Product Announcements

Including one of the best batteries to date for Blade® 400, T-REX 450 and other mini-class helis

Thunder Power Pro Lite series LiPo batteries have been the standard by which all ‘lite’ weight, high-performance LiPo batteries have been measured since 2005. Often imitated but never duplicated, Pro Lite series batteries still offer the highest energy density (capacity and power per weight) in the RC LiPo battery market today. They’re also the industry’s best-selling and most reliable series of LiPo batteries ever.

The all-new 2600mAh Pro Lite V2 series batteries offer the same great benefits of current Pro Lite series batteries–including the most capacity, at the lowest weight and in the smallest size possible–but are the first to feature the new V2 chemistry. This chemistry offers increased discharge rate capability, as well as higher voltage under typical and heavy loads. The extremely low resistance of the V2 chemistry allows the 2600mAh batteries to deliver more power than most 2000-2200mAh 25C+ discharge capable batteries, but with 20-30% more useable capacity at nearly the same weight.

For example, the weight and dimensions of the new 2600mAh 3S 11.1V Pro Lite V2 battery (THP26003SPL2) are almost exactly the same as the ever-popular 2200mAh 3S 11.1V eXtreme V2 battery, yet the 2600mAh battery typically offers similar or more power and more flight duration in the same application. Flight tests by extreme 3D heli pilots have also proven that THP26003SPL2 is now one of the best batteries of choice for maximum power, performance and duration in E-flite® Blade 400, Align T-REX 450 and other mini-class helicopter models! The performance surpasses that of the most popular batteries used for these models today, and it’s available at a price that offers incredible value.

You can see the amazing performance of the 2600mAh Pro Lite V2 battery in the discharge curve below. The ability to deliver more than 95% of the rated capacity at discharge rates up to 18C is no ordinary feat, and makes it unlike any other battery ever available in its class before.
Available in configurations from 2S 7.4V to 6S 22.2V, 2600mAh Pro Lite V2 batteries are perfectly suited for small to mid-size, 450- to 15-size airplane models, and mini to mid-size helicopter models. They’re a great replacement for 1800-2200mAh batteries when added flight duration, with little to no expense of added weight, is desired. And with prices similar to or less than other products in their class, the new 2600mAh Pro Lite V2 batteries will further establish the Pro Lite series as not only the technology and performance leader, but also as the leader in value too!

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Thunder Power RC has allowed us to reduce prices by as much as $34.96 on Thunder Power RC Pro Lite Lithium Polymer batteries and Thunder Power Brushless Motor Speed Controllers.

New low prices on these Thunder Power RC Pro Lite LiPoly Batteries

New low price on this Thunder Power RC Brushless ESC

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Draganfly Innovations Inc. offers FREE SHIPPING on all Thunder Power RC products and discounts of $10 when 2 or more qualifying Thunder Power RC products are purchased together. Call 1-800-979-9794 to order by phone or order online at www.RCToys.com

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Thunder Power RC has just released a brand new product. The TP-325CF is a set of two carbon fiber rotor blades for your 3D RC helicopter. A length of 325 mm makes them perfect for almost any 450 sized RC helicopter, including the T-Rex, Blade 400, and Thunder Tiger Mini Titan, and Dragonous.

The carbon fiber 450 sized RC helicopter rotor blades feature:

• Foam core construction – reducing the weight of each rotor blade to just 21 grams.
• Precision airfoil – Each blade is precision molded to an airfoil specifically designed to improve 3D performance.
• Carbon fiber covering – Carbon fiber construction makes the rotor blades extremely stiff and resistant to stress.
• Marked blade tips – The rotor blade tips are colored white, to add visibility to the rotor disc during flight

Get a pair of Thunder Power carbon fiber rotor blades for your RC helicopter, and begin incredible 3D performance flying today.

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We have published a handy reference comparing the different toys on our website. If you are unsure about the technical specifications of a toy, you can look them up in the tables.

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Thunder Power RC has released new pre-assembled, impact resistant, Lithium Polymer Battery (LiPo) race packs for RC cars & Traxxas RC trucks that are drop-in replacements for existing 6-cell 7.2V NiMH and NiCd battery packs.

The new batteries are factory matched ‘Race Series’ packs with 3300mAh, 3900mAh, 5000mAh, 5100mAh, and 5400mAh capacities split into three sub-categories:

• Thunder Power Pro Race LiPo packs have a maximum discharge rate of 30C
• Thunder Power eXtreme Race LiPo packs have a maximum discharge rate of 25C
• Thunder Power Sport Race LiPo packs have a maximum discharge rate of 20C

These Thunder Power LiPo packs for RC cars are an upgrade for any 1/10th scale electric vehicle: off-road monster trucks, rc stadium trucks, r/c buggies, on-road rc touring cars, pan and oval rc cars.

Advantages of Converting to LiPos in RC Cars & Trucks

When converting from NiMH or NiCd to Lithium Polymer packs, there are a number of advantages.

• 2-cell LiPo packs are rated at 7.4V which will give increased power compared to old 7.2V NiMH and NiCd batteries.
• LiPo batteries don’t suffer from the ‘memory’ effect, and can be recharged at any time. This means that when you finish a race, you can simply top the battery up again and be ready for another use. With NiMH or NiCd batteries, the packs had to first be discharged before charging in order to preserve the full capacity.
• LiPo batteries are lighter than NiMH and NiCd batteries meaning your RC cars and trucks will go faster!

Li-Po batteries have the ability to supply current at a high rate, measured in terms of multiples of their capacity. This is referred to as a ‘C’ rating. A lithium battery rated at 1C can transfer its entire capacity your RC vehicle in as little as one hour. A lithium battery rated at 10C can supply its entire capacity in as little as 1/10th of an hour. The new 5400mAh pack is rated at 20C, which means it can supply 20 times 5.4A for 1/20th of an hour. That’s 108A continuous for 3 minutes!

