Online model aircraft and RC parts store

Hobbyists, flying club members, parents buying for keen kids, and collectors who can't find parts locally.

Margin on each item sold, with repeat sales from spare parts and accessories. Helpful advice and fast dispatch are what keep customers coming back.

• Good knowledge of model aircraft
• Online selling and photography
• Stock and order management
• Friendly customer service

• Lithium batteries have special postage and storage rules, check with Australia Post and your couriers
• Check import, customs and GST rules if you buy stock from overseas suppliers
• Australian Consumer Law applies to returns and faulty goods, so check your warranty and refund policy
• Running stock from home may need council approval, check with your local council
• Public liability and product liability insurance are worth checking
• Unsold stock ties up cash, so start small

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you set up your web shop. Unsold stock ties up cash, so starting small is worth considering.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your range, pricing and how many hobbyists you reach. The estimates start from about 10 hours a week.

Check postage and storage rules for lithium batteries with Australia Post and your couriers, and import, customs and GST rules for overseas stock. Also check Australian Consumer Law on returns, council approval for stock at home, and insurance.