MY perfect setup....

[Svanen]

Nice job on the mods Michael - and great video for discussion.

I would agree when the outside temps warm up you should see longer battery life (probably not a lot however with the extra weight).

Of note - carrying the extra weight definitely results in increased load on the Phantom motors along with increased temps on the windings.

My biggest concern with flying longer, and if you are pushing it to full speed or fighting any wind would be with over heating the ESC!



That might be a better idea - probably end up with around the same flight time in your video - however it would likely be a lot less strain on your Phantom!

When you increase the weight of the Phantom then your batteries must supply more amps -- by having to do that, it will result in less life (flying time) than what you calculate.

Keep in mind that "Ah" is a measure of “current capacity”and not “energy capacity”.

Not unusual to find different batteries with the same "Ah" that will have a completely different amount of total energy.

Anyway - as noted you did a nice job with your Phantom - and it looks like you truly enjoy the hobby.

Keep on flying safe and thank you for posting your video.

Thanks for your reply
I am quiet new to this and I absolutely love it
I have about 9 hours flight tine and 125 km.
My goal is to fly long flights have this nice setup: (see picture) with standart battery, witch has aloved me to fly 5 km out and 5 back and a little around close by, so 13 km total 22 min. Had to stop because of battery.
Goal would be 8-10 km out with the battery mod
(I am doing this along a beach here so I keep it legal

Thank

Will let you know the results.

 

[lannes]

Almosy perfect. I can't find a black parabolic reflectors.

Forget about the reflectors and get a Titan Cyclone

 

[Svanen]

Forget about the reflectors and get a Titan Cyclone

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Like but think this is way better: with boosters from maxxuav.eu (they do a really good job)

 

[lannes]

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Like but think this is way better: with boosters from maxxuav.eu (they do a really good job)

The titan cyclone is amplified (2x 3w sunhans) and battery boosted, it's slightly neater set up than the 4hawks, with the T-mount I can swap the panel between my P4, P4P, Mavic and Spark controllers quickly and easily, that's why I went this way

 

[eaglegoaltender]

My goal is to fly long flights have this nice setup: (see picture) with standart battery, witch has aloved me to fly 5 km out and 5 back

Now that looks like an even better setup in that photo with the tripod mount - you have a nice n neat "Ground Station" of sorts. Looks great.

Good luck with your distance flights - that's not something I have ever gotten brave enough to do - will keep an eye out for your future flights.

 

[Svanen]

Now that looks like an even better setup in that photo with the tripod mount - you have a nice n neat "Ground Station" of sorts. Looks great.

Good luck with your distance flights - that's not something I have ever gotten brave enough to do - will keep an eye out for your future flights.

Hey and thanks
Not sure what the record is but I am very exited to tell you that I did 24 km today 11.5 out and 11,5 back then a little around before landing! Had 16% power left when I came back
Not sure what the record is, but I must be close

Crazy right
/Michael

 

[Speedmeister]

Hey and thanks
Not sure what the record is but I am very exited to tell you that I did 24 km today 11.5 out and 11,5 back then a little around before landing! Had 16% power left when I came back
Not sure what the record is, but I must be close

Crazy right
/Michael

What is the total weight compared to stock? Looks heavy!

 

[lannes]

Hey and thanks
Not sure what the record is but I am very exited to tell you that I did 24 km today 11.5 out and 11,5 back then a little around before landing! Had 16% power left when I came back
Not sure what the record is, but I must be close

Crazy right
/Michael

You would have had the world record if you had used all your battery life, the longest return trip I've seen (youtube) is 29.1km, they could have extended it by another minute after the battery hits 0%

 

[Svanen]

What is the total weight compared to stock? Looks heavy!

Hi

I use LIHV batteries, they are lighter than Lipo.
So total 700 grams more (350 pr battery)
It flys fine but a little heavy turning.
Phantom 4 advanced plus can lift 12-1400 grams so it is far from limit.

 

[Svanen]

You would have had the world record if you had used all your battery life, the longest return trip I've seen (youtube) is 29.1km, they could have extended it by another minute after the battery hits 0%

Great
Will go for that
I see that it was done with a Mavic NOT Phantom.
Little problem is that the phantom lands at 10% and I cant get around that.... (I guess)
Anyway 30 km is my goal now
I think I will make it, i returned and still had 14% battery after 24200 meters
Will let you know the results

 

[lannes]

Great
Will go for that
I see that it was done with a Mavic NOT Phantom.
Little problem is that the phantom lands at 10% and I cant get around that.... (I guess)
Anyway 30 km is my goal now
I think I will make it, i returned and still had 14% battery after 24200 meters
Will let you know the results

30km would be amazing, you will need the perfect day and take a lot of risks with battery power

 

[JarrodF]

All the high dollar range extenders in the world won't extend your VLOS.

 

[With The Birds]

Hi

I use LIHV batteries, they are lighter than Lipo.
So total 700 grams more (350 pr battery)
It flys fine but a little heavy turning.
Phantom 4 advanced plus can lift 12-1400 grams so it is far from limit.

LiHV are LiPo. They aren’t lighter but will take a higher permissible voltage.

 

[Svanen]

LiHV are LiPo. They aren’t lighter but will take a higher permissible voltage.

