There seems to be a significant crackdown on LiPo batteries being shipped from HongKong and Singapore related to Lithium safety with Lithium Polymer batteries at the top of the list. HobbyKing made an announcement about this and many RC product shipments from these locations have slowed significantly as a result of parcel inspections. So how will this affect battery pricing and availability for other countries including North America?
There is more on this topic at http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/not-more-registered-airmail-shipping-for-lipo-from-hobbyking-any It's not clear whether this is going to affect USA-based customers, but it certainly doesn't sound good for our friends up north of the 49th, I'm afraid. Andy.