Best Hobby RC Airplanes
Simply speaking, when you choose a headless mode, your drone will go to left when you pull the left transmitter stick and go to right when you pull the right all the time, regardless where your drone is pointing at. HEADLESS MODE DRONE FOR KIDS and BEGINNERS: Worried about controlling or losing the drone?
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I found that this drone flies great if you take the time to understand the controls and make sure that it's level before you turn it on."
"It took so long for the controller to pair with the drone that I only got to fly about 3 minutes before it crashed and that was that. The instructions say "charge the battery first" so I did that. The red light on the charger cable (the red light is at the usb end) went out pretty quickly (30 minutes or so). I went to separate the battery from the charger cable and, whoopsy, out comes the wire from the connection that the battery plugs into. At this point I decided that I would never charge a battery while it was in the drone. Take the whole damn battery out, replace it or charge it, plug it into the drone connector cable, then put the battery in the drone. The manual does not tell you to move the left controller (the one that isn't spring loaded which controls propeller speed) to force pairing. Even doing that it still took over 5 minutes to pair the controller to the drone. When it is finally paired, the blinking green light on the controller will be solid. All I can say is....be patient...and when you no longer see the red light on the green/yellow/red light bar projected onto your working surface (its about 1" long and ½" wide), turn off the drone, wait 5 seconds and turn it on again. Pairing the camera: Took about 5 minutes and the instructions are easily understood...but read 'em two or three times anyway. The camera will only pair with your phone when the red portion of the light bar I previously mentioned is flashing. They sent me batteries, rotors, rotor guards and a new engine...oh and a cable. But now that I have the stuff, and an electric hobby screwdriver for those tiny screws, I'm happily playing with my drone again."
"The drone is a very nice toy, me and my son are enjoying it so far."
"However, after downloading 4 different camera apps with no camera response on his android, we tried the download on his iPod 5th gen."
"Strike one, strike two, this was my third quad, strike three, OUT!"
"Included instructions were vague and difficult to understand as there numerous control functions along with different modes to select from."
"I Lost control of my drone."
"Connection had to be with the phone so you could see the video but the video lags."
Overview: Fly, swoop and ascend at your own pace with the convenient HobbyZone Sport Cub S. This small replica packs an array of impressive features into a convenient ready-to-fly package so you can teach yourself to fly nearly anywhere. With revolutionary SAFE technology included, you can learn the basics of flight and advance your skills in multiple flight modes and instantly return to steady flight with a pull of a trigger in Panic Recovery mode. This miniature replica of the popular full-scale Cub Crafters Sport Cub also gives you the freedom of 4-channel control with working throttle, rudder, elevator and ailerons. Proportional 4-channel control with working throttle, rudder, elevator and aileron.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Only issue is you have to have very light winds, like below 5 mph to fly it well."
"Such a fun little plane to fly."
"Don,t be fooled by it,small size."
"This thing is a great starter plane!"
"I even took it out in winds that were in the 10 to 15 mph, and leaving the control on beginner i would hand launch the plane into the wind and when i took control of the sticks and gained altitude then i would change over to intermediate and when the plane looks like it might be in trouble i would switch to beginner again to let the plane maintain control again. I'll say this, the wind was strong enough to let the plane hover with the throttle at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle and it would land perfectly and i have no model plane experience at all, One tip Fly over the grass until you get good or in winds and the plane will be a lot happier. I will use beginner mode when its windy and the plane fly's itself. If you start out new with this plane, place the switch in beginner and then hand launch it into the wind and fly it over weeds and grass that is 6in or taller and you will have a safe crash if that happens."
"Big kid toys."
"Very good and stable flying machine."
"Can't fly the plane now.I think the motor/cowling assembly was incorrect from the get go as the motor and prop were "floating" free in there from the beginning; not tightly secured."
Exclusive H styling design to attract you,in the night sky you can also find the drone,let you experience the infinite pleasure. Package included: 1* 4-axis drone. 1*2.4GHZ remote control. 1*HD camera. 1*lithium battery. 1*USB charger. 1*Screwdriver. 1*Manual. 4*Propeller. 4*Protection column. Headless mode and one key automatic return:regardless of the aircraft at any angle, the direction of the remote control as the standard for flight, control is more simple, in this mode, when the drone fly to the longer distance, press a key to return button, due to built-in positioning, drone can be easily recalled.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It works great for the money spent."
"Can't figure out how to get the dog to "fetch" the thing either!"
"This is a nice step up size wise without sacrificing that speed and response time, and because of the bigger battery size, you can fly it for longer."
"lol I been playin with it all the time, neighbors even come out to watch me fly, it's stunning said one of my neighbors!"
"The drone fly stable and it is also very sensitive with the transmitter which makes it easy to control. There is one thing I need to emphasize is that the drone can fly very very high, and if you are not skilled, please take this in mind."
"All in all this is a great starter drone and I love it, I would however recommend buying extra batteries as the 5-7 min flight time is quite short."
