Futaba RC
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese company that is most known for designing and manufacturing hobby-grade radio control
systems including transmitter
s, receivers
, servos, electronics and model aircraft
. These products are used as the electronic link between the person controlling a model aircraft and the ground and the actual remote control system in the vehicle.
Other things that the corporation design and manufacture include industrial radio control and display units including OLED and VFD
.
Futaba was established on February 3, 1948 as a manufacturer of vacuum tubes for receivers and vacuum fluorescent displays. Futaba became one of the first companies of its type to provide comprehensive radio control products, selection and service to hobbyists. Futaba systems and products were quickly accepted and used by serious competitors and casual enthusiasts alike. Futaba products are used in the air, on the water, underwater and on the ground for all types of RC models. Today, Futabas two main products lines are radio controls on the one hand and press die set components, mold base components and VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Displays) modules. Futaba manufactures all components in-house, including tools and manufacturing facilities. The capital of the company is 22'558 mio. Yen and it has 5'263 employees (as of March 31st, 2010).
A Futaba RC unit is featured in "Back to the Future" when Doc was using a remote control to drive the Delorean.
Competing brands of radio control system brands include Hitec
, Spektrum RC
(JR), Airtronics (Sanwa), and Japan Remote Control
(JR).
The brand is distributed in North America by Hobbico
of Champaign, Illinois
, USA.
The address of the company is: Futaba Corporation, 629 Oshiba, Mobara, Chiba Prefecture 297-8588, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese company that is most known for designing and manufacturing hobby-grade radio control
Radio control
Radio control is the use of radio signals to remotely control a device. The term is used frequently to refer to the control of model vehicles from a hand-held radio transmitter...
systems including transmitter
Transmitter
In electronics and telecommunications a transmitter or radio transmitter is an electronic device which, with the aid of an antenna, produces radio waves. The transmitter itself generates a radio frequency alternating current, which is applied to the antenna. When excited by this alternating...
s, receivers
Receiver (radio)
A radio receiver converts signals from a radio antenna to a usable form. It uses electronic filters to separate a wanted radio frequency signal from all other signals, the electronic amplifier increases the level suitable for further processing, and finally recovers the desired information through...
, servos, electronics and model aircraft
Model aircraft
Model aircraft are flying or non-flying models of existing or imaginary aircraft using a variety of materials including plastic, diecast metal, polystyrene, balsa wood, foam and fibreglass...
. These products are used as the electronic link between the person controlling a model aircraft and the ground and the actual remote control system in the vehicle.
Other things that the corporation design and manufacture include industrial radio control and display units including OLED and VFD
Vacuum fluorescent display
A vacuum fluorescent display is a display device used commonly on consumer-electronics equipment such as video cassette recorders, car radios, and microwave ovens. Invented in Japan in 1967, the displays became common on calculators and other consumer electronics devices...
.
Futaba was established on February 3, 1948 as a manufacturer of vacuum tubes for receivers and vacuum fluorescent displays. Futaba became one of the first companies of its type to provide comprehensive radio control products, selection and service to hobbyists. Futaba systems and products were quickly accepted and used by serious competitors and casual enthusiasts alike. Futaba products are used in the air, on the water, underwater and on the ground for all types of RC models. Today, Futabas two main products lines are radio controls on the one hand and press die set components, mold base components and VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Displays) modules. Futaba manufactures all components in-house, including tools and manufacturing facilities. The capital of the company is 22'558 mio. Yen and it has 5'263 employees (as of March 31st, 2010).
A Futaba RC unit is featured in "Back to the Future" when Doc was using a remote control to drive the Delorean.
Competing brands of radio control system brands include Hitec
Hitec
Hitec is a company based in South Korea that manufactures radio control devices, including transmitters, receivers, servos, electronics and model aircraft. Later products include robotics, servos with Karbonite gears and the Robonova--a humanoid robot accepted in the Robo one robot competition....
, Spektrum RC
Spektrum RC
Spektrum is brand of radio control systems designed for use with hobby radio-controlled cars and aircraft. Spektrum is a division of Horizon Hobby....
(JR), Airtronics (Sanwa), and Japan Remote Control
Japan Remote Control
Japan Remote Control Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of popular radio control devices including transmitters, receivers, servos, electronics, programmable robots and model aircraft.-Overview:Unique to JR Propo's radios is the company's patented ABC&W technology, or...
(JR).
The brand is distributed in North America by Hobbico
Hobbico
Hobbico, Inc. is located in Champaign, Illinois and is a manufacturer and distributor of hobby products including radio control airplanes, boats, cars and helicopters. Other products include plastic model kits, model rockets, model trains, slot cars, crafts, jigsaw puzzles and games...
of Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, Illinois
Champaign is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, in the United States. The city is located south of Chicago, west of Indianapolis, Indiana, and 178 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. Though surrounded by farm communities, Champaign is notable for sharing the campus of the University of...
, USA.
The address of the company is: Futaba Corporation, 629 Oshiba, Mobara, Chiba Prefecture 297-8588, Japan