radio-controlled
Operated from afar
Radio-controlled describes devices operated wirelessly by transmitted radio signals, typically from a handheld unit.
The term applies mainly to hobby vehicles and toys: radio-controlled cars, radio-controlled airplanes, radio-controlled boats.
Often abbreviated RC or R/C: an RC helicopter.
Simulating or demonstrating form
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
- assemblyConstructing from components
- scaleMeasure of relative size
miniature · hobbyist · collecting · glider · drone · helicopter · crawler · buggy
Wheeled motor vehicle
- boatWatercraft for travel
- airplanePowered flying machine
- helicopterRotary-wing aircraft
- truckHeavy freight vehicle
tank · submarine · crawler · buggy · quadcopter · drone · glider · yacht
Signal-emitting device
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- servoSelf-regulating motor
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
- servomechanismFeedback-controlled automatic mechanism
ESC · motor · throttle · steering · aileron · rudder · elevator · gyro
Rate of recurrence
- antennaBroadcast signal receiver
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- channelPassage for transmission
- rangeExtent of variation
interference · modulation · bandwidth · spectrum · telemetry · latency · reception · crystal
Object for amusement
- funAmusement or pleasure
- batteriesPortable energy storage units
- giftItem given freely
- childrenYoung human beings
entertainment · beginner · inexpensive · durable · indoor · outdoor · mini · entry-level
modeling
Simulating or demonstrating form
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
- assemblyConstructing from components
scale · miniature · hobbyist · collecting · glider · drone · helicopter · crawler · buggy · quadcopter
car
Wheeled motor vehicle
- boatWatercraft for travel
- airplanePowered flying machine
- helicopterRotary-wing aircraft
truck · tank · submarine · crawler · buggy · quadcopter · drone · glider · yacht · monster truck
transmitter
Signal-emitting device
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- servoSelf-regulating motor
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
servomechanism · ESC · motor · throttle · steering · aileron · rudder · elevator · gyro · stabilizer
frequency
Rate of recurrence
range · interference · modulation · bandwidth · spectrum · telemetry · latency · reception · crystal · MHz
plaything
Object for amusement
children · entertainment · beginner · inexpensive · durable · indoor · outdoor · mini · entry-level · rechargeable
- Digital WatchesCasio, G-Shock, smartwatch, LCD display, LED display
radio-controlledmanual
Written instructions for use
hand-operated · wired · tethered · wire-guided · hardwired
radio-controlledunguided
Lacking direction or supervision
autonomous · self-guided · self-directed · autopilot · independent
control, radio, broadcast, controller, controlled, radios, broadcasting, broadcaster, radius