I have a simple question regarding battery usage % in different modes do you cover more ground in P-mode or in Sport- mode if you flew in identical conditions , P-mode is slower but uses less vs Sport mode faster but uses more..
I have a simple question regarding battery usage % in different modes do you cover more ground in P-mode or in Sport- mode if you flew in identical conditions , P-mode is slower but uses less vs Sport mode faster but uses more..
Yes..... maximum distance with a DJI phantom is one example.Of course
Is there anything in life that doesn't deplete more resources when you've increased output?
As to the OP question with impact of various flight modes. It should not make much noticeable difference between P of sport mode (the GPS is always active and any power used by OA sensors would be negligible as a percentage of total power, it might be thay like the GPS where they remain active it's just that their output is not relied on by the flight controller in some modes).
OK thanks I didn't search before posting , how does showing battery life differ/benefit you over showing %There a pile of threads on here regarding that question. Consensus and my own experience is to sit at 50 kph in P mode and I get more consistent range. Sports mode is quicker but I end up using more battery % trying to keep it in a straight line and hence less distance. BTW I have the voltage icon up on the app as its more of an indication as to what the battery life is rather than the %.
This don't answer the question regarding the difference in distance ,one battery is one battery your not "depleting more resources" your just using it at a faster rate , No ?Of course
Is there anything in life that doesn't deplete more resources when you've increased output?
I recall reading if you disable OA in Sport mode the advertised top speed can then be reached which is about 1/3 more then in P mode which is quite a jump..The fact you can see your position on the map demonstrates that GPS is active in sport mode.
I suggested the OA sensors may remain active in sport mode, to the extent they do or don't is largely irrelevant as the power consumption is likely insignificant compared to the power required by the propulsion system.
Sport mode is not simply more voltage to the motors, it is a flight mode that allows greater pitch angles therefore the potential for higher speeds. At a given speed the motor power required will be the same regardless if flight mode.
Voltage drop is an unreliable means of determining power consumption. While volts and amps will provide for an easy calculation of power at a particular time the most convenient and reliable means to ascertain efficiency, having regard to the OP's question, is to look at mah consumed for a given distance having regard to airspeed as the variable of interest.
I remain confident airspeed will prove to be the determinate factor regardless of flight mode which will likely provide an insignificant contribution.
1- The fact you can see your position on the map demonstrates that GPS is active in sport mode.
2- I suggested the OA sensors may remain active in sport mode, to the extent they do or don't is largely irrelevant as the power consumption is likely insignificant compared to the power required by the propulsion system.
3- Sport mode is not simply more voltage to the motors, it is a flight mode that allows greater pitch angles therefore the potential for higher speeds. At a given speed the motor power required will be the same regardless if flight mode.
4- Voltage drop is an unreliable means of determining power consumption. While volts and amps will provide for an easy calculation of power at a particular time the most convenient and reliable means to ascertain efficiency, having regard to the OP's question, is to look at mah consumed for a given distance having regard to airspeed as the variable of interest.
5- I remain confident airspeed will prove to be the determinate factor regardless of flight mode which will likely provide an insignificant contribution.
Weather permitting I'll do a crude distance test tomorrow morning and see what happens..OP wants to know if sport mode will consume more battery.
Yes it will.
This will be interesting. Try and maintain a constant airspeed in both modes over the same distance and see how much battery is consumed. Looking forward to the results.Weather permitting I'll do a crude distance test tomorrow morning and see what happens..
You are spot on. Greatest distance for a given battery usage has been demonstrated to be attained flying just under 14ms for the phantom airframe.Generally speaking faster speeds are less efficient due to increased air resistance. This is why most Hybrid vehicles get better MPG in town than highway.
On the otherhand the Phantom IS using much of it's battery just to stay aloft, so it may have an advantage going faster.
This doesn't answer the question, just some thoughts.
So is that P-mode ?You are spot on. Greatest distance for a given battery usage has been demonstrated to be attained flying just under 14ms for the phantom airframe.
.................flying just under 14ms for the phantom airframe.