Our History

In 2000, Team Losi merged with Horizon. Losi had long been the innovation leader when it came to engineering high-performance RC racing vehicles. With this expertise now a part of our product development team, the Losi Mini-T was announced in 2003. This wildly popular 1/18-scale Ready-to-Run truck appealed to both beginners and experienced RC drivers alike.

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In 1986, Fast Serve was created to help hobby retailers place orders for their businesses and is still going strong after 35-plus years.

In 1988, A third distribution center was opened in Ashland, Virginia, allowing Horizon to service retailers on the east coast faster.

In 2004, we acquired Athearn Trains, which includes a full line of model railroad products, such as train sets, locomotives, cars, controllers, tracks, and accessories. This addition expanded Horizon’s reach beyond radio control into the model train segment.

In 2004, we made a revolutionary leap in radio control connectivity. Introduced at the 2004 iHobby Expo, the first Spektrum DSM radio system used a unique 2.4GHz technology like the technology used by cell phones and WiFi routers. Within five years, the entire industry had switched over to this new technology.

In 2005, we introduced the Blade CX line of Teach-Yourself-to-Fly RC helicopters, introducing thousands to the fun of RC helis, most of whom might never have tried the hobby before.

In 2015, we continued pursuing technological innovations with the introduction of SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) flight envelope protection.

In 2016, the Spektrum AVC (Active Vehicle Control) system was invented. Now surface consumers could dial in extra stability as needed so they could carve corners or nail jumps without having to back off the throttle.

Since launching in 2017, Horizon RC Fest is the largest gathering of radio-controlled cars, trucks, airplanes, helicopters, and drones in the Midwest. The three-day event has grown to be a premier destination for us to bring thousands of people together to enjoy everything radio control, including demo stations, “Try Me” tents, air and racing shows, and much more.

Launched in 2019, Spektrum Smart technology offers a higher connection to the hobby. It’s a connection that puts the customer in complete control, making them more aware and more confident about their equipment’s capability—all the while making vital components of their model more accessible to use than ever before.

In 2023, we introduced the groundbreaking MS6X (Motorcycle Stabilization – 6-aXis) stabilization system for the Losi Promoto-MX. This innovative technology works seamlessly behind the scenes, providing instant corrections for banking, self-leveling, and wheelie control, delivering a natural feel and precise commands.

In 2023, we introduced the groundbreaking MS6X (Motorcycle Stabilization – 6-aXis) stabilization system for the Losi Promoto-MX. This innovative technology works seamlessly behind the scenes, providing instant corrections for banking, self-leveling, and wheelie control, delivering a natural feel and precise commands.

Added in 2024, the Losi NASCAR RC Race Cars, feature durable, powerful, and sophisticated engineering. These ready-to-run models come factory-finished in officially licensed liveries of your favorite teams and drivers, offering an authentic NASCAR experience right out of the box.