Tattu / Gens Ace
ActiveOverview
Tattu and Gens Ace are lithium polymer battery brands owned by Grepow, a leading Chinese battery manufacturer. Gens Ace focuses on high discharge-rate LiPo battery packs for remote-control products including helicopters, cars, and airplanes, while Tattu serves the drone, multirotor, and UAV market with batteries designed for high energy density and performance. Both brands design and manufacture their own battery packs and maintain a strong reputation in the RC hobby and commercial drone sectors.
History
Grepow established itself as a leading lithium polymer manufacturer in China with a focus on high capacity and high discharge rate cells. The company created two primary brands: Gens Ace for the remote-control market and Tattu as a sister brand targeting the FPV, multirotor, and UAV drone segment. Grepow expanded internationally with local offices in the USA and Germany to support after-sales services. The brands have developed advanced battery technologies, including semi-solid state batteries with energy densities up to 350Wh/kg for commercial drone applications.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Gens Ace Redline Series | High-performance racing batteries for RC vehicles | $50 - $100 |
| Gens Ace Fun Fly Series | Budget-friendly casual flying option | $30 - $70 |
| Tattu R-Line Series | Racing-focused drone batteries | $25 - $80 |
| Tattu Standard Series | General-purpose drone and multirotor batteries | $20 - $150 |
| Tattu Semi-Solid State Series | Advanced high energy density commercial drone batteries | $200 - $1,500 |
Manufacturing
Grepow manufactures batteries in-house in China, designing and assembling high discharge-rate LiPo packs and advanced semi-solid state batteries. The company maintains quality control through cell binning and pack assembly processes. Manufacturing facilities support both consumer RC products and commercial drone applications.
Notable Products
- Gens Ace 5000mAh 2S 140C Redline 2.0 Series - High-capacity shorty LiPo battery for RC vehicles with 140C discharge rate
- Tattu 1000mAh 4S 160C R-Line Version 6.0 - Compact racing drone battery with 160C discharge rate and XT30 connector
- Tattu Semi-Solid State Battery 350Wh/kg - Advanced commercial drone battery with 30% higher energy density than traditional lithium-ion, supporting 1Ah to 84Ah capacity range
Reputation
Tattu and Gens Ace are well-regarded in the RC hobby and drone communities for reliable performance and competitive pricing. Tattu maintains a strong reputation for stable performance in the commercial drone sector, particularly for professional applications. Both brands benefit from factory-direct manufacturing and quality control, though performance can vary based on cell binning and pack assembly. The brands are recognized as competitively priced alternatives without sacrificing quality in their respective markets.
Sources (8)
- https://www.grepow.com/company-news/gens-ace-and-tattu.html
- https://genstattu.com/about-us/
- https://gensace.de/pages/about-us
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk40EwFY2cc
- https://genstattu.com
- https://genstattu.com/blog/tattu-unveils-revolutionary-semisolid-state-battery-powering-the-future-of-commercial-drones/
- https://www.rcflightpath.com/articles/?mode=open&file=%2Farticles%2Fbatteries%2Flipos%2FPulse_Gens_Ace_and_Tattu.html
- https://genstattu.com/blog/which-brand-of-battery-do-i-prefer