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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 [...]
Coming soon from Tower Hobbies is a pair of P-51D Mustangs. Both versions are 40″ in wingspan and come receiver ready, making them fast and easy to get up in the air. Each is priced at $119 and are true icons of American aviation. * Scale detailing like molded exhaust stacks, panel lines, machine guns, instrument panel and painted pilot bust * [...]
With spring time just around the corner, E-Flite has announced the Commander mPd 1.4m sport park flyer. The Commander was designed by Mirco Pecorari and David Payne to be a versatile, and fun, park flyer. Powered by a 15-sized brushless motor and sporting a 45 amp ESC, the Commander has the power you need to pull off cool tricks or [...]
Recently announced by Great Planes is the Ultra Sport 46/EP ARF. The Ultra Sport is a classic aerobatic plane with contemporary styling and the ability to run off of a electric power system. * Comes as a Almost-Ready-to-Fly model * Can be used with electric or glow power * Mechanical retracts for better performance & style * Symmetrical airfoil for a wider aerobatic [...]
New for the 3D flying market is the TechOne No Gravity. It sports an affordable price point of $129 and was designed to make cool tricks easy. Above you’ll find a video that Hobbico has posted to help promote the TechOne. It shows the airplane in action pulling off cool stunt after cool stunt. Enjoy the video above and you [...]
New from Hobbico is a Mini Digital Tachometer. This conveniently sized device sports an easy to read LCD display and is used to help adjust the power system in your aircraft. All you have to do is aim the tachometer at your prop and it gives you an instant readout on dynamic and peak RPM. The tachometer is shipping right now [...]
FPV isn’t just for drones anymore, it is also becoming more popular in airplanes. New from E-Flite is the huge Opterra 2M Flying Wing. The Opterra comes in two different styles, as a PNP and a BNF, and is ready for you to install an FPV system. * Large 2M (78.3″) carbon reinforced Z-foam construction * Easy to assemble and transport * Has [...]
If you have been thinking about getting into flying, Tower Hobbies has announced the Sport GP/EP ARF. The Sport can be used for sport aerobatics or simply as a go-to everyday machine. Large parts of it are pre-assembled and the Sport can be used with either glow or electric power systems. * Prehinged ailerons, elevator and rudders * Generous hardware package * Semi-symmetrical [...]
The UMX A-10 Warthog BL BNF Basic from E-Flite is an affordable pre-assembled aircraft designed to put a smile on your face. The A-10 is ultra-micro in size with a wingspan of 22.1″ and comes with an abundance of power thanks to its 13,500kV brushless motors. * Incredible scale detailing * Twin 28mm ducted fans * AS3X stability control * Functional dual rudders * Flight [...]
Getting a good flight simulator can help save you time and money before you start flying. If you are in the market for one, Hobbico has just announced their latest, the RealFlight RF-X. RealFlight RF-X has incredibly realistic physics & graphics that are powered by UNIGINE, making it fun to learn how to fly. * Easy to use interface with zero [...]
Looking for a good ESC for your quadcopter? New from Castle Creations is the DMR 30/40. DMR stands for dedicated multi-rotor and the new 30/40 should work in a wide variety of quadcopter applications. Here are some of its specs & features- * Can be used on up to 6S LiPo * Made for set-ups pulling up to 40 amps * Adaptive timing [...]
Want to learn how to fly? Dromida makes it easy with their new Voyager RTF. The Voyager comes preassembled with everything you need to take flight right in the box. The Voyager is also heavy on scale realism with details like wheel pants, panel lines, and wing rib detailing. * Can be flown indoors or out * Elevator, throttle, and rudder [...]
Is it time to put another airplane in your rc garage? If so, have a look at the new Ultimate Bipe ARF from Tower Hobbies. The Bipe has a 45.5″ wingspan and comes almost ready to fly. Simply install either a gas or electric power system, add your electronics, then get ready to enjoy some serious fun up in the [...]
New from E-flite is the amphibious ICON A5 park flyer. The ICON A5 comes in two different versions, a BNF (bind and fly) and a PNP (plug and play). The A5 is officially licensed by ICON Aircraft and has the scale look and detailing that is demanded by today’s consumers. Power is provided by a 480-size 960Kv brushless outrunner and a [...]
The folks over at Dromida are making it easier and easier to fly an rc airplane. Their latest air release is the Sky Cruiser 2. The Sky Cruiser 2 was designed to be ultra easy to fly, even for us land loving surface guys. Some of the highlights of the Sky Cruiser 2 include- * Made from virtually unbreakable EPO foam * Uses [...]
