Frequently Asked Questions

What drone platforms is this 14.8V 1550mAh 160C battery designed for?

This is a 5" FPV racing and freestyle battery (4S). At 78 × 39 × 28mm and 173g, it fits the battery bays of standard 5" quads running a 4S power system — from entry-level freestyle builds to dedicated 4S racing rigs.

The XT60 plug connects directly to any standard 4S/6S ESC. No adapter needed.

Before ordering, verify:

  • Battery bay clearance: at least 78 × 39 × 28mm (check your frame spec)
  • Connector: XT60 on your ESC
  • Voltage: ESC rated for 4S 14.8V (16.8V max input)
  • Your frame’s CG tolerates 173g at the battery position

This pack is not designed for 3" toothpicks (overkill capacity), 6S or 8S systems (wrong voltage), or 7"+ long-range builds (insufficient capacity).

What does 160C mean in real-world amperage for a 4S 5" quad?

160C continuous means a sustained 248A (1.55Ah × 160), with a peak burst up to 496A (1.55Ah × 320C).

For a typical 5" 4S freestyle or racing quad with 2270E 2400–2800KV motors:

  • Cruise at 60–70% throttle: ~50–90A
  • Sustained full throttle (punch-out, flip): ~120–180A
  • Momentary peak (0–50ms spike): ~200–300A

248A continuous sits comfortably above the sustained full-throttle draw, meaning the cells stay cool and voltage stays stable even during aggressive sequences. A 100C pack (155A) would hit its thermal limit during sustained 150A+ draws and sag noticeably — you’d feel it as a loss of punch in your flips and rolls.

160C is the correct rating for a 5" 4S build that’s flown hard.

What’s a recommended 4S build to pair with this battery?

This pack is designed around a 5" 4S freestyle/racing setup. A well-matched configuration:

  • Frame: 5" 4S freestyle or racing quad (e.g., TBS Source One, iFlight Chimera5, GEPRC Mark5 5" 4S)
  • Motor: 2270E 2400–2800KV (high-KV to compensate for lower 4S voltage)
  • ESC: 45–55A 4-in-1, 4S rated
  • FC: STM32F405 or STM32F722
  • Prop: 5" 3-blade (51460 / 51465 or equivalent)
  • Receiver: ELRS 2.4GHz
  • VTX: 5.8GHz 200mW (analog) or digital (DJI O3 / HDZero)

The key difference from a 6S build: you need higher-KV motors (2400–2800KV vs. 1960KV) to achieve the same RPM and thrust from the lower 4S voltage. The rest of the build (props, frame, ESC class) stays in the same range.

What are the recommended charge settings?

  • Charger mode: 4S LiPo (4.20V/cell max, 16.8V total)
  • Charge rate: 1C (1.55A) for overnight charging; 2C (3.1A) for race-day turnaround; 3C (4.65A) maximum
  • Balance voltage: 4.20V/cell
  • Discharge cutoff: 3.50V/cell minimum (14.0V total) — do not fly below this
  • Storage voltage: 3.80V/cell (15.2V) if not flying for more than 48 hours

At 1C (1.55A), a full charge takes approximately 50–60 minutes. At 3C (4.65A), approximately 20–25 minutes.

For racing sessions where you’re swapping 6–10 packs per session, 2C is the sweet spot — fast enough turnaround, gentle enough for cell longevity. Avoid sustained 4C+ (6.2A+) charging; it noticeably shortens cycle life.

How long will it last in flight on a 4S 5" quad?

With 23.0Wh of energy, typical endurance on a 5" 4S freestyle/racing quad (400–550g AUW):

  • Aggressive freestyle (full-throttle flips, hard rolls, punch-outs): 2.5–4 minutes per pack
  • Moderate freestyle (mixed throttle, occasional full-send): 3.5–5 minutes
  • Racing (sustained 80–100% throttle around a course): 2–3.5 minutes per lap set
  • Gentle cruise / hover (50–60% throttle): 5–7 minutes

This is normal for 5" FPV — the sport is built around short, high-intensity flights with frequent battery swaps. 1550mAh is the standard 5" 4S capacity. You’re not flying an endurance platform; you’re flying a race car.

Practical tip: log your pack count per session. If you’re going through 10+ packs per session and your flights are under 2.5 min, check your motor KV and prop choice — you may be drawing more current than necessary for your build.

What’s in the box? Can I use a different connector?

  • 1× PCEONAMP 14.8V 1550mAh 4S 160C LiPo battery, XT60 plug pre-soldered
  • 1× JST-XH 7-pin balance lead

The XT60 plug is factory-soldered to 12AWG silicone power leads. The soft PVC wrap holds the pack together and resists vibration from hard landings.

If your ESC uses a different connector (XT30, Deans, IC5, etc.):

  1. Use an XT60-to-X adapter (no soldering, 10-second install)
  2. Cut the XT60 and re-solder your preferred connector

For most 5" 4S builds, XT60 is the standard — your ESC almost certainly accepts it directly.

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