Multiplex Modellsport

What Multiplex Modellsport does

Multiplex Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of radio-controlled model aircraft, RC radio control systems, and servo/actuator products, founded in 1958 in Niefern and headquartered in Bretten-Gölshausen with approximately 50 employees. Since 2002 the company has operated as a subsidiary of South Korea's HiTEC RCD Korea Group and serves as the largest HiTEC distributor in Europe, combining in-house ELAPOR® particle foam model construction with the proprietary 2.4 GHz M-LINK transmission system featuring telemetry return channel. The product portfolio spans ready-to-fly and kit model aircraft (EasyStar, FunJet Ultra, FunCub XL, Lentus), the PROFI TX / COCKPIT SX / SMART SX / Royal SX transmitter families, the HiTEC D-, MD-, and SG-series digital and industrial servos, the ROXXY power systems line acquired in 2015, and a growing Commercial Solutions division that supplies servos and actuators to medical technology, robotics, automation, and UAV customers.

The firm operates a hybrid go-to-market: direct-to-consumer via its own online shop (shop.multiplex-rc.de) and on-site showroom at headquarters, complemented by an authorized dealer network across Europe and named regional service partners in France, Switzerland, Sweden, and the UK. Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales across five streams — RC model aircraft, RC radio control systems, HiTEC servos and actuators, ROXXY power systems, and Commercial Solutions/industrial products — with quote-based pricing for custom industrial adaptations and no public pricing disclosure. Recent strategic activity has emphasized vertical expansion into industrial and unmanned systems, most notably through the 2025 launch of the BEAST TX ground station (co-developed with TM-IT), the 2021 launch of in-house RR model production, the 2019 co-development partnership with Powerbox-Systems for high-end radio systems, and the 2015 acquisition of the ROXXY and PowerPeak brands.

The company targets two primary customer segments. The core is model aviation hobbyists — recreational and competitive RC pilots ranging from beginners to competition level — served through branded consumer channels. The second is industrial and commercial customers, including medical device manufacturers, robotics firms, automation integrators, and UAV developers and producers, served through the Commercial Solutions division with custom adaptations and engineering support. ISO 9001 certification was achieved in 2022. Marketing is community- and content-led, with YouTube (MPX-TV), Facebook, Instagram, a customer newsletter, a technical forum, and downloadable catalogs as the primary channels.

Name

Multiplex Modellsport

Legal name

Multiplex Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://multiplex-rc.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Multiplex Modellsport is a German manufacturer of RC model aircraft, 2.4 GHz radio control systems, and HiTEC servos and actuators, serving hobbyist pilots and industrial customers in medical, robotics, and UAV applications across Europe as a HiTEC Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RC Model Aircraft and Servo Manufacturing

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

RC Model Kits & Parts (Cars, Drones, Boats, Planes) (CRALAKAI)

Keywords

• RC model aircraft
• Remote control systems
• ELAPOR foam models
• Industrial servo motors
• UAV ground stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Bretten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. RC Model Aircraft Sales: Sale of ready-to-fly and kit model aircraft made from ELAPOR® particle foam, including popular models like EasyStar, FunJet Ultra, FunCub XL, and Lentus.
2. RC Radio Control Systems: Sale of transmitters (PROFI TX, COCKPIT SX, ROYAL SX), receivers, and the M-LINK 2.4GHz transmission system.
3. HiTEC Servos and Actuators: Distribution and sale of HiTEC servo motors for RC and industrial applications, including analog, digital, linear, and specialty servos.
4. ROXXY Power Systems: Sale of brushless motors, speed controllers, and charging equipment under the ROXXY brand acquired in 2015.
5. Commercial/Industrial Solutions: Industrial servo motors and actuators for medical technology, robotics, automation, and UAV applications. Includes custom adaptations and the BEAST TX ground station.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Multiplex Modellsport manufactures and sells radio-controlled (RC) model aircraft built from its proprietary ELAPOR® particle foam, along with 2.4 GHz M-LINK RC radio control systems (transmitters, receivers) and a broad HiTEC-branded servo and actuator portfolio distributed across Europe. The company operates a Commercial Solutions division that delivers custom-adapted industrial servos, actuators, and the BEAST TX ground station for medical technology, robotics, automation, and UAV applications, while selling ELAPOR models and RC electronics directly to hobbyists via its online shop, showroom, and dealer network.

