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Horizon Hobby Announces Exciting New Products

Posted on March 7, 2012 by aaronredbaron

In the first quarter of 2012 Horizon Hobby has been announcing a steady stream of exciting new products. With Horizon’s AS3X gyro technology being added to numerous small models, getting the performance you demand is easier than ever! The new…

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Lotus T580 review

Posted on December 16, 2011 by aaronredbaron

I recently had a chance to review the Lotus T580 quadcopter for FPV-Community.com, and the full review has been published. Click here to see the review. If you are looking for a…

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Futaba Releasing an 18 Channel radio

Posted on May 16, 2011 by aaronredbaron

Futaba has been using the 14MZ as their flagship radio for over 6 years. The 14MZ is quite a benchmark to try to top, but Futaba is setting out to do it with an all new 18 channel radio, the 18…

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Futaba Soon To Release A Flybarless Control System

Posted on October 22, 2010 by aaronredbaron

Never to be outdone, Futaba will soon be releasing a flybarless stability system, the CGY750. Featuring simple setup, an integrated governor, and a single servo lead with S.Bus technology to a Futaba receiver, the new system is getting rave reviews…

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Control Your RC Model With Your iPhone!

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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Force Feedback Controller for FPV!!!

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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Tubular Shrink Tubing Savings

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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CY Enterprises Announces the Rave ENV- World Class 700

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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Integrating Video and Control Together- Eagle Tree Systems Announces the Eagle Link

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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Early Video Of Thunder Tiger Mini Titan E325 V2

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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Adding an On Screen Display for FPV

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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Thunder Tiger Gearing Up To Release New Helis

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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