Recent content by timb12957

This generates a new question. HOW do you get batteries to 45% for storage? How do you identify that it is at that level?

OK this issue is solved. I ordered a aftermarket battery. No more problems! . A friend explained LiPo batteries to me like this "Even if you have a battery with a 5200 mAh capacity, a portion of that capacity can be unusable. Sort of like having a gallon jug that is partially full of a hardened...

OK Starz, send me the price difference between aftermarket batteries and a new drone and I will go with your solution! lol:D

Personally I rather take my chances with a NEW aftermarket than a USED OEM.

The question has been asked, what are the best after market batteries for my DJI Phantom Vision Plus. I have read the threads that say "Do not trust anything but OEM batteries" Well have you tried to buy OEM batteries? As far as I know, they are no longer manufactured. With that being the case...

Upstate South Carolina

OK thanks!

Thanks for your input. I have read online accounts of a guy who had a similar issue even with a new battery. So I hope to find someone local who has a P2 so I can either try my batteries in their drone, or their battery in my drone before I shell out for new batteries.

I purchased a used Phantom 2 Vision Plus recently and it included 2 batteries. There was a Phantom Knowledge DVD that came with it which I followed to perform all updates. When I attempted first flight I encountered a problem. The drone will take off but the battery drain starts falling about 1%...