While we’ve come a long way in terms of opening up the world of radio control to open source software, a good deal of the hardware itself is still closed up. You ...

Going directional creates the chore of keeping the antenna pointed at the aircraft. [Brandon’s ... control systems have an optional telemetry transmitter. [Brandon] is using the 3DRobotics ...

Before buying your RC airplane, make sure you understand what is in the box. Most packages won't include significant components like a receiver, transmitter, and battery (which will cost extra).