Draganfly Innovations News, Product Articles, Press Releases & Media Info

Multi-Time National Champion of Sweden — Magnus Vassmar Joins Team Thunder Power.

Draganfly Innovations — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:01:40 +0000


Just after joining the Thunder Power RC team, Jörn Neumann TQ’d and won at the JConcepts Clash powered by TPRC.
		Multi-Time, Swedish National Champion Magnus Vassmar has joined the Thunder Power Racing team for 2012. Magnus has proven his skills as a top contender placing in the top positions at several large events such as IIC, ETS, DHI Cup, and LRP Masters. Magnus will be using Thunder Power Z3R motors, Pro Race batteries and the Thunder Power 820CD charging system. In 2011, Magnus successfully won several National events in his home country of Sweden powered by Thunder Power RC.
In addition to joining the TPRC team, the Vassmar Family business Autopartner will be distributing and selling Thunder Power products in Sweden. “I’m very motivated and excited to join the Thunder Power RC team and I hope to contribute with some good results,” states Magnus Vassar. “I think their products have very high quality and I’m looking forward to using them the upcoming season. I would like to thank everyone at Thunder Power for this opportunity to be part of a already successful group of drivers.” Thunder Power RC would like to welcome and thank Magnus for his confidence in our team and products. We are proud to be the power behind his Championship racing skills. We anticipate that Magnus, and our other team members, will continue to push the limits of electric power systems and help to continue to push TPRC product development to the next level!

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Multi-Time National Champion of Sweden — Magnus Vassmar Joins Team Thunder Power.

Eagle Tree Systems offering a 10% mail in rebate.

Draganfly Innovations — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:17:31 +0000

Draganfly has a large selection of Eagle Tree parts and accessories. From the Elogger V4 to the latest in active stabilization, Draganfly has it all. The best part is Eagle Tree is offering a 10% mail in rebate for a limited time only. Check out the Eagle Tree products that we carry. RCToys.com

New Guardian Stabilization Sensors for FPV Eagle Tree OSD Pro

Draganfly Innovations — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:14:30 +0000

Have you ever wanted to add active stabilization to your RC airplane? The new Eagle Tree Guardian Stabilization sensor plugs in to your OSD pro and adds fully adjustable pitch and roll stabilization to your aircraft. This means that at the flick of a switch, you can turn on active stabilization and effectively null out any unwanted movements in your plane while flying.

Features

Heading Hold – Using the heading hold feature, you can lock your airplane into flying in one specific direction. Any unwanted movements caused by wind gusts, propeller torque or other interference will be automatically compensated for using your aircrafts control surfaces.
Roll and Pitch Stabilization – Roll and Pitch are controlled through the Guardian Stabilization Sensor. Should the aircraft bank or pitch, it will be immediately corrected.
Artificial Horizon – When enabled, the Guardian Stabilization sensor will display an artificial horizon on the OSD Pro video output, which you can use to fly your airplane without reference to the ground! This means that you can fly your aircraft through clouds, smoke and other obstructions without losing your reference to the horizon.
Adjustable Gains and Sensitivity – The Guardian Stabilization sensor allows you to adjust the response aggressiveness (gain) for roll, pitch, and heading. This allows you to program the Guardian to work best with your individual model, and ensures an appropriate control response from the system.

Check out this video, which shows the Eagle Tree Guardian Stabilization Sensor in action:

Guardian Stabilization Expander from Eagle Tree! from Bill Parry on Vimeo.

Manual

Want to learn more about the Guardian Stabilization Sensor for the Eagle Tree OSD Pro? You can download the manual from our website. Guardian Stabilization Sensor Manual.
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Do you need chargers, balancers, connectors and other accessories for your lithium polymer rechargeable RC batteries? We carry a huge selection available for purchase online or over the phone.
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Draganfly Innovations — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:40:43 +0000



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JORN NEUMANN SIGNS AND WINS WITH THUNDER POWER RC.

