Todd,
If you are going electric the one thing you don't want to skimp on is the charger. This is the thing that got people in trouble with Lipo's when they first came out. Over charging can cause a serious issue. You need a smart charger that is designed for lipos, the thunder power charges are good get the ones that include the AC/DC connections. Don't charge at max allowable amps, it shortens battery life. Don't fully charge lipo packs when you come home from a flying session, charge them the night before. Lipo's don't like sitting fully charged they will puff and then there junk.
Best, DennisT