IS this compativle with LiPo batteries or any other lighter weight batter option?
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The Ni cad pack is used as the ballast and balancing weight for the model. A LiPo pack can be substituted but you will require weight to trim the plane. LiPo batteries will give better performance in flight time and the number of recharge cycles. All good things but I would run through the supplied batteries before you upgrade, just a thought. Best of luck and happy flying.
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Top speed on Nimh is less than 10mph-15 I would estimate, the esc isn't rated to handle lipo batteries. At least the one that came in mine a year and a half ago.
1923392
Yes in the long run. I called castle creations and their tech department told me this brand of lipo is under rated (c) and will harm your esc. My mamba monster esc caught on fire after a 10 minute run...
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Mine was sent in original box with everything needed to run . It's a Great product as is, i would highly recommend a lipo battery however :p
1000542
Yes you can. But you should read up on the different ways. Lipo's are dangerous, can cause a fire, and if you do not charge them correctly their life will be short. You can find all the information on charging Lipo batteries here on the internet.
1700031
Any DeWalt 20v battery will work, yes. The thinner, lower mAh rating battery just won't last as long as the bigger one.
1240183
The stock Nimh battery lasts about 12 minutes on a full charge. I recommend upgrading to lipo power asap
483635
Yes and no you don't need anything else. But would recommend a lipo battery to go along with it.
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There is also a phantom 2 series that you may want to consider. The good thing about the phantom 1.1.1 is that you can use standard 2200 mA lipo batteries at a fraction of the cost of the DJI phantom two batteries.
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Only LiPo and LiFe. Haven't had a battery like that, and haven't tested it. Just get a charger made for the battery to be safe. Always
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Sounds like you want to use a NiMH charger (7.2v) for the LiPO battery (7.4v). No, that won't work... it will likely burn up the battery. You have to use a LiPO charger.
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Sorry, but I can't fully answer this question. My LiPo fits under my rail in the front. Sorry. It is about the same width of my nunchuck battery, so if they fit, I would think it would.
482934
Nope. You will need a battery and charger. 2s lipo is a good place to start. You will need a special charger for the lipos. Add about a hundred bucks if you want mid grade nicer stuff
1071426
Absolutely, it is brushless, and goes like heck with 11.1 volt Lipo battery. option purchase.
885197
There is a 2 port (the smallest one) for 2s lipo balance, should work fine at 7.4v and connected to balance port
407124
I used the 3-cell 11.1v lipo all summer on it. Works completely fine. System is good for 14.4v.
1761735
Yes it will work, but if you have brushless (Velineon) setup, I would highly recommend LiPo batteries instead of NiMH.