We're heading into the holiday season, so toys come to mind. Even if you're not a kid any more agewise, the toy section of many stores still holds some intriguing electronic gems. Here we examine an ...

[Gerard] does puppeteering and animatronics work, and to remotely control his creations and characters he uses an off-the-shelf remote control radio. It’s you basic 6-channel setup, but [Gerard] ...

Having a remote control plane or helicopter literally puts the thrill of flight in your hands. And if you've never flown a drone or played with a remote control car or monster truck, you won't have a ...

For those building their own remote controlled devices like RC boats and quadcopter drones, having a good transmitter-receiver setup is a significant factor in the eventual usability of their build.

I started with a Walkera HM M120D01 6 Channel RTF RC Helicopter w/ 2.4GHz WK-2603 Transmitter, with unfortunately disastrous results. This plane is pretty delicate, and prone to mechanical problems, ...

The iSpy Helicopter is a little device, measuring in at just 7.7 x 1.7 x 4.2 in. It’s small size is a good thing however, since it’s an indoor helicopter, and if it was any larger it might be ...