Collection: Remote Control Vehicles

Remote control vehicles — A remote control car, truck, drone or boat — put a child in the driver's seat, building coordination and control while as remote control toys delivering big fun. The right one suits their age and skill: a simple, tough rc car kids can handle for young children, a faster or off-road rc truck for older kids, a beginner drone for those ready to fly. Think about the child's age, where they'll use it, and matching the speed and complexity to their ability.

What RC vehicle suits your child's age?

Match the vehicle to the child's coordination and age:

• Young children (3+): simple, tough RC cars with easy two-button controls and slow speeds.
• Older children (6+): faster cars, off-road trucks and stunt vehicles with finer controls.
• Tweens and up: hobby-grade cars, beginner drones and boats needing more skill.

What should you know about RC cars?

A few practical points make an RC car a better buy. Check whether it's rechargeable or takes batteries, and whether a battery and charger are included, since some need buying separately. Consider where it'll be driven — small indoor cars suit hard floors, while off-road trucks with grippy tyres handle grass, dirt and gravel outside. The control range matters for outdoor use. Simpler cars are tougher and more forgiving for young children; hobby models go faster but cost more and break more easily. Match the car to the child's age and where they'll drive it, and check what's included.

Are drones suitable for kids?

Beginner drones can suit older children, around 8 and up, who are ready for the coordination flying takes. Look for a small, lightweight beginner drone with propeller guards to protect fingers and furniture, and features like altitude hold and one-button takeoff that make flying easier to learn. Start indoors in a clear space or outside on a calm day away from people, roads and power lines. Larger camera drones have rules around registration and where you can fly, so a small toy drone is the simpler start. For a child ready to fly, a guarded beginner drone with easy controls is the safe first step.

Common questions

What age is an RC car for?
Simple tough RC cars suit children from around 3, faster and off-road models suit 6 and up, and hobby-grade cars suit tweens. Match the speed and control complexity to the child's coordination.

Do RC cars come with batteries?
Some include a rechargeable battery and charger; others need batteries bought separately. Check the listing, since this affects whether it's ready to drive out of the box.

Can kids use indoor and outdoor RC cars?
Small cars suit hard indoor floors; off-road trucks with grippy tyres handle grass, dirt and gravel outside. Choose by where the child will mostly drive it.

Are drones good for children?
Beginner drones suit older children (around 8+) ready for the coordination. Choose a small one with propeller guards and easy features like altitude hold, and start in a clear space.

Can I pay for RC vehicles with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our remote control vehicles start from $33, which is four fortnightly payments of about $8.25.

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A $33 RC vehicle splits into four fortnightly payments of $8.25 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.