If you have an RC car then you will obviously have tires on it (amazing, right?). With most RC tires they will be glued to the rims and you will have to reglue them when the glue comes off or when replacing the tires.  When going through this process you will probably be wondering how …

If you recently got an RC plane you may be wondering where you can fly it at. Most people won’t have a yard that is big enough for an RC plane to take off in and you can’t exactly use the street or sidewalk as a landing strip either. So, where can you go?  Most …

RC cars are incredibly fascinating not only for kids but also for adults. This is especially true if you buy an RC car that is not only a good price but also has tons of great features. Remote controlled cars are not just fascinating to use but also allow you to spend some great time …

If you own a drone or are looking to get one then you may be a little worried about your privacy. Afterall, now that drones are required to be registered unless they are tiny the FAA already has a lot of information about you and your drone and you certainly don’t want them knowing exactly …

No matter how long you have been using RC vehicles you will always want to get more use out of every charge and out of your battery before replacing it. Every RC racer certainly wants to have an RC battery pack that gives them longer runtime as that means you can have a lot more …

For both long-term enthusiasts of RC cars and playful children, RC vehicles have been a meaningful part of their lives for many years. It is a beautiful thing when you can play with your favorite RC cars, and they can go up to incredibly high speeds. Seeing your RC car driving up and down the …

Drones are mini aircraft that are traditionally remotely controlled when you are talking about consumer recreational drones. Most of these recreational drones have cameras and they can be used for a variety of different purposes including photography, videography, or just plain fun.  When it comes to buying a drone, it’s important to take into consideration …

If you are planning on traveling somewhere soon and you are wanting to take your drone with you then you may have wondered whether drones are allowed on flights. Afterall, the propellers can spin pretty fast and the device has powerful batteries so will it be allowed?  According to the TSA drones are allowed to …

RC cars come in many shapes and forms, with some of them even being replicas of real vehicles. With all these different shapes and sizes RC cars also come with different ways to power them with the two main ways being via battery or nitro fuel.   These nitro-powered RC cars are a ton of fun …

If you have recently purchased a quadcopter or drone you might wonder how far it will actually fly. Knowing how far a quadcopter can go will allow you to make sure you never lose it or crash it by taking it too far away from you and your controller.  How far a quadcopter/drone can go …

Many people easily find themselves venturing into the hobby of using radio-controlled cars, especially if racing toy cars was a typical past time of their childhood. This is because both the toy cars from our youth and many RC cars today both share a similarity in that they are usually models of super or racing …

RCs car batteries are essential in the RC industry as they are one of the two main ways that RC cars get their power (nitro fuel being the other). Whether you’re new to this fantastic passion or an expert hobbyist, you should understand that RC cars rely on batteries or battery packs to start and …

If you have been racing your RC car or truck through a creek or a very wet environment recently you will quickly discover that the foam in the tires will get full of water. The wheels of your RC car tires come with small holes molded into them to let air enter and exit the …

If you are thinking of a way to take your worn-out tires off of your RC car rims and not leave a lot of glue and rubber behind, there are quite a number of different methods that you can use. You might also just want to take off your tires simply because you want to …

A common problem that people experience is their RC servos buzzing. If you have had an RC car for very long you have probably experienced it at least once if not even multiple times. When you hear that buzzing sound it can be quite concerning and you might even wonder if it means your RC …

With the blessings of modern science, we have got one of the smartest inventions named the drone. A drone is an unmanned aircraft that can be controlled from a distant place using a remote controller or onboard computer. It has some important databases including model number, serial number and so on.  When you are buying …

If you are in the market to buy a new drone you may have noticed that the flight times seem incredibly short. For example, most of the cheaper drones found online that are under $100 will have flight times of 7-10 minutes per charge! Obviously that is incredibly short when charging often takes multiple hours.  …

If you look back in the history of nitro RC vehicles, you will find a lot of innovative ideas that were once in high demand. However, with the changing technology, some of those things have fallen to the side and people have moved on.  One of those innovative things from years gone by was the …

Traxxas RC cars are generally known to be more expensive than other RC cars on the market. The prices of many of their products has actually had a lot of people wonder what’s the point in spending so much money on an RC car. The simple reason why Traxxas RC cars are so much more …

Short course trucks are a well-known facet in the RC community, whether it’s racing or bashing, and they imitate full-size off-road racers. Recently, short course trucks are some of the most well known vehicles for RC racing, and there many reasons why these designs are so popular.  If you have been looking at some of …

If you are just getting into the world of RC cars and have been reading about or looking at different types of RC cars then you may have come across an RC car that said it was a nitro one. Of course the issue with seeing that is that often it doesn’t describe what a …