Product overview

Multiplex Modellsport is a model aircraft and RC systems company offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on ELAPOR particle foam model aircraft (EasyStar, FunJet Ultra, FunRay, FunCub XL, Lentus), RC transmitters and receivers (M-LINK, PROFI TX, COCKPIT SX, SMART SX, Royal SX), and industrial/high-performance servos and actuators under the HiTEC brand. The product ecosystem includes the 2.4 GHz M-LINK transmission system with telemetry, multiple servo series (D-Serie, MD-Serie with Magnetic Encoder, SG-Serie industrial), and various actuator types supporting PWM, CAN/DroneCan, RS-485, and TTL interfaces with operating voltages up to 32V. Through the Commercial Solutions division, the company serves industrial applications in medical technology, robotics, automation, and UAV systems. The company also offers accessories including WingStabi 3-axis gyros, battery chargers (Multicharger series), and acquired brands ROXXY (brushless motors, speed controllers) and PowerPeak (charging technology). Since 2002, MULTIPLEX has been part of the HiTEC RCD Korea group, with recent partnership with Powerbox-Systems for high-end RC systems development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELAPOR®: Particle foam material used for MULTIPLEX model aircraft construction, known for high quality and performance.
• M-LINK
• ROXXY
• PowerPeak
• Commercial Solutions
• BEAST TX
• CORE

