Explore flight, technology and hands-on RC projects
Radio control combines electronics, mechanics, piloting and plenty of experimentation. This page shares the aircraft, equipment and projects that make the RC side of the K5NWZ workshop fun to explore.
Radio, motion, and a little imagination
From watching my uncle’s glider soar along the coast to building drones and a miniature version of my Jeep, RC has kept me curious for years. This is where electronics become something you can fly or drive.
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Where it started
A glider, coastal cliffs, and my Uncle David. Watch the old family film that captures the beginning of my fascination.
Read the story ↓Built from scratch
My first handmade drone used a wooden frame. See the experiment that led to later builds.
See the wooden drone ↓The Jeep, in miniature
The Mini DX Explorer brings my full-size Jeep project into the RC hobby.
Meet the mini Jeep ↓This page is dedicated to my Uncle David
My introduction to RC came from watching my uncle fly his RC glider off the coastal cliffs in southern California. I was amazed by how he activated the control surfaces from a transmitter and how gracefully his airplane soared through the breeze; that fascination has stayed with me to this day. Although I have been heavily involved in RC, I have never had the opportunity to fly an unpowered sailplane. It is high on my bucket list.
Below is an old 8mm film of my Uncle David flying his glider
Fortunately for me, I live right next door to a soccer field, so I get to fly when there isn’t a game
Below are just a few random photos and videos of my toys. They don’t have an organization yet, but I’m working on it.
What’s on the Bench?
The live bench camera is offline for now. Browse the builds, photos, and videos below to see what has come through the workshop.
Scratch Built Wooden Drone
This was my first attempt at scratch-building a fully autonomous drone. I could program it to fly predetermined flight paths using GPS and Telemetry.
Unfortunately, it was disassembled, and parts were used to build subsequent versions.
Mini DX Explorer
This is my attempt to build a replica of my full-size Jeep. Still in progress
Below are just a few pics of my toys. Some didn’t make the trip to Colorado, and some of my new toys are not listed here yet.
Follow the next idea
See the full-size DX Explorer Jeep, visit my 3-D printing corner, or explore the radio shack.
Have a question about a build? Send me a message.