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Believe It Or Not, This Concrete RC Plane Actually Flies
Had the Wright Brothers foolishly chosen to build their original flyer from concrete, their names probably wouldn’t have gone down in the history books. But South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students David Haberman and Tyler Pojanowski did, and they were the first to fly and safely land an 8kg remote-controlled concrete aircraft.
Remote-Controlled Turtles Could One Day Be Our Secret Slow And Steady Drones
Even if they aren’t mutated into teenage ninjas, turtles might one day be a viable alternative to drones for espionage and surveillance. They come already armour-plated, they’re amphibious, they’re powered by plants, and thanks to their natural desire to avoid obstacles, researchers have found a clever way to even make them remote controllable.
You Could Probably Ride To Work On This Badass 1:3 Scale RC Truck
It’s kind of hard to justify spending $15,000 on a remote-controlled toy truck when you can get a real car for that much money. But there are certain advantages to opting for this 1:3 scale monster from Mammuth Works. You don’t need a licence to drive it, you don’t need insurance, it’s easy to park on a footpath, and there’s minimal risk of getting hurt if you roll it doing stupid stunts.
The Next Fast & Furious Film Should Totally Be Filmed With RC Cars
Say what you will about the Fast & Furious films, the franchise has to be doing something right to warrant sequel after sequel. But as the filmmakers keep upping the ante and including more grandiose stunts, maybe they should think on a smaller scale for the next flick. Because this trailer for Fast & Furious 6 created with RC cars is awesome.
A Badass Remote Tank Mower That Could Probably Clear A Forest
Remote-controlled lawnmowers are far from a new idea. People have been cutting grass from the comfort of a lawn chair for years now. But what if you needed to clear the side of a steep hill or obliterate some nasty weeds without ever getting up? That’s when you’ll need the intimidating half-tank half-mower called the TREX.
Watch A RC Plane Crash Into A RC Helicopter And Get Completely Destroyed
If you want to skip the build up to the aerial crash, fast forward to about the 1:15 mark on the video to see an 80-inch RC plane with 50cc gas engine hit a RC helicopter and then immediately nosedive to its destruction. The plane clips one of its wings when it hits the chopper and immediately spirals down and slams into the ground. Gnarly.
This Delightful Dragonfly Drone Swims Swiftly Through The Air
Not every drone out there has to have terrifying grabby arms or run on lasers. The BioniCopter is content to just cruise around like the insect that inspired it. No frills needed.
Tiny RC Tanks Somehow Make War Seem Adorable
If you find yourself in a disagreement with a friend or co-worker you can either settle it using a grownup approach like polite discussion, or with a set of these awesome RC Battletanks. Controlled via an accompanying Android or iOS app, they can turn any neutral cubicle into a militarised zone in no time.
