- Model Number: Z-BLH3415
- Product Type: Battery Tray
- Compatible Models: Blade 180 CFX, Blade Fusion 180, Blade 150 S
- Brand: Blade
- Material: Plastic composite
- Function: Battery retention and weight distribution management
- OEM Status: Genuine Blade original equipment manufacturer component
- Installation: Direct replacement fitment
- Price: £12.34
- Stock Status: Supplier stock expected
- Warranty: Covered under Blade parts warranty
- Alternative Version: BLH3415A aluminium battery tray available for enhanced durability
Overview
The BLH Battery Tray (Z-BLH3415) is an essential replacement component for Blade 180 CFX, Fusion 180, and 150 S RC helicopter enthusiasts across the UK. This genuine Blade spare part ensures your aircraft maintains secure battery retention and proper weight distribution during flight operations. Whether you're recovering from a crash, performing routine maintenance, or simply upgrading your helicopter setup, this battery tray is a critical component that directly impacts flight stability and safety. As part of Blade's comprehensive range of genuine spares and upgrades, the BLH3415 battery tray represents the quality and precision engineering that RC helicopter pilots have come to expect.
RC helicopters demand meticulous attention to detail, and the battery compartment is no exception. A damaged or worn battery tray can lead to loose battery connections, poor weight distribution, and compromised flight characteristics. The Z-BLH3415 battery tray restores your helicopter to factory specifications, ensuring optimal performance whether you're flying recreationally or pushing your skills to the limit. For UK-based RC helicopter pilots looking for genuine, reliable spare parts, this Blade battery tray is an absolute must-have for your field box and maintenance kit.
Key Features
- Genuine Blade OEM Component — This is an authentic Blade-manufactured part designed specifically for 180 CFX, Fusion 180, and 150 S helicopters, ensuring perfect fitment and compatibility with your aircraft's original design specifications.
- Direct Replacement Compatibility — The Z-BLH3415 is engineered to work seamlessly with Blade 180 CFX, Fusion 180, and 150 S models, eliminating guesswork and ensuring your helicopter performs exactly as intended from the factory.
- Essential Crash Repair Component — Battery trays are frequently damaged during minor crashes and tip-overs, making this one of the most important spares to keep in your field box alongside main shafts, feathering shafts, and main gears.
- Affordable Preventative Maintenance — At just £12.34, the BLH3415 battery tray offers exceptional value for protecting your helicopter investment and maintaining proper electrical connections during flight.
- Reliable Battery Retention — This component secures your LiPo battery pack in the correct position, maintaining weight distribution and ensuring consistent centre of gravity that is crucial for stable hovering and smooth control response.
Technical Performance
The BLH Battery Tray Z-BLH3415 is manufactured to Blade's exacting standards, ensuring precise dimensional accuracy and proper fitment within the helicopter airframe. Designed specifically for the 180 CFX, Fusion 180, and 150 S platforms, this component plays a vital role in maintaining proper weight distribution and battery security during flight operations. The tray is engineered to accommodate standard battery configurations used in these helicopter sizes, with secure mounting points that prevent movement or shifting during takeoff, flight, and landing. Constructed from durable materials that can withstand the vibrations and stresses inherent in RC helicopter operations, the battery tray ensures reliable battery retention across extended flight sessions. Proper battery tray function is essential for maintaining the helicopter's centre of gravity within optimal parameters, directly impacting flight stability, control response, and battery performance. Whether you're operating in calm conditions or windy outdoor environments, a properly functioning battery tray ensures your helicopter performs reliably and safely.
What's in the Box
- BLH Battery Tray (Z-BLH3415) — one complete component ready for installation
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Blade helicopters use the Z-BLH3415 battery tray? — This genuine Blade spare part is designed for the Blade 180 CFX, Fusion 180, and 150 S RC helicopter models. Always verify your specific aircraft model before ordering to ensure compatibility.
- Why is the battery tray important for my RC helicopter? — The battery tray serves two critical functions: it secures your LiPo battery pack in the correct position to maintain proper weight distribution and centre of gravity, and it ensures reliable electrical connections between the battery and your helicopter's flight electronics. A damaged tray can result in poor flight characteristics, unstable hovering, and potential electrical connection issues.
- Is this a common crash repair part? — Yes. Battery trays are among the most frequently damaged components during minor crashes and tip-overs, which is why experienced RC helicopter pilots recommend keeping a spare in your field box alongside other essential spares like main shafts, feathering shafts, and main gears.
- What should I do if my battery tray is damaged? — If your battery tray is cracked, warped, or the mounting points are damaged, replacement is the recommended solution. The Z-BLH3415 provides a genuine OEM replacement that restores your helicopter to factory specifications at an affordable price point.
- Is there an aluminium version available? — Yes. Blade manufactures the BLH3415A battery tray in aluminium for customers seeking enhanced durability and weight savings. The standard plastic Z-BLH3415 provides excellent value and performance for most pilots.
- Can I install this myself? — The battery tray installation process is straightforward and well within the capabilities of any RC helicopter pilot with basic mechanical skills. Refer to your helicopter's instruction manual or the Blade Fusion 180 interactive exploded view diagrams available from authorised retailers for step-by-step guidance.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the BLH Battery Tray: 180 CFX, Fusion 180, 150 S Z-BLH3415 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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