As of 31 December 2020 (Post-Brexit), all unmanned aircraft operations in the UK must adhere to the eighth edition of the CAP 722: Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace. However, members of model flying clubs including the British Model Flying Association (BMFA), Scottish Aeromodellers Association (SAA), Large Model Association (LMA), and FPV UK may choose to comply with a set of more flexible regulations that is known as “Article 16 Authorization”.

Improper usage of LiPo batteries can get fairly dangerous as they are flammable. However, when used responsibly, LiPos are only as dangerous as their users. Here is a quick guide on how to handle, charge, discharge, and store your LiPo batteries safely.

While there seems to be an endless assortment of meticulously executed aerial stunts, the truth is: All these maneuvers are anchored and derived from FOUR basic moves. If you can master the mechanics of these aerobatic fundamentals, you will be able to pull off a plethora of the more advanced and complicated ones.

HobbyKing® and Sanrio® Collaborate to Launch New Durafly Tundra V2 x Hello Kitty®

This fun-filled collaboration with Sanrio's most iconic character - Hello Kitty - celebrates the first convergence between Japanese cutesy pop-culture, with the radio-controlled industry

HONG KONG, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, HobbyKing®, one of the world's leading eCommerce RC hobby stores, and global lifestyle brand Sanrio®, have announced the launch of the Durafly Tundra V2 x Hello Kitty radio-controlled (RC) plane. The Durafly Tundra V2 x Hello Kitty special edition featuring a never-before-seen Hello Kitty livery designed specifically for the Tundra.

Choosing your first RC trainer plane can be somewhat overwhelming – especially with the multitude of choices and suggestions on the market today. However, if you block out all the noise and look at it purely from an objective standpoint; what you really need is an RC plane that is easy to set up, and easy to fly.

The most common questions we get regarding LiPo batteries are: “Is my LiPo battery safe to use?”, “How do I know if my LiPos are damaged beyond repair?”, and “How long will my LiPo batteries last?” Today, we will take a deep dive into the chemical properties of LiPos and learn how to spot a perfectly functioning LiPo, from a faulty one.

You may have seen various three-letter acronyms such as RTF, PNF, PNP, ARF, and KIT are thrown in randomly at times – but what do they mean? At first, they may seem confusing, but, as a beginner, they are exactly what you should be looking for. These acronyms tell you 2 things: the hardware included, and how much assembly (knowledge) is required.

Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries have undeniably surpassed all their predecessors. However, they do come with one drawback: safety. As they can catch fire or even explode, extra care and discipline are needed when dealing with LiPos. When used responsibly, the risk and magnitude of an accident are greatly reduced.

The terms bush plane, bush flying, and bush flyer simply refer to any fixed-wing aircraft that are specifically designed to be flown in remote areas. These remote areas - dubbed “the bush” - are otherwise inaccessible by ground or water transportations. To be operable in such archaic terrains where landing strips are mostly non-existent, bush planes have certain characteristics which make them fit-for-purpose. Here are four of the most common and desirable traits of a bush plane.

The R/C hobby can be quite confusing especially for beginners. Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding the R/C Lingo. Check back regularly as we will continue to update this R/C glossary.