Well I know Lihv is Lipo, but LIHV has more capacity on the same weight, as you see about same weight for a 4s, but 300 mah more on the LIHV vs Lipo
Also the LIPO pack is a little larger.
--

Here is an example:

ZIPPY Compact 3700mAh 4S 25C Lipo Pack

Spec.
Capacity: 3700mAh
Voltage: 4S1P / 4 Cell / 14.8V
Discharge: 25C Constant / 35C Burst
Weight: 343g (including wire, plug & case)
Dimensions: 146x27x44mm
Balance Plug: JST-XH
Discharge Plug: HXT4mm

VS

Multistar LiHV High Capacity 4000mAh 4S 10C Multi-Rotor Lipo Pack

Specs:
Minimum Capacity: 4000mAh
Configuration: 4S / 14.8v / 4Cell
Constant Discharge: 10C
Peak Discharge (10sec): 20C
Pack Weight: 345g
Pack Size: 110 x 36 x 52mm
Charge Plug: JST-XH
Discharge Plug: XT6

 

[With The Birds]

Well I know Lihv is Lipo, but LIHV has more capacity on the same weight, as you see about same weight for a 4s, but 300 mah more on the LIHV vs Lipo
Also the LIPO pack is a little larger.
--

Here is an example:

ZIPPY Compact 3700mAh 4S 25C Lipo Pack

Spec.
Capacity: 3700mAh
Voltage: 4S1P / 4 Cell / 14.8V
Discharge: 25C Constant / 35C Burst
Weight: 343g (including wire, plug & case)
Dimensions: 146x27x44mm
Balance Plug: JST-XH
Discharge Plug: HXT4mm

VS

Multistar LiHV High Capacity 4000mAh 4S 10C Multi-Rotor Lipo Pack

Specs:
Minimum Capacity: 4000mAh
Configuration: 4S / 14.8v / 4Cell
Constant Discharge: 10C
Peak Discharge (10sec): 20C
Pack Weight: 345g
Pack Size: 110 x 36 x 52mm
Charge Plug: JST-XH
Discharge Plug: XT6

Im not sure you have a choice but to use LiHV given the stock DJI pack is LiHV. You should expect around 10% greater usable capacity due to higher permissible terminal voltage. What is interesting is the LiHV you have referenced has significantly lower C rating- this is typical- there is no free lunch. Based on your quoted specs the LiHV is 18% larger than the standard LiPO.

You are getting some very impressive distance, looking forward to seeing how you progress with this. Something tells me you aren’t satisfied you have taken this as far as it can go yet.

 

[Svanen]

Im not sure you have a choice but to use LiHV given the stock DJI pack is LiHV. You should expect around 10% greater usable capacity due to higher permissible terminal voltage. What is interesting is the LiHV you have referenced has significantly lower C rating- this is typical- there is no free lunch. Based on your quoted specs the LiHV is 18% larger than the standard LiPO.

You are getting some very impressive distance, looking forward to seeing how you progress with this. Something tells me you aren’t satisfied you have taken this as far as it can go yet.

HI

Thanks
For sure it is difficult to find the perfect setup, and the best compromise between weight and power...
first I charged the LIHV batteries to 4,20 v pr sell (same as standart LIPO) but now I am running the LIHV up to standart 4.35v pr cell, the dangerous part in that is that the default DJI LIPO battery will be overcharged,,,, so solution is to connect the LIHV batteries secunds before taking of, that way it should be okay because the craft is starting usuin power straight away
I am very happy now with my personal record 24300m 11500m out and 11500m back again, (and the rest around before landing) but really my goal is to beat the world record 30km

will let you know how that goes in Januar... :=)

For info I tryed to add 4x (1c 2200mah) more to the craft, but almost crashed because it was too heavy too much
see here:

 

[Svanen]

HI

Thanks
For sure it is difficult to find the perfect setup, and the best compromise between weight and power...
first I charged the LIHV batteries to 4,20 v pr sell (same as standart LIPO) but now I am running the LIHV up to standart 4.35v pr cell, the dangerous part in that is that the default DJI LIPO battery will be overcharged,,,, so solution is to connect the LIHV batteries secunds before taking of, that way it should be okay because the craft is starting usuin power straight away
I am very happy now with my personal record 24300m 11500m out and 11500m back again, (and the rest around before landing) but really my goal is to beat the world record 30km

will let you know how that goes in Januar... :=)

For info I tryed to add 4x (1c 2200mah) more to the craft, but almost crashed because it was too heavy too much
see here:

 

[DOC 1500]

just curious as to what kind of strain this is truly putting on the factory Motors, and as a result reducing the life expectancy.

 

[Svanen]

just curious as to what kind of strain this is truly putting on the factory Motors, and as a result reducing the life expectancy.

You are right, this must be putting a lot of presure on all parts, I also did mods to the parameters, so more speed tilt ect. I am well award that the waranty is gone long time ago (this craft is just for testing)

 

[Svanen]

You would have had the world record if you had used all your battery life, the longest return trip I've seen (youtube) is 29.1km, they could have extended it by another minute after the battery hits 0%

hi,
well this is with a Mavic
Mine is a Phantom 4 Advanced plus,, extended my record by a little bit ANYONE in the world with longer return flight?