the shot you want, Ares has the Quantum FPV Drone. The Quantum FPV is ready to fly and comes with a built-in HD camera for both stills and video. Here are some of its highlights- * High capacity [...]
New from Ares and coming to a HobbyTown USA near you is the XView FPV Drone. The XView features a high-quality WiFi camera and makes FPV flying affordable. Here are some of its highlights- * Fully immersive FPV flying experience * Comes with mobile FPV VR headset that holds your 4.7 – 6.0” smartphone * Smooth & advanced accelerometer processing * 3 different flight [...]
Just announced by Helion is a new 1/10th scale 2wd buggy called the Conquest 10B XLR. The Conquest 10B XLR is aimed at the bash crowd and comes with a 3S capable brushless power system. When run on the included NiMH pack the Conquest is said to do around 25 mph, but when run on 3S LiPo it is capable [...]
Just announced by Helion is the Conquest 10MT XB and Conquest 10MT XLR. Both trucks look perfect for backyard bashing and are 1/10th scale 2wd RTRs. The biggest difference between the two is power systems, the XB comes with a brushed 550 and 40 amp ESC, while the XLR comes with a 3300kV brushless motor and 50 amp ESC. The [...]
Coming soon to a HobbyTown USA near you is the Rock Rider from Helion. The Rock Rider is a 1/10th scale 4wd off-roader with independent front suspension and a solid axle in the rear. Whether you are bashing around the backyard, or going on a long trail drive, the Rock Rider is designed for hours of fun. * Scale realistic details [...]
Adding to their extensive line-up of 18th scalers, Helion has just announced the Animus 18DT. The 18DT is modeled after a modern day Dakar race truck and is aimed right at the bashing market. LED lights come standard on the 18DT and it is powered by a 370 brushed motor with 1100mAh NiMH battery. Some of its other features include- * [...]
You know what they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”. If that saying is true, this 2016 HobbyTown Convention wrap up should be good for nearly 40,000. Check out the pictures below to take in the various sights from the convention. You’ll find pictures of the Kyosho, Tamiya, Venom, Castle, A Main, and Imex booths. You’ll also see pictures [...]
This week the BigSquidRC Bash Crew loaded up and headed towards Lincoln Nebraska for the annual HobbyTown USA National Convention. The convention is held at the Embassy Suits hotel in downtown Lincoln, a city that is also home to HobbyTown USA’s national headquarters. We are extremely honored that the HobbyTown USA folks invite us out every year so that we [...]
Most bash oriented vehicles don’t get a lot of high-end features. Helion is out to change that with their Select Four line-up. The latest to be announced is the Select Four 10TR Truggy. The Select Four 10TR comes with many of the higher-end features that come on race vehicles or that are only available as hop-ups on other trucks. What’s [...]
New from Ares is the feature packed X:Bolt 250 Race Quad. As you can see by the pictures, it uses a very trick carbon fiber frame that was designed for lots of speed. For electronics, the X:Bolt comes with high performance 2250kV brushless motors, 18 amp ESCs, a 32 bit controller, a 600tvl camera with a 100° field-of-view, and a [...]
For backyard bashing it is hard to beat a monster truck, their big tires and extra ground clearance are a perfect formula for getting around in grass and over big mounds of dirt. The latest monster truck to hit the market comes from Helion, the Intrusion 10MT XLR. What is the scoop on the Intrusion? Well, it is an affordable [...]
New from Ares is the Shadow 240 mini drone quadcopter. Designed for both noobies and experts, the 240 uses an advanced 6-axis stabilization system for stability and agility. Two different control rates help progress a noob’s flying skills and an optional WiFi FPV camera can add a whole new perspective to flying the 240. * Auto flip mode * Can be flown [...]
Are you looking for a unique flying experience? Are you burnt out on the drone scene and want to try something new? If so, look no further than the new Ares V-Hawk X4. You see, the V-Hawk can take off vertically, then you can flip a switch to transition to forward flight like a normal airplane. The way the V-Hawk [...]
The first vehicle to launch under Helion’s new higher end Select line is the Four 10SC. The Four 10SC is engineered to perform with the best in its class, while providing a great value. What lies under the 10SC’s hood? * IKONNIK Xenon ET4 2.4GHz radio with beginner mode, 10 model memory, drop-down wheel, adjustable grips, & left or right handed [...]
