Mr. Steele and Le Drib try a "TRUE 175C" battery

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My full test results for the MaxAmps 1450 mAh 4S 175C:
• MaxAmps 1450 4S 175C |...
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Le Drib's KZbin is: / @ledribfpv

[@dominiclallande]

Love this approach: "here's the science - and here are some respected opinions"

[@thengine7]

I wish they said"and here is the class action lawsuit you can join against their false advertisement"

[@attackfpv]

Was pulling 120 amps holy f$#@. Love these "old" videos. Crazy how the hobby changes in such a short time.

[@willsintheair]

I haven't even started this video and I'm soooo happy to see you guys working together!!

[@HDgodfrey]

Drew at 10:33 "We don't have to record it but..." I think... "thought you knew Mr. Bardwell better than that." FOR SCIENCE! It's why we love him so much! We love you too Drew!

[@SgtScrewup000]

The bit where we compare the audio is quite telling. The Unicorn battery dropped to 14v after already discharging 650mah, whereas the thunderpower dipped to 13.5 on a pretty fresh 180mah draw. maybe not worth $65 but if you are at the top tier of racing and need every amp and volt you can get this may make a difference.

[@hateeternalmaver]

I think that's the best way to really compare two batteries. Good job.

[@SteelyEyedH]

Nice to see a real world after the bench test. Thanks

[@Tuidkskiwjdhdbd]

Dude with blue hair i love the way he flies i was so into it. I was smiling like crazy great stuff and you could here how excited he was to use it.

[@joelwhite1996]

Maxamps has been doing this for years. Selling packs with unprovable numbers with huge pricetags. And at best are ok.

[@pmm4177]

But that battery is twice the cost of the tattu 1550 100c 4s. For the way i fly id rather have 2 tattu batteries over 1 maxamp battery

[@gladiatorfpv3506]

pmm4177 agreed!

[@screaminseagull]

Those are my favorite batts.

[@jaredz9507]

Bro those tattus are amazing I have a 450mah 3s at 75c and there great I have a scimitar 110 thing rips

[@divingfalconfpv4602]

Just ordered me some tattu batteries to test. 3S and 4S different mah..

[@letsgofast1187]

Even if they were 175c I'd rather just have 2 bats

[@davidfarmer1736]

I learned how useful the amp draw is. Year and a half and still something new every day.

[@HomeGrownCanadianFPV]

Thank you, really wanted to see this...

[@droneparksworldwide9364]

Thanks for coming to Houston Josh!

[@neweraccount5615]

I’m soooo pumped because you are

[@MrDirrrty]

Good to see Steele hanging out with the other guys.

[@CreepinFPV]

Thanks for the side by side testing, that just shows that maybe theres just hype around the pack...

[@Fpvfreaky]

You guys are awesome I had fun

[@dpqbpqbdpqbpqb4754]

Really great idea combining the 2 videos, so that you see mainly the gopro, but also the telemetry of the FPV camera. !!

[@goggl3boy]

6:36 - JB goin gangsta was unexpected but appreciated. "DAT UNICAWN!" XD

[@dtmracing1]

So happy to see Steele back in the mix. Hes an odd ball for sure but I'm an odd ball too so I'm a fan lol

[@skizzarz]

wicked outro! sublime.

[@Merky_Gz]

Hi guys.. the best combo to me is a motor with less kv and a powerfull battry descharge into it.. and the Tork are sharp and mad.. Banging for accro flips etc..

[@robertreitz5554]

Steele, ledrib, ,butter, flow... you guys always amaze me.

[@VdubSPAZ]

It was cool to see everyone together again..... I've always wondered about the Max Amps winning the RC buggy world.... They would take more abuse Cycles but that was it and I was wondering what they would be like on a quad thanks for your guyses review I definitely answered my question

[@the23]

Hi JB nice to see you :P

[@MadMarcWinnipeg]

Wow, that was cool ! Geez those guys are good. You two. Killer video, thanx for the demonstration. 😁 Are their smaller batts that good two ?

[@WendysNuts4u]

For me, this video was more about the comparison of personalities between Josh, Steele, and Drew. I think Josh and Drew are fun and engaging and I'll just leave it at that.

