Product Announcements & Thunder Power RC News February 11, 2008

The NEW Thunder Power RC TP610C Balance Chargers Are Now In Stock at RCToys.com

Thunder Power RCThe long wait is over! The brand new Thunder Power RC TP610C balance chargers are now here at RCToys.com. Pick one up while quantities last.

The Thunder Power RC TP610C balance charger can charge almost any type of battery right out of the box. No extra software or programming is necessary. The simple to use charge menus will have your charging and discharging your LiPoly, A123, NiMh, NiCD and PB battery packs in no time.

The new Thunder Power TP610C chargers are a work of art, finished in a beautiful red paint that shimmers in the light. Our pictures just don’t do it justice - you have to see this charger for yourself! See our new pictures of the Thunder Power TP610C balance charger:

Thunder Power RC TP 610C Multi Charger with Balancer
The 610C charger has large, easy to use buttons. The backlit LCD display lets you know exactly how everything about the charge/discharge.

Thunder Power RC TP 610C Multi Charger with Balancer
TP610C Charger top view. Notice the BL-2 balance adapter has plugs for both Thunder Power brand LiPo batteries as well as non-Thunder Power brand batteries.

Thunder Power RC TP 610C Multi Charger with Balancer
TP610C Charger right side. Notice the 4mm banana/bullet plug charge leads and the balance adapter. You can charge via the standard output jacks or the balance connector.

Thunder Power RC TP 610C Multi Charger with Balancer
TP610C Charger left side. Input power leads with alligator clips and Thunder Power RC data port.

What You Receive When Purchasing a TP 610C Charger:

  • Thunder Power TP610C Multi Charger with Built-in Balancer (1-6 LiPoly Cells)
  • Alligator clip power supply leads (attached, see picture)
  • BL-2 Connector (Balancer multi-adapter. Thunder Power and generic balance adapter plugs)
  • Thunder Power TP610C Owner’s Manual

TP-610C Balance Charger Specifications:

  • Maximum Charge Rate: 10 Amps
  • Charge Lithium Polymer and Lithium Ion A123 Cells: 1 to 6 Cell Packs
  • Charge NiCd and NiMH Cells: 1 to 14 Cell Packs
  • Charge Lead-Acid (PB) Batteries: 6 - 12Volts
  • Power supply sold separately. We recommended a 11-16V DC power supply capable of supplying 10 Amps (example: RipMax Pro-Peak) or a 12V car battery for charging in while at the flying field.
  • Remember to never charge or discharge your batteries unattended and always practice safe charging procedures.

For More Info:

Where to Buy a Thunder Power RC TP 610C Balance Charger:
Get the new Thunder Power RC TP610C balance charger at your favorite Thunder Power RC distributor, Draganfly Innovations Inc. www.RCToys.com. Remember, Draganfly Innovations gives you fast, FREE Shipping - anywhere in the world on all Thunder Power RC products.

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Chargers & LiPo Balancers & Lithium Polymer Batteries February 1, 2008

How to Charge a 2 or 3 Cell Thunder Power RC Lithium Polymer Battery With a Venom Balance Charger

Venom LiPo Battery Balance Charger 2 Cell - 3 Cell with Power SupplyThe Venom LiPo Balance Charger 2-Cell/3-Cell VEN-0653 is a handy little charger for your 2 and 3 cell lithium polymer batteries and at under $30 this little Venom LiPo charger has great value. The Venom balance charger has integrated balance connectors to charge your LiPo battery packs directly through the balance tabs. This means for use with Thunder Power LiPoly batteries you need to have a balance adapter cable to be compatible with the Venom 2s3s balance charger ports. Other brands of LiPo batteries may plug directly into the Venom balance ports with no cable needed.

Charge a Thunder Power LiPo with a Venom VEN-0653 Balance Charger

Thunder Power RC lithium polymer batteries use a different type of balance connector than the type on the Venom charger. But don’t worry, we have a special adapter cable to attach your Thunder Power 2 and 3 cell Li Polymers to the Venom 2s3s balance charger. This Thunder Power Charging Cable for Venom Balance Charger plugs directly into the 3 cell balance port. Thunder Power 3 and 2 cell batteries are compatible with this one adapter. Don’t worry about charging a 2 Cell TP pack using the adapter connected to the 3 cell balance tab on the Venom charger because the two tabs on the Venom charger go to the same internal connections within the charger.

