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Hi all,

I saw some recommandations with powering the APM with only 2S 7.4V lipo battery through the 5V linear regulator on the Oilpan.

But I'll need a 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V to power my servos AND the APM.

So my question : is it possible to use that kind of battery through the linear regulator without any problem (overheating ??) ?

If not, what is the best : an external voltage regulator 5V (what kind is the best : switching one ?).

To compute my capacity needings, how much current is needing by APM with a magnetometer and GPS mediatek on board ?

Thanks a lot for your personal experience with powering the APM !