Non Lithium Batteries

[Ross Isaacs]

Given the problems shipping lithium ion batteries around the world are people using non lithium batteries to power their Weapon cameras and if so which ones are recommended? Has Red considered manufacturing a non lithium line of batteries as an alternative as it would cut out all the hassles in regard to shipping via airlines?

 

[Brian D. Goff]

or, you go for 20min charging hyperchargebatteries.com = less batteries needed for travel

 

[Ross Isaacs]

or, you go for 20min charging hyperchargebatteries.com = less batteries needed for travel

These are still LiPo batteries.....I am looking for non Lithium batteries which can fly with our gear.

 

[Stefan Kraus]

I don't think there is any batteries that you can buy off the shelf (non lithium) to power a red.
You can use a car battery but with more cells (lead acid) which are usually neither allowed on planes (wet cell).
Only Dry cell batteries would work but the only ones that would have sufficient power would be NIMH but even these got flagged when I got a spare sent to me. Also the energy density is nowhere near lithium batteries... (short runtime)

I do some offshore work and even then batteries 100-160wh are not allowed on some helicopters so I mostly use 99wh or lower for everything

 

[Ben Roper]

Just want to check that you know you can fly large Lithium batteries in HOLD luggage, just not in hand luggage?

 

[Ross Isaacs]

Some airline don't allow that and it is getting harder to fly production equipment related batteries on a large shoot.

 

[Daniel Stilling]

Just want to check that you know you can fly large Lithium batteries in HOLD luggage, just not in hand luggage?

NO NO NO!!!!
You CANNOT check lithium batteries. Hey HAVE to be in your carry on. You risk losing your batteries and a hefty fine.
Basic rules are you can carry as many batteries under 100w/h you like. Over 150 only 2 spare. But check with the authorities before you travel.

 

[Thai Christen]

Just want to check that you know you can fly large Lithium batteries in HOLD luggage, just not in hand luggage?

What do you mean by HOLD luggage?

 

[Thai Christen]

NO NO NO!!!!
You CANNOT check lithium batteries. Hey HAVE to be in your carry on. You risk losing your batteries and a hefty fine.
Basic rules are you can carry as many batteries under 100w/h you like. Over 150 only 2 spare. But check with the authorities before you travel.

+1 Yup. Current regulations according to IATA.
Batteries bigger than 160Wh, Cargo only.

 

[Thai Christen]

Given the problems shipping lithium ion batteries around the world are people using non lithium batteries to power their Weapon cameras and if so which ones are recommended? Has Red considered manufacturing a non lithium line of batteries as an alternative as it would cut out all the hassles in regard to shipping via airlines?

Maybe future technology using high efficient solar panel or wireless power

 

[Nick Gardner]

best bet is these -

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/co...&c3api=1876,{creative},{keyword}&A=details&Q=

Drawbacks are expensive and finicky.

Nick

 

[Satsuki Murashige]

Anton Bauer VCLX block batteries are NiMH chemistry and thus safe for flying. Obviously, they are not a replacement for on-board batteries but they would allow you to power and shoot as soon as you land. I would travel with a few of those and a bunch of 100wH lithium on-boards as carry-on. Or just rent on-board batteries locally if you need larger capacities. Not a lot of rental houses carry Anton Bauer Hytrons (also NiMH) anymore, they are getting old.