I have the DJI F450 quad with Naza kit and DJI motors, etc. I have been using 3S 3600 packs with 10" blades and getting about 7-10 min of flight. I am going to pickup a couple more packs today and was wondering... if I get a 4S 3800 14.8v pack, will I need to change anything on the Naza, with regards to settings, and will I get more flight time you think or should I just stick to 3S 3600 packs?
Batteries.. 3s or 4s ?
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Vojec
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I think with 4s battery you will get more time and most important you can payload more.. but in other heands 4s lipo weight more...
I have Zippy 4S 5000 mAh 40C and quad with lipo weight is about 1.300g and fight time on normal turning commands (training for AV-video) is 22min. No sudden turns and so one.
I have Zippy 4S 5000 mAh 40C and quad with lipo weight is about 1.300g and fight time on normal turning commands (training for AV-video) is 22min. No sudden turns and so one.
Actually it is not that odd. If you keep the 10" props on and have a very light craft, when you arm the motors at idle, it could get light on the skids.
Thank you for all the info. I was at the LHS and of course, because it's nice outside perfect for flying, they did t have any of the 3S 3600 packs I am using. I looked at a 4S 2500 but thought I would wait to hear from you guys. I think I'll head back and grab a 3500+ 4S pack to try. My quad is heavy. It has an OSD camera, separate camera battery and a GoPro2 with the radio gear. It's a pretty heavy bird. I don't know the weight because I don't have a scale.
I bought a 450mAh pack for the 12V camera and that will cut the weight down because I've been using a 1300mAh pack which is fairly large alone. Was looking for an 800 but they had none. I hope to get 3-4 flights for the camera out of the 450mAh pack.
Again, thank you for the responses.
I bought a 450mAh pack for the 12V camera and that will cut the weight down because I've been using a 1300mAh pack which is fairly large alone. Was looking for an 800 but they had none. I hope to get 3-4 flights for the camera out of the 450mAh pack.
Again, thank you for the responses.
Here is the pack I am headed there to buy... http://www.greathobbies.com/productinfo/?prod_id=TGHL45004C50
BorisS
Drone Enthusiast
Hi aWandere, may consider those http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...00mah_4S_35_70C_Lipo_Pack_USA_Warehouse_.html
Cheaper lighter and C rating shouldnt be an issue. I have 6 packs of them 4s 6000mAh and not problems since 4 5 months with them, except that a drained to far
Cheaper lighter and C rating shouldnt be an issue. I have 6 packs of them 4s 6000mAh and not problems since 4 5 months with them, except that a drained to far
Elliott000
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@mailman, since you mentioned it and im in need lol, what motors are you runnin, i checked out the tiger's look pretty sweet, but id also like to run 4s if i want do the tigers take 4s?
I don't understand this quote. I appreciate all the feedback. With regards to switching motors mailman, what motors are you recommending? Link?
So happens, I am concerned about one of the motors. You know if you turn the motor by hand, you feel the resistance in the magnets... all feel good but one, has almost no resistance. I guess the magnets feel weak in that one. Is this something to be concerned about?
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janoots2
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Going through this now on my quad. Gain is at 100% on the video, going to try 85% next, then maybe remote gain for vertical if that doesn't help. Running 4s Spyder 5000 30c batteries.
http://www.multirotorforums.com/sho...e-air-so-much-she-wouldn-t-come-down.../page2
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