Product Details
Avian Smart Air ESCs do much more than regulate power. They function like a virtual engineer inside your model, providing a direct path to the vital operating data you need to reach peak performance. Avian Smart Air ESCs give you an extra layer of confidence that your electronics are all operating at their best.
Key Features
- Smart All-in-one Telemetry
- Fast, Powerful 32-bit ARM M4 Processor
- Compact For Easy Installation In Most Applications
- Ready To Install - No Soldering Required
- Limited 1-year Warranty
In The Box
- (1) Spektrum™ Avian™ Smart 160A HV Brushless ESC
- (1) Spektrum Smart Sticker Sheet
- (1) Product Manual
Needed to Complete
- Spektrum™ Aircraft Receiver
- Spektrum Smart Technology LiPo Battery
- Spektrum Transmitter
Features
- Smart all-in-one telemetry
- Fast, powerful 32-bit ARM M4 processor
- Multiple options for easy programming:
- Smart ESC Programming Box
- SmartLink USB Updating and Programmer application
- Throttle stick programming
- Multi-point protection:
- Over-current protection
- Automatic LiPo low-voltage cutoff
- Thermal protection
- Failsafe protection
- Developed and designed by Spektrum™ engineers, in partnership with the industry's leading ESC manufacturer
- Compact for easy installation in most applications
- Ready to install - no soldering required
- Heat dissipating design
- Dual BEC power connectors
- Firmware updatable through the Smart ESC Programming Box and SmartLink PC application
- High heat-resistant IC™ connectors, backwards compatible with EC™ connectors
- Limited 1-year warranty
Overview
Like every component in the Spektrum™ Smart ecosystem, Avian™ Smart ESCs combine "plug-and-play" simplicity with the ability to communicate with other Smart electronics - together, creating the best-performing RC system for your aircraft imaginable.
Avian Smart Air ESCs do much more than regulate power. They function like a virtual engineer inside your model, providing a direct path to the vital operating data you need to reach peak performance. Avian Smart Air ESCs give you an extra layer of confidence that your electronics are all operating at their best.
With Avian Smart Air ESCs, you'll be better connected to your aircraft than ever before - without installing extra components that all work independently of each other. You won't need extra wires, modules, or links. An Avian electronic speed control provides a one-wire solution for obtaining telemetry data such as current, voltage, cell balance, temperature and RPM.
Avian ESCs not only gather the data but also send it to your transmitter in real time, instead of only storing it for after-run study. You're able to adjust settings as needed to boost performance on the go. The Avian Smart single-wire telemetry solution has been tested for quality and performance by the best brands in RC. Their verdict? Smart technology is both simpler and superior!
- Model Number: P-SPMXAE1160HV
- Brand: Spektrum (Horizon Hobby)
- Product Type: Brushless Smart Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)
- ESC Current Rating: 160 Amps Continuous
- Battery Compatibility: 6S to 14S LiPo (22.2V to 51.8V)
- Battery Type: Spektrum Smart Technology LiPo compatible
- Processor: Fast, Powerful 32-bit ARM M4 Processor
- Smart Technology: All-in-One Telemetry System integrated
- Telemetry Data Monitored: Motor current, voltage, temperature and performance metrics
- Connectors: High heat-resistant IC connectors, backwards compatible with EC connectors
- BEC Output: Dual BEC power connectors
- Dimensions: Length 89mm, Width 50mm, Height 36mm
- Weight: 376 grams
- Protection Features: Over-current protection, Automatic LiPo low-voltage cutoff, Thermal protection, Failsafe protection
- Programming Options: Smart ESC Programming Box, SmartLink USB application, Throttle stick programming
- Firmware: Updatable through Smart ESC Programming Box and SmartLink PC application
- Design Features: Compact for easy installation, Heat dissipating design, Ready to install - no soldering required
- System Integration: Compatible with Spektrum Smart ecosystem including Smart receivers, Smart batteries and Smart transmitters
- Warranty: Limited 1-year warranty
- Installation: Pre-wired, ready to install, no soldering required
- Heat Management: Heat-dissipating design for extended high-current operation
- Motor Type Supported: Brushless motors
- Application: RC Aircraft (suitable for large-scale aerobatic models, high-performance racing aircraft, scale warbirds)
Overview
The Spektrum Avian 160A HV Brushless Smart ESC represents the pinnacle of electronic speed controller technology for high-performance RC aircraft. This sophisticated piece of engineering brings professional-grade capabilities to both experienced pilots and enthusiasts looking to upgrade their RC plane setups across the UK. Developed through a partnership between Spektrum engineers and the industry's leading ESC manufacturer, the Avian 160A HV delivers exceptional power regulation combined with intelligent telemetry systems that monitor your model's vital operating data in real-time.
