"I am 'Jamming' a 5000MAH in there and still just get 12. But I was told to change the confing in mission planner to tell it that your using a 5000. He says it might increase the flight time. Not sure how because IRIS uses battery voltage to decide…"

"The most I can get is about 12 mins with gopro and gimbal. Id love to get 20 mins but even 15mins would be great."

"I found this on the Air Canada website - 


Lithium ion cells and batteries up to 100 Watt Hours (Wh) each
The following are permitted in carry-on baggage only*:
Consumer electronic devices containing accepted lithium ion cells or batteries with a…"

"Im using a pelican case with zip ties through the lock holes. That way if they want to get inside they can but ill know if they do.

Im going to take my batteries on with me in a lipo bag. But I'm first going to see if I can get a document from the…"

"I've heard that, just wanted to be sure. I've also heard its a good idea to discharge them before traveling."

"Ha! Very cool, thanks. It looks like at least the same if not more."

"If you want really good video you should try the new 3-axis gimbal. It will reduce your flight time to about 10-11 mins with the batt. you have but the trade-off is well worth it."

"I also was not satisfied with 10 minute flight times so I did some digging and found out that there are some 5,000MAH batteries that fit nice and snug in the battery bay.
I bought 2 5,000 MAH Vortex batteries off Ebay, I'm charging them right now on…"

"HI Rick,

Thanks for the info. The tube is 3/8" aluminum. I drilled 2 holes through the unused antenna base then two matching holes in the aluminum tube and used 3mm machine bolts to secure it. Then I bolted on the brass plate at the top and…"

"Hi Troy, Well I have tried everything and cannot get APM Planner to see the pixhawk on my iris. the drop down to select the Firmware is greyed out and the message says 'No Valid Device Found'. I have attached 2 screenshots to show you. installed the…"