What is Bind N Fly in RC planes?
Matthew Barrera
Updated on April 04, 2026
Bind-N-FlyTM or BNF is a Horizon Hobby trademark for a specific kind of Ready-to-Fly (RTF) RC aircraft that uses crystal-free DSM radio technology. Answer: Ready-to-Fly RC airplanes and helicopters come complete with everything you need to start flying including a complete radio system (receiver and transmitter).
What does BNF bind and fly mean?
Bind-N-Fly
BNF stands for Bind-N-Fly. Bind-N-Fly products come with everything you need except for a transmitter. With BNF products you can use the transmitter of your choice and bind it to the receiver included with the model. PNP stands for Plug-N-Play.
What does plug and play mean for RC planes?
A Plug-N-Play electric rc airplane has the motor, ESC and servos installed but is missing the transmitter, receiver and motor battery pack (& charger). In other words, the airplane comes 99% assembled just like an RTF one does, but you need to supply your own transmitter, receiver and battery pack.
What does PNP mean RC airplane?
Plug-N-Play
Plug-N-Play RC Planes A Plug-N-Play® (PNP) remote control airplane comes pre-built with everything you need for flight except for the transmitter, receiver, battery and charger.
What is ARF RC airplanes?
ARF – ARF stands for “Almost Ready to Fly.” An ARF is an aircraft that is “mostly” built with the exception of the main control and power system electronics. ARF’s require you to purchase primary electronic components separately (motor, servos, ESC, etc).
How do you bind a remote control airplane?
In summary, the binding procedure is as follows:
- Ensure the transmitter is switched off.
- Connect the battery to your RC plane.
- Press the bind button on the transmitter.
- While holding down the bind button, switch the transmitter on.
- After approximately 3 seconds, release the bind button.
What does PNP stand for in RC planes?
A Plug-N-Play® (PNP) remote control airplane comes pre-built with everything you need for flight except for the transmitter, receiver, battery and charger.
What is an ARF plane?
