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    Phantom 1 or FC40 (not sure which) won't fly right

    Thanks. I ordered 2200 25c batteries. Went out yesterday for the first time. Works great! I was only getting 7-8 min per battery. But it was very windy. So I'm sure the copter was working its tail off staying in place. This bird came with a dual battery setup. But it was just too much weight...
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    Phantom 1 or FC40 (not sure which) won't fly right

    Thanks. Actually, I haven't ordered batteries yet. The manual says the FC40 needs 2200MAH - 20C-11.1V batteries. I cannot find 20C batteries. I see 25C and up. What C level can I safely use?
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    Phantom 1 or FC40 (not sure which) won't fly right

    OK. I have ordered batteries. Yes, I know the battery door is the front, lol. What is the best site to get certified? TIA
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    Phantom 1 or FC40 (not sure which) won't fly right

    Hi all - My brother gave me his Phantom 1 or FC40, not sure how to tell which one it is. Anyway, it won't fly right. He hadn't flown it in years. When I turn it on and perform the "Compass Calibration", I get the solid green light when I rotate around the horizontal axis. When I rotate around...