Thunder Power RC Race Series LiPo Packs are Impact Resistant and Approved by ROAR

A special hard case makes these packs different from previous Li-Po packs. Li-Po batteries are composed of individual cells, added together in series to reach the desired voltage, and in parallel to reach the desired capacity. In their natural state these cells are soft, with a surface of metallic foil, usually protected by an external layer of flexible heat-shrink plastic. As a result, impacts can dent the cells and possibly cause damage. For use in competitive racing, the official ROAR (Remotely Operated Auto Racers) specifications require a factory installed hard shell around all Lithium Polymer battery packs for impact resistance.

Thunder Power RC Surface Lithium Polymer Battery Packs:

The New Thunder Power RC Car Lipo Battery Pack Configurations Include:

• TP-3300-2SXRD (THP33002SXRD / TP3300-2SXRD)
  7.4V 3300mAh 25C eXtreme Race Li-Po Pack with Deans connector
• TP-3900-2SPRD (THP39002SPRD / TP3900-2SPRD)
  7.4V 3900mAh 30C Pro Race Li-Po Pack with Deans connector
• TP-5000-2SPRD (THP50002SPRD / TP5000-2SPRD)
  7.4V 5000mAh 30C Pro Race Li-Po Pack with Deans connector
• TP-5100-2SXRD (THP51002SXRD / TP5100-2SXRD)
  7.4V 5100mAh 25C eXtreme Race Li-Po Pack with Deans connector
• TP-5400-2SSRT (THP54002SSRT / TP5400-2SSRT)
  7.4V 5400mAh 20C Sport Race Li-Po Pack with Traxxas connector
• TP-5400-3SSRT (THP54003SSRT / TP5400-3SSRT)
  11.1V 5400mAh 20C Sport Race Li-Po Pack with Traxxas connector

Where to Buy Thunder Power RC Car LiPo Packs

Draganfly Innovations Inc. www.RCToys.com is the best place to buy Thunder Power LiPo batteries. We have free shipping world-wide and carry the complete line of Thunder Power batteries, chargers, balancers and accessories. We have all the current Thunder Power RC Li-Pos for RC cars already listed on our site. Keep watching our Thunder Power RC News Page and Thunder Power News RSS Feed for more information and when we expect the first shipment of these exciting new Thunder Power RC Car & Traxxas Truck Lipos to arrive.

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The 12 inch DF-1245CR, 10 inch DF-1045CR, and 8 inch DF-8045 CR are pairs of counter rotating propellers. Counter rotating propellers are useful for experimental and twin engine aircraft, because they cancel out torque and p factor.

When an aircraft’s propeller or rotor spins, it generates torque. Torque can be described as the tendency for the aircraft to move its nose in one direction, due to the motion of the propeller.

Torque can be eliminated by using a pair of propellers, each spinning in opposite directions. Each propeller is curved in opposite directions, so that they both provide forward thrust while spinning in opposite directions.

The Lockheed P-38 lightning is one of the most famous applications of the counter rotating technology. During world war II, engineers needed a way to ensure that their fighters remained on target while using their weapons. They eventually settled on the counter rotating design, because the torque caused by each engine spinning in the same direction made it difficult for the plane to remain on target.

Because they eliminate torque, counter rotating propellers are an ideal choice for quad rotor and twin engine RC aircraft. A great example is the Draganflyer RC helicopters, which use the counter rotating design to prevent torque. Counter rotating propellers are difficult to find, so get some for your RC aircraft today.

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The lighter you make your foam RC model airplane, the better it will fly. This article will show you how to trim weight and increase the flight performance of your RC model airplane.

Use the right glue – Using the right glue is of critical importance during the construction of your foam RC model airplane. Use foam safe CA glue, and apply it very sparingly. It only takes a tiny drop to attach two parts properly. By using the right glue in the right amounts, you can reduce the overall weight of the RC model airplanes fuselage.

Make the radio system lighter – Choose a radio system with the lightest components possible. Find lightweight servos with weights between 4.7 and 7.8 grams, such as our Hitec or Draganfly brand micro servos. Try to get the lightest servos possible. You can reduce the weight of your radio system by removing the bottom portion of the servo case. In most cases, this can simply be unscrewed. The plastic receiver case can also be removed quite easily. As a last resort, you can attempt to directly solder the servo wires to the receiver. This will save the weight of the connectors, but only attempt this if you are very comfortable soldering.

Choose the right lipo battery – The battery is one of the heaviest components of any foam RC model airplane. Look at the different sizes of battery available, and compare brands to find the lightest. Choose a battery based on the physical limitations of the model and the flight time that you want. In most cases, a 350 Mah battery is sufficient.

Modify the landing gear – Most foam RC model airplanes come with plastic wheels. If you will only be flying your foam model indoors off of a smooth floor then you can remove them. There are several lighter landing gear systems you can use, but we recommend using a skid made out of piano wire or a spare push rod. This procedure shows you how to make one:

1. Cut the wire to the length that you want. You can save even more weight by making the wire as short as possible.
2. Using a pair of needle nose pliers, bend the end of the wire into a U shape.
3. Use CA glue to attach the wire to your models landing strut (usually made of carbon rod.)
4. Wrap the entire joint with Kevlar thread. Do not use too much, or it will offset the weight loss gained from removing the wheels.
5. Cover the area with a small amount of CA glue.

You can also add small foam wheel pants as decorations – the weight gain from this is minimal.
Follow these tips to reduce the weight of your foam RC model airplanes.

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