3 or 4 cell

Posted by svein arne skansen on September 30, 2013 at 3:26pm

I am building a flamewheel 550 with dji 2212-920kv motors and 30A opto esc,and APM 2.6....I have the choice of 3 or 4 cell lipo....what will give me the longest flight-time of 5000mah 3c and 3800mah 4c (ca same weight)?

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  • Jacek Jackiewicz September 30, 2013 at 5:35pm
    Forgot to add my flight time on 50% batteries when they discharge to 3.7v is 5min. At 10min they are empty. 5000mAh gone. I usually fly 5-7min tops.
  • Jacek Jackiewicz September 30, 2013 at 5:32pm
    I use 4c 35-70discharge ratings 5000mAh and i wish i had larger capacity like 8000mAh
    On dji550 with rc timer motors 2212-1000kv with gimbal and camera , telemetry and fpv. total weight 2.7kg
    On 10x45 props.
  • mark September 30, 2013 at 4:50pm

    5000mah 3c w/ 10.45 props

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