Lithium-ion batteries have seen growing demand from helicopter manufacturers, providing advantages in maintenance, weight and beyond. The company now offers a wide range and capacity of lithium-ion batteries designed for use on almost all helicopters or vertical-lift platforms. “Rather than a replacement or overhaul of lead-acid or NiCad every one to four years, True Blue Power batteries can last an average of eight years or more,” he said. True Blue Power PhotoWinter also highlighted the “programmable” nature of the company’s batteries, which allows for adjustable performance parameters. According to Eric Wolff, vice president of sales and business development at Airwolf, the lithium-ion batteries offer benefits in reliability.