RC Hobby Blogs

The GEPRC Tern40 LR V2 O4 Pro brings a redesigned 4-inch frame, four-point camera damping, GPS, and efficient 4S power into one compact FPV drone. Explore what makes it different, where its strengths and compromises lie, how it compares with other long-range quads, and which batteries best suit different flying styles.

The ARRMA QUAKE 4S DSC 4X4 brings a new 1/8 scale monster truck platform with serious 4S brushless power, a three-differential drivetrain, and Spektrum Dynamic Stability Control. But which battery should you choose? Explore the QUAKE 4S battery size, EC5/IC5 compatibility, and practical differences between 5200mAh, 6600mAh, and 8000mAh CNHL LiPo packs to find the right setup for your driving style.

Meet the Redcat SixtyFour-18, a 1/18-scale 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS hopping lowrider that brings classic lowrider culture to life. Discover its five-servo suspension system, independent four-corner control, three-wheel motion, realistic scale details, and compact design. We also explore how it compares to the original 1/10 SixtyFour, its 2S LiPo battery setup, and whether this $299.99 miniature lowrider is worth adding to your RC collection.

The Pro Boat 1/6 Jetstream is a scale RC jet boat built for shallow creeks, rocky channels and stunt-style driving rather than pure straight-line speed. This review explains its 4S battery requirements, 20+ mph performance, reverse gate, jet-pump handling, self-righting limitation, runtime, upgrades and key differences from the Streamline RC Thrasher.

The Freewing Avanti S 90mm takes one of RC's most recognizable EDF sport jets into a new size and performance class. With a 1380mm wingspan, a powerful 90mm 12-blade fan, redesigned structural reinforcement, quick-release wings and an optional thrust-vectoring system,...

A 1S LiPo battery uses a single lithium-polymer cell, typically rated at 3.7V nominal and about 4.2V fully charged, while many modern 1S LiHV packs are rated at 3.8V and can charge up to approximately 4.35V. This guide explains why 1S is so common in Tiny Whoops and micro RC, how PH2.0 and BT2.0 connectors affect performance, why 1S batteries do not require cell-to-cell balancing, and how larger 1S Shorty packs are also used in 1/12-scale pan cars.

The updated Hangar 9 Carbon Cub 15cc EP PNP brings giant-scale STOL flying to a more convenient 90-inch (2.3m) platform. Explore its 2026 upgrades, easier assembly, improved battery access, flight performance, and setup tips. Learn how to choose the right 6S 4000–7000mAh LiPo battery, compare recommended CNHL options, and see how it stacks up against the CNHL Bison XT 1750mm.

An 8S LiPo battery delivers 29.6V nominal and approximately 33.6V when fully charged, making it a serious high-voltage option for large RC cars, EDF aircraft, helicopters, boats and high-power FPV platforms. This guide explains where 8S makes sense, how much charger power it needs, the difference between a single 8S pack and two 4S packs in series, and why 8S compatibility involves much more than simply checking whether a connector fits.