The modern phrase "remote controlled toys" (often referred to as "RC toys") is actually often used to mean toys that are controlled via a radio link. These are correctly called radio controlled toys, whereas remote control used to mean a toy that was attached by a lead or wire to a hand-held control box. The child would then follow the vehicle around the floor in order to create different functions. This type of toy is rarely produced now, as radio control technology has become more sophisticated and reliable. Modern technology and production methods have helped to shape the vast global market that exists for remote controlled toys.
Lightweight helicopters that can be used indoors have been one of the most popular remote controlled toys for adults and kids alike. The latest generation of small rechargeable batteries have enabled flight to succeed without the huge weight of a power pack, and the very newest version is modelled on a Chinook helicopter with two rotors!
Some remote controlled toys can be built from kits, and in the case of buggies, racing cars or boats there are many clubs around the country that host regular racing weekends. The main power source is still batteries, but increasingly the use of small miniature liquid fuelled engines is used to power these vehicles. Another popular type of remote control is via infrared. This system uses the same technology as employed in your TV remote controller, but is limited by range and line of sight.
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