What sets the Avian 160A HV apart from conventional speed controllers is its integration into the Spektrum Smart ecosystem. This isn't just a power regulator—it's a virtual engineer onboard your aircraft, continuously gathering and transmitting critical performance metrics that help you optimise your flying experience and troubleshoot any potential issues before they become problems. Whether you're flying a large-scale aerobatic model, a high-performance racing aircraft, or a demanding scale warbird, this 160-amp ESC provides the reliability, precision and intelligence you need for confidence-inspiring flights.
Built for serious RC aircraft pilots who demand the very best, the Avian 160A HV operates from 6S to 14S LiPo batteries, making it extraordinarily versatile across a wide range of aircraft configurations. The no-soldering-required installation means you can integrate this ESC into your model quickly, whilst its compact design fits easily into most airframes without requiring major modifications or compromises.
Key Features
- Smart All-in-One Telemetry System — The Avian 160A HV continuously monitors and broadcasts vital operating data from your aircraft, including motor current, voltage, temperature and performance metrics, allowing you to understand exactly how your model is performing in real-time and make informed adjustments to optimise flight characteristics.
- Fast, Powerful 32-bit ARM M4 Processor — The advanced computing platform at the heart of this ESC enables rapid processing of control inputs and sensor data, ensuring lightning-quick throttle response and smooth, predictable power delivery across the entire flight envelope.
- Compact Design for Easy Installation — Unlike bulky conventional ESCs, the Avian 160A HV is engineered with a space-saving compact form factor that fits easily into tight fuselage compartments and engine bays, making installation straightforward in most aircraft without requiring structural modifications.
- No Soldering Required—Ready to Install — The ESC comes pre-wired with high heat-resistant IC connectors that are backwards compatible with older EC connectors, allowing you to connect directly to your receiver and battery without any soldering, reducing installation time and potential connection failures.
- Multiple Programming Options — Configure the ESC using the dedicated Smart ESC Programming Box, the SmartLink USB updating and programmer application on your computer, or through simple throttle-stick programming directly from your transmitter, giving you flexibility based on your preferred workflow.
- Comprehensive Multi-Point Protection System — The ESC incorporates over-current protection to safeguard against short circuits and motor overload conditions, automatic LiPo low-voltage cutoff to protect your battery from over-discharge damage, thermal protection to monitor heat levels and failsafe protection to ensure controlled landings in emergency situations.
- Heat-Dissipating Design — The carefully engineered thermal management system efficiently dissipates heat generated during high-current operation, maintaining safe operating temperatures even during extended full-throttle flights, prolonging the lifespan of critical components.
- Dual BEC Power Connectors — Two separate battery eliminator circuit outputs provide redundant power distribution to your receiver and servos, offering both flexibility in system configuration and enhanced reliability through dual power paths.
- Firmware Updatable Technology — Keep your ESC current with the latest improvements and features through firmware updates delivered via the Smart ESC Programming Box or SmartLink PC application, ensuring you always have access to the newest performance enhancements and bug fixes.
- Integration with Spektrum Smart Ecosystem — Like every component in the Spektrum Smart ecosystem, this ESC communicates seamlessly with other Smart electronics including Smart receivers, Smart batteries and Smart transmitters, creating a fully integrated system that shares vital telemetry data across all components for comprehensive aircraft monitoring.
