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We first got to lay eyes on the Dromida KODO a couple of months ago at the HobbyTown USA convention, now more information has been released as it nears its ship date. The KODO is Dromida’s first entry into the air market. It was designed as an entry level quadcopter, easy to fly and easy on the pocketbook. The KODO comes [...]
Now that FatShark products are available at Horizon Hobby, there now is a way to get all your FPV needs in one aircraft: the Ultra-Micro FPV Vapor RTF! Featuring the FatShark Teleporter V4 FPV Headset, the FPV Vapor RTF has a great list of features: Completely built, flight ready airframe Spektrum™ VS1100 ultra micro FPV system Fat Shark Teleporter V4 headset with digital head tracking Full-color QVGA 320 x [...]
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 [...]
We’ve been flying (and bashing) the Estes Proto X quadcopter (part #4606, $39) for a few weeks now, it is quite the fun little flying machine. Here in our mini-review we’ll tell you what we thought of our experience with it. Time to bash- The Proto X takes to the air faster than just about anything you can buy. We measured [...]
There are a bunch of different quads on the market, one of the newest is the H4 Gravit from LRP. The LRP H4 is slightly larger than your average micro quad, and with its built in gyro, should be exceptionally easy to fly. Some of its other key features and specifications include- * 360° automatic looping by hitting a button * 6-axis [...]
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 [...]
We’ve been bashing and thrashing the new Estes Proto X nano quadcopter for a while now and our review is nearly ready. Before we post the review, we need to post some unboxing pictures, so here they are. You can’t help but be blown away with just how small the Proto X is when you crack it out of the box. [...]
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: [...]
The guys over at LaTrax have announced a new quadcopter called the Alias. LaTrax says the first objective of the Alias was durability, hence the reason it has a tough molded frame. LaTrax also says the motors on the Alias put out 50% more power than normal motors, so it should have plenty of power for pulling crazy stunts. Some [...]
Our friends over at Ares have just announced their new Chronos CX 100 RTF helicopter. The counter-rotating blades, fully proportional controls, and computerized gyro make it easy to fly, even for noobs, while its ultra-micro size allows it to be flown in small areas like indoors. The CX 100 comes with a digital on-board camera that can be used to shoot [...]
Capturing video from an aerial perspective is a great look for your rc videos. With that in mind, Blade has just announced their 180 QX HD Quadcopter. The Blade 180 comes with a 720p video camera that also captures 1.3 megapixel stills. A 2GB Micro-SD storage card comes with the Blade 180 to hold all the cool shots you get. To [...]
The latest flying machine from the fine folks over at Ares is their Taylorcraft 130 RTF airplane. The ultra-micro sized Taylorcraft 130 is quite stable, making it easy for first timers to fly, yet has enough performance to make it fun for experienced pilots. Its small size also makes it easy to fly in smaller areas like a park or [...]
Looking for something easy to fly to get a feel for the air side of our hobby? HobbyZone has a new plane for beginners called the Duet. The Duet is a very affordable RTF that is both easy to fly and easy on the wallet. Even better, everything you need to get up and flying is included in the box. * [...]