Draganfly Innovations — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:01:43 +0000


Just after joining the Thunder Power RC team, Jörn Neumann TQ’d and won at the JConcepts Clash powered by TPRC.
		Just after joining the Thunder Power RC team, Jörn Neumann TQ’d and won at the JConcepts Clash powered by TPRC.Multi-time, European Off-road Champion and Team Durango driver Jörn Neumann signed an exclusive sponsorship contract for 2012 for the use of TPRC batteries and chargers. The twenty year old from Germany has been a top contender at several major off-road events around the world. Thunder Power is happy to announce the addition of Jörn to our talented team of drivers. Jörn stated, “I am really happy to join the Thunder Power RC team and to use the batteries in all of my cars. When I tried TPRC batteries, I was impressed by the performance. TPRC LiPo batteries are a must have for every racer.
Jörn raced for the first time representing team TPRC at the JConcepts Clash last weekend in Florida. Powered by TPRC batteries and charger, Jörn TQ’d and won the 1/8th Electric Buggy and 1/10th 4WD Buggy classes. Jörn won racing with the new G6 Pro Race 65C 6000mAh 2S (TP6000-2SPR65) batteries in his 1/8th Buggy, the new G6 Pro Race 5000mAh 65C (TP5000-2SPR65S) Saddle packs in his 10th 4WD Buggy and charged them with the TP820CD Dual port charger. We would like to congratulate Jörn on his victories at the JConcepts Clash. Jörn joins a top group of drivers from Thunder Power and will play an integral part in expanding into the highly contested off-road market. Jörn’s next big event will be at the 2012 Reedy Race of Champions in January.

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Thunder Power G4 Batteries – Our Lowest Prices Ever!

Draganfly Innovations — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:23:36 +0000

We’ve gone completely crazy! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take full advantage before we regain our senses. We’ve reduced ALL of our remaining Thunder Power G4 batteries to the LOWEST PRICES WE’VE EVER OFFERED! Be sure to get yours now at these blowout prices while quantities last. We’ve already lowered the prices on our website, so no need to use a coupon code, just shop away.

The discontinued G4 batteries we currently have in stock are:

Click here for our full listing of G4 Batteries

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The All-New TP1430C High-Power Multi-Chemistry Charger/Discharger/Cycler/Balancer System

Draganfly Innovations — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:34:32 +0000

Thunder Power RC introduces all-new TP1430C High-Power Multi-Chemistry Charger/Discharger/Cycler/Balancer System.

The all-new TP1430C is our most powerful multi-chemistry charger, discharger, cycler and balancer system ever released from Thunder Power RC. With up to 1000 watts of total charging power, the TP1430C can charge, discharge and cycle a wide variety of 1-14S LiPo, LiIon and LiFe (A123) batteries, as well as 1-40 cell NiCd and NiMH along with 6-48V Pb (lead-acid) batteries. The built-in 2-14S LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) cell balancer and included balance connector adapter board are readily compatible with all Thunder Power balance connectors and the JST-XH balance connectors found on most other batteries.

Boasting the same compact design and technology as the TP820CD, the TP1430C is capable of charging at rates up to 30 amps offering the ability to charge many of the latest-generation LiPo batteries at ultra-fast rates up to 9C and beyond. Additional features include built-in data monitoring and viewing on the large class-leading and easy-to-read 48-character blue backlit LCD screen, internal resistance measurement and an advanced Storage Mode function to automatically charge or discharge LiPo/ LiIon/LiFe (A123) batteries as needed. Other great features also include dual computer-controlled cooling fans and temperature protection, an attractive and extremely durable aluminum case, plus the ability to install future firmware updates available for free download from www.ThunderPowerRC.com using a standard mini USB cable. Best of all these incredible features are all available at a value that’s hard to beat while being fully supported and backed by Thunder Power RC’s industry-leading 2-year warranty.

Technical Specifications

Powerful 1000W charger, discharger and cycler system with built-in LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) cell balancer.
Includes a balance connector adapter board readily compatible with 2-14S Thunder Power and JST-XH balance connectors.
This powerful and compact single port design charges, discharges and cycles 1-14S LiIon/LiPo/LiFe (A123), 1-40 cell NiCd/NiMH and 6-48V Pb (lead-acid) batteries.
Up to 1000 watts of total power with selectable charge rates from 0.2 amps up to 30 amps for ultra-fast charging.
12 user-programmable memories plus built-in data monitoring and viewing with internal resistance measurement and more.
Fully-adjustable charge capacity limit (NiMh/NiCd/Pb), per cell end voltage and low voltage cutoff settings to maximize safety, charge and discharge performance.
Wide 12.0-36.0V input voltage range with adjustable input power current limiting to maximize performance and protect power supplies.
Durable and compact aluminum case with dual computer-controlled cooling fans and an extremely easy-to-read blue backlit LCD screen.

