GimpyGeek
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So I am building my first multirotor (all my RC experience is on borrowed toys) and I am trying to figure out which batteries I should be using. I have read some great information on Lipo batteries here, but I still have a question about what I gain or lose by going 3s or 4s.
I have a stock DJI F550 with the 2212 DJI motors, 30a DJI ESC's, Naxa w/ GPS and Senrigan gimbal. From everything I am reading, the F550 can run either 3s or 4s batteries. The gimbal can only run 3s according to the manufacturers site.
A long time ago, I used to work at a battery manufacturer, so I know a fair bit about NiCd, NiMH, L-ion and battery basics, so I am going to make a guess as to what the net effect of the 3s vs 4s batteries would be, but it is only a guess, and I could use some guidance.
I am guessing that a 4s battery, being higher voltage, would give the heli more power to the motors, giving crisper response, whereas the lower voltage will not have the same sharpness. I understand that runtime is mostly a factor of battery capacity, and as I am planning on doing more aerial video and photography, I am not thinking that I will need the 4s batteries, but would be fine with a higher capacity 3s. As for the gimbal, I understand that I could run a low capacity 3s directly to it.
So, is my guess correct or am I off target here?
Thanks in advance!
I have a stock DJI F550 with the 2212 DJI motors, 30a DJI ESC's, Naxa w/ GPS and Senrigan gimbal. From everything I am reading, the F550 can run either 3s or 4s batteries. The gimbal can only run 3s according to the manufacturers site.
A long time ago, I used to work at a battery manufacturer, so I know a fair bit about NiCd, NiMH, L-ion and battery basics, so I am going to make a guess as to what the net effect of the 3s vs 4s batteries would be, but it is only a guess, and I could use some guidance.
I am guessing that a 4s battery, being higher voltage, would give the heli more power to the motors, giving crisper response, whereas the lower voltage will not have the same sharpness. I understand that runtime is mostly a factor of battery capacity, and as I am planning on doing more aerial video and photography, I am not thinking that I will need the 4s batteries, but would be fine with a higher capacity 3s. As for the gimbal, I understand that I could run a low capacity 3s directly to it.
So, is my guess correct or am I off target here?
Thanks in advance!