[@Soundboy61088]

droneXcursion at the same time, Steele’s been in the game way longer than most of us. Back when motors were 1800kv and $45 USD, there’s a bit of respect that’s garnered from that. Same for Charpu and metaldanny

[@WendysNuts4u]

Steve Blaski agreed, completely. unfortunately though, I think a lot of people will watch this and think he's got some kind of chip on his shoulder or something. he just isn't doing himself any favors by acting this way.

[@505Goat]

And then you meet Steele and find out he's cool as hell.

[@WendysNuts4u]

505Goat yeah, it's odd.. when he's running the show and such, he's a different person. but when it's a situation like this, he's kind of awkward and less likable. but whatever.. just an observation.

[@505Goat]

droneXcursion yea I hear you. We're all human I guess. It's hard to be "on" at all times. All I can say is I've met both Drew and Steele and Steele is one of the coolest people I've ever met. But I must say I've heard people say he seems kind of snobby in videos and then those people met him and couldn't say anything but positive things about him. Also I feel it's hard to judge any person from videos when they are literally being a "KZbin personality" I don't think any of these people's personalities are accurately represented in video.

[@BadChizzle]

Cool! Steele and Drew... golden day!!

[@RADERFPV]

I appreciate Drew and JB's enthusiasm, just saying.

[@gladiatorfpv3506]

Great video! I like this real world type of comparison even if its not all that scientific. Max Amp seems cool but I doubt I will ever switch to using them.

[@kyaelectronics6106]

Coming here to see the idol fly. Steele & drib 🙌

[@WarChest]

Great opinions and comparisons from two pilots who fly completely different quads and styles. Looks like they're charging $25-$30 more to put 175C on the label.

[@taysfpv7646]

hahaha i love le dribs reaction. "Well this really tells you nothing" lmao

[@munch9923]

Looks like some good ole' fun

[@connorspies]

Hey Joshua, I really like your videos. Really informative and educational. Would you kindly make a video about your farm? I'm really interested, and I think it would be well received by the community here! Thank you!

[@pmm4177]

Bardwell, you guys seriously need to come up toward the des moines area!

[@SkyPilotFPV]

Haha. This video bought a smile to my dial!!!! Cheers! 🍷😉👍✔🎖👊🍻

[@RockTouching]

Drew killed that Thunderpower! 3.2 volts per cell LOL

[@BoosiveFPV]

Its pointless asking Steele. If its something steele isnt flying. Steele will not like it. Thats just the type of guy he is.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

To be honest I thought he was a little positive.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

To be honest I thought he was a little positive.

[@BoosiveFPV]

Joshua Bardwell really? Came across to me that he couldnt of given a F. And just wanted to fly his setup 🤣

[@Smt_Glaive]

He didn't give a shit... He is a arrogant prick

[@woodgreen8982]

+Meru Fpv jep cuz he knows hes a big puss

[@chrisroselli]

Steele at Kwad Camp. Never thought I'd see it. Very cool.

[@AfterFPV]

Crossover episode meets a crossover episode! I was hyped, not for the batts or the motors. They both fly so good.

[@patregan]

This is why I'm running cheap 5S packs on motors with too much kv. The batteries have more punch than 4S batteries, and they have just about as much punch when I land at 3.65v as they do when fully charged. These are just $25 CNHL 5S packs. Nothing fancy, but they feel better than any 4S pack I've tried.

[@ryaneickmeyer6191]

Joshua, it would be interesting to see steele and le drib use this battery with different hardware, IE different motors/props...I don't exactly know which motor/prop combination would be best in this case...but for instance, maybe heavier props that produce more thrust at the cost of being more power hungry. It would be interesting to see their reaction then. I'm just thinking their reaction may have been lack luster due to the fact that they're using their normal setup, motors/props, which would have the same power draw if they weren't battery limited to start with...which it looks like they were not. Steele - "Feels like a 1500...thats all I got." lel

[@fluoxethine]

Awesome!

[@whereasthepeople]

Love it

[@peregrineflow7354]

Stellar.

