Pascal Chretien did what famed helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky hasn’t yet. He designed, built and flew an untethered, manned electric helicopter. This record-setting flight is like taking your toy ...

Sure, your Nissan Leaf might let you jet around town with nary a drop of fuel, but can it lift off straight into the skies above to give you a bird's-eye view of your surroundings? Of course not. But ...

Which RC helicopters are best? Radio-controlled (RC) helicopters have been around for about 50 years. What started as a serious hobby has turned into something in which even casual flyers can ...

Japanese remote control helicopter maker Hirobo has unveiled a battery-powered helicopter that is designed for one person. The HX-1 employs contra-rotating rotors and is equipped with a fly-by-wire ...

Which RC helicopters are best? Radio-controlled (RC) helicopters have been around for about 50 years. What started as a serious hobby has turned into something in which even casual flyers can ...