Introduction
Flying a copter is always a fun and exciting process, but only until the battery runs out. Here are some effective tips to help the user stay in the air for longer and at the same time contribute to a longer battery life. Let's start with simple, but no less effective actions that allow, in combination, to achieve the maximum result.
Recommendations
- Maintain a minimum weight. This is an important parameter for anything that takes off into the sky.
- Experiment with the propellers. Some props are known for providing extra flight time. The difference is not significant, but it is.
- Make sure your drone is powered by Lithium Polymer (LiPo / LiPo HV) batteries as these have the best weight / power ratio and the fastest discharge rate. Almost all drones come with these batteries.
- Use a larger battery. More mAh, more electricity.
- Reduce power consumption by turning off non-essential devices / systems (eg lights, on-board camera, etc.). This will allow the motors to spin faster. Be careful.
- Aggressive flight will drain your battery faster, so stick to a stable and slower flight mode and avoid flying in windy conditions.
- Do not overcharge or zero the LiPo battery, this will extend battery life with maximum performance.
- Reduce the weight (the less the weight, the less revolutions you need to drive). You can remove the landing legs, propeller guards, stock chamber, etc.
- Increase the space of the battery compartment (the more amperes, the more energy, but without fanaticism, powerful batteries have more weight, which is not always the case).
- If experience allows, you can change the stock motors to more efficient ones.