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All-New Z3R-8 Brushless Motors for 1/8th Scale, Off-Road Vehicles Now Available

Draganfly Innovations — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:34:58 +0000

Thunder Power RC introduces all-new Z3R-8 Brushless Motor Series; designed, developed and built to deliver maximum performance and reliability for RC surface vehicles.

Since 2008, Thunder Power RC Race Series LiPo batteries have set never-before-seen industry-leading standards in performance, reliability and longevity for electric-powered vehicles. They continue to be the batteries to have or be beat by at tracks world-wide while racking up long lists of local, regional and world championship wins and records in all forms and classes of racing. In last 2010, we expanded upon those successes by adding the 1/10th Scale Z3R 540 Brushless motor series to our product line up. In six short months, the Z3R motors have won Snowbirds, ROAR National Title, The Reedy Race of Champions, Tour Oval and NAMBA National races. Continuing to expand upon these successes, Thunder Power RC is proud to introduce the all-new Z3R-8 Sensored Brushless Motors for the RC surface market. Designed, developed and tested at the hands of top racers world-wide, Z3R-8 Sensored Brushless Motors are built to deliver maximum performance and reliability.

Thunder Power RC’s Z3R-8 Sensored Brushless motor series is designed for use in 1/8th scale, off-road vehicle applications. Z3R-8 motors are high-powered for pro-level performance and are available in 1400Kv, 1900Kv, 2100Kv and 2400Kv for any buggy. Each motor is constructed from high-quality materials including a balanced, high-strength 4-pole neodymium rotor, high-temperature coated copper wire and plated copper solder tabs, while features including easy-to-set adjustable timing from 0—25 degrees and fast-switching, high-temp sensors make it easy to maximize performance. The Z3R-8 motors are compatible with brushless sensored and sensorless electronic speed controls for flexibility in power system optimization. All Z3R motors are designed and developed from the ground-up, tested rigorously and race-proven in the hands of top racers world-wide including Paul Lemieux and others, Z3R brushless motors are built to deliver maximum performance and reliability.

Best of all, Z3R Brushless Motors are backed by Thunder Power RC’s industry-leading warranty and damaged replacement program coverage. The Z3R-8 Brushless Motors are now available for purchase by contacting your Thunder Power RC retailer.

Features:

Ribbed, aluminum heat sink can with built-in cooling fins
Balanced, high-strength 4-Pole neodymium rotor
Easy-to-set, 0–25 degree adjustable timing
High-temp coated pure copper wire
Plated copper solder tabs
Fast-switching, high-temp sensors
Dual screw hole mounting pattern

Z3R-8 Brushless Motor Specifications:

Timing: Adjustable (0–25 degrees)
Motor Length: 2.72 in (69.2mm)
Motor Diameter: 1.65 in (42.1mm)
Shaft Diameter: 0.20in (5.0mm)
Weight: 11.4 oz (323g)

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Traxxas Boats Back in Stock with Upgraded Castle Creations ESC + Brushless Motor

Draganfly Innovations — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:10:07 +0000

The hottest RC speedboat on the market is back, and this time it features a brushless motor and ESC manufactured by Castle Creations! This long awaited update to the Traxxas Spartan eliminates concerns some customers have had about overheating the ESC and motor, which prior to the upgrade were both manufactured by Traxxas. Castle Creations’ exacting standards demand the utmost performance and reliability from their components so they are a perfect match for the Traxxas Spartan, one of the best RC boats available.

Castle Creations Marine ESC

The Castle Creations speed controller is water cooled – an intake on the side of the boat constantly forces cold water over the ESC to keep it within acceptable temperature limits. Marine Castle Creations ESC’s are not as sensitive to the size of the intake as their Traxxas predecessors are, which means that thermal shutdowns are virtually a thing of the past for the Spartan RC boat.

Castle Creations Brushless Motor

Featuring the same specifications as the Traxxas motor previously used, the new Castle Creations brushless motor is built to the same exacting standards as the updated speed controller. Additional improvements in design have kept the blistering performance and unbelievable torque of the previous version, while adding design elements that better control the temperature of the motor.