Drones nowadays are used for a variety of purposes and have different capacities to carry a variety of weight and items. If you are specifically interested in how much weight a recreational drone can carry then that will be a much different number than the weight that a military drone can lift.  Since the type …

If you have an RC car and are interested in painting it you probably have wondered if it was possible to use spray paint. After All you can get spray paint cheap virtually anywhere and you can easily use it to create your own design. But will spray paint stick to the body? Will it …

Radio-controlled cars or trucks which are more popularly known as RC cars are miniature models that run with the help of specialized transmitters, controlling devices or remotes and it can be successfully handled from a distance. These cars have been manufactured since the mid 1960s and have gained immense popularity through the years, even as …

Nowadays, drones are seemingly all over the place and are used for photography, videography and even just for recreation. Some are competitively priced and come with a fantastic mix of features while others are extremely expensive and can run up to thousands of dollars.  Amateurs, consumers, and professionals alike all use drones for a variety …

Drones have many forms of use, including recreational purposes but they are especially used for photography and videography. These two things have become more and more popular in the past few years as the technology of drones and the cameras on them has continued to advance.  Drones are equipped with a wide variety of technology …

If you are into RC cars at all then you likely have at least one battery powered RC car. One huge downside to this type of RC vehicle is the fact that you have to charge the batteries quite often and these batteries will often take far longer to charge than how long you actually …

Drones have continued to grow in popularity over recent years and that shows no sign of slowing down either. Many people who used to not be able to afford drones when they were thousands of dollars each can now easily afford them since the prices have dropped significantly.  One of the main drone manufactures that …

RC cars, trucks, drones, and planes  are definitely becoming more and more popular day by day. They are one of the most talked about topics out there these days and have become one of the most passionately discussed topics as well.  If you are into RC vehicles at all you may have heard someone talk …

Each RC vehicle is made up of some of the smallest mechanical objects and each serve their own purpose. Each individual part is important for the proper functioning of the vehicle be it an RC bike, plane or an RC car.  RC glow plugs are considered to be the heart of a nitro engine on …

If you have a Traxxas RC car or simply have some Traxxas Nitro fuel then you may be wondering whether it can go bad. Certainly the last thing that you want to do is put some bad fuel into your nitro RC car and damage it or cause yourself tons of additional work.  Whether Traxxas …

You may have noticed that both of the terms, quadcopters and drones are used relatively frequently. It may, at times, seem as if these two terms are interchangeable as well as many people use them that way, but are they really interchangeable?  Are quadcopters and drones the same thing or is there a difference? Quadcopters …

If you have recently purchased a Traxxas RC car or are looking at them and trying to decide if you should buy one then knowing if they are waterproof is vital! Aftgerall, no one wants to purchase an RC car and ruin it by driving it through a puddle on the first day they own …

If you have an RC car that the body is starting to look a little rough on then you have probably thought about painting it to try and make it look like new again. But what do you do if instead of making it look like new you want to make an RC car body …

Have you ever heard of a nitro RC engine? In recent years they have been growing in popularity and demand. These nitro engines are essential parts of some of the coolest things in the world- nitro RC cars, trucks, and planes. One huge downside to nitro RC vehicles is that you have to use actual …

RC glue or RC tire glue is used to join splintered tires and joints that can prevent you from racing your RC car and can also be used to simply attach the RC tires to the rim. Since most RC tires have foam inside and not air then they are held onto the rim differently …

If you are looking to buy a nitro RC truck or have recently purchased one and you can’t find the reverse option on it then you may have headed to the internet to find the answer and came across this article.  Knowing whether nitro RC trucks have reverse or not is important to know before …

Nitro RC vehicles are the next big thing in the world of RC racing. They are talked of and read about a lot these days and can be a great way to have some fun while getting a similar experience to a real car. Since nitro RC cars are similar to normal vehicles they also …

Remote controlled cars are great fun to drive and have around when you have time to use them. RC cars are quite a large investment especially if you buy a large one or a good brand. Since you will likely be spending a decent amount of money on your new RC car you will want …

Many Traxxas vehicles come with the innovative self-righting feature which helps you get the car right back on its wheels for more fun even if it turns over. If your truck or vehicle has a lot of ground clearance, the center of gravity is resultantly high. Hence, with all the weight on board, it could …

Traxxas RC cars are extremely popular and the Xmaxx is no exception. The Traxxas X-maxx is one of Traxxas’ most expensive RC trucks but with good reason. This vehicle is more like a miniature car than any other model as it weighs over 20lbs and is almost 3 feet long!  Many people have had difficulty …

