Friday, December 29, 2017

Ten ways to extend the UAV flight time - part 2


Method 5: Avoid overcharging
Lithium polymer batteries are highly volatile. If the charging time is too long, it may cause an explosion or even cause a fire. Overcharging is not only dangerous but also shortens battery life.

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Method 4: DIY yourself
Why not try DIY? With your own DIY quadcopter, you have better control over your battery life. Do not worry - it's not as difficult as you think. There are many online resources to teach you DIY step by step. if you plan to DIY, I suggest you read this article:
http://beginnerflyer.com/build-a-drone/. This article will at least teach you some quadcopter drone DIY foundation knowledge. You can also refer to these websites below:
RCGroups.com: RC Groups was founded in 1995 to help you meet like-minded four-rotor UAV enthusiasts. Here you can not only learn the knowledge of drones and how it works but also experienced flyers for you to answer questions.
DIYDrones.com: This online community is devoted to helping UAV novices learn how to DIY a Quadrotor UAV. As far as I know, the users on this site are friendly, open and helpful.
MultiRotorForums.com: This site is also a great resource for learning how to DIY a drone. Thousands of users are sharing their ideas and suggestions here every day, freely offering solutions. The site also has an "Activities" section where you can get the latest local drone information.

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Method 3: Backup Battery
To date, one of the most common solutions to the problem of limited battery life for drone spaceflight is to purchase a backup battery. This method is suitable for UAVs that are easily replaced by batteries (such as X8C and X5SW) but not for UDI U839. In general, spare batteries are cheaper (about $ 5). You can buy at:
Amazon.com
Banggood.com (all kinds of rc drone parts at an affordable price)

Method 2: Remove the blade guard
Paddle guard is mainly used to protect the UAV propellers, but also has its drawbacks, they provide protection while increasing the weight of the UAV leading to shorter life. However, if you are not familiar with the UAV control method, I recommend not to remove the blade guard in a hurry. Because it is more important to protect the propeller than to fly for a few more minutes. We will recommend the Carbon Fiber Tube as it is super lightweight.

Method 1: Do not run out of battery
Our last advice is: Never run out of battery power during the flight as this will gradually shorten the battery life. We recommend flying with a battery charge greater than 20%. When the battery level drops below 20%, allow the battery to cool for a few minutes and then fully charge it. Such regular maintenance can help you extend battery life.

Key point
Keep in mind that these methods of extending the life of the drone have a limited effect and can not make your drone's duration soar from seven minutes to 14 minutes. Based on this premise, these methods are really useful and can help you get longer battery life. If you have other good ways or tips to prolong your drone's life, please feel free to share it in the comments section below.

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