As quadcopters slowly takeover the world, the next big thing is flying FPV. We recently received the UDI Lark FPV Quadcopter to check out, and of course it was up to use to see if it could take the abuse of a basher. Did it hold up? Is it a decent quadcopter? Keep reading as we go in depth for [...]
Let me start by saying I like the Dromida product line and especially the Vista, are normally a very easy to fly and tough little drone at a good price. Just wanted to say that I opened up a new one that I received a few weeks ago and it spun around in circles and would not take off. As entertaining [...]
FPV quad racing just keeps getting more popular. You’ve probably seen the videos of quadcopters racing around an track at breakneck speeds, heck, maybe you’ve even thought about building one for yourself. If you are in the market for an FPV racer, Heli-Max has announced the Joule 250 Carbon Fiber Race Quad. This is a 250mm (hence 250 class) quad [...]
Hey gang, Evol here with some “fresh from my bench” pics of the D9 Bulldog 1/10th drift chassis from Dean Tech . Somehow this thing has gone from this crazy idea to being in the “flesh” sitting on my bench in a matter of a few weeks. I’m a little gobsmacked over the whole deal. Special thanks to thebuildrc.com for [...]
What are parallel charge boards used for? You use them to charge multiple Lithium based battery packs off of just one charger. The RC Gear Shop Paraboard Parallel Charging Boards allows you to charge (and balance) up to 6 packs off of a single battery charger. RC Gear Shop has two affordable 30 amp units (works on up to 6S [...]
Hello to one and all out in rc land, it’s another Monday which means Cub Report day to all you industry types. What shall we talk about around the water cooler today? A little bit of this, and a little bit of that… Last week saw several new 1/10th 2wd buggy releases. TLR announced their V3.0 22 buggy to the world, [...]
New from Tamiya is the TG10-Mk.2FZ Racing Kit. This is a 1/10th scale 4wd on-road kit that was designed for speed. Heading its list of features are TRF big bore shocks, improved steering angle, a new carbon fiber top deck, and a TM-12 race tuned exhaust. The part number for the chassis is #84423 and Right Here is the link to [...]
If you’ve been looking for a basic level charger for your LiPo batteries, take a look at the new Kinexsis KX6. The KX6 can charge up to 6S packs (LiPo or LiFe) and has a maximum output of 5 amps. It was designed to be extra easy to use and has a maximum charge power of 50 watts. The charger has [...]
We have a winner in the Pro-Line Racing and Big Squid RC Monthly Contest! This is where we sent the readers out to their local hobby shops to grab a copy of the Big Squid Monthly and take a photo with it. Congratulations to Phil H. You are the winner! Check your email for information we need. Thanks again to [...]
Looks like Christmas is coming early from Axial Racing! Sadly this is the best shot we have of the new Axial Racing RR10 Rock Racer. It’s a 10th scale RTR that looks a bit like a cross between a Wraith and a Yeti. It has a few cool licensed parts like King shocks and BFGoodrich Baja tires on Walker [...]
Sooooo….after the onslaught of news over the last week I think it’s pretty safe to say that large scale r/c is the new hotness. The industry has been trending that way for awhile now, but the X-Maxx will most likely blow it wide open. With that in mind, plus the myriad of various large scale crawlers available on the market, I’m now jonesing for a [...]
Get outside and have fun in the snow this winter with the new Snow Skis for Traxxas vehicles from T-Bone Racing. That’s right, the crew over at TBR have made up Snow Skis to go on the front of your 2wd Slash, Stampede, Rustler, or Bandit. The Snow Skis allow your vehicle to get around much better in snow, and [...]
When you think Estes Proto-X, you think small, fun to fly quadcopter. However, Estes is upping their Proto-X game with the the Proto X Six Nano Hexcopter. That’s right, the latest Proto-X comes with 6 rotors, not just 4. * 6 rotors make it even more stable and easy to fly * You can chose to fly in “normal” or “True Direction” [...]
The good folks over at ARRMA wanted us to let you know about a portion of their website called ARRMA TV. You see, ARRMA TV has a ton of different videos showing just how extreme ARRMA vehicles can get. If you are hardcore into bashing, drop by This Link to check out all the action! Get More ARRMA news right here [...]
Get your first person view on with new 5.8GHz FPV Gear from Tactic. Whether you are piloting a drone or an ARRMA Kraton, the new FPV products from Tactic make it easy and affordable to set your rig up for a true first person view experience. The Tactic FPV-RM1 HD monitor is perfect for giving you a high def view of [...]
