Looking for advice on motors

[hardypalmguy]

Hey all... right now I have a quadcopter that uses 4 Sunnysky x2212 980kv motors. 11x4.7 props, Naza Lite controller, Fatshark FPV, EZosd, 3s 5000mah setup, 1750g overall weight. 10-12 mins of flight time depending on flying and weather conditions.

Over the next month I plan on adding a gimbal and rebuilding the frame to accommodate it. Obviously the weight will go up. I'm looking to stick with Sunnysky motors, 3s setup (since I have a ton of batteries), and looking to remain around 10-12 mins of flight time. Which Sunnysky motors should I switch to? Let's say the overall weight increases to 2000-2200g. I'd rather have more beefier motors than not enough.

Thanks!

 

[PeteDee]

Really I think you will struggle a bit to get good performance on 3S, not going to be much head room at all.

 

[hardypalmguy]

If I switched to 4s and changed to 10x4.5 props, could I keep using my Sunnysky x2212 980kv motors?

 

[Old Man]

Probably, if the ESC's and motors are rated for 14.8v. That set up is almost (880kV) the same arrangement the 3dR X-8 uses, and their upgraded quad. The quad will do about 15-20 minutes on 4s without a gimbal or camera. It's pretty light The X-8 about 9.5 minutes with gimbal and camera, using an aux 900mA battery for FPV. It's kind of heavy.