RC Hobby Blogs

A 2025 editorial roundup with one “winner” per major RC airplane category. Each pick focuses on what matters in real ownership—flight manners, landing behavior, build detail, and overall value—plus a featured warbird pick with photos and a direct link for readers who want the full model details.

Updated for 2026, this guide ranks the best LiPo battery brands based on real-world performance rather than paper specs. We compare voltage stability, burst power, consistency, and durability across RC cars, FPV drones, and RC planes, then highlight the best performance-to-price choices for everyday hobbyists.

The Gee Bee has a reputation for being fast, touchy, and unforgiving on landing. The Eflite Gee Bee R2 1.0m doesn’t magically change the airframe’s DNA, but it does change the experience. Here’s what Eflite tuned in the design and why it matters, along with practical setup notes that help you get repeatable balance and more confident landings.

The Flybeam is back as a V2. While the size and layout remain familiar, changes to weight, LEDs, and ground handling make the Flybeam 2 feel more like a true sport plane—one that just happens to excel in low light.

The Traxxas 4 Tec Drift Nissan 240SX caught the RC world off guard. From hype and nostalgia to debate and criticism, this release sparked a conversation that goes far beyond specs.

A group of FPV pilots started their day like any other, then decided to overcharge a set of brand new LiPo batteries “just to see what happens.” One pack turned into a fireball on the bench, another was flown dangerously overvolted. This article breaks down what really happened, why LiPos react that way, and what practical safety steps every pilot should follow—before something similar happens on their own workbench.

Independent testing on 17 LiPo batteries reveals just how far real performance can drift from the C ratings printed on their labels. By comparing power output, speed-run data, weight, and cost, the results highlight which packs truly deliver—and which fall short. The findings also show why balanced value matters and how certain batteries, including CNHL’s G+ series, stand out in both performance and affordability.

The MJX Hyper Go 10303 and 10304 mark a significant leap for MJX’s rally lineup. With licensed WRC bodies, a new 7075 chassis platform, sensored brushless system, and genuine tuning potential, these 1/10 rally cars deliver far more than their price suggests. This review looks at how they drive, how they differ, and what upgrades make them shine.

A lot of speed-run drivers rely on spec sheets when choosing a 4S pack.
But looking at a chart is one thing—watching how those batteries behave in a real 100-mph run is something else entirely.

Recently, a creator tested several 4S packs back-to-back on the same Limitless build.
Among the brands included, the ones most relevant to serious speed-run builders were SMC and Gens Ace.
Both are well-known, both have strong reputations—but their performance under load tells a more nuanced story.

This blog breaks down the results, explains why SMC and Gens Ace behave the way they do on the road, and shows where CNHL realistically stands in this comparison.
(Yes—CNHL is priced around half of SMC and Gens Ace, and frequently goes on sale—but we’ll get to that later.)