I just bought a Proto X quadcopter and it awesome - except for the 3.5 - 4 min fly time. Can I use these batteries to extend that? Disclaimer: this
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No, the Proto X has an internal battery that is not SUPPOSED to be user swappable.
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Probably not, but if anything, maybe 1-2 minutes. The heavier weight of the higher capacity batteries offsets any gains from the increased capacity, especially on those super micro quads.
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I own 2 of these quads and each came with one flight battery. Given an average 8-12 minutes of flight, I did go out and buy a couple of additional batteries to permit sequential flights with charged batteries. Enjoy!!
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I just got one of these for a 109 heli and it will not fit into the original battery compartment. Considered getting a 107 but decided to give it a shot. Soldered it in, zip tied it and it works great. The original battery was dying (the heli would get about 3 ft off the ground then start descending as the battery was giving out. This gives me full flight times again. See my review for full details.
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Yes, but keep extra charged batteries on a long flight...they go rather too quickly.
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I have a special charger for my R/C truck (duratrax onyx) that can be programmed for all types and sizes of batteries, so I don't have any problem with batteries overcharging. I purchased 5 additional LiPo battery packs for the quadcopter real cheap and they work great. The enemy of batteries is the charger - it's worth while to go with a programmable charger for any rechargeable batteries you own. I bought a cheap 5-way splitter to charge multiple batteries for my quadcopter at the same time and it works just fine. But, you need to have a good charger that doesn't overcharge. Otherwise, your batteries will puff up and their life will be shortened. Another advantage of a programmable charger is that the charge time is much shorter. I can charge one battery in as little as 35 min, or around 60 min at a lower mah rating (which will help the battery last longer). Look for a charger on Amazon - you can find them for around $35. I just cut the end off my 5-way splitter and put a plug on it that's compatible with my charger. Just keep the polarity correct and you're good to go. BTW - if you charge multiple batteries, I would make sure each is equally used, ie dead, then boost the mah rating according to how many batteries you're charging at once. I would charge one battery pack at 0.5 mah, but use 1.0 mah for 2 packs. Make sure the voltage is set correctly, as well as the type of battery (ie LiPo, Nimh, etc).
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I think there are plenty of answers regarding stock setup (7-9 minutes depending on flight style). My experience with the stock phantom 1 (FC40) with 3D printed (lighter than bought) prop guards, 3D printed landing gear risers, a generic brushless gimbal with GoPro Hero3+ and a FatShark Predator v2 Camera+transmitter, I get around 4 minutes of actual flight time, this is about half hovering and half quick maneuvers, etc. I also tried doing dual battery, and it bumps up to about 7 minutes. I have 6 of these batteries and an IMAX B6 charger with a NEEWER XT60 Parallel Balance Charging Plate, which will charge 6 batteries from dead to full in about 2 hours. I think there are plenty of answers regarding stock setup (7-9 minutes depending on flight style). My experience with the stock phantom 1 (FC40) with 3D printed (lighter than bought) prop guards, 3D printed landing gear risers, a generic brushless gimbal with GoPro Hero3+ and a FatShark Predator v2 Camera+transmitter, I get around 4 minutes of actual flight time, this is about half hovering and half quick maneuvers, etc. I also tried doing dual battery, and it bumps up to about 7 minutes. I have 6 of these batteries and an IMAX B6 charger with a NEEWER XT60 Parallel Balance Charging Plate,... » Read More I think there are plenty of answers regarding stock setup (7-9 minutes depending on flight style). My experience with the stock phantom 1 (FC40) with 3D printed (lighter than bought) prop guards, 3D printed landing gear risers, a generic brushless gimbal with GoPro Hero3+ and a FatShark Predator v2 Camera+transmitter, I get around 4 minutes of actual flight time, this is about half hovering and half quick maneuvers, etc. I also tried doing dual battery, and it bumps up to about 7 minutes. I have 6 of these batteries and an IMAX B6 charger with a NEEWER XT60 Parallel Balance Charging Plate, which will charge 6 batteries from dead to full in about 2 hours. « Show Less
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The copter itself is solid Styrofoam, there are no accessible compartments. So its a little over an hour to charge and you get about 10 minutes of use then back to the charger. No provision to access the battery. One neat feature though that I might look at later is the remote can be set up to share copters. The cool part to that isn't that you could get extra flying time (though you could by having another charged one ready). It means you could charge two and control them at the same time with the same remote. In theory they'd fly in tandem! I'm using this as "my first quadcopter", when I feel I'm ready my plan is to upgrade to something more solid. The copter itself is solid Styrofoam, there are no accessible compartments. So its a little over an hour to charge and you get about 10 minutes of use then back to the charger. No provision to access the battery. One neat