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Friday, July 6, 2007 - Thunder Power RC publishes their new corporate Web site: www.ThunderPowerRC.com

The new Thunder Power RC Web site sports their new logo, updated navigation and modern looking graphics. Thunder Power RC’s new Web site is part of their revamped corporate image to cover a broader portion of the RC hobby parts market. Rather than simply focusing on Lithium Polymer batteries, ThunderPower is now into the Brushless ESC and 3D RC helicopter market.

Keep checking the new Thunder Power site as they continue to add new content including a new Video & Images area.

Draganfly Innovations Inc. is one of the largest Thunder Power RC distributors on the ‘Net and your number one source for useful information on Thunder Power RC’s wide array of products.

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Thunder Power RC has released a new firmware version for the Thunder Power 1010C charger. Version V2.3A contains many great features that re-affirm this charger’s position as a market-leader in features and performance. Among these features are the ability to now charge NiCd, NiMH, Pb (lead-acid), and A123 batteries. It’s another free upgrade from Thunder Power RC. All you need is the Thunder Power 1010C USB Programming Cable to apply the update.

Most important of all is the new procedure for applying the firmware upgrade. This procedure protects the charger from damage, and failure to use it will negate the 1010C’s warranty. The procedure is detailed by Thunder Power in their pdf note. The firmware can be obtained from the Thunder Power RC download page.

Changing the firmware requires that you power the charger from a simple 9V battery while applying the update. Alternatively, you can use a 10-15 Ohm ceramic block resistor inline with one of the power cables if you power the charger from your usual charger power supply.

Use the new 1010C firmware upgrade procedure to enjoy the many new features of V2.3A while maintaining your warranty.

TP1010C V2.3A Upgrade Features:

1. Added NiCd/NiMh/PB(SLA)/A123 battery charge/discharge/cycler functions
2. Memory slots (10) are independently assigned to each battery type
3. A123 top off voltage adjusted to 3.65V/cell
4. Added System timeout(selectable to 2-10Hour)
5. The last cycle of charge and discharge data before an error interruption occurs can now be read by pressing the [Sel] button
6. Discharge power factor added
7. 1’s decimal digit added to the voltage display

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Charlie Wang, CEO and Founder of Thunder Power RC saw a vision to bringing a new generation of high power batteries to the hobby industry. In 2003, Thunder Power was the first company to market Lithium Polymer batteries on a wide scale distribution for hobby planes and helicopters.

Within the first two years of operation, Charlie established the Lithium Polymer battery as the standard in the hobby industry for electric planes and helicopters. During this two year period, the best and most successful hobby industry pilots switched to Thunder Power batteries because of the incredible power they delivered during flight.

By 2005, the industry embraced the new batteries and Thunder Power instantly became the world wide leader in supplying Lithium Polymer batteries for planes and helicopters. Pilots who previously flew gas planes began switching to electric. The growth of the market began a rapid expansion due to newly discovered power that Lithium Polymer batteries produced. In 2006 Charlie introduced the eXtreme Series which ushered a new era of Lithium Polymer battery power.

In 2007, Thunder Power Batteries changed their name to Thunder Power RC to better represent the company’s expanded product line. Thunder Power RC launched a line of ESC’s with a revolutionary new feature that includes a battery monitoring system. The company will be adding several new and exciting products this year that will be launched at IRCHA and Ihobby.

Thunder Power RC will be moving into their new 32,000 sq. ft. Las Vegas office-warehouse facility later this year. All operations including marketing, sales, R&D, tech support, battery assembly and an indoor test flight environment will be housed in this spacious facility.

Draganfly Innovations is one of the top Distributors of Thunder Power RC Lithium Batteries, Chargers, Balancers, and accessories.

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Thunder Power Batteries is now called Thunder Power RC. Famous for their Pro Lite and newer eXtreme series lipoly batteries, Thunder Power RC is a worldwide powerhouse in lithium polymer technology. ThunderPower RC’s reputation for extreme high quality is not just for their lipo batteries, they also manufacture Thunder Power R/C chargers & balancers. Recently, they have expanded to produce a line of ThunderPower R/C ESCs (Electronic Speed Controls) and their constant innovation has led them to break into the 3D RC helicopter market with the release of the new Thunder Power R C Extreme 450 helicopter. All of this expansion has resulted in the desire to rebrand to ThunderPower R C in order to embrace a larger section of the RC hobby market.

The change from Thunder Power Batteries to Thunder Power RC is purely cosmetic. The company structure and ownership remains the same. Charlie Wang remains as president and the Thunder Power RC headquarters remains in Las Vegas, NV, USA.

The new Thunder Power RC sports a new, less cluttered logo design that focuses on the company name rather than lithium polymer batteries. Continue reading to view the new logos.

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Thunder Power RC will launch the industry’s most exciting and powerful electric-powered 3D micro helicopter at IRCHA 2007 (fall 2007). It is called the Thunder Power eXtreme 450 3D RC Helicopter.

The Thunder Power eXtreme 450 Features

• Fully capable extreme 3D electric r/c helicopter
• All metal head and tail
• Full ball bearings
• Carbon fiber main frame, gyro tray and battery mount
• Constant drive tail
• Thunder Power RC Lithium Polymer (Lipo) Battery

Specifications of the Thunder Power eXtreme 450

• Length: 26.5″ (660mm)
• Width: 4.75″ (120mm)
• Height: 9.0″ (230mm)
• Main Rotor: 28.25″ (710mm)
• Tail Rotor: 5.75″ (145mm)

Several models will be available. All will come with high performance motors. The Radical includes a 3800 KV motor. The Competition version uses a 4500 KV motor, and the Pro version comes fitted with a 4900 KV. These all offer outstanding performance.

