SBH
Heliman
Location: Coralville, IA - USA
| Greetings from AirThunderHi Folks,
Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Barry Hu, and I work for AirThunder Li-Poly Battery.
I have been following the discussion. We, like all the friends here, are seeking the holly grail of the LiPo technology. We think we have made some great stride and have a very good products. I have been watching the discussion on the sideline as my opinion cannot be considered objective. Lately however, I feel the expectation expressed in the forum has become somewhat unrealistic, and I feel I'm obligated to make some clarification.
Our batteries are engineered to withstand a low discharge voltage. The recommended minimum voltage is 2 volt per cell. This is shown in our specification, and is lower than most if not all other LiPo batteries on the market. In controlled lab experiments, we were able to discharge the cells to 0 volts many times. However, we by no means encourage such practice, as mentioned in our FAQ. This feature is developed as a safety cushion, an insurance policy of sort. The whole point is that you no longer need to time your flight or use a low-voltage cut-off device to protect your batteries. You can fully, freely enjoy your flying experience until you feel your aircraft is losing power. We will modify our website to reflect this viewpoint.
The subject of low-voltage tolerance asides, I would like to point out that the performance of our batteries is in the upper echelon among comparable products in all aspects. This includes the 25C throughput, high capacity, low operating temperature, long life-cycle, and stable voltage throughout the discharge cycle. We do not claim our batteries are better than others, but we believe they are comparable to the best in the market. And I think our price is very reasonable.
Our battery does not withstand over-charging or punctures, nor is our battery indestructible. When you single out one strength of a particular product from a particular brand, it's easy to dismiss our products. All things considered however, I feel we offer a lot of bang for your bucks.
We are a new brand with a lot to prove. We do ask that you kindly give us a fair chance to prove it.
Thanks for listening, and happy flying.
Barry H. |
