NEW Spektrum SMART G2 Batteries Overview!

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Please ask any questions in the comments! Looking to pick up some new Smart G2 Batteries? Click the link here - bit.ly/35jCre8 | Thanks for watching!

[@mikessi]

Great info Dave. Thanks for taking the time to make the complicated seem easy.

[@epoweredrc]

Great video Dave, nice short and straight to the point and a nice up close look at the new packs... I do like the looks of that new G2 Charger the dual one. AC powered and dual.

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Yeah these new chargers are beast mode. I only have the single channel 400W in hand at the time, but that’s awfully nice. And the dual, 200W per channel, or 380W to a single channel. That’s awesome. Certainly some of the highest output AC chargers on the market now.

[@timpelletier1995]

I was just about to buy this but horizon says it's still on pre order dying to get my hands on this

[@scottsettleproductions]

Dave have you been able to fly with them? Seen any performance differences? Good video. Good info! Thanks!

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Not yet, just got the box this past Saturday so had to do a quick turn around. I have tested them on all my models equipped with Avian / Firma ESC’s and smart receivers and they do seem to pass the data. Also checked the internal resistance on all the batteries I was provided and they seem to be inline with the previous SMART packs. I suspect they will perform just as well as the Gen 1 smart packs. I’ll fly them all this weekend if weather permits and let you know for sure!

[@gblyndensrandomreviews]

Good work Dave! 👊🏻

[@thelongestday64]

Why do xou prefer 3.8 vs. 3.9 storage volts? Thanks from Switzerland!

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

3.8 is more universally accepted, to be honest. 3.9 isn’t necessarily bad, just different than what I’m used to seeing. I should probably ask the folks at Spektrum why the change was made, I can certainly be convinced that 3.9 is the better voltage to keep a LiPo in storage. Just curious why for the better part of a decade every LiPo from the factory has been shipped at 3.8 per cell, why did Spektrum change the game now? Just one of the weird things where my brain says we’ve been doing it this way for so long, it must be right…

[@thelongestday64]

@@TheRCAirMarshall Thank you! You know, it would be really great to see a video about the available telemetry data through spektrum smart technology (ESC, receiver, battery, Tx) explained for beginners/intermediate pilots.

[@RDowson]

They’ll work with the ISDT Q8 charger if you convert to XT60i

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

I’ll have to test that out. I have an IC3 to XT60I adapter I made for using smart batteries with my iSDT discharger. I’ll see if it’s able to read the new chip they’re using in these G2 batteries. The “older” smart packs work well with the BattGO chargers and checkers.

[@RDowson]

@@TheRCAirMarshall ISDT makes the chargers for Spektrum so hopefully it’ll work fine.

[@ronforthehillsmining2432]

Can I charge the new g2 batteries with my old S2100 smart charger or do I need the new charger also ?

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

The original Gen 1 chargers can charge the G2 batteries no problem. It will need to be updated to the G2 firmware, and then it works great. I tested all the G2 batteries on the S2100, S1200 and S1500 and all the chargers worked great with the G2 update with the new G2 batteries.

[@ronforthehillsmining2432]

@@TheRCAirMarshall do you have a video on updating the chargers yet or do you plan to ?

[@cue03]

@@TheRCAirMarshall thanks for the review. If you can update the firmware on the s2100 and charge the Gen 2 batteries then what is th benefit of the new Gen 2 charger s2200 that warrants the $100 price increase over the s2100?

[@kirkhosteng2226]

Is there an adapter to use with all my edf with ec5 or do the ic5 fit?

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

IC5 and EC5 are compatible with each other.

[@p3arljam26]

Very informative video but Spektrum is going the way of Apple forcing you use their chargers for the new batteries i think ill pass.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Very cool, seriously think of taking the leap and going all Spectrum. Great video bud. 👍🏻

[@ryano.8768]

I guess this means G1's may go on sale one day :)

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Word on the street is they should be shipping towards the end of the month.

[@Brian_Christensen07RC]

There are a few bots on your channel FYI. Nice informational video BTW.

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

I seem em. Bots need love too. LoL

[@Brian_Christensen07RC]

@@TheRCAirMarshall I am lonely. 😂