Technical Performance
The Spektrum Avian 160A HV Brushless Smart ESC is engineered to handle demanding flight applications with continuous current ratings of 160 amps, making it suitable for large-scale aircraft and high-performance models that demand serious power. The impressive 6S to 14S LiPo battery compatibility means you can scale your power system from smaller models running 22.2V (6S) configurations right up to massive 51.8V (14S) setups, providing extraordinary flexibility in aircraft design and performance tuning. The compact dimensions of just 89mm in length, 50mm in width and 36mm in height allow the ESC to be installed in the tightest fuselage compartments and engine bays without requiring major structural modifications, whilst the 376-gram weight remains manageable across a broad spectrum of aircraft sizes. The 32-bit ARM M4 processor ensures rapid computation of power delivery commands, enabling smooth throttle response that feels natural and intuitive to experienced RC pilots. The heat-dissipating design with dual BEC power connectors provides both thermal management during extended high-power operations and redundant power distribution pathways for enhanced system reliability. Whether you're flying racing aircraft that demand instant throttle response, scale models that require smooth proportional control, or aerobatic platforms that push the envelope of flight dynamics, this brushless ESC delivers the responsiveness, protection and intelligence that professional RC pilots throughout the UK have come to expect from Spektrum's proven engineering heritage.
What's in the Box
- Spektrum Avian 160A HV Brushless Smart ESC
- Spektrum Smart Sticker Sheet
- Product Manual
What You Need to Complete
- Spektrum Aircraft Receiver
- Spektrum Smart Technology LiPo Battery (6S to 14S compatible)
- Spektrum Transmitter
- Brushless Motor suitable for your aircraft size and performance requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Spektrum Avian 160A HV suitable for beginners? — Whilst the Avian 160A HV is packed with advanced features, its programmable nature and comprehensive protection systems make it appropriate for pilots of all experience levels. However, beginners might consider whether they need 160 amps of continuous current; smaller Avian models like the 70A version are available for more modest aircraft. The Smart telemetry provides invaluable learning data about how your aircraft systems are performing, making it an excellent educational tool.
- What battery configurations does the Avian 160A HV accept? — This ESC is extraordinarily versatile, accepting any LiPo battery configuration from 6S (22.2V) through to 14S (51.8V), enabling you to power everything from moderate-sized aircraft on smaller battery packs to massive scale models demanding serious electrical energy. This broad compatibility makes it an excellent long-term investment that can power multiple aircraft in your fleet.
- How does the Smart telemetry system work and what data does it provide? — The integrated telemetry continuously monitors critical operating parameters including motor current draw, battery voltage, ESC temperature and performance metrics, broadcasting this data wirelessly to compatible Spektrum Smart receivers and transmitters. This real-time information lets you optimise throttle curves, monitor motor health, track battery condition and troubleshoot any anomalies during flight, providing a virtual engineer's perspective on your aircraft's performance.
- What protection systems does the Avian 160A HV include? — The ESC incorporates comprehensive multi-point protection featuring over-current protection against short circuits and motor overload, automatic LiPo low-voltage cutoff to prevent battery damage from over-discharge, thermal protection to monitor heat levels during high-current operations, and failsafe protection to ensure controlled behaviour during signal loss situations.
- Can I program the Avian 160A HV without a computer? — Yes, you have three programming options: use the dedicated Smart ESC Programming Box for standalone configuration, download the SmartLink USB application to programme via your computer for advanced tuning, or use simple throttle-stick programming directly through your transmitter's control inputs for basic adjustments.
- Is soldering required for installation? — No, the Avian 160A HV is ready to install straight from the box. It comes pre-wired with high heat-resistant IC connectors that are backwards compatible with older EC connectors, allowing direct connection to your receiver and battery without any soldering, reducing installation time and potential connection issues.
- How does the Avian 160A HV compare to non-Smart ESC options? — The critical advantage of Smart technology is the integrated telemetry system that monitors vital aircraft operating data and shares it with your Spektrum ecosystem, providing real-time performance insights that conventional ESCs cannot offer. Combined with the advanced 32-bit processor, dual BEC outputs, comprehensive protection systems and firmware update capability, the Avian 160A HV represents a significant step forward in ESC capability and reliability.
- What makes the compact design important? — RC aircraft design often involves fitting powerful electronics into tight fuselage spaces. The compact 89mm x 50mm x 36mm dimensions mean you can install this 160-amp powerhouse without major airframe modifications, preserving your aircraft's aerodynamic design and weight distribution whilst gaining serious electrical performance.
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 SPM Avian 160A HV Brushless Smart ESC 6S-14S P-SPMXAE1160HV 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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