Tony you really seem against lipos...
Just because RMP carnt ship LIPO's doesnt mean we shouldnt use them. From someone with experiance with LIPO's and an FRA technical checker point of view. I think there perfectly viable if used correctly. for the reasons brought up at the FRA meeting. Lipo's have got the worst reputation within the robot scene and im not sure why. Maybe because people have no experiance with them, and fear what they dont understand.
...i bought my lipos from a specialist model shop in london. 2 years ago, and they still stock them now, among with most other decent modelshops.
And as for the rules. laws etc.. you got a mobile phone in your pocket? you better bin that.. its got a lipo in it.. it might explode and take your leg off.. or you using a laptop? bin that to before it blows your typing hands of
Robotics isnt the only hobby that uses lipos remember... RC helis and planes smashing into the floor at 100mph + with a lipo mounted right at the front.. ive seen it in person..no 30ft tall flames like some people would like to claim.
If you dont understand lipos. Dont use them. Dont go near them. More for the point of view of saving your wallet then explosions.
If you do research, understand the slight risks and the massive advantages, then yes look into using them.
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