You can learn more about the Traxxas Spartan RC boat on our website.

TEAM USA WINS FAI F3A WORLD RC CAR CHAMPIONSHIPS POWERED WITH THUNDER POWER RC Li-Po BATTERIES

Draganfly Innovations — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:52:16 +0000

Team USA competes and wins at the World Championship title against a field represented by over 30 countries.

The Academy of Model Aeronautics International Modeling Center hosted the 2011 FAI F3A World Championship competition where the World’s top RC aerobatic/pattern pilots competed for the honors of World Champion. Team USA was represented by Team Manager Albert Glenn and competitors Andrew Jesky, Chip Hyde and Brett Wickizer. These pilots qualified at the USA Nationals competition by finishing in the top four places to represent the USA. Two of the USA team members, Jesky and Hyde, piloted electric models powered by Thunder Power RC Pro Lite 25C series batteries during both the USA Nationals and F3A World Championships.

The FAI F3A class of competition demands the utmost skill and precision as pilots perform complex, aerial maneuvers ranging in varying difficulty of K-factor. Eighty-seven pilots from over 30 countries competed during four rounds of rigorous competition in temperatures measuring upwards of 150 degrees Fahrenheit off of the runway. The preliminary results had thirty of the 87 pilots moving on to the semi-finals. All of the Team USA and many pilots powered by Thunder Power RC moved on to the semi-finals. During the semi-finals the top thirty completed an additional 4 flights for the opportunity to make the finals. The finals were represented by the top ten pilots. Six of the top ten pilots were flying electric powered aircraft. Four of the six electric pilots in the top ten relied on Thunder Power RC to power their competitive flights. Congratulations to the top ten pilots representing their respective countries and Team Thunder Power RC: Wolfgang Matt, Stefan Kaiser, Chip Hyde and Andrew Jesky.

After many rounds of grueling competition, Thunder Power RC comes out on top as the power of choice for the World Championship Team USA with pilots Andrew Jesky and Chip Hyde. Thunder Power RC was the power behind the top placing electric pilots in the individual class of competition with both Jesky and Hyde. Andrew Jesky took home the bronze in the individual class of competition with Chip Hyde finishing 4th overall. Thunder Power RC is proud to be the power behind the majority of the top ten electric pilots in the F3A World Championships. The number of electric-powered entries continues to grow and so does the number of pilots relying on Thunder Power RC. #1 in Performance and Reliability, the most trusted and winning LiPo battery ever used in national and world wide competition comes from the Thunder Power RC!

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YANNIC PRUMPER JOINS TEAM THUNDER POWER RC

Draganfly Innovations — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:07:23 +0000

Thunder Power RC signs Yannic Prumper of Germany as the newest addition to the racing team.

Known throughout Europe as one of the rising stars of touring car racing, 17 year old Yannic will join 3-time World Champion Marc Rheinard, Viktor Wilck and Thomas Pumpler to represent Team Thunder Power RC. Yannic is relatively new to the top level racing circuit with only a couple years of racing under his belt, this rookie has made all the Pros take notice. Yannic recently raced in the Euro Touring Series (ETS) which finished the sixth round of competition in Andernach, Germany. His skills were well matched to compete among the Pros, as Yannic finished in 3rd place overall for both the race event and ETS series points. Yannic finished just behind fellow TPRC team driver Marc Rheinard and his Yokomo team mate Ronald Volker.

Thunder Power RC CEO and Owner Charlie Wang with Yannic Prumper and Team Manager Jim Skinner at the ETS Andernach Race.

“Thunder Power RC will bring a new dimension to my competition level performance. I am looking forward to using the Z3R brushless motors and LiPo batteries.” states Yannic Prumper. “I am excited to be a part of the Thunder Power RC team.”

Yannic will represent the TPRC Team at major International and US electric/LiPo events. Thunder Power RC would like to welcome and thank Yannic for trusting in Thunder Power RC to be the power behind his podium level performance. We know that Yannic will continue to help develop the power and performance to take TPRC LiPo battery and brushless motors to the next level of performance to remain #1 in Performance and Reliability.

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The New Eagle Tree V4 Altitude MicroSensor – 1 Foot Resolution!

