Horizon Hobby radio control products

Horizon Hobby is a global leader in the radio-control (RC) hobby industry, established in 1985 in Illinois, USA. The company designs, develops, and distributes a vast array of high-quality RC vehicles, including airplanes, helicopters, cars, and boats, alongside specialized radio systems and accessories. Their portfolio includes renowned proprietary brands such as ARRMA, Axial, Spektrum, E-flite, and Losi.

Manufacturing for Horizon Hobby products is distributed across multiple countries to leverage global expertise and production efficiency. While significant research and development occur at their headquarters in the United States, manufacturing is primarily centered in China, where high-tech hobby electronics and plastic molding are specialized. They also maintain facilities and distribution hubs in Germany and the United Kingdom to support their international market presence.

Since 2014, the company has been owned by Horizon Hobby, LLC, which was formed through an acquisition led by a group of investors including Mill City Capital and Armory Capital. This transition allowed the company to expand aggressively, notably through the acquisition of its largest competitor, Hobbico, in 2018, and the performance racing brand Trinity Racing in 2023. Today, it remains a privately held American company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.