Batteries

Spektrum S250 dual-port AC Smart charger
How Long Do LiPo Batteries Last? Cycle Life, Internal Resistance and When to Retire a Pack
How many cycles a LiPo lasts, what wears it out, how to track internal resistance, and when to retire a pack, per Battery University and Traxxas. Read more...
Spektrum 2S 2000mAh Smart LiPo receiver pack with IC3 and servo connector
Transmitter and Receiver Batteries: AA, NiMH, LiFe and LiPo Packs Explained
AA, NiMH, LiFe or LiPo? How to power your RC transmitter and receiver, which packs your servos can take, and how to test an old pack before it fails. Read more...
Racers Edge LiPo battery safety bag for packs up to 6S
Flying and Shipping LiPo Batteries: FAA, TSA and USPS Rules for RC and Drone Pilots
Can you fly with RC and drone LiPos? Watt-hour limits, carry-on rules, how to pack spares, and how to mail a LiPo by ground, per FAA, TSA and USPS. Read more...
RC battery and charging infographic showing LiPo cell voltages (4.20 V full, about 3.80 V storage, 3.70 V nominal) and four safe-charging habits
RC Battery & Charging Guide: LiPo vs. NiMH, C-Ratings and Safe Charging
LiPo vs. NiMH, what 3S, mAh and C mean, how to balance charge at 1C, storage voltage, LiPo safety and recycling, in plain words. Read more...
Racers Edge Pro Series LiPo charging and storage hard case
LiPo Storage, Swelling and Safe Disposal: What to Do With Your Packs
Store LiPo packs at 3.8 V per cell, keep them out of hot cars, know when a puffed battery is done, and recycle old packs safely instead of trashing them. Read more...
Hitec RDX2 1000 dual port AC/DC charger
How to Choose a LiPo Charger: Watts, Amps, AC/DC and Balance Charging
Pick the right LiPo charger: how watts and amps work, why AC chargers are limited, what balance charging does, and how much charger your packs need. Read more...