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 ...

In 2019, a modified BO-105 helicopter with Red Bull branding — of course — flew over New York City. It performed barrel rolls, flips, and nosedives against the Statue of Liberty's backdrop. An average ...

Due to their hover and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities, helicopters possess distinct advantages over fixed-wing aircraft. Able to operate in tight spaces, isolated areas, and places, ...

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 ...

Having a remote control plane or helicopter literally puts the thrill of flight in your hands. And if you've never flown a drone or played with a remote control car or monster truck, you won't have a ...

CopterStudios, a specialty production company based in Santa Rosa, CA, has outfitted two Halo remote-controlled helicopters with JVC GY-HM100 ProHD camcorders for close-range aerial cinematography.

Update May 6, 2015: The FAA approved the RMAX drone helicopter for crop spraying on May 1. UC Davis professor Ken Giles told the Associated Press that the drone is best suited for working in rolling ...