Ten ways to extend the UAV flight time - part 1

Like many tech geeks and drone lovers, you may also be disappointed with the drones' short flight times. The average flight time for an entry-level quadcopter is only seven minutes. Even the most expensive drone, the longest flight time does not exceed 30 minutes. Even so, you can still do something to extend the flight time of your quadcopter. Next, this article will share 10 ways to help you extend your drone's lifetime.

What are the factors that affect the UAV lifetime?

Today's entry-level quadcopter RC Drones will last for approximately 7 minutes for a flight, such as the Syma X5C and the UDI U818A. Obviously, there are many factors that can reduce the life of your UAV, including wind, weight, flight style, and video. For example, UAV life in windy weather will be shorter than usual. Flying UAVs with heavy payloads, such as a camera or paddle cover, or fierce flights can result in significantly reduced battery life.

Method 10: Use a larger battery

Today almost all UAVs use lithium-polymer batteries. Lithium-polymer batteries are light in weight and discharge at higher rates (more energy can be stored/released) than conventional batteries. As you might expect, lithium-polymer batteries come in many sizes: the Cheerson CX-10, the smallest quadrocopter in the world, uses a relatively small 100mAh battery, while the larger Syma X8C rc fpv uses a 2000mAh battery. In general, a larger battery can support longer battery life. Note: Sometimes, the battery's large capacity is not necessarily a good thing because larger batteries usually mean more weight. If the battery is too heavy, it may shorten the lifetime of the drone.

Method 9: Remove the camera (if detachable)

It is worth noting that camera and UAV lifetime are closely related. So when you record a video, you will need more battery power than usual (not available on the Hubsan X4 H107C since the camera is not detachable). This method can be only applied to the rc camera drone.

Method 8: Grasp the charging opportunity

The correct charging time can extend battery life. In order to ensure the best lifetime, before each use, you should be the right charge. If you do not intend to fly a drone in the near future, no need to charge. Just fully charge the battery before you decide to use it.

Method 7: Avoid flying in inclement weather

Flying drones under the strong wind weather is dangerous and can cause the drone to fall or even injure innocent people. When you fly a drone in strong winds, it is equivalent to forcing the motor to generate more momentum to keep hovering. This will result in more battery power consuming, and if you can, choose to fly indoors in windy weather.

Method 6: Choose a conservative flight mode

Almost all UAVs have multiple flight modes for you to choose. If you want to choose more intense flight mode, only need to increase the sensitivity of the remote control; otherwise, reduce the sensitivity of the remote control. Obviously more intense flight mode needs to consume more battery energy. You can purchase some high-quality rc model tools online.