[@mrpigeon842]

Looking back at the videos you can see the Max Amps has higher voltage at the end with less sag on Dru flight. I think it’s impressive that it sustained the same abuse with less heat BUT... I didn’t catch if the second battery dru flew was the same MAH as the Max Amps. But for me, I wouldn’t pay more for such a small gain.

[@920fpv]

Max amps is gonna have a Hitman after you..haha

[@NitsudoFPV]

Let's just go back to gasoline and NOS

[@divingfalconfpv4602]

Nitromethane

[@alanalford5996]

Hey Joshua, nice work having Steele on. He’s totally OG!

[@trumpeytoes7450]

@Little Miss Sunshine I think hes a honest guy, reminds me of nikola tesla.

[@jesselopezdrones4396]

Ok baby we pulling in the entrance

[@freepilot1019]

Lets try both brands, new packs, 20 flights, 20 charges, each, abusing them a little bit. 2-4 different pilots/styles. End result will be much more realistic.

[@afrog2666]

Yeah, because organizing that is simple and cheap, and practical ;)

[@Its_Mee_Bee]

I’ll never pay for a maxamps battery on my own. But one thing I’ve not seen you talk about is the warranty, and whether that makes any difference on your opinion.

[@AmpHibious]

8:06 powerlooping the moon lmao

[@MaEtUgR]

@Le Drib Puffy and hot after you used it to 12-13V hover voltage? I would be surprised if it wasn't damaged!

[@GLXYFPV]

I wandered what the Ghostbusters theme was from. it was ledrib's start-up. seems like a decent battery especially pulling 100A at full. not sure I would get one for £60 though.

[@jeremy9612]

Le dirb his quad has a awesome startup sound

[@elise308]

It seems like the maxamps is able to hold more voltage under load and recover more volts after a hard pull when deep in the run. Just my observation.

[@Hakken1]

I can't believe Mr. Steele can stand there all non chalant next to Joshua Bardwell. I would be screaming like a teenage girl at a Beatles concert asking him to autograph my chest.

[@thisismecantuseeitsacz5823]

I like Bardwell and le drib although all three of them can fly really well

[@gitech7450]

Awesome! :D

[@schumata3356]

Good one

[@RonWilliams215]

Have yous tried measuring the battery performance by using full throttle vs distance (height/length). For example full throttle the drone from a stand still for 1 second. Compare the measurements in height at which the drone get for each battery pack. Also, try running a [DRL] course.

[@benjaming9835]

I've been flying thunderpower since i started in RC, 2001 they are the best, just cost alot.

[@bugsysiegals]

@Joshua, I've a question about Drib pulling 120-130 amps in this video ... I see lots of videos of guys going full throttle to climb buildings which makes me wonder whether a 30A ESC could handle this without burning up or having a short lifespan?

[@buddahxd8559]

I wonder how those batteries might work for my 5' 2850kv quad that's drawing about 150amps on punch outs...but at 60$ i dont think i'm gonna find out

[@jeryjohn]

Try the gold spec 1300 ive pulled 134a with my 7" setup

[@lalithkishore3774]

Max amps lipo is the world people use it for combat robots usually with 300A or like 800A brushless esc so it tells us y it's good.

[@pcm2638]

What park in Houston were you flying at? I have used Max amps never really impressed . for an old rock and roll flyer I will stick whit Pulse. Great flying Le Drib!!!

[@ZetecFPV]

Very Very Nice

[@ruebenfilmz]

Tasty. On point:)

[@swissuav9273]

Thunderpuffs:)

[@garrykennedy5484]

LOL Powerpuffs.

[@yarkog7]

JOsh, what camera did you use to record this? Picture looks super clear and crisp watching it even on only 720p, let me know pls..

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Panasonic Lumix G85

[@RockTouching]

It's a good battery no doubt about it. if only money wasn't a problem :)

[@MrSutekii]

The biggest difference came toward the end of the packs. All the packs were sagging into the low 14s on hard punches, but the MaxAmps did spring back quickly and toward the tail end of the packs it seemed the MaxAmps was staying higher than 13v toward the end of its capacity. The main question is; how much of that is because it was a new pack vs older packs? The benchtest definitely shocked me with how well it did. You really need to compare it on a racetrack though where you have definitely lines and consistency is key. Then the last question will always be, how many cycles it can keep.up that performance. My Revo GO 1350mah 70C started out strong but it didnt take long for them to just completely die. If I fly as hard as I can on a track, I get less then half a lap before it just sits in the high 12 to low 13v and completely dies in the ass mid in a hairpin unable to pull out of it. Yet despite the fact its saggier than your grandmas mammaries, they arent puffing or getting excessively hot.

