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That's the interesting question, too high of voltage or current could cause issues and high heat. Ideally you want a programmable charger set to 3.3v but a 6 volt charger could be used, the slower the better, but even quick blast could add enough to that cell to get it's voltage up. The trick...

Yes there are actually 6 cells, 3 banks of 2. If you look at the connections from the cell banks to the underside of the control board, those are the connections to each of the 3 banks of 2 cells, if you take a voltage reading at those 3 points, you will notice that banks 1 and 3 are connected...

I have had limited success reviving a Phantom 2 battery. If the cells aren't showing any signs of swelling then you "may" be able to coax it back to life. This involves disassembling the battery to gain access to the connections to the cells and carefully and selectively charging each cell...

I have done it, once, with 2 P3P's in a planned flight in a controlled area. Yes technically not legal (in Canada either) but done very safely. There was zero control or video signal interference between the two, they both operated perfectly. I lifted off and hovered with the first and then...

Most aircraft have vents in the airframe to allow for cooling, especially if they use LiPo batteries. Most Wetsuits do not cover these vents so IMO they only add unnecessary weight to the aircraft and provide no benefits for water protection in flight. This is an old debate, and I intend...

I have "forced" dead and long forgotten and abused LiPo's back to life. And I have been using them for flight in various aircraft for almost 6 years. Not to mention other non flight projects. They definitely are in a class of their own compared to all other batteries. My best advice is to use...

Yes they do but I wouldn't call this an arsenal. An arsenal is one of every model and series and some have that. This is just my 5 year old Phantom 3 Pro that has been my only aircraft until this past few months. I resisted upgrading until the Classic was released, simply saw no need for...

Agreed on the speed, a Mavic 3 can clearly and easily out run a Phantom in an even fight. But mass does play a big role. The best comparison I can think of to compare size and mass in flight are two Frisbees. A larger, heavier one will always fly more stable in wind than a smaller light one...

Last time I checked, P4 batteries were still available on DJI's website, and there are 3rd party batteries available as well. The Phantoms are still great birds and in my personal experience they are still the most trustworthy aircraft in strong wind. When I really want to fly and its very...

When you say sync data, what data are you trying to sync? If you are transferring video and pics from the aircraft via the fly app on another device, you don't need a connection to the internet. The devices communicate directly via their own wifi. To do this, on the mini 3, power up the...

The DJI RC automatically turns off wifi and bluetooth when you start the props. You have to turn it back on in the settings after you land. It doesn't automatically switch back on.

Bought my P3P refurbished directly from DJI in 2018 and still love to fly it. And I've learned, it still is my most trusted aircraft in high wind. It's a tank, and my new Mavic 3 Classic, while an amazing aircraft, still can't hold a candle to stability in the wind to my P3P. That being said...

Greetings Pilots! Hi All! I'm a long time member in the Phantom Pilots Forum, alot of you know me. Just catching up, My upgraded aircraft fleet:

I have, there are 2 brands that I have used. One that looks identical to DJI batteries but the leds are considerably dimmer, typically under the brand name PowerExtra. They work fine and have been reliable in flight but I don't trust their BMS circuitry. It's not the same as DJI'S and does...

Welcome from Canada!