Products and services

• PROFI TX Top-of-the-line RC transmitter from Multiplex representing the pinnacle of the company's RC control technology, intended for serious hobbyists and competition pilots.
• COCKPIT SX RC transmitter series from Multiplex featuring TFT touch displays (Cockpit SX 7/9) and motion sensor control (Cockpit SX 12), targeted at hobbyist and advanced RC pilots.
• SMART SX RC transmitter with automatic model recognition through the ID system for simplified setup, intended for hobbyists wanting quick, low-friction model configuration.
• Royal SX Premium RC transmitter line featuring an elegant design with multiple variants including Action, Elegance, and Pro Evo models, targeted at hobbyist pilots seeking design and feature variety.
• M-LINK 2.4 GHz Transmission System Proprietary 2.4 GHz radio control transmission system with telemetry function and return channel to the transmitter, providing full bi-directional control over RC models. M-LINK is Multiplex's proprietary radio control backbone used across its transmitters, receivers, and accessories.
• BEAST TX Ground Station High-performance ground station developed in cooperation with TM-IT for UAVs, UGVs, and cranes, enabling control of quadcopters, multi-rotors, VTOLs, fixed-wing aircraft, and ground vehicles with integrated HD video transmission, telemetry, and remote control functions. Targeted at UAV developers, producers, and professional operators.
• HiTEC D-Serie Digital Servos Digital servos from the HiTEC product line distributed by Multiplex, offering the highest resolution available on the market with fine response characteristics and programmable options, targeted at RC hobbyists.
• HiTEC MD-Serie Digital Servos (Magnetic Encoder) Digital servos with bell-crank or brushless motors featuring Hall sensor (Magnetic Encoder) technology for precise contactless positioning control, distributed by Multiplex for RC and industrial use.
• HiTEC SG-Serie Premium Industrial Servos Premium industrial servo line with BLDC motors, Hall sensor for contactless position sensing, waterproof construction, and Multi-Turn function. Made in Korea and targeted at professional/industrial applications.
• HiTEC Linear Actuators Linear actuators derived from industrial applications for automation and robotics, controlled via PWM signal (900µs fully retracted to 2100µs fully extended). Distributed by Multiplex as part of the HiTEC Europe portfolio.
• CAN/DroneCAN Actuators Industrial actuators with CAN, UAVCAN, and DroneCan communication interfaces providing feedback for position, torque, and other parameters, targeted at UAV and industrial automation applications.
• RS-485 / TTL Actuators Industrial actuators with RS-485 and TTL interfaces enabling bidirectional communication capabilities, serving industrial automation and integration use cases.
• 28V Industrial Servo/Actuator Versions 28V versions for industrial servo/actuator applications, serving the 24V industrial standard with expanded input voltage range, targeted at industrial customers requiring standard industrial voltage compatibility.
• EasyStar Model Aircraft The most successful and most copied beginner flyer ELAPOR model from Multiplex, with pusher motor configuration and 1.37m wingspan, designed for entry-level hobby pilots.
• FunJet Ultra Model Aircraft High-speed ELAPOR park flyer model reaching speeds over 200 km/h, one of the fastest park flyer models in the Multiplex lineup, for sport and aerobatic hobby flying.
• FunRay Model Aircraft Advanced ELAPOR model aircraft with hybrid construction using carbon fiber, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, and ELAPOR materials, representing Multiplex's next-generation model design approach.
• FunCub XL Model Aircraft Multi-function high-wing trainer and aerobatic model with 1.70m wingspan, built from ELAPOR, serving as a trainer and fun-flying aircraft for hobbyists.
• Lentus Model Aircraft The most powerful 3-meter glider made from ELAPOR material in the Multiplex lineup, designed for advanced flight performance for glider and F3F/F3B competition pilots.
• GP-14 Velo Carbotec Scale Glider Scale glider modeled after the GP Gliders aircraft at 1:3.2 scale with 4.2m wingspan, part of Multiplex's premium scale/sport glider lineup.
• WingStabi 3-Axis Gyro System Freely programmable 3-axis gyro system for RC models providing flight stabilization and control enhancement, designed for hobbyists seeking improved flight stability.
• ROXXY Power Systems Brand acquired by Multiplex in 2015 covering brushless motors, speed controllers, and charging technology for RC applications, completing the drive system portfolio for Multiplex hobby customers.
• PowerPeak Charging Technology Brand acquired in 2015 covering battery charging technology and power management products for RC applications, sold through Multiplex channels.
• Commercial Solutions Industrial Division Industrial servo and actuator solutions division serving medical technology, robotics, automation, and UAV applications, with custom adaptations, technical consulting, servo test stands, and ISO 9001 certified quality from Multiplex's HiTEC Europe operations.
• Multicharger Battery Charger Series Battery charger series from the PowerPeak / Multiplex portfolio for LiPo and other battery types, supporting hobby RC charging needs.
• ePowerbox Power Distribution Boxes Electronic power distribution boxes (30A and 50A) with XT connector output terminals for clean RC power management in Multiplex hobby installations.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TM-ITcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Cooperation with IT development firm TM-IT created the BEAST TX high-performance ground station for UAV control. BEAST TX supports various drone types including quadcopters, VTOLs, fixed-wing, and ground vehicles.
• HiTEC USAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration with HiTEC USA and HiTEC Korea to develop Commercial Solutions division targeting industrial customers with servo applications.
• HiTEC KoreaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration with HiTEC USA and HiTEC Korea to develop Commercial Solutions division targeting industrial customers with servo applications.
• Powerbox-SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership since 2019 for developing and marketing high-end radio control systems. Both companies share product philosophy of highest quality, Made in Germany, service, and customer proximity. Co-development of CORE M-LINK system.
• HiTEC RCD KoreacoreOthers · 1 January 2002Since 2002, MULTIPLEX has been a subsidiary of South Korean HiTEC Group. HiTEC is a producer of RC components since 1973. MULTIPLEX functions as the largest HiTEC distributor in Europe, offering the complete HiTEC servo and actuator portfolio.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FrSky: Chinese manufacturer of RC transmitters, receivers, and flight controllers. Competes aggressively on price with M-LINK in the 2.4 GHz RC market and represents the low-cost Asian competitive threat to MULTIPLEX's hobby business.
• Savöx: Servo manufacturer focused on high-torque digital servos for RC helicopters, cars, and industrial applications. Competes with HiTEC/MULTIPLEX in premium hobby and industrial servo segments.
• Jeti Model: Czech premium RC transmitter and telemetry manufacturer. Competes with MULTIPLEX and Powerbox in the European high-end RC market, with similar telemetry-rich system positioning to M-LINK.
• Spektrum (Horizon Hobby): US-based RC brand owned by Horizon Hobby, dominant in 2.4 GHz RC transmitters and DSM protocol. A direct peer to MULTIPLEX in RC radio control systems for model aviation and a benchmark for M-LINK's competitive position.
• Graupner: German RC manufacturer with a long heritage in RC transmitters, model aircraft, and servos. Directly competes with MULTIPLEX in the European RC hobby market across transmitters, foam models, and control electronics.
• Powerbox-Systems: German premium RC power and radio control manufacturer. Co-develops the CORE M-LINK system with MULTIPLEX and competes in the high-end European RC transmitter segment, making it both partner and direct peer.
• Futaba: Japanese RC systems manufacturer with globally recognized transmitters, receivers, and servos. Competes with MULTIPLEX in the high-end RC control systems segment worldwide and shares the hobby-grade-to-industrial motion-control overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Maxon Motor: Swiss manufacturer of high-precision DC motors, gearheads, and servo drives for industrial, medical, and robotics applications. Competes with MULTIPLEX's Commercial Solutions division in industrial-grade servo/actuator markets.
• HiTEC RCD Korea: Korean parent company and global servo/actuator manufacturer founded in 1973. As MULTIPLEX's parent and largest supplier, it is both controller and competitor across the full HiTEC servo/actuator portfolio that MULTIPLEX distributes in Europe.

Emerging players

• Auterion: Open-source-based commercial drone software and ground control station provider. Competes with MULTIPLEX's BEAST TX in the UAV ground-station category and represents the software-centric alternative to MULTIPLEX's hardware-centric approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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