Hello guys, I have an F550 that weighs 1200grams w/o the batteries, and I have a payload that weighs 950gm(Camera, Gimbal, Battery, Receiver, 3rd axis gear etc). The prop I'm using is 10" new DJI stock propellers. So with this setup, what battery configuration & brand can I use? Something that will not bloat after a few flights & would give me at least 7mins flight time. I would appreciate any help you can give. Thank you!
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F550 with 950gm payload...what battery configuration to use?
- Thread starter abonto
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Hi abonto, My F550 all up weight is 2.450 kg, I use 4S batteries with 5 amp capacity, stock motors and ESCs' and 10" graupner props, it hovers drawing about 20 amps and I get 9 to 10 minutes flight time (easy flying not acro) with about 15 to 20% capacity left in the battery.
Regards - bruce
Regards - bruce
Hi abonto, your all up weight according to your figures will be less than mine at 2.150 kg (that should give you 10 to 12 minutes flight time on a 5 amp 4S battery). What is it that makes you think that it will not fly?
The cheapest batteries to purchase are generally available from Hobby King. I use the Zippy Compact batteries, they have a good capacity to weight ratio.
Others will use more expensive batteries, that is up to you to decide. You can easily spend $120 to $150 on one battery.
5 amp battery = 5000Mah battery.
Regards - bruce
The cheapest batteries to purchase are generally available from Hobby King. I use the Zippy Compact batteries, they have a good capacity to weight ratio.
Others will use more expensive batteries, that is up to you to decide. You can easily spend $120 to $150 on one battery.
5 amp battery = 5000Mah battery.
Regards - bruce
BC-deGraaf
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I use 4s 5000 MAH 45-90c turnigy nanotech my Total weight is about 2800gr and i get 9 min flight time and there is 10% left. This battery wont get hot/warm. Gr
Hi Bruce, that's cutting it really close, 25c maybe good for F550 without payload. The 3300 30c-35c on my quad had bloated like crazy after 10-20 flights, and now it wouldn't even last 2 minutes, I guess I killed it for drawing too much amps. How long have you used those?
The one use by BC mentioned sounds really good, and those nanotechs are tough & forgiving, it's just that it's expensive. BC where did you buy your batteries?
The one use by BC mentioned sounds really good, and those nanotechs are tough & forgiving, it's just that it's expensive. BC where did you buy your batteries?
BC-deGraaf
Member
Hè guys i bought my lipo also at hobbyking, i now you dont need that high C on your lipo for a multirotor but i want to play it safe and not on the edge (25-35C you always look out for Total weight) mine cost (i think) 45 euro (60 dollar) but you can find them on hobbyking. And i fly my lipo also to 3% they dont get sponsy (nothing happpens)
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