how often should I change transmitter battery? Newb question

[Durango9595]

Hi everyone.

I know this is a super basic question but i don't see much info out there about it. How often do I need to change the aa transmitters batteries. I got my vision last week and have 5 full flights on it. I don't want to waste batteries but certainly don't want to put my phantom at risk. What's a good rule to go by?

Thanks guys!

 

[UrAwFuL]

Re: how often should I change transmitter battery? Newb ques

If it's been a while and the transmitter keeps beeping, it's time to change. :lol:

 

[N017RW]

Re: how often should I change transmitter battery? Newb ques

Hi everyone.

I know this is a super basic question but i don't see much info out there about it. How often do I need to change the aa transmitters batteries. I got my vision last week and have 5 full flights on it. I don't want to waste batteries but certainly don't want to put my phantom at risk. What's a good rule to go by?

Thanks guys!

The Tx has a low batt. alarm.

"Don't see much info out there..."

This is found in the manual and it is strongly recommended and much appreciated if you review it a few times.
It contains the much info you seek.

 

[Durango9595]

Re: how often should I change transmitter battery? Newb ques

Thx guys!

 

[HarryT]

Re: how often should I change transmitter battery? Newb ques

As a rough guideline, AA alkaline batteries are typically around 2000mAh capacity, and these should last around 20h of usage in the transmitter. I use rechargeables and replace them after about 15h to give a decent margin of error.

 

[4wd]

Re: how often should I change transmitter battery? Newb ques

Mine just started to beep and flash the controller today, they have been used maybe 3 times a week on average since 1st May.
It has turned quite chilly here which won't have helped.

In short don't worry about them for several weeks.
Have a spare set with you but no need to change them until the unit lets you know.
I expect you could do several further flights if prepared to put up with the beeping.

 

[tferrari]

Re: how often should I change transmitter battery? Newb ques

Your radio controller will also beep after something like 10 minutes without any user input.

Don't mistake this for a low battery alarm

 

[Mordor]

Eneloop batteries are the best of the world....ehehehe

 

[Cone&drone]

Yeah no need to panic if you change your batteries as soon as the remote beeps and let's you know to land and change , you'll be sweet .