How to connect your Thunder Power LiPo to the Venom VEN-0653 Balance Charger

  1. Charging Cable for Balance Charger to 3 Cell BatteryPower up your Venom Balance Charger by connecting the included power adapter.
  2. Plug the male end of the Thunder Power to Venom Balance Cable adapter into the 3 cell balance port on the Venom Charger.
  3. Make sure nothing is connected to the power/charge leads on your Thunder Power battery.
  4. LipoSack Fire Retarding Lithium Polymer Battery Charging & Storage Safety BagPlace the battery on a fire resistant surface like a pail of sand or in a LipoSack.
  5. Plug the balance tab on your 2 or 3 cell Thunder Power RC lithium polymer battery to the female end of the balance charger adapter cable.
  6. The Venom Balance Charger will automatically start charging and balancing each cell of your Thunder Power Lithium Battery though the balance tab - not the charge/power leads on the battery.
  7. The charge light on the Venom charger will blink while charging and turn on steady when the battery is fully charged.
  8. A complete charge will require between 1.5 to 2 hours for a 3s1320 LiPo.

Draganfly Innovations Inc. sells the Venom 2-Cell/3-Cell Balance Charger, the Thunder Power balance charging cable adapter for the Venom Charger, LipoSack charging safety bag, as well as the complete line of Thunder Power RC lithium polymer batteries. Remember, you get FREE shipping on all Thunder Power products!

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Product Announcements January 30, 2008

Make Your Electric RC Helicopter or Airplane Safer With This Battery Arming Switch W/ Integrated Deans and Power Pole Connectors

Battery Arming Switch - Safely Arm and Disarm your RC Vehicles - Maxx Products 6970Make your high powered electric RC plane, car or RC helicopter safer with our new High Power Battery Arming Switch with Integrated Deans and Power Pole Connectors.

Electric rc hobbyists know there’s nothing scarier than fumbling to open up your electric rc helicopter or plane to pull the battery connection after a full flight while it’s twitching and whirring. Install this handy, high power battery system arming switch to quickly and easily cut the power between your battery and ESC in your high power electric RC heli or airplane. The flush mounting plate creates a professional look.

This fully assembled kit is composed of 14 AWG r/c wire, Deans Ultra connectors to connect in series between your battery and speed control, and integrated Anderson-Sermos PowerPole Connectors that act as the jumper to Arm and Disarm this ingenious device. It’s cheaper to purchase this fully assembled kit than to purchase each part individually so adding this arming/disarming switch to your RC toolkit is a no-brainer!

Get the new safety arm/disarm switch and many other RC wire and connectors at Draganfly Innovations Inc. www.RCToys.com

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Product Announcements January 30, 2008

Hitec RCD’s New Micro RC Servo HS82MG Metal Gear Is Here at RCToys.com

The Hitec HS-82MG Micro Servo is the latest RC servo released by Hitec RCD Inc.

The Hitec HS82MG is a step up from the HS81MG micro servo and features many improvements including a more powerful motor, new electronics and a more durable position sensor for better centering. The Hitech HS82MG’s metal gears optimize strength and impact resistance.

Hitec 19.0g HS-82MG Metal Gear Micro RC Servo

R/C Applications for the new Hitec HS82MG RC Servo Include:

  • Small RC Airplanes,
  • Gliders,
  • Electric RC Helicopters,
  • and 1/18th scale RC Cars

Hitec 19.0g HS-82MG Metal Gear Micro RC Servo

Hitec HS-82MG Specifications:

  • Size: 1.17 x 0.47 x 1.16 inches (29.8 x 12.0 x 29.6 mm)
  • Weight: 0.66 oz (19.0 g)
  • Operating Speed @ 4.8V: 0.12 sec/60°
  • Operating Speed @ 6.0V: 0.10 sec/60°
  • Output Torque @ 4.8V: 2.8 Kg-cm (38.88 oz-in)
  • Output Torque @ 6.0V: 3.4 Kg-cm (47.22 oz-in)
  • HS82MG Replacement Gear Set: Hitec Metal Gear 56386
  • UPC: 669962320504

Get the new Hitec HS82MG Micro Servo or browse an impressive lineup of popular Hitec RC Servos and Hitec Servo Parts today at Draganfly Innovations Inc. www.RCToys.com

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Product Announcements January 25, 2008

New Octopus Universal Charging Adapter Cable with Deans, JST, Tamiya, Futaba J, and Bullet Connectors

Octopus RC Charging Cable - Charge Anything with this Multi-Connector Charger AdapterIntroducing the Octopus multi charging adapter. Charge anything with this multi-connector charger adapter.

