Radio Controlled Kites in Singapore: Video
An RC kite is pretty much what it sounds like. That is, a kite fitted with RC (radio control) receiver and flown through the air via a propeller. In structure, it has a lot in common with kites and yet it is flown around like an RC plane.
John Catanzaro who narrates the video below purchased one a while back, and highly recommends you practice with the flight simulator that comes with the kit. John says ” practice, practice, and practice is the key to an enjoyable night of flying RC Laser kites”.
I filmed these radio controlled kites with attached colored-LED lights and lasers in Singapore at Clark Quay. These kites are highly maneuverable, crash-resistant and easy for everyone including children to fly. RC Kites are capable of doing somersaults, climbing high altitudes in strong wind conditions, hover in one place, do stall turns and more.
The kites are equipped with LED lights built-in, if you are in the Clark Quay area in Singapore you can watch them race through the night skies like dancing UFO’s while you dine along the water front.
The frame and RC housing of the kites are made from carbon fiber. This means these Kites are extremely strong and very light. The sails use polyester canvas which resists scratches and tears.
Singapore is the hot-spot for these awesome RC kites and where their most popularized, but be careful of cheap knock-offs which have been circulating in the last several years. So be careful where you purchase one from, the most reputable place that I know is from GoFlyKite in Singapore.
Here’s a few basic specs on the Pro III, which is also the starter kit:
* 680mm x 540mm x 55mm in size
* kite itself weighs 45 grams
* kite ready-to-fly weighs 260 grams
* Pro III Kite comes with Lights
* Futaba 4EXA 4 Channel Transmitter
* Futaba Receiver
* GFK Aluminium Carry Case
* Propeller
* Front Bar
* Brushed Motor
* Speed Controller
* Micro Servos (1 pair)
* Kite Bag
* Push Rod Set
* Rudder
* Lipo Battery 10C 1300mah
* Lipo Battery Charger
Check out the video after the break where John gives all the details you need about these awesome flying RC Kites
Saw these myself when I was in Singapore a month back; you really do have to see them ‘in the flesh’ to appreciate them, when they shoot past you almost totally silently, and seconds later are hundreds of metres away twisting and pirouetting through the air – and watching the guys in SG who really know how to fly these things is really impressive – especially when they choreograph the flight to the music – very cool stuff!
Way the go John, Great review man, love those kites.
Very good video on RC Kites mate. I loved it so much the wife and I are getting one soon as I can get me ole credit card out. Thanks Bob, job well done
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