GlassKnees
Well-Known Member
I have an Elev-8 (V2) quad that I had modified - replaced the stock motors with Tarot 4006 620 KV motors, driving carbon 1355 props. I'm using an APM 2.6 flight controller with external GPS, telemetry, Tarot 2D gimbal and a TS832 600 mW video transmitter. The full up weight is 3.0 lbs:
I used a fully charged Glacier 6000 mAh 30C 4S Lipo, which is a little over a year old. This morning, the air was calm, temp was 63 Deg. F. with 59% humidity. When I power up the aircraft, the gimbal and video transmitter are drawing power from the battery.
I started the stopwatch as soon as I began to throttle up for takeoff right after achieving GPS lock. I flew to an altitude of about 8 - 10 feet and switched to Loiter mode, and moved the aircraft from the driveway over to the grass and let it hover. Occasionally, I would yaw the aircraft or move it slightly:
Voltage failsafe (set at 14.5 V) kicked in shortly after 6 minutes. Total endurance: 6:12. I was hoping for a better result. I'm wondering if perhaps my battery is not holding the charge as well??
I used a fully charged Glacier 6000 mAh 30C 4S Lipo, which is a little over a year old. This morning, the air was calm, temp was 63 Deg. F. with 59% humidity. When I power up the aircraft, the gimbal and video transmitter are drawing power from the battery.
I started the stopwatch as soon as I began to throttle up for takeoff right after achieving GPS lock. I flew to an altitude of about 8 - 10 feet and switched to Loiter mode, and moved the aircraft from the driveway over to the grass and let it hover. Occasionally, I would yaw the aircraft or move it slightly:
Voltage failsafe (set at 14.5 V) kicked in shortly after 6 minutes. Total endurance: 6:12. I was hoping for a better result. I'm wondering if perhaps my battery is not holding the charge as well??