Improvements defined through this collaborative process and tested by Tom resulted in a model with a more efficient power system, strengthened airframe, refined controls, and a stunning yet practical scheme to make the V2 a model made BY 3D pilots, for 3D pilots.

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.

Back in 2019, the UK adopted the EASA’s (EU) regulations for unmanned aircraft (UA); however, as of January 1, 2021, the UK is no longer an EASA Member State. So, what does that mean for you as an RC pilot operating in the British airspace? In today’s blog, we will look at what has changed and how you can legally and safely operate your RC models in the post-Brexit era.

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.

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.

Thank you to everyone who participated in February’s competition. This month we have been blessed with an array of extraordinary pictures ranging from old school splendors, all the way to abstract masterpieces that not only captures the essence of the RC hobby, but also the bottomless creativity that comes with it.

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.

[JUST ARRIVED]: The New Avios BushMule V2! Out now with available spare parts!

The new EASA Unmanned Aircraft Regulation has been enacted into law on the 31st of December 2020. But what does that mean for you as a recreational flyer? Here is everything you need to know broken down into bite-sized sections.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it right? This may be true in most cases, however, in the RC hobby, being proactive will always cost you less than being reactive. Regular maintenance will ensure a properly working aircraft. Here are four simple check-ups you can do to safeguard yourself and others while you rip through the skies and not into the crowds.