The Amazing Micro RC Airplanes

"Not only are micro RC airplanes small enough to be flown
in your living room, they can be flow by virtually anyone!"

If you're curious about the hobby, micro planes are great for testing the waters. The are really inexpensive compared to conventional size RC airplanes. They fly very slowly and their extreme light weight helps them survive those inevitable not so friendly landings!

You will find the different types of micro RC airplanes below accompanied by videos so you can see them in action!

If you see one you're interested in, just click the accompanied link to see where it's available and how much it costs. I did some research and have provided links for the best prices for micro RC airplanes at reputable online stores.

Twin Pusher Micro RC Airplanes

These airplanes are powered by two pusher props. When rudder input is given, one motor will go faster than the other causing the airplane to turn. When the throttle is applied, both motors will increase or decrease in speed simultaneously.

These are 2-channel airplanes. One channel(throttle) controls the speed of the motors. The second channel (rudder) controls the difference in speed between the two motors.

This is a very simple and cost effective design that works quite well. These are about the cheapest RC airplanes available due to this simple concept. Not only will these guys keep a seasoned RC pilot entertained for hours, they are also a great way for beginners to get their feet wet without spending much money.

RC Indoor Glider

The Palm-RC Lightest Weight Ever RC Indoor Airplane RTF

Palm-RC Indoor Airplane

The RC Indoor Glider and the Palm-RC Indoor Airplane are almost identical with the tail configurations being the only difference.

Like most micro RC airplanes, the transmitter is doubles as a charger for the tiny Li-Poly battery mounted on the airplane. Simply plug the airplane into the transmitter with the included wire for easy charging. The transmitter is powered by standard AA batteries.

Most micro RC airplanes designed for indoor use are controlled by an infrared (IR) signal from the transmitter. That's why you see the little red dome on the transmitter instead of an antenna. This is the same type of signal your television remote uses to change the channels on your TV. So there is no need to worry about radio interference!

Indoor RC Bi-Plane

The Indoor RC Bi-Plane is a little bit different than the twin pusher micro RC airplanes above. This plane uses radio frequencies to control the airplane instead of an infrared(IR) signal.

This plane has adjustable elevator and rudder to help trim the airplane to so it flies straight and level. Don't be confused, these elevator and rudder are not moveable control surfaces controlled by the transmitter.

The lithium batteries in the airplane are charged by connecting the airplane to the controller just like the airplanes above.

Micro RC Airplanes with Rudder Control

Silverlit Palm-Z

The Palm Z micro RC airplanes are very popular indoor flyers. It really is amazing how the price for these has plummeted! Before long they will be giving them away.

With its functional rudder, this 2-channel infrared(IR) controlled airplane is much more responsive to inputs than the twin pusher types.

Like most indoor RC airplanes, the lithium batteries are charged by plugging the airplane into the controller. It only takes 12 minutes to charge the batteries for a 7 minute flight!

As can be see in the video, three of these birds can be flown at once! Hobbytron is selling three Palm Z's for the price of two. Definitely a deal to consider if you have friends or siblings that share your interest

Air Hog's also sells the Palm-Z micro RC airplane under the name of Nano Hawk. The Nano Hawk is the exact same bird as the Palm-Z sold under a different name.

Megatech Avion I Airplane

Megatech's Avion I Airplane is much like the Palm-Z with a different tail design and a more futuristic twist. It also has an infrared(IR) transmitter that charges the lithium batteries.

You can see by watching the video that these micro RC airplanes can be a lot of fun, especially if you have small kids or pets to chase after the plane!

Carbon Butterfly Indoor Flyer

Weighing in at only 3 grams, the Carbon Butterfly Indoor Flyer is the Cadillac of indoor airplanes!

As you can see in the video, it's unbelievably small size allows it to be flown in some pretty tight spaces.

It takes innovation to manufacture working parts this small. A specially designed fully proportional magnetic actuator is used for precise rudder control. It has a very tiny state of the art receiver.

While these tiny components clearly drive up the price of this indoor airplane, the included accessories help justify that cost.

It comes with a nice briefcase to protect the airplane when transporting. It also comes with a flight simulator and included interface cord.

When you buy the Carbon Butterfly you get the world's smallest indoor RC airplane, a carrying case, and a flight simulator all in one package.

Etomic Series ParkZone Airplanes

Check out the Ember in action!

ParkZone Ember RTF

The ParkZone Ember RTF and Parkzone’s Vapor form ParkZones Etomic family of ultra-micro flyers. These are a bit larger than the micro RC airplanes we discussed so far. These take a bit more space to fly, but still can be flown in a large room or basement if you're good enough!

Equipped with Spektrums 2.4Ghz technology, more than one can be flown at once without worry of interference. Both are supplied with single cell Li-Po batteries in order to supply maximum power with minimal weight.

Parkzone Vapor Flight Video

ParkZone Vapor RTF

Parkzone Vapor Bind-N-Fly

By looking at the photo’s you see that these two ParkZone airplanes are very similar in design, with the vapor being a bit more sleek in style.

The most significant difference between the two is that the Vapor is available in a Bind-N-Fly version in addition to the RTF model. This means that you can bind your existing Spektrum radio system to the Vapor and save a few bucks.

If you take a look at the videos you will notice that the Vapor is little quieter and can fly a bit slower than the Ember.