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Brushless vs. Brushed Motors: Which is Right for Your RC Vehicle?

These tips will help you decide whether a brushed or brushless motor is best for your RC car or truck.

Best Tools for RC Boaters

Find the best tools for RC boaters to have your toolbox ready for your next RC boating adventure.

Getting Started with RC Boating and Navigation

Many of Horizon Hobby's most popular model boats already come prebuilt. To start making waves, just add water!

Fun Fly Games and Contest Ideas

An RC Fun Fly event is a great way to bring a club together for some friendly competition with RC planes. From beginner to expert, there are fun fly games for every level!

Horizon Hobby Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Horizon Hobby celebrates their 40th anniversary in 2025 and celebrates the "Horizonites" who share the company's purpose to inspire dreams and create memories through a passion for radio control.

The Top Ten Upgrades for Your RC Truck

Improve the durability and performance of your RC truck with these top ten upgrade parts selected by expert drivers.

Types of Axial RC Rock Crawlers

“RC rock crawler” is a blanket term. Some rock crawlers are strictly built to dominate the rocks, while some are crafted to be more show than go. Learn the different types of RC rock crawlers here.

The Best RC Aircraft of 2025

Listing The Best Horizon Hobby Aircraft of 2025 from trainers, foamies, balsa, and helicopters.

What RC Battery Connectors Should I Use?

Learn how RC battery connectors work and how to choose the best type for the batteries that power your radio control model devices.

Setting Up a Real Flight Simulator to Practice Flying RC

An introduction to setting up a real flight simulator to practice flying RC airplanes and helicopters.

RC Mudding Trucks Take Off-Roading to the Extreme!

RC mudding trucks such as the Losi LMT mega trucks are built to power through the most extreme off-road terrain.

Spektrum DRIVE: Next Generation Control for RC

Spektrum DRIVE allows users to enjoy their vehicles using pre-programmed modes, each one delivering new and unique RC driving experiences.