Archive for the Products Category
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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Posted on December 29, 2009 by aaronredbaron
Although there is no guarantee how long this deal will last, there is an amazing price right now on Hobby People’s website for the Dragonus II 450. Normally priced at $120, the all plastic Dragonus II is on sale (at…
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Posted on December 14, 2009 by aaronredbaron
Every model powered with a Nitro engine uses a glow plug. Whether its a car, plane, helicopter, or boat, lighting the glow plug is universally similar among all models. A glow plug is kind of like a light bulb; a small…
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Posted on December 9, 2009 by aaronredbaron
With decent HD video cameras becoming more common and less expensive, its exciting to keep an eye out for cameras with certain features which would make them good for our odd application. Unlike most HD camera users, FPV flyers need a camera…
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Posted on December 7, 2009 by aaronredbaron
Horizon Hobby is releasing in-demand products at a furious pace, and they are sure to keep the momentum going with their latest offering from e-Flite, the mcX Tandem Rescue. Based on the popular mcX indoor counter rotator helicopter, e-Flite’s new…
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