LIPO batteries are found in just about every modern convenience these days and whilst we don’t pay much attention to them we really should. Proper care dramatically extends their usable lifespan and given batteries are so expensive its worth looking after them so that they give you reliable service for years to come.

We take the humble speed controller for granted but it hasn’t always been this easy.

Before I leapt into the hobby world as a fully fledged hobbyist, there were so many things I wish someone told me before I entered the community.

What does a watt meter do and why should I buy do I need one?

Simply put, a watt meter measures the current draw on your electrical system and displays the results live (watts, amps and volts).

The flying RC aircraft comes with some inherent risk. In actual fact, everything we do comes with some level of risk that we intentionally manage and mitigate.

Safety is paramount. It’s definitely not something that you should neglect. The consequences of not taking safety seriously can be deadly and this has been the case on numerous occasions.

Learning to Fly RC can be daunting and many of us struggle with landings.

Commonly, the saying goes ‘you can never have too many batteries’ and for the most part, that is true.

Here are some useful tips to always remember to use in your workshop.

Lithium polymer batteries or LIPO batteries as we describe them, are a member of the lithium-ion battery chemistry family.