New Toys at the Field
With technology constantly advancing in RC, new gear shows up all the time. This page captures practical field experience with chargers, battery setups, and equipment pilots are actively using.
Key takeaways from the original ACMA notes include choosing chargers based on actual charge rate needs, using proper power supplies, and understanding the practical differences between LiFe/A123 and LiPo workflows. The goal is reliability at the field, not gadget collecting.
- Evaluate equipment by field reliability, not marketing
- Match charger output to battery voltage and pack count
- Use simple repeatable charge routines for safety
- Keep your setup easy for quick between-flight turnarounds