Outfitted with a lightweight, durable frame and vivid air-catching fabric, RC kites look a lot like their traditional counterparts. But rather than relying on wind to stay airborne, these kites use ...

The Chinese used them for communication, taking measurements, and commanding troops. The Wright brothers used them to test their theories about flight. And Ben Franklin famously (and possibly ...

On a recent visit to Maritime Park, huge, colorful, bold designs line the sky above the baseball diamond. The sun is shining bright, as gorgeous kites take off toward the clouds while dancing to a ...

Nearly a dozen companies are betting on computer-controlled, airborne wind energy to electrify the future Kurt Kleiner, Knowable Magazine Steered by a computer to loop in the wind, this kite converts ...

These beautiful summer days, with a nice breeze, are perfect for kite flying. There’s a tribe of people who take kites to another level. Kite maker and choreographer Paul Degard has been flying kites ...

Let's go fly a kite! Here is an activity everyone in the family can enjoy. Wait. In Sacramento AKA "the city of trees" and the surrounding area, there a several types of deterrents that can make kite ...

The second annual Las Vegas Kite Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to noon March 14, so if someone tells you to go fly a kite, chances are, they mean it kindly. The festival celebrates the ancient art ...

Scientists are testing an ocean energy harvesting kite to generate power from waves. Ocean currents are powerful, constant and close to shore—making them an ideal source for renewable energy. Watch as ...

India’s capital has banned killer kite string after three people died this week from injuries and accidents caused by string that has been fortified for kite fights. The weeks around India’s ...