"Have a camera the attached to the drone, that can either record or taking photo in real time."
"I bought this drone for my hubby."
Best Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Specification: Charging time: 120 mins. Flying time: 6-9 mins. Remote Operation Range: about 50-80 meters. Video Transmission Range: about 30 meters. Suitable for pilots aged 14 years or older (please follow the instruction manual carefully). 2. The real time images on the APP may freeze or twist, but the recorded videos which saved in the TF card and your smartphone are fluent, please don't worry. Then capture it all 720p HD with our camera drone. You’ll have total control for a straightforward flying experience.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Once you follow the directions to calibrate the control its ready to fly. The camera on it takes very good quality pictures. There is several modes to choose from when flying this drone. I cannot tell you the things it has hit and fell into and still works like the day we got it. We have a big fish pond in our front yard and unfortunately it went for a swim. The batteries take about an hour or so to fully charge. My hubby is pretty satisfied with this drone."
"The camera the can take pictures, record video, and it can send live video to his phone through the app for it. It take him a minute to get the hang of flying this but he got it down he can fly in our house, garage, but out side is the funniest. My husband really wanted a a drone that he didn't have to worry about registering with the FAA, and this drone he doesn't have too."
"This item is my first drone and i love it."
"the camera had very good and with the warning sound that lets you know your batteries are getting low prevents loosing the drone."
"Bought this for my 17 yo son for Xmas."
"Pros. •Easy to fly and keep up with the front of the drone. • Has a auto take off and landing with the push of one button."
"A gift for my nephew, he loves it very much."
"My child very happy when they see the drone.Play the first few times."
Best Hobby RC Tanks
This remote controlled tank has independent flexible tracks, realistic sound effects and firing simulation. 1-Year warranty remote control army tank.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The batter doesn’t last very long, but I pretty much expected that."
"It is a small version of real tank.I liked the color of the tank and one person above it."
"When you fire the main gun the tank jumps back."
"On the left of the control are the trim buttons, they control calibration so make sure not to touch those after you calibrate."
"We also just noticed last night that it has a super charge speed button."
"The Tank is super easy to control & has lots of features..it recoils when shooting, has sound effects, the turret moves, it has 2 speeds, does 360's and is really fast!"
"I don't have to chase it just to stay in range like other small remote control cars."
"He's not sending it through obstacle courses of army guys or anything (yet), but the basic mechanics of it are definitely not too hard for him."
Best Hobby RC Cars
One Key Return Home. : With the press of a button (return to home) in Headless Mode, the drone would be able to fly back to the direction of the transmitter. 120° FOV HD Wifi CAMERA: Equipped with the newest 720P 120° Wide-angle HD Wifi Camera, which allows you to take high-res pictures & video during flight.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"or have a life... :). Sure, I chose this drone because of the features and low price to some extent but most of all; the great things said about their support! Be ready on the speed switch in case you need that extra burst of power! I contacted Holy Stone and replacement was handled straight away without leaving me with a feeling that I did anything wrong and they were doing me a favor. They directed me to a video on you tube and after that, I authored a motor replacement guide in PDF format. Recorded inside with normal ceilings and I still managed NOT to hit my wife's good glass decorations or wake the cat. Without that it would be a motor-burnt pile of black plastic and propellers, suitable for making a really weird looking planter with cool lighting..."
"While attempting to fly it out doors on a very calm day my daughter synced the drone to the remote and calibrated the gyro. she depressed the take off button and the drone shot straight into the air at full throttle with no remote control input. This is where customer service stepped in... After a couple of emails and proof of purchase they replaced the drone."
"Only flaw with mine is the RIGHT REAR motor seems to spin up slower than the others on startup which is not a real deal breaker, but I have to be prepared to correct the trajectory on takeoff. This motor may just be a little weaker than the others because the trim characteristics are maxed out to compensate for drift in that direction."
"My biggest complaint is how annoying the battery is to remove and replace."
"Easy to fly - even for a newb. I'm currently charging the batteries and can hardly wait to fly it again."
Best Hobby RC Crawlers
Aluminum Capped Oil Filled Shocks, Bead-lock Rock Crawling Tires.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great crawler!!"
"Good crawler, just a little bit too slow."
"It's not a bad beginners crawler but it is a little on the slow side and the tires are a very hard compound and their battery connectors are very odd."
"Another great redcat rc."
"This rock climber from Redcat is an absolute monster I cannot find anything it will not climb over very good for the price."
"Great R/C, worth every penny, for real!"
"Crap receiver lasted two drives."
