HobbyKing

HobbyKing is a Hong Kong based sales site that mainly distributes products dedicated to model airplanes and remote controlled (RC) models.[1][2][3][4]

HobbyKing
TypePrivate
IndustryModel aircraft, naval Models
FoundedApril 1, 2001
FounderKaren Wu and Anthony Hand
HeadquartersKwun Tong, Hong Kong
ProductsBixler 1.1, KK 2.0, Turnigy Nano-Tech, Moteurs SK3
Websitehobbyking.com

History

The company was founded in 2001 in Hong Kong by Karen Wu and Anthony Hand. The company targets the market with low-cost equipment for the models it sells.[5][6]

HobbyKing, today, contributes to activities of the major players in the world of modeling part from young beginners.[7][8][9][10][11][12]

The company opened gradually to local markets through the opening of regional warehouses, today it consists of seven warehouses in Hong Kong, Australia, USA, Netherlands, United Kingdom and China.[13][14][15][16]

On Jun 5, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission proposed a $2.8 million fine for marketing devices that utilized unauthorized radio spectrum.[17]

On July 23, 2020, The FCC issued a forfeiture order to HobbyKing legally requiring them to pay the $2.8 million dollar fine. [18]

As of 2023, there are only two warehouses still open, the ones in Hong Kong and USA

On Friday 15th September it was announced that the UK warehouse has reopened, joining the recently reopened European warehouse, providing faster and cheaper shipping to the European market.

References
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  11. By. "Droning On: Choosing a Flight Controller". Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  12. "Flying duck decoy". Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  13. "Selling in the digital era". 20 May 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  14. Olanoff, Drew. "Watch This Guy Fly In A 54-Propeller Super Drone". Retrieved 2 September 2016.
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  16. "Complete Guide to Building Your First RC Foamboard Plane". Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  17. "FCC Notice of Enforcement". Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  18. "FCC Forfeiture Order" (PDF). Retrieved 24 July 2020.
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