Draganfly Innovations — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:48:47 +0000

Eagle Tree Systems has just released version 4 of their popular Altitude MicroSensor. This new altimeter features a 1 foot vertical resolution and is able to function at up to 20,000 feet. Just like previous versions of the Altitude MicroSensor the version 4 model can connect directly to any of the Eagle Tree data loggers. This MicroSensor also features a built in 8 segment LED display and will read back the maximum altitude attained during each flight even when not plugged in to a data logger. You can daisy-chain this altimeter with other Eagle Tree MicroSensors when it is used with one of the Eagle Tree data loggers.

Technical specifications for the new version 4 Altitude MicroSensor are:

Resolution: +/- 1 foot
Weight: 4 grams (.15 ounces)
Calibration Required: None, works out of the box
Temperature Compensation: Onboard and precalibrated
Units: User Selectable Feet or Meters

The Altitude MicroSensor is one of the cheapest and most accurate small altimeters on the market. The ability to run either standalone or as part of a data logging / FPV system makes it a perfect addition to any RC airplane or helicopter pilot’s equipment.

How to Charge Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Batteries

Draganfly Innovations — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:20:26 +0000

This guide contains everything you need to know about charging LiPo batteries. The process is very simple and not much different from charging any other battery type. Keep in mind that brand does not matter when it comes to LiPo chargers. A Common Sense RC LiPo charger will charge a Thunder Power RC LiPo and a Thunder Power RC charger will charge other brands of LiPo batteries (see the note on balance plug types below.)

How to Choose a Charging Setup

Decide what Batteries you Want to Charge – Cell count and pack capacity are the most important factors when choosing a charger for your LiPo batteries. Find the number of cells in series that your LiPo packs have; this will determine the voltage. Also find out what the capacity of the pack is in mAh. If you’re new to lithium polymer batteries and want a guide, we have an FAQ written.
Decide how Many Amps you want to Charge at – Generation 6 Thunder Power batteries support charging at a rate of up to 5 times their capacity (5C). As a rule of thumb, this is faster than most people can and should use, as charging at rates of over 1C has been shown to shorten battery life. A safe charging rate is generally accepted to be 2C with a balancer. Multiply the capacity of your pack in amp hours by 2 to get a good estimate of the number of amps you will need your charger to provide.
Choose a Li-Po Charger with an Appropriate Number of Watts – The number of watts is the only really important variable here. Watts equals volts times amps, so take the number of amps that you want to charge your packs at (as determined by the last step) and multiply by their voltage. The result is the minimum number of watts that your charger should have. Keep in mind that cost tends to increase with the number of watts a charger can provide.
Choose a Balancer Compatible with Your Battery Leads – All LiPo batteries over 1 cell should include a set of balance leads, which are used to keep the voltage of each cell the same. It’s critically important that you use a balancer when charging at rates of over 1C, otherwise imbalances can build up and result in over or under-charging different cells in a pack. Note that many computerized chargers include a built in balancer. You may have to purchase an adapter cable to use internal balancers with your particular brand of LiPo battery. There are basically 3 common leads that LiPo batteries use. They are, according to brand:
- JST-XH - This type of lead is the most common. It is supported out of the box by the TP610C, TP610C-ACDC, and TP820CD balance chargers.
- Thunder Power RC – Thunder Power balance leads are used by all Thunder Power RC LiPo batteries. They will work with all Thunder Power chargers, although if you want to use them with another brand of charger you will have to purchase a Thunder Power to JST-XH adapter cable.
- Hyperion – Hyperion uses their own proprietary balance plug. We do not carry an adapter cable at the time of writing.
Choose your Charging Leads – You will need a set of leads that go from the charger to your battery pack. All of the chargers that we carry include a set of leads that will either work out of the box or that you can solder plugs of your choice onto. Consult the individual charger’s product page for more details. As a rule of thumb, the leads that plug into the chargers output jack are usually 4mm bullet connectors.
Choose a Power Supply – Some LiPo chargers have their own built in power supplies and do not need to be plugged in to an external 12 volt source (such as the TP610C-ACDC and CS-ACDC-6.) If you require a power supply, the RipMax Pro Peak is a good choice. Make sure that the power supply you choose can provide an appropriate number of watts. A good rule of thumb to determine how many watts you need a power supply to provide is to take the number of watts that your charger can output and add 10%. The extra 10% accounts for power lost due to resistance and heat.

