When it comes to picking the best remote control (RC) toys, we know you want the best! No one wants a slow, inconsistent remote-control toy. Instead, you want hours of entertainment, and smooth, zippy motions from your RC toys. Our remote control toys are hand-picked by our owner, Jacqueline Killian. Jacque has decades of experience in education and toys. Put that experience together and it's a magical (and dependable) thing!

Our team does hours of research and play testing to pick out the best toys in each category. You'll find that our list of the best RC toys in 2022 is well-rounded and fun.

Top 7 Best Remote Control (RC) Toys

1. Xtrem Bots Charlie the Astronaut

WHY WE LOVE IT: This robot can be programmed with up to 200 actions and more than 20 functions using a compatible smart device (not included). Download the app on Google Play or the Apple store.

Aside from that, you can travel through the solar system with the space encyclopedia (spacepedia) with a space quiz game that can go for up to 300 questions. 

2. Robbie Bot

WHY WE LOVE IT: Robbie can be controlled and programmed in multiple ways. Control it in real-time with directional buttons on a remote, or simply wave different hand gestures in front of it. For the family that wants to avoid screens altogether, Robbie Bot is an awesome gift! 

Robbie Bot encourages spatial reasoning, imaginative play, problem solving, and STEM skills. Write a program of up to 50 actions that can be performed in a single sequence!

3. Hyper Runner Zippy Car

WHY WE LOVE IT: This RC car is a delight and a thrill to its core. It features four, super-fun operational modes: Escape, Follow, Trace, and Remote Control. Plus, it promotes hand-eye coordination and cause-and-effect learning. Our Hyper Runner Zippy Car also enhances spatial awareness skills! 

This is a perfect remote-control car for ages 5 and up.

4. Turbo Twister Morpher Blue Remote Control Car

WHY WE LOVE IT: Drive around indoors or outdoors with the Turbo Twister Morpher Blue Remote Control Car! This car can perform practically endless stunts, including wheelies, spins, rolls, tumbles, and more. The patented technology on this RC car includes a 360-degree rotating front axle.

As an added bonus for parents, the translucent, light-up wheels won't scuff surfaces. 

5. Sky Lighter Glow Disc Drone

WHY WE LOVE IT: The Sky Lighter Glow Disc Drone is tough enough to take collisions and light enough to not damage your walls. Four propellers allow this drone to flip a full 360 degrees! LED lights make night flight super cool. Soar, hover, dive, and dart! How many stunts can you do?

6. Cosmic Halo Wireless Drone

WHY WE LOVE IT: This flying orb drone is rechargeable, so it can be played with again and again! It also stops automatically when it hits furniture (or any other obstacles). At night, its colorful LED lights will give your wireless drone an otherworldly, magic ball look. Use your imagination to create unique ways to play with your drone. The boomerang effect of this drone has made it one of the top toys of the 2022 holiday season! Don't be fooled by cheap imitations in your Facebook ads. Only boutique toy businesses carry the real deal, and this is it.

7. Soccerbot Remote Control Soccer Robot

WHY WE LOVE IT: This set includes 2 intelligent robots with remotes on each back, 1 soccer ball, 2 goal nets, and 2 USC cords. This is one of our favorite hands-on birthday and holiday gifts. Practicing tabletop remote control soccer skills promotes hand-eye coordination, and cause-and-effect skills. Win the game and enjoy your robot buddy's song and dance!