HobbyKing is proud to announce that all LiPo batteries, including 100wh and above, will be transported IATA compliant at no additional cost to you despite increased safety requirements.

Investing in the right kind of battery is essential for any hobbyist. Most people I have spoken to have told me that the Turnigy Graphene is a staple item for any drone racer.

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.

You’re not going to get very far in this hobby without a good LIPO charger but there are so many to choose from. So what do I need?

There are hundreds of chargers on the market but how do we sort the wheat from the chaff? Chargers are chargers are chargers right? Wrong.

The Turnigy brand is renowned for its strength, power and its serious performance. It’s the go-to battery of choice for many hobbyists, myself included.

If you read HobbyKing News’ article ‘10 Tips for The RC Beginner’, you’d know that some of the community's biggest advice is that ‘you can never have too many batteries’.

Parallel charging is a safe way to charge more than one battery of the same cell count at the same time.

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).

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.

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