We’re excited about this new RC charging accessory. Why spend the time to purchase all these charging ends individually, then have to solder them all together and hope you don’t have any wires crossed? Simply purchase this handy, time saver, and the Octopus charging cable will be your #1 accessory in your RC toolbox. With 2 gold plated 4mm banana plugs one end and 5 types of connectors on the other, you’re bound to be able to charge practically any RC device!

Octopus Charge Cable Input:

  • 4mm banana plugs with 1 ft of 18 AWG r/c wire

Octopus Charge Cable Outputs:

  • 1x Deans Ultra
  • 1x Tamiya
  • 1x Futaba J servo connectors
  • 1x JST
  • 1x pair of extra leads to add your own custom connector

Get the new Octopus multi adapter at www.RCToys.com

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Product Announcements January 24, 2008

New Colored Mini Infrared RC Helicopter Tail Propellers and Main Rotor Blades - Trick Out Your Heli

Customize your Havoc Heli, Palmsized Mini Heli or Mini Bell infrared helicopters with these new colored rotor blades and tail propellers!

Our new colored mini infrared R/C helicopter tail propellers and main rotor blades come in three beautifully translucent shades of red, yellow and blue. View all our mini infrared RC helicopter rotor blades and tail propellers.

These Main Rotors and Tail Propellers are Compatible With:

  • Mini IR Helis & Mini Bell IR Heli,
  • Spin Master Air Hogs Havoc Helis,
  • Silverlit Picco Z,
  • PiccoZ, PicooZ, etc…

Red, Yellow, & Blue Replacement Main Rotors for Mini Infrared RC Helicopters

Colored Mini Heli Rotor Blade Specifications

  • Rotor Diameter: 5.2″ (13.2cm)
  • Material: Durable, flexible, injected plastic
  • Features: Integrated stabilizer (top hinged portion)

Red, Yellow, & Blue Replacement Tail Propellers for Mini Infrared RC Helicopters

Colored Mini Heli Tail Propeller Specifications

  • Diameter: 1.2″ (3.0cm)
  • Material: Durable, injected plastic
  • Very easy to change: simple press-fit design
  • These tail props can also be used on Bladerunner and Micro Mosquito RC helicopters

It is fairly easy to damage the tail propeller or main rotor if you keep the power on while skimming off the floor after crashing, getting stuck in furniture or impacting against a ceiling fan. Our replacement tail propellers and main rotors for mini indoor infrared rc helicopters will get your favorite indoor micro heli back in the air in no time.

See our related help articles on mini infrared rc helicopters.

These new colored tail props and main rotors for mini helis are now on sale at Draganfly Innovations Inc. www.RCToys.com

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Product Announcements January 24, 2008

Just Arrived: 3 New Mini Helis! Bell/Dragonfly/Fairy Infrared RC Helicopters

Draganfly Innovations has just received the new colored Mini Bell micro infrared RC helicopters!

Based on the hugely popular bell helicopter and dragonfly helicopter design these 0.4 oz indoor mini rc helicopters are incredibly light, super stable and simple to fly.

Red Mini Bell / Mini Dragonfly Infrared RC Heli
Red Mini Bell / Dragonfly Heli

Yellow Mini Bell / Mini Dragonfly Infrared RC Heli
Yellow Mini Bell / Dragonfly Heli

Blue Mini Bell / Mini Dragonfly Infrared RC Heli
Blue Mini Bell / Dragonfly Heli

These mini Bell helicopters have full left/right/up/down control and move forwards in a slow and simple to control speed. The included 2 channel infrared transmitter (remote control) doubles as the charger for the helicopters built-in rechargeable lipo battery. Flight time is usually 5 to 6 minutes. Recharging the battery usually only takes 20 minutes.

To purchase a new colored mini Bell heli or spare parts like tail propellers,  main rotor blades and motors go to our Mini Bell Electric Infrared Indoor RC Helicopter Web page.

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