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Posted on July 5, 2010 by aaronredbaron
With the iPhone’s built in accelerometers, its capable of knowing the attitude of the device. Creative software developers have taken this ability and turned it into a method for controlling an RC model! Using the audio jack on the iPhone…
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Posted on May 3, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Imagine being able to use a sophisticated force feedback controller for your FPV RC model. Using a gyro sensor on the model, the feedback controller not only is able to give the pilot a connected feel with his or her…
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Posted on March 25, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Every RC Hobbyist has a use for shrink tubing. Available in a wide variety of sizes, shrink tubing is most commonly used to insulate electronics, but its also handy for umpteen other hobby applications. If you need to…
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Posted on March 12, 2010 by aaronredbaron
CY Enterprises is very well respected in the model helicopter scene for good reason, their founder Curtis Youngblood is often referred to as the “godfather” of 3D heli flying. With Curtis at the helms of CY Enterprises, the heli world has…
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Posted on March 7, 2010 by aaronredbaron
First person video flyers have always had to deal with a rat’s nest of wiring when building a model. Integrating a Camera and video transmitter in such a way that it won’t interfere with your control system while also providing…
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Posted on February 19, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Thunder Tiger pilots everywhere are excited about the release of the new Mini Titan E325 V2. With many of the parts being compatible with the original Mini Titan, expect to see a lot of Mini Titans being dusted off and…
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Posted on February 4, 2010 by aaronredbaron
One of the recent advancements in the world of FPV (First Person Video) flying is the widespread availability of OSD (On Screen Display) systems. With a surprising variety on the market, hobbyist have a wide range of options from a…
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Posted on January 31, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Thunder Tiger has long been a major player in the radio control helicopter scene. With an entirely new 50 sized heli, and an all new version of the well received Mini Titan, Thunder Tiger means business! TT’s new 50 is billed the…
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Posted on January 26, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Banana Hobby had a huge presence at the 2010 AMA convention in Ontario, California. A few years ago when I first met Pete Young, lead R&D pilot for Banana Hobby, I was living in the LA area and Banana Hobby…
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Posted on January 25, 2010 by aaronredbaron
At the 2010 AMA convention in Ontario, California I took some time to look for components I need for my Tsunami long term build project. With the fuselage nearing completion, I was looking for a few items to proceed with…
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Posted on January 6, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Launched at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas on Jan 5, 2010, wireless company Parrot introduced an amazing new product. While information is very limited right now, here’s what we know. The AR Drone is a quadcopter with many autonomous…
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Posted on January 4, 2010 by aaronredbaron
Combining the best of the Kite world with the latest RC technology, Premier Kites cut the tethers for their new division, PremierRC. Using a Patent Pending Gimbaled Thrust System which is interchangeable between their three RC offerings, Premier RC has developed radio…
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