The latest generation of RC (remote-controlled) helicopters have more in common with modern drones than the clunky, limited-range remote control helicopters from days of yore. Not only are they lots ...

A helicopter is a crime against the laws of physics, and it’s a miracle that they’re able to take flight in the first place. To travel in one is to tempt fate; to fly one is to dare the gods to cast ...

An experiment with two super-powered RC helicopters seems to show the machines are capable of lifting a full-grown person off the ground. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news ...

Radio control toys can be great fun to play with. However, at the bottom end of the market, sometimes you find you’ve bought something that just doesn’t work quite right. [saulemmetquinn] found that ...

Stanford computer scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system that enables robotic helicopters to teach themselves to fly difficult stunts by watching other helicopters perform the ...

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 ...

$19.88 at Amazon Use code 'N5NYAFZR' The S107H-E RC Helicoptor is easy to use, even if you've never flown RC choppers before. The helicopter itself is small, lightweight, with a sturdy metal alloy ...

We often think of submarines as fairly complex pieces of machinery, and for good reason. Keeping the electronics watertight can naturally be quite difficult, and maintaining neutral buoyancy while ...

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, ...

Check out these mini dueling radio controlled helicopters, an ideal gadget to keep your kids entertained with, and a lot of fun for yourself. Take to the air from the palm of your hand then use the ...