Are you planning on buying a drone but one of your family members or friends said it was a gigantic waste of money? Maybe you saw a video or article online detailing why you shouldn’t get in on the drone craze because they weren’t worth their cost.  No matter what you have heard we will …

Drones come in a wide assortment of sizes and uses and also have a variety of different functions and features. As their technology has continued to advance drones have become much more popular and affordable at the same time.  With this increase in drone usages has come many questions including whether flying a drone at …

RC cars and trucks and planes are definitely all the rage these days. There are hundreds of sites and communities dedicated to these vehicles and their racing, upkeep, building, and collecting. There might be people out there who are new owners of an RC vehicle and want to know what to do about certain aspects …

If you are searching for ways on how to improve the performance of your RC car, then you should make sure the vehicle is getting the power it requires. Even if you are an expert you often don’t need to just go and upgrade your motor and ESC. If you ignore upgrading your battery, then …

Over the last few years drones have become more and more prevalent and more people seem to be getting them all of the time. With this massive increase in drone use by amateurs there has also become more issues with privacy and people flying their drones over and next to people’s homes.  This can especially …

If you have any type of RC vehicle from a simple car to the most elaborate drone every single model will have one thing in common, a battery. Every RC vehicle will have at least one battery with many models carrying multiple batteries to increase the time between charges.  Without having a fully charged battery …

RC cars are incredibly popular and more and more people are getting into the hobby as a way to get out of the house and spend time with friends or family. One issue that arises with RC cars is that the parts are often quite expensive even though they are very small.  Of course in …

If you are a drone enthusiast or just someone who is learning about drones it is important to know the best time to fly a drone as well as when you should and shouldn’t take it up in the air. If you just went to take your drone out and noticed it was windy or …

The great thing about remote controlled cars is that there is a car out there for every type of user. From the kids who wants something to race with to the hardcore hobbyist adult with a bigger budget, there is an RC car out there for each person. There is a lot you need to …

If you are looking to buy a Traxxas RC car or are just curious about whether they are waterproof or not then you are in the right place!  Metallic items rust, and with more and more exposure to moisture, they can become entirely worthless. If you don’t clean your RC cars thoroughly when mud, water, …

Often abbreviated as an RC, radio-controlled vehicles can sometimes be quite a challenge. Radio-controlled toys, model vehicles (in which the transmitter is held in one’s hand), keyless doors, etc all come under the umbrella of radio operated devices. These machines work based on radio signals traveling from a remote to the device. Once the connection …

If you recently purchased an RC car that comes with a NiMH battery or if you are just curious about how long it takes to charge an RC battery then you are in the right place! RC batteries are obviously vital to using RC cars so knowing how long it will take before you can …

If you have recently purchased an RC car with a LiPo battery or are looking at RC cars and noticed that some have LiPo batteries and some have other ones you may have wondered if this type of battery might be dangerous or cause issues.  In general LiPo batteries are not very dangerous and do …

The drone’s worldwide popularity is growing each day since it is one of the most significant inventions in the aviation industry. One huge downside to drones is that they can be dangerous if you are not careful and being that the propellers turn at such a high rate of speed they can certainly harm someone …

There are very many RC brands on the market today that are all competing with one another. In the midst of many top brands which have been producing very high-quality ready-to-run RC vehicles, Arrma is one brand that is also making a good name for itself. Over the years, Arrma has produced and released some …

If you have a Traxxas RC car and are purchasing some Traxxas batteries you have probably wondered whether those batteries come charged or if you need to charge them as soon as you receive them. If that is what you are wondering then this article is for you!  Normally Traxxas batteries will come charged when …

If you have recently purchased a nitro RC car then you may be wondering if you can use it in the winter. Afterall it uses fuel and a much different engine than battery powered RC cars so will a nitro engine work properly in the colder temperatures? Nitro RC cars can be used in the …

Drones have become a very popular way to have fun in recent years. Drones used to only be used for businesses or military purposes but as the cost of technology has continued to go down so has the cost of drones which in turn has made them affordable for just about everyone.  Since many more …

If you have lost the remote control of your RC car or if it has gotten damaged, you might be wondering if these remotes are interchangeable and if you can use a different one for your RC from a different model or brand.  RC remotes seem to be pretty similar but are they entirely interchangeable?  …

Having the right runway could make or break your RC flying experience. However, with the right tips and tricks, you can have the runway of your dreams that works perfectly for taking off and landing your RC plane.  Making your own runway can be as difficult or easy as you make it. There are a …