Best Hobby RC Trucks
One Key Return Home. : With the press of a button (return to home) in Headless Mode, the drone would be able to fly back to the direction of the transmitter. 120° FOV HD Wifi CAMERA: Equipped with the newest 720P 120° Wide-angle HD Wifi Camera, which allows you to take high-res pictures & video during flight.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"or have a life... :). Sure, I chose this drone because of the features and low price to some extent but most of all; the great things said about their support! Be ready on the speed switch in case you need that extra burst of power! I contacted Holy Stone and replacement was handled straight away without leaving me with a feeling that I did anything wrong and they were doing me a favor. They directed me to a video on you tube and after that, I authored a motor replacement guide in PDF format. Recorded inside with normal ceilings and I still managed NOT to hit my wife's good glass decorations or wake the cat. Without that it would be a motor-burnt pile of black plastic and propellers, suitable for making a really weird looking planter with cool lighting..."
"While attempting to fly it out doors on a very calm day my daughter synced the drone to the remote and calibrated the gyro. she depressed the take off button and the drone shot straight into the air at full throttle with no remote control input. This is where customer service stepped in... After a couple of emails and proof of purchase they replaced the drone."
"Only flaw with mine is the RIGHT REAR motor seems to spin up slower than the others on startup which is not a real deal breaker, but I have to be prepared to correct the trajectory on takeoff. This motor may just be a little weaker than the others because the trim characteristics are maxed out to compensate for drift in that direction."
"My biggest complaint is how annoying the battery is to remove and replace."
"Easy to fly - even for a newb. I'm currently charging the batteries and can hardly wait to fly it again."
Best Hobby RC Helicopters
Battery Type: Lithium Polymer (LiPO Battery).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's very durable which is perfect because so far he has flown it into numerous walls, the ceiling, and slammed it against the floor many times. This helicopter fits in the palm of your hand and is very light weight. We are able to fly it around the house on a full charge for a good 20 minutes or so."
"The same night after writing this review, something clicked for me and I was able to nail half a dozen perfect landings on target indoors. The main change I made was allowing the copter to fly a bit higher, such that it was less affected by the draft that it created with its own rotors. Within minutes, I was flying the copter in the living room, though I had trouble balancing the trim so that it would not spin in place when hovering. I wasn't really sure how to judge its maneuverability and stability -- all I know is that I had a really hard time making very precise small corrections with it."
"The S107 had an issue where when turning and moving the throttle far up and down, the helicopter would spin very rapidly. This would cause it to be a bit out of control, but was kind of fun if you learned to work with it."
"These are wonderful, especially indoors."
Best Hobby RC Quadcopters & Multirotors
3D Flip: When the copter is flying in headless mode, player should keep facing the forward direction, do not turn your body's direction. Battery Flight Time: About 7-9 Minutes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is (was) my first drone. That said, this does fly well for a $100 drone. However one of the motors burned out after my 2nd day of use."
"After reading countless reviews in search of a quad with a camera, I settled on the Holy Stone F181 and so far, have been quite pleased with it. The initial problem I had with researching was the numerous quads with 5 star reviews were from customers who were given free items in exchange for their reviews. Many reviewers have pointed out their exceptional customer service however I didn't think I would need tech support as I am an experienced flyer. I was able to fly this higher than any other quad I own that was in the same price range. All in all, for the price this one is hard to beat for beginners and even more advanced flyers and Holy Stone customer service is outstanding!"
"revised review: after 1st time out getting some video, copter worked fine, downloaded videos and every one was apparently corrupted."
"Since my review, they have contacted me and we are working on correcting the issue - offering me a drone to better suit what I am looking for. Due to their exceptional customer service, I am changing my review. ***NEW UPDATED REVIEW***. Holy Stone provided me with the HS160 and it appears to be exactly what we are looking for - real time view and great flying."
Best Radio Control Boats & Watercraft
Venom High-Speed RC Boat 2.4GHz Transmitter (Remote Control) 2 x 3.7v 600mAh Li-Ion Battery USB Battery Charging Cable Display Stand Spare Propeller User Manual. BUY MORE AND RACE YOUR FRIENDS: 4 channel (Forward, Backwards, Left, Right) 2.4GHz frequency controller allows multiple rc boats to be raced at the same time. ULTRA RELIABLE: Features a water-cooled, single-prop powerful motor for safe and reliable operation and a rugged ABS anti-tilt hull that combines style, speed and affordability.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is actually a nice and fast boat, but it has some well known issues that can easily be fixed.... Do these things as soon as you confirm your boat is working. The gasket on the top cover is too thin, so you have to either add another on top so it doubles the thickness, use removable waterproof tape on the top cover, or remove the gasket and fill the gap in the top cover with gasket sealant... Next you will need some clear silicone, add some inside the boat around the rubber cone that the rudder shaft comes through, you should put some marine grease inside the cone to water seal it completely."
"This boat was a Christmas present for my 15 year old grandson."
"Grandson loved it."
"Fast easy to use and very impressed with quality kids love it and so simple my 5 year old is an expert now."
"my Grandson loved this Christmas gift."
"Runs really good my son loves his Christmas present however I noticed that there is a yellow discharge after using the boat."
"This is the second boat of this type I have gotten."