I bought the boat with me in stores, of course (unfortunately) a little more expensive than on Amazon but hey ...... am thrilled by the speed and it's great fun. It is indeed a radio control, I have had the boat with us with my 9 year old son tested at the lake to reach incredible how far the transmitter works. I think it was to the other side of the lake about 80 meters. The battery lasts at rel. full engine power about 15 minutes left. 20 minutes I now order me NEN 2nd Battery to do so. From the station itself: it also fits perfectly for my son and the gas - control is infinitely that is not often unfortunately with other remote-controlled boats. There is nothing more annoying than E-boats which just flat out is possible. The steering is very direct, you can also make corrections at the transmitter. Unfortunately, the boat is like wet inside, whether this is good or not good? We'll see ....... why not the full 5 stars