So, your RC car is moving like a turtle when it’s moving forward, but has no problem moving full speed when it is in reverse? What’s up with that? If you haven’t taken apart your car and controller, perhaps now is the time to tap into your inner mechanic. Get out your toolbox and take …

You’ve probably seen other RC buggies flying through the air at high speeds or jumping great high distances, and you’re wondering just how you too can achieve that with your RC buggy. Jumping an RC buggy is not as simple as just building a ramp, going as fast as possible and hoping for the best! …

Drones are now widely available for recreational purposes as well as professional use. Drones have a wide variety of uses such as: taking photos or videos, surveying plots of land, finding things or people on the ground, or simply to have fun flying around.  Summer is a great time to fly a drone around because …

Any drone lover will know the place of DJI drones in the industry and how much of a solid following they have gathered over the years. But, the one problem a large number of people seem to have with DJI is the complaint that their drones are quite expensive. A lot of drone users have …

If you have recently bought a Traxxas RC car or are interested in getting one you may have seen that they have a servo saver and wondered what exactly that was and what it means to you. If you are wondering about that then this article is definitely for you.  Servo savers, generally, are servo …

If you have sand near you or you are planning on visiting a beach you may be wondering if you can take your RC car on the beach and in the sand. In this article we will do our best to answer that question to help you decide whether using your RC car in sand …

A lot of people think that quadcopters are difficult to use or pilot and that is true on some of them. Quadcopters can range in size from miniature ones to large ones that can carry packages or people! That variance of size will also have an effect on how hard it is to fly it. …

If you recently bought an RC car or are just curious how long a specific RC car’s battery takes to charge then this article is for you. In this article we will cover some specifics for how long batteries take to charge as well as some other important information that you should know about your …

If your RC battery doesn’t seem to be charging at all and it keeps rejecting a charge or showing an error, there are a number of possible reasons why this may be happening, and we’re going to talk all about it in this article. There are a lot of possible reasons that your RC battery …

If you are an RC hobbyist, you are probably aware that maintaining your RC car and keeping it clean is crucial to making it last as long as possible. You can’t avoid getting dirt, mud, or water on your RC car, no matter how hard you try but failing to maintain cleanness in or on …

Traxxas offers a wide range of battery sizes with different voltages, capacities, and discharge ratings. These batteries and all their features fall into two main categories: LiPo (Lithium Polymer) and NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride). Each battery type comes with unique advantages that you might want to consider when you’re picking a battery.  Before learning anymore about …

The speed of a particular RC car is something that can mostly be determined by the components and internal makeup of the RC car. Many enthusiasts want to know just how fast their Traxxas RC cars can go, but the thing is, it’s hard to say precisely how fast each Traxxas model is because it …

RC cars or radio-controlled cars are basically any miniature models of trucks or cars. By using a specialized remote or a transmitter, these vehicles can be controlled easily from a distance. It is quite obvious that if we drive these electric cars in wet conditions, they will definitely get wet.  Therefore, before taking your car …

Today, the Redcat RC brand is known as one of the best and most trustworthy RC car brands out there. Redcat has produced some of the best and most dependable RC cars that racers have used over the years. Just because Redcat has produced great cars does not mean that they are waterproof. That is …

Compared to the quality of materials that they are manufactured with, RC bodies are typically quite expensive. However, while a lot of users might be quite disappointed or even upset at the prices of RC bodies, especially considering the quality of manufacturing materials used, the reason RC bodies are expensive still boils down to the …

Those treads on your RC car can actually be quite expensive, and seeing as they must have cost you a decent amount of money, you do not want to handle them carelessly. There are a number of ways that you can protect your rims from damage when removing your RC tires so that they stay …

If you are new to the world of RC cars or have recently heard about RC bashing and wondered what it is then you are in the right place. Most people seem to be quite confused and do not understand what RC car bashing means. Did you get your RC to do a job for …

RC stands for remote (or radio) control and one of the most popular RC items are RC cars. RC cars are quite popular because the sport can be enjoyed by people of all ages and can be used in a variety of places including inside your house, in your yard, on the street, or in …

Many people have Radio-controlled cars (also known as R/C cars) as their hobby. Traxxas is a popular name among RC hobbyists. Traxxas not only manufactures a wide range of RC vehicles but also has its own range of batteries for the vehicles as well. The typical alkaline batteries (such as AA, AAA, etc.) cannot be …

When it comes to RC motors, heat is a big enemy you don’t want to have around. When the temperature of your RC motor is too high, it can lead to a drop in performance or even a complete failure while you’re racing. Motors, speed controls, and batteries are some of the most important things …

