As we all known RC stands for remote control and this is where one can control one device using another which is not attached to it. It was in 1903 that the first remote control device was presented to the Paris Academy of Science by Leonardo Torres Quevada who had invented Telekino. This device was in fact a small robot which when electromagnetic waves were transmitted to it could execute certain commands.

Most of the remote control devices that are used in the home whether for controlling the TV or DVD player use an infrared light. The beam of light from these devices is what controls the functions of the target device. However, in order to be used effectively they need to have an obstructed view of the target device and cannot be used at any distance from them.

Whereas when it comes to devices used in RC hobbies these use radio frequency waves and they don't actually need to be in view of the object which they are controlling and can be some distance from them also.

There are four main components which are used for controlling remote control cars, boats and planes. These are the transmitter, receiver, motor and power source. The transmitter is the device that you hold and is what allows you to have control over a RC vehicles movement. It sends signals to the receiver in the RC vehicle and this in turn operates the motor.

The power supply to the remote control vehicles will either be supplied by a normal or rechargeable battery pack. However, for those who want their remote control vehicles to travel at higher speeds up to 70mph then they will have an engine that is powered either by gasoline or nitro methane.

As well as remote control vehicles just being something that you can spend a few hours at the weekend outside playing with for some people they spend time meeting with others to race them. Certainly there are clubs across the globe now where members regularly meet up to discuss and also compete against one another.

Although many people think RC hobbies are expensive, you can if you wish pick up a pretty good model for around $100 to start with. If you are considering getting involved in this particular hobby it is worth considering buying one that is already built rather than attempting to build your own initially.