ORIGINAL: on_your_six

OP,
I read the article with interest. I don't take much away from it because I do not use the manganese type lithium battery. I however am aware of the dense smoke produced when one of these lithium batteries ignites. It is of real concern that in this situation the batteries ignited without direct cause. There is likely more to the story because 6000 units have been produced without problem.

I have ammo boxes to transport and store my lipo batteries. I try to keep them in a cool environment 70-85 degrees. I never charge unattended. I always balance charge. I have a serious investment in charging equipment. I do not fly my batteries long and hard. I try to leave the batteries at 3.6v/s or more during use. What more would you have me do?

If you are trying to get me to stop using lithium-polymer batteries, then provide an alternative that is in a comparable price range and produces similar power. Until I see that, I will continue to carefully use the Li-po technology.