ラジコン

らじこん
noun
radio-controlled; RC (model)
leisuretool
1. radio-controlled model; RC (toy/hobby)
A model vehicle, aircraft, or other device controlled remotely via radio signals, used as a hobby or toy.
I drove an RC car in the park.
Operating an RC helicopter is difficult.
I gave an RC toy as a birthday present for my son.

Abbreviation of ラジオコントロール (radio control). Refers to remote-controlled model vehicles, aircraft, and other devices used as toys or hobbies.

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While ドローン (drone) uses similar remote-control technology, ラジコン typically refers to hobby or toy models. ドローン tends to imply more advanced unmanned aircraft used for photography, delivery, or commercial purposes.