How to Use Your Charging Setup

Read your Chargers Manual – There’s no substitute for this, read the manual cover to cover before you try to charge LiPo batteries.
Plug the Charger into your Power Supply
Connect the LiPo to the main Charging Leads and Balancer Port – If you’re using a Thunder Power to JST-XH adapter cable you will need to use this now.
Verify Settings and Begin Charging – In particular, you must make sure that the voltage and number of amps to charge at are correct. Charging up to 2C is generally regarded as safe, but there is no margin of error when it comes to pack voltage. Charging at an incorrect voltage / cell count will result in a fire.
Do not Leave the Battery Charging Unsupervised – LiPo batteries must not be left to charge unsupervised. Although the technology is safe, accidents do happen and it is important that you are there to react to any situation that may arise.

You can buy Thunder Power lithium polymer batteries and chargers on our website. If you need a Thunder Power RC to JST-XH adapter cable, we carry those as well.

Li-Po Battery Selections for the Traxxas E-Revo VXL RC Truck

Draganfly Innovations — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:49:01 +0000

Do you want to increase your Traxxas E-Revo VXL’s performance with lithium polymer (Li-Po) batteries? We’ve road tested a selection of high end Thunder Power RC Li-Pos that will work out of the box with the E-Revo VXL, including a setup that gives it way too much power to reasonably control.

Please note: the Traxxas E-Revo VXL features dual battery bays which gives you the option of running two Li-Po packs in parallel for increased runtime. You must not wire them in series, or you might damage / destroy the batteries and speed controller. You can use this Deans wire harness to safely run Li-Po batteries in parallel.

Economy Setup – 1 or 2 (parallel) x TP-1750-2SP45

At the time of writing, we only have a few of these generation 4 batteries left in stock. If you want to give your E-Revo VXL a boost in performance for a very modest cost, you can pick up one or two of these G4 batteries.

Mid Range Setup – 1 or 2 (parallel) x TP1300-2SPP65

A pair of TP1300-2SPP65 Li-Po batteries will provide an ample boost in power over the stock NiMh batteries. You can use either one pack alone or two packs wired in parallel. Running two packs in parallel will give a more noticeable increase in performance because the voltage drop under load will be less. Using two packs will also double the runtime.

Insane Setup – 1 or 2 (parallel) x TP1300-3SPP45

One or two TP1300-3SPP45 Li-Po batteries will provide more power than most drivers can reasonably control. You will have to be extremely careful with the trigger if you run these packs, as the E-Revo VXL will flip over with all but the slightest touch on the gas. If you’re interested in having more power than you’ll ever need, you can run either one of these packs or two in parallel.

Battery Selections for the Traxxas Spartan Electric RC Boat

Draganfly Innovations — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:07:59 +0000

The Traxxas Spartan electric RC boat comes with a set of capable NiMh batteries but if you want the extreme power and cutting edge performance that only Li-Po batteries can offer, we’ve chosen a selection of Thunder Power RC Li-Po’s that will work out of the box.

Please note that the Traxxas Spartan boat has two battery bays and will require two of each listed Li-Po battery to run.

Economy Setup – 2x TP3300-2SSR35D

A pair of TP3300-2SSR35D Li-Po batteries will give a huge boost in performance over the stock NiMh batteries, for a very modest price.

Mid Range Setup – 2x TP6600-2SSR35D

Two TP6600-2SSR35D Li-Po batteries will give you just under twice the runtime that the economy setup will, and the increased capacity will allow a faster discharge.

Most Power – 2x TP5300-3SPR65D

A Pair of TP5300-3SPR65D Li-Po batteries will deliver more amps than any of the other setups we’ve listed. These packs are capable of a 65C continuous discharge, and are made of the very best cells currently available. These packs also feature 3 cells wired in series, delivering more voltage and all out speed.

Longest Runtime – 2x TP8000-3SSR35D

If you’re interested in running the Traxxas Spartan Boat for as long as possible between charges, a pair of TP8000-3SSR35D Li-Po batteries will nearly double the capacity and runtime as compared to any of our other selections. Choose this option if you’re interested in spending less time charging batteries, but don’t mind that the boat rides a bit lower in the water due to the extra weight.