UK Heli Log

Team Mikado – IRCHA 2009 from The Alchemist on Vimeo.

• 45C Constant discharge
• 6C Charging
• 200-250 Cycles
• 1 Year 50% crash replacement policy
• 1 warrenty
• 25% drop in price

Some amazing features there but still too expensive in my opinion, unless the price of these batteries start to drop substantially, for most of us the cost is too prohibitive to get a practical setup. At least the price is moving in the right direction

Thunder Power released the Pro Power 30C lipo battery almost a year ago. They had the latest cell, Pro Power 40C, slated for release this past couple months. However after further consideration Thunder Power decided why do 40C when they could achieve 45C! Shown at IRCHA this week for the first time ever, and seen right here first!

Now these aren’t just prototype samples for show at IRCHA, these batteries are not only shipping but for sale today from Thunder Power dealers at IRCHA. Today the Pro Power 45C 6S 2650mah (500 heli), Pro Power 45C 3S 2250mah (450 heli), and Pro Power 45C 3S 850mah (250 heli) are available to take home. The rest of the lineup you see in the pictures here will be available sometime between September and October.

With the Pro Power 45C release Thunder Power RC decided it was long overdue to give the labels a fresh new look.

6C Charging! Yes you can safely charge these packs at 6C rate if you choose. With older technology cells charging at such a high rate would quickly shorten the lifespan of the battery. This is not the case with the new G4 cell formula in the Pro Power 45C packs. Thunder Power RC has done extensive testing and shown 6C charging over 200-250 cycles with zero loss in performance and only a nominal loss in battery capacity (i.e. run time).

New cell technology, and a price drop! Yes that was not a typo, Thunder Power RC is going to price the new Pro 45C packs 10% below the current Pro 30C pricing. Then beginning in September the Pro Lite V2, Pro RX, and Pro Power 30C will all receive a 25% price cut! This will make every line of Thunder Power’s lipo batteries more competitive in pricing with other brands on the market.

Thunder Power RC for the past 6 years has instituted a 50% crash replacement policy and warranty against defects good for 6 months from day of purchase. Starting this September the 50% crash policy and warranty is now extended to one full year from purchase! Thunder Power RC is very confident in the quality of their products and are happy to extend their customer service. Also beginning in September, owners of Flight Power packs can qualify for the 50% crash replacement program as well!

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An outstanding flight from Jason Bell at IRCHA 2009

Avant continues their vicious advertising campaign, which I have to say is working quite well for me

Team Avant will be showcasing this bad boy at IRCHA 2009 (which has started already) and is also the main prize in the IRCHA’s raffle. This is not a conversion kit but in fact a brand new kit that Avant are going to be offering.

Initially the kit looks like it will have plenty of part overlap with the nitro version, I’m only speculating but things like; the head (of course), boom and tail, main gear, landing gear… This is good for anyone looking to make the switch to electric.

(also see: News from Avant RC)