[@CarterColeisInfamous]

in houston? goodness i need to catch up

[@robertreitz5554]

The saves were as epic as mine, lol..

[@cjwintyfpv9657]

Oh I wish we could buy batteries like that in the UK!!

[@chemistt]

You can get Acehe I bet :P or Amax Inno 90C batteries that are even batter it seems......as I am flying and pulling 143A out of it and it will get just warm....no puff

[@GeorgeCooper_LoneWolf]

Great test Joshua, Hope your enjoying yourself in China

[@rustygolfer3475]

I have 2 Runcam 3's. That is a unicorn.

[@pkvillager]

My question is who uses these packs? Any known pilots? Even if they last double the cycles you can buy double the packs and fly more per session.

[@Timanator]

Hey josh, Are you from Houston? Thanks for all your videos.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

No, I live in Nashville.

[@justinfpv8626]

nice

[@VdubSPAZ]

Not that there's anything wrong with your videos Joshua I just been kind of doing other things but the main reason why I watch this was because mr. steel was on it.... He gives it straight and he didn't have any brand loyalty.... You and the driver cool too so don't worry don't feel butt hurt about it.... But mr. Steele was what actually got me to watch the video ....

[@plainuser48596]

What are you talking about ? Steele is definition of brand loyalty. Not only he is sponsored by many brand(directly or indirectly) he also has his own series of hardware. Hell he never is straight about products if it is competing with his sponsors

[@whereasthepeople]

Me Steelw talks like he's driving in the freeway

[@bengordon7635]

Tatuu R-Line 5.0 150c 1200mah 6s .. best battery ever made for racing or freestyle .. tiny like a 4s and super light

[@colinwinterborne]

yay!

[@HornetFPV]

8:16 Holy moon rapeage. Lolz. That got me so good.

[@MrTimmyGT]

I think the maxed amps performs better, but marginally. And definitely not enough to justify the pricetag. On a side note, I also find that my thunder power batteries are puffing and dropping cells lately. I don't know if they changed something but my old TP adrenalines lasted until I killed them....the new ones are not performing well for me, and considering it's a "premium" battery it's really not acceptable.

[@Politicallyhomeless957]

$25 for the Acehe 75C at RR I would get over this all day. But I had that conclusion after the first vid

[@AdaptFPV]

now can you try AceHe 75c at 1/3 of the price?

[@Plur307]

BLheli_32 and some blackbox data would eliminate all the guesswork. You could see exactly the RPM difference at full throttle.

[@ramsifpv]

really cooool

[@MrJolppy]

ill buy both and have some fun there all the same to newbes..............

[@PIDtoolbox]

It's unfortunate because while it's clearly a great battery, I think most people will find the price tag outweighs the added value

[@Vousie]

Well, based on both guys' experience in this video, it's clearly not a great battery, given that neither of them felt it was much different from their normal batteries, despite the fact that it's much more expensive.

[@abnormallynormal8823]

Vousie V but both of them both normally fly what are considered to be great batteries, so if they don’t see much difference, they still think it’s a great battery. Is it too expensive? Yes

[@Jax-pg3zm]

@joshua bardwell can you test team Orion batteries please??

[@filiped7298]

Mental note: I really need to try harder if I want to achieve those skills.

[@sulawesi-steve]

Got some flureons s(45c) for less than a fiver each, at the start of 2018, still going today! I've got tattus (95c) since, an I genuinely can't tell the difference. I get slightly long on my tattu's, but they are much newer, so could just be general wear n tear. I hate paying like 30 quid per battery now, not sure if I just got a steal on ebay, or if people are just robbing scum, most likely the latter.

[@SirVodkat]

Dude, try it against the Tattu R-Line 2.0 LiHv 1550 4s! :D It's still number 1 on lipo bench.