Limiting the Motor Output

[Odogster]

So lately while I have been flying, a message stating "The propulsion output has been limited to conserve battery life" Has anyone else seen this. It should be noted that since reading an article about charging / discharging batteries and general usage prolonging I now try to fly every battery to under 5%. Once I get to 10%, I make sure I am very low and moving slowly or just hovering in case there is some kind of issue, but I must say that I have been able to fly a slight bit longer since doing so, judging by about 7 battery cycles. I usually bring it down to 1 or 2 percent.

 

[msinger]

That message was added in firmware 1.6. The goal is to prevent your battery from shutting off mid-flight.

You should be landing by the time the first battery cell reaches 3.4V. I'm not sure what you read, but it sounds like you got some bad advice.

 

[Odogster]

That message was added in firmware 1.6. The goal is to prevent your battery from shutting off mid-flight.

You should be landing by the time the first battery cell reaches 3.4V. I'm not sure what you read, but it sounds like you got some bad advice.

@msinger Thanks for the response, I must confess that I only have been paying attention to the % of battery and not the voltage. I will start to monitor though, once again, thanks for all you do for the P3 community, really cool ofyou.

 

[N017RW]

The % is based on an algorithm/calculation. Batt/cell voltage monitoring is the only way to fly! (pun intended)

 

[Odogster]

The % is based on an algorithm/calculation. Batt/cell voltage monitoring is the only way to fly! (pun intended)

If I remember correctly, there is an option to display voltage on main screen, which I will be seeking and enabling this evening. Thank you for this powerful comment (pun intended also)!

 

[msinger]

there is an option to display voltage on main screen

 

[Odogster]

Dude, you are awesome, this is the best service I have ever had and its free. Seems like automated responses you get back so quick!

 

[tcope]

Agree 100 percent with msinger, percentage I nice and quick to monitor but lowest voltage should be set to display on main screen.

 

[lookin4pain]

tell me this is from the inspire, or am I just missing 2 cells...

 

[dirtybum]

No, thats from the P4.5 some of us are beta testing[emoji41]

 

[Odogster]

No, thats from the P4.5 some of us are beta testing[emoji41]

For real?