Flight time of a 3DR robotics X8 model 2013

Posted by Nader on July 20, 2015 at 1:57am

Hello,

I am using a 3DR robotics X8 model 2013, with 2 batteries in parallel( each one: 4200 mAh, 3 cells. I get a flight time of 7 minutes (voltage drops to 11.1 V). I always have an additional weight of 300 grams. I need more flight time. Do I have to change the batteries? buy a new one with 10000mAh.

Thank you

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  • Jose Eduardo July 20, 2015 at 3:57am

    must take into account the power to weight ratio, to increase Mha also increase weight, mostly 3DR models with a basic setup do not exceed 20 minutes flight, so you have to consider what is weighing and loading capacity.

  • David Pulvermacher July 20, 2015 at 3:51am

    Why don't you look at eCalc to see what difference that would make....

    http://www.ecalc.ch/xcoptercalc.php

    Perhaps 4S batteries will solve your problem if your motors and ESCs will handle it?

    • Khoa Vu > David Pulvermacher February 17, 2016 at 7:54am

      ^ I suggest the same. I'm not familiar with the X8 myself, but if you can upgrade to 4S motors and batteries, even with a lower capacity, you should be off to a good start. @Jose Eduardo, is correct, a bigger battery will weigh more, and your flight time increase will become negligible at some point for the added cost.   

    • Khoa Vu > Khoa Vu February 17, 2016 at 7:56am

      What brand batteries by the way? And how long have you had them?

      eCalc is pretty handy but if you're just doing simple calculations this is another one: http://personal.osi.hu/fuzesisz/strc_eng/

    • Darius Jack > David Pulvermacher July 20, 2015 at 7:10am

      Your link opens as spam on Arduino tablet.

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