Forrest Frantz > amirhossein eshtiaghiAugust 12, 2015 at 11:48am
you can calculate the C rate. it is max continuous amp rate / capacity in amp-hours. 1/C = the time in hours you can fly at that max rate. So for example, the experimental Li-S batteries, need to discharge at a rate no faster than 3 hours so the C rate = .33 (1 / 3 hours)
I have been using Li-Po's for about 4 years on my drones. They work well and last a long time if you have a good balance charger. Just charge at 1C and be patient.As far as Li-ion I can't answer about the use in drones.Maybe somebody else will respond with that information.
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Interesting, why there is no C rating for power tool batteries like Milwaukee M12 popular version?
you can calculate the C rate. it is max continuous amp rate / capacity in amp-hours. 1/C = the time in hours you can fly at that max rate. So for example, the experimental Li-S batteries, need to discharge at a rate no faster than 3 hours so the C rate = .33 (1 / 3 hours)
I have been using Li-Po's for about 4 years on my drones. They work well and last a long time if you have a good balance charger. Just charge at 1C and be patient.As far as Li-ion I can't answer about the use in drones.Maybe somebody else will respond with that information.
Good Luck.
I used a good balancer to charge but after flight battery got inflated.
Thanks for your response.
sounds like you ran the voltage too low.