feature though that I might look at later is the remote can be set up to share copters. The cool part to that isn't that you could get extra flying time (though you could by having another charged one ready). It means you could charge two and control them at the same time with the same remote. In theory they'd fly in tandem! I'm using this as "my first... » Read More The copter itself is solid Styrofoam, there are no accessible compartments. So its a little over an hour to charge and you get about 10 minutes of use then back to the charger. No provision to access the battery. One neat feature though that I might look at later is the remote can be set up to share copters. The cool part to that isn't that you could get extra flying time (though you could by having another charged one ready). It means you could charge two and control them at the same time with the same remote. In theory they'd fly in tandem! I'm using this as "my first quadcopter", when I feel I'm ready my plan is to upgrade to something more solid. « Show Less
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This battery is an average battery. Depending on your flying habits you can get about 10 minutes flying time. I don't like to fly it constant from the time I take off until it's dead. I like to land every once in a while to allow the motor to cool a little. So by doing that, I can get close to 15 minutes total including down time. I imagine each battery is a little different as to how much actual time each battery will last. That's why I have more than one battery. It makes the trip to the park last longer
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Not sure. Doesn't matter with the Syma x1 they last forever. Balance is perfect and wouldn't even try a different battery unless your trying to use it with a different flying machine.
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It did last longer per charge that the standard battery. However the charger from the quad over charged it so it went bad quickly but that may be my fault. The battery did not stay clipped in the quad and would occasionally dangle under the copter. Take all that into consideration.
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If I read the manual correctly, I think it said 5-1/2 to7-1/2 minutes of flying time. Watch It fly on your computer. Reminds me of Pylon racing. Keeps you on your toes! Good luck, Sammy.
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I wouldn't recommend adding any additional weight to this little bird. I even tend to fly mine with the canopy removed, seems a bit more responsive that way. Even with a higher mah lipo, the added weight of the bigger cell can hardly even extend flight times, much less provide any additional lift. Also, adding additional weight will dramatically reduce the life-span of the small brushed motors. Still, for the price, its a very fun quad to fly.
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I haven't flown it over a little over 100 yards away and it seemed fine! I fly on the regular battery about 10 min. but bought a larger one and it flys about 17 minutes. Great drone for the money! Tough and durable!
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Yes of course. FyI the eflight batteries are not the best batteries there are after market batteries that are cheaper and provide longer flight times than the eflight batteries oh and an additional fyi just Bc you have more batteries and can charge many at the same time with this device and its a nice conveinence you cannot fly back to back flights with electric helicopters you will fry the engine! Also frying the engine may or may not be a big deal depending on if you don't mind spending the $10.00 or $100.00 engine replacement and of course you gotta take the whole thing apart to replace the engine.....I did all that uour welcome Yes of course. FyI the eflight batteries are not the best batteries there are after market batteries that are cheaper and provide longer flight times than the eflight batteries oh and an additional fyi just Bc you have more batteries and can charge many at the same time with this device and its a nice conveinence you cannot fly back to back flights with electric helicopters you will fry the engine! Also frying the engine may or may not be a big deal depending on if you don't mind spending the $10.00 or $100.00 engine replacement and of course you gotta take the whole thing apart to replace... » Read More Yes of course. FyI the eflight batteries are not the best batteries there are after market batteries that are cheaper and provide longer flight times than the eflight batteries oh and an additional fyi just Bc you have more batteries and can charge many at the same time with this device and its a nice conveinence you cannot fly back to back flights with electric helicopters you will fry the engine! Also frying the engine may or may not be a big deal depending on if you don't mind spending the $10.00 or $100.00 engine replacement and of course you gotta take the whole thing apart to replace the engine.....I did all that uour welcome « Show Less
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I have had zero issues using this and the power is better as well as flight time. No damage caused by this battery in my experience. I have 3 ar drone 2.0
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Yes this worked on phantom. it will give you 26 min of flight time. excellent battery
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Full Charge will give you 10 to 15 minutes depending how (hard )you fly it.Ive had mine 200 feet,Beware of wind up there Can be bye bye Helicopter. Always fly on #2 setting or you will never gain control.Buy 4 extra tail motors,your gonna need them. Have fun:)