RC Helicopters

Maker Faire 2009 Report

Submitted by Daniel Switkin on Tue, 06/02/2009 - 3:31am.
The 2009 Bay Area Maker Faire was held in San Mateo, California on May 30th and 30st. This unique event combines electronics, robotics, radio control, crafts, sculpture, and much more, and has some of the coolest things you can find this side of Burning Man.

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Futaba 2.4 GHz Compatibility Chart

Submitted by Daniel Switkin on Mon, 05/25/2009 - 1:57pm.
Confused about compatibility of Futaba 2.4 GHz air systems? Look no further than our easy-to-read chart.

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Flying An RC Helicopter With An iPhone

Submitted by Daniel Switkin on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 3:22pm.
Using the built-in accelerometer, Josh has figured out how to fly a heli over WiFi from his iPhone.

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Toledo Show 2009 Report Part Two

Submitted by Daniel Switkin on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 7:51pm.
The Toledo Show is so big, it took two parts to cover all of it. Keep reading for our detailed photo coverage.

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Toledo Show 2009 Report Part One

Submitted by Daniel Switkin on Tue, 04/07/2009 - 8:42pm.
The 2009 Weak Signals Toledo Show was held April 3rd-5th in Toledo, Ohio. This event is a hallmark of the RC industry and attracts the full range of manufacturers, distributors, and vendors from all over. Check out our coverage from the show floor.

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Century Swift 16 Improvements

Submitted by Daniel Switkin on Sun, 03/01/2009 - 2:19am.
The Century Swift 16 is arguably the best value in large electric RC helicopters. Here's some building tips and suggestions on how it could be made even better.

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WRAM Show 2009 Report

Submitted by Daniel Switkin on Mon, 02/23/2009 - 12:14am.
The 41st annual WRAM Show was held in White Plains, NY from February 20-22nd, 2009. This mid-winter event has historically been the largest indoor trade show on the East Coast. Read on for dozens of photos and our write-up.

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Multiplex Funcopter Announced

Submitted by Daniel Switkin on Mon, 02/16/2009 - 9:52pm.
Multiplex has announced the Funcopter, a durable, fixed-pitch helicopter with an EPP foam body. Read on to see photos and a video of this unique model.

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Arizona Electric Festival 2009 Roundup

Submitted by Daniel Switkin on Sun, 02/15/2009 - 3:14pm.
An overview of the web coverage of the first big RC show of the year.

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Century Swift NX Preview

Submitted by Daniel Switkin on Mon, 01/19/2009 - 9:14pm.
A quick visit to Century Heli to have a look at the prototype of the new Swift NX electric helicopter.

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