For lightweight performance, the Extreme 450 CF will feature a simplified carbon fiber main frame, tail shaft, gyro tray and battery mounts. To compliment the high performance of the motors, the top-level performance models will include an all-metal head, metal tail, full ball bearing sets and a constant speed tail drive.

Prices for these top quality helicopters will start at $249.00 for the carbon fiber kits and extend to $599.00 for the almost-ready-to-fly (ARF) kits, which include the new extreme V2 Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery and 60-amp speed controller. Note that Thunder Power RC will also offer a complete line of spare parts to facilitate rapid repair when necessary.

To highlight the launch of the new Extreme 450 line, Thunder Power RC will give away a gold plated model at IRCHA! Contestants can enter to win at the Thunder Power RC booth. Additionally, David Yost, the industry’s premier canopy painter, will be in Thunder Power’s booth custom painting canopies for give-away prizes.

Thunder Power is known for high performance, high quality, and cutting edge products. The Extreme 450 CF follows in that tradition and is what we consider the Lamborghini of RC helicopters.

More Thunder Power Extreme 450 Information

• TP eXtreme 450 Brochure
• Thunder Power eXtreme 450 Press Release
• Sneak Peek at the New Thunder Power eXtreme 450 3D Electric RC Helicopters Available in 2007
• Thunder Power RC Launches The Industries Most Powerful “Next Generation” 450 RC Helicopter, The Extreme 450

Where to buy? Draganfly Innovations Inc www.rctoys.com will have the new Thunder Power eXtreme 450 3D RC helicopters once they become available. Keep tuned.

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Breaking RC Helicopter news: Get it at www.rctoys.com first!

Thunder Power is about to launch the next generation in 3D electric RC helicopters. The Thunder Power eXtreme 450 series of RC helis should be available this fall. Thunder Power says “The Extreme 450 CF is the Lamborghini of micro helicopters”.

The eXtreme 450 3D RC Helicopter will be available in three versions: A high performance/radical version at 3800Kv, a competition version at 4500Kv and a professional version at 4900Kv. The carbon fiber version (eXtreme 450 CF) will feature a simplified carbon fiber tail shaft, main frame, gyro tray and lipo battery mounts. All versions include Thunder Power lipoly batteries, brushless speed controllers (40A or 60A ESCs) and powerful yet efficient electric brushless motors. Of course a full line of eXtreme 450 CF replacement parts and crash kits will be available.

Prices are yet to be announced but will be priced very competitively - especially for all the high-tech parts included.

Thunder Power has always been a world-leader in lithium polymer battery design and recently broke into the electronic speed controller market. This eXtreme 450 RC heli puts all the Thunder Power RC technology to work. Thunder Power calls the eXtreme450 CF “the industry’s most exciting and powerful 3D electric micro helicopter” and will debut the new eXtreme 450 RC helicopter at the 2007 International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association (IRCHA) Jamboree this fall.

Draganfly Innovations Inc is a world leader in specialized electric RC helicopters. Draganfly Innovations Inc is one of Thunder Power’s main distributors. We carry a full line of Thunder Power lithium polymer batteries, chargers, balancers, connectors, wires and the new Thunder Power brushless speed controllers. Keep watching the Draganfly Innovations Inc. Web site www.rctoys.com to find out more about the new Thunder Power eXtreme 450 3D R/C Helicopters due out this fall.

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June 18, 2007 (Las Vegas, Nevada) - - Thunder Power RC, the leading Lithium Polymer Battery supplier, is launching the industry’s most exciting and powerful 3D electric micro helicopter. The company will debut the advanced 3D helicopter at this year’s IRCHA Show. Several Extreme 450 models will be available in 2007 and will come with high performance brushless motors that include a 3800Kv (radical version), 4500Kv (competition version) and 4900Kv (pro version). For lightweight performance and aerobatics, the Extreme 450 CF will feature a simplified carbon fiber main frame, tail shaft, gyro tray and battery mounts. To compliment the high performance of the motors, the advanced models will include an all metal head, metal tail, full ball bearings and a constant tail drive.

Prices will start at $249.00 for the Carbon Fiber kits and extend to $599.00 for full ARF kits with a new extreme V2 Lithium Polymer battery and a 40A or a 60A Speed Controller. Thunder Power RC will also introduce a full line of Extreme 450 spare parts at IRCHA.

To highlight the launch of the new Extreme 450 line, Thunder Power RC will be giving away one gold plated Extreme 450 model at IRCHA to the winner of the extreme drawing. Stop by their booth to enter. Also in Thunder Power RC’s IRCHA booth, David Yost, the industry’s premier canopy painter will be painting custom canopies for prize give-a-ways. David will be hosting a one hour seminar sponsored by IRCHA to discuss painting techniques and design.

TP is known for high quality-high performance cutting edge products. The Extreme 450 CF follows in that tradition and is the Lamborghini of micro helicopters.

About Thunder Power RC
Thunder Power RC is a worldwide leader in the Lithium Polymer battery category for hobby helicopters and planes. The company has built a reputation for supplying the most advanced and highest quality batteries, chargers and balancers available. Charlie Wang, President and founder started Thunder Power RC four years ago with the desire to provide the best batteries available to the hobby industry. Since then, Charlie has built Thunder Power RC into an industry leader with distribution throughout the world to hobby and military markets.

via Michael Brown, Thunder Power Marketing Director

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