Compared to many other brands available, Traxxas cars are certainly quite expensive. However, seeing as they produce very high-quality RC vehicles, a lot of people still choose the Traxxas brand over other cheaper alternatives. But, many of these customers would surely love to find Traxxas RC cars on sale, and many of them may wonder …

While designing a nice rock crawler course may look very simple to some people, this is really not a very simple task at all. With lots of people actually creating rock crawler courses, there are quite a few of them to analyze, and while lots of them actually look really nice, a lot of others …

Racing RC cars is a lot of fun, and over the years as a hobbyist builds momentum, tunes their car and competes with other drivers they will enjoy the adrenaline of winning races. The deeper you go in RC racing, the more you will learn. RC racing becomes a part of you. The racing side …

Many radio control enthusiasts completely depend on their backyard tracks or a local park to be able to race their RC truck. However, apart from your backyard and the local parks, there really are other options for racing your RC truck.  There are quite a few places where you can race your RC truck. Some …

A radio-controlled-aircraft, also known as an RC plane, RC helicopter, or drone are small flying devices that are controlled by the remote of the operator on the ground by using a hand-held radio transmitter. RC planes, helicopters, and drones are tons of fun to fly but it is important to know where you can fly …

If you are interested in buying a drone or are just curious about how they work then you are in the right place. Drones have become a lot more popular in recent years so many more people own and use them than ever have before.  So, are drones easy to fly?  Because of the technological …

Tamiya specially designs RC cars that are perfect for beginners considering their simple designs and how easy they are to control. If you are a beginner who’s looking for easy and simple cars to begin with then Tamiya cars are probably the best option for you.  Some of the best Tamiya cars for beginners are:  …

The Traxxas Summit is a strong, ground-based, 4WD RC crawling monster truck that offers top notch performance and power. Now, RC vehicles are many times listed as discontinued for various reasons which include getting dropped from the manufacturer’s lineup as well as revisions to the radio or ESC.  There has been much speculation about whether …

RC vehicles are miniature versions of cars or trucks that can be controlled with a remote. RC racing is a popular hobby among a large number of people. Even if you are new to RC car racing, you will soon know that the two largest companies that make these vehicles are Traxxas and Redcat Racing.  …

One can find a wide variety of RC truck and car tires available on the market. They come in all kinds of different sizes and have a variety of costs. Just as we humans wear shoes, tires do the same job for vehicles. It acts as a protection against the ground but if not maintained …

If you have recently bought an RC car or plane that takes nitro fuel then you may be wondering if the fuel goes bad. Well if that is you then you are in the right place as that is what this article is all about.  No fuel lasts forever and nitro fuel for your RC …

If you recently purchased a Traxxas RC car or are interested in buying one then you may have noticed that some of them have LiPo batteries. Of course all batteries come with some risk of fire or damage but some LiPos are known for having issues and you obviously don’t want your brand new RC …

The laws of where you live determine where you can operate your aircraft. For instance, flying in public is usually allowed but in other areas it might be prohibited because of local laws. Wherever you live it’s essential that you check whether flying an RC plane is permitted before you ever take off to prevent …

Radio-controlled RC cars have become a popular hobby among many people. A few years ago, there was a tendency to think of an RC car as something for kids, but the reality has changed. More adults are now indulging in collecting these cars and even engaging in various racing competitions. RC cars are powered by …

Did you just get a brand new RC plane and take it out for a test run only to get it stuck in a tree?  Don’t panic. People face this issue all of the time and fixing it isn’t incredibly difficult. For some reason it seems like trees and planes are attracted to each other …

Painting an RC plane is something that requires a great amount of dexterity and tact. Once you have purchased your RC plane, the next thing that pops up in your mind is how do you paint it to suit your taste. Can you even paint an RC plane?  RC planes can certainly be painted if …

Radio-controlled toys have given many people plenty of fun in the air, on land and on the sea. Now you can take this fantastic hobby beneath the waves with an incredible range of RC submarines. There is no need to jump in at the deep end if you’re a novice either. Your first remote control …

When it comes to the word of RC cars there are a variety of different style vehicles on the market. One of the most fun vehicles to drive is the RC rock crawler.  The RC rock crawlers are certainly a whole lot of fun to drive over and off of obstacles. There’s really just something …

Flying a quadcopter (drone)  is inherently risky, and it’s not possible to do it risk-free however there are certain things that you can do to decrease the risk. Risk is something that you can try to control but it is impossible to get rid of risk entirely when flying a quadcopter.  When using a quadcopter …