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Markuss317
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Apr 6, 2016
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Anyone have good suggestions for extra battery packs for this drone?
Guest
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Apr 6, 2016
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Markuss317Plenty of battery options online. Get any 4S Lipo within 1300mAh and 1500mAh with at least 30C or higher, the higher the better.
crazylegs
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Apr 6, 2016
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GuestThanks for the info Guest... that was going to be my next question..
Guest
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Apr 6, 2016
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swatdoggyBattery options are simple, but it's not easy to select one. Asking for recommendations without knowing what you want is like going into a car dealership and saying "show me cars that can get me from point A to point B." Any car can do that. I've flown the F210 with a giant PULSE 2200mAh 3S. Granted I had to take off the head for the battery to fit but the copter can handle it with no problem. I use it for cruising with goggles since max speed is like 40mph but I get a good 10-12 minutes of flight. It struggles on the climb but handles gracefully on banks and turns. For racing and aggressive manuevers you'd want a smaller more powerful battery like a 4S 1300-1500mAh for about 5-6 minutes of fun. Sure you can cruise around on the 4S but you'd probably get like 7-8 minutes on it. I have several brands batteries but I find the Turnigy Multistar 1500mAh 4S 40-80C to be a good one. Oh, one more thing, be mindful of the battery size since the F210 has a battery compartment vs an open top like other racing quads and only fit certain batteries lengthwise and width-wise.
crazylegs
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Apr 7, 2016
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GuestOnce again, thanks for your info... Will the stock charger be sufficient to charge aftermarket batteries, or would you recommend getting a separate charger? What type of battery connector should we be looking for when shopping? I've watched a few youtube videos and many folks recommend swapping the FPV antenna for something better than the stock. Do you have any recommendations on antennas also..?
Guest
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Apr 7, 2016
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crazylegsSorry I had to ask but have you played with Hobby grade rc at all? Like cars and trucks not just planes or helis because the questions that you're asking require prior knowledge on lipos. I don't want to sound belittling but like someone mentioned earlier that piloting a 6-axis craft is a completely different animal and I somewhat feel obligated to encourage anyone for the fact of the matter to really go out and try to fly a quadcopter on an app or buy a toy drone like this one.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0157IHJMQ/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459991009&sr=sr-1&keywords=predator+drones
For $40 you can't go wrong and can't seriously hurt someone or cause a ton of damage, but the biggest thing I don't want for anyone starting out flying drones is to feel frustrated because all the DJI ads and drone commercials claim anyone can fly one. Comparing a racing drone such as the F210 to a DJI is like a comparing a Formula F1 vs a google street map car...on autopilot.
For $40 you can't go wrong and can't seriously hurt someone or cause a ton of damage, but the biggest thing I don't want for anyone starting out flying drones is to feel frustrated because all the DJI ads and drone commercials claim anyone can fly one. Comparing a racing drone such as the F210 to a DJI is like a comparing a Formula F1 vs a google street map car...on autopilot.
crazylegs
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Apr 7, 2016
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GuestSure i've flown many toy grade similar to the one you have recommended. This is my first "Hobby/Expert grade" drone purchase. I totally understand where you are coming from and your concern with anyone wanting to start this hobby. Likewise i wouldn't want to recommend someone to go out and buy a 1000cc superbike as their first bike. Trust me, i get it. No worries though, I will fly my dron in a open field while wearing a helmet and i protection. LOL.... jk.. :) Seriously, I still prefer to spend my $40 on an extra battery to gain my experience with extra flight time than spending my money on another toy. Maybe i should rephrase my question. Perhaps you would kindly provide links or recommendation (if you know of any) to where someone like me could learn more about the technical intricacy of a Lipo battery, connector tips, chargers, higher gain antenna that can be used on F210.
Guest
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Apr 7, 2016
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crazylegsCool, you're really going to enjoy flying this bugger. You can research about everything you mentioned online. My suggestion is to join a few forums, the community there are incredibly helpful. Here are few links on lipos and more on the F210.
http://www.rclebanon.com/page/guide-to-lipo-batteries
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2580255
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2591222
I recommend getting at least a couple more batteries in addition to the one included with the drop. It sux to prep and go out to the field for only 6-7 minutes of flight on one battery. I buy all my batteries on hobbyking.com and the charger Accucel-6 has been my workhorse for more than half a decade. It's a favorite among hobbists due to it's versatility, size, and proven itself to be a great charger. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18066__Turnigy_Accucel_6_50W_6A_Balancer_Charger_w_Accessories_US_Warehouse_.html
*PS I wouldn't be concern with the antenna as of yet. Get accustomed to the drone first and it's capabilities then see what you want to do with it.
