Archive for the RC History Category

Air Force Shoots Down Rogue UAV

Posted on September 15, 2009 by aaronredbaron

In our world of model aviation, a loss of control usually results in a damaged model, and nothing more. When the Military has to shoot down a rogue UAV which has lost all communication and is embarking on its own…

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Notice: US Government Restricts Model Flying

Posted on August 26, 2009 by aaronredbaron

If you live within 30 nautical miles of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, the federal government has issued a TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) which is in effect from August 23, 2009, until August 30, 2009. The…

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Gress Aero Bi-Rotor VTOL Aircraft; Unlike Anything Else!!

Posted on August 7, 2009 by aaronredbaron

One of the beauties of model aircraft is the potential to try new and exciting concepts. Where as it might not be practical to build and design your own flying machine which you ride in, it is totally within reason…

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Mission: Film The Peak

Posted on July 4, 2009 by aaronredbaron

To the peak! from Raphael Pirker on Vimeo.

I have been following a thread on RCGroups from the user Trappy, and his FPV videos are very well done! His latest videos document his efforts to…

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Iranian Hobbyist Asks For UAV Help

Posted on May 9, 2009 by aaronredbaron

As I develop my own UAS (unmanned aerial system) and look into ways to share my experience with you the reader, I am faced with one of the little side effects of the Internet. Anything I publish here is…

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Bill Hempel Defies Convention Flying 3D With A 50% Cub

Posted on April 25, 2009 by aaronredbaron

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Aerial Photography

Posted on April 3, 2009 by aaronredbaron

I have been operating a side business as an aerial photographer off and on for several years. The FAA notice of policy in early 2007 mandated that the use of any model aircraft for commercial use was strictly prohibited, and…

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Understanding Model Helicopter Rotor Heads

Posted on December 3, 2008 by aaronredbaron

Model helicopters have come a long way, and today’s modern machines are capable of astounding performance. Models differ from their full sized counterparts in many ways, and one of the biggest differences is the rotor head design itself. A mechanical…

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Great Video Documents Early Electric RC Plane

Posted on October 30, 2008 by aaronredbaron

During my exploration of YouTube, I came across the earliest example I have ever seen of an electric model.

Based on the information provided in the video, this early example of an electric powered RC was powered by a 30…

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