I recommend getting at least a couple more batteries in addition to the one included with the drop. It sux to prep and go out to the field for only 6-7 minutes of flight on one battery. I buy all my batteries on hobbyking.com and the charger Accucel-6 has been my workhorse for more than half a decade. It's a favorite among hobbists due to it's versatility, size, and proven itself to be a great charger. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18066__Turnigy_Accucel_6_50W_6A_Balancer_Charger_w_Accessories_US_Warehouse_.html
*PS I wouldn't be concern with the antenna as of yet. Get accustomed to the drone first and it's capabilities then see what you want to do with it.
crazylegs
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Apr 7, 2016
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GuestWow excellent stuff here guest.. This should be a sticky post. This is much appreciated by me for anyone interested to learn more about this hobby. Thanks again.. I'm definitely looking forward in receiving my f210..
Kaizen
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Apr 7, 2016
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crazylegsI find this article to be very informative on LiPos
http://www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-lipo-batteries.html
krugerlive
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Apr 9, 2016
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crazylegsThere are just a few things you need to know about LiPos in order to know which ones to get:
-mAh
-How many cells? (3s, 4s, etc)
-C Rating
-Connector
The mAh is the capacity, just like how it is on phone batteries and other things. This also gives you an idea of roughly how heavy the battery is, which means that you don't want to overdo it here with size since it becomes inefficient for the quad to carry at a point.
The number of cells determines the voltage, 3s and 4s are the most common in FPV racing, and they are 3 cell and 4 cell respectively. 3s is 11.1V and 4S is 14.8V. When you fully charge them, they will take 4.2V per cell, so will be 12.6V for 3s and 16.8V for 4s.
C rating can be likened to a multiplayer and gives insight into the batteries discharge rate. Higher rates mean more amps. The equation is [Batteries mAh in Amps]*[C-rating]. So if you have motors that will pull 60 Amps, you're going to want a 60C battery if it's 1000mAh. If you have a 1500mAh battery, you want at least 40C. Manufacturers often inflate C rating, especially with cheaper batteries, so it's always good to have extra headroom.
Connector. Make sure the battery has the same connector you are using for your quads. There are like 4 or 5 it may have. Most common are XT60 and EC3. ( XT60 is the most popular, so probably best to go with that when you start building.... everyone ends up building because this hobby becomes all consuming, in a good way).
That's pretty much it for the technical stuff in terms of what you need to know. Do also research proper LiPo care, because they can be little bombs if you don't take care of them properly and respect them. So it's really important to read all that information. Also get a voltage checker and a good 4 button charger.
The mAh is the capacity, just like how it is on phone batteries and other things. This also gives you an idea of roughly how heavy the battery is, which means that you don't want to overdo it here with size since it becomes inefficient for the quad to carry at a point.
The number of cells determines the voltage, 3s and 4s are the most common in FPV racing, and they are 3 cell and 4 cell respectively. 3s is 11.1V and 4S is 14.8V. When you fully charge them, they will take 4.2V per cell, so will be 12.6V for 3s and 16.8V for 4s.
C rating can be likened to a multiplayer and gives insight into the batteries discharge rate. Higher rates mean more amps. The equation is [Batteries mAh in Amps]*[C-rating]. So if you have motors that will pull 60 Amps, you're going to want a 60C battery if it's 1000mAh. If you have a 1500mAh battery, you want at least 40C. Manufacturers often inflate C rating, especially with cheaper batteries, so it's always good to have extra headroom.
Connector. Make sure the battery has the same connector you are using for your quads. There are like 4 or 5 it may have. Most common are XT60 and EC3. ( XT60 is the most popular, so probably best to go with that when you start building.... everyone ends up building because this hobby becomes all consuming, in a good way).
That's pretty much it for the technical stuff in terms of what you need to know. Do also research proper LiPo care, because they can be little bombs if you don't take care of them properly and respect them. So it's really important to read all that information. Also get a voltage checker and a good 4 button charger.
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