3DX500 only drawing 1700mah???

[Magna]

Hi all

Just take hold of a used 3DX500 that used stock motor and with carbon blade. The owner put in APLUS 4S 3300 mah pack and its my first flight (still learning to hover) and after 6-7mins of timed flight buzzer, I still have 1700mah capacity discharged from my charger. That is like only 16-17Amp on hovering.

Obviously I can equate that to another 6 mins flight but it seems that 8-9 mins of hovering is very possible although I'm not sure if the voltage able to sustain it to 8-9 mins. I will adjust my timer to another 2 more mins. I do have a lipo check and buzzer on board for LV warning!

[aussiemick]

Hi all

Just take hold of a used 3DX500 that used stock motor and with carbon blade. The owner put in APLUS 4S 3300 mah pack and its my first flight (still learning to hover) and after 6-7mins of timed flight buzzer, I still have 1700mah capacity discharged from my charger. That is like only 16-17Amp on hovering.

Obviously I can equate that to another 6 mins flight but it seems that 8-9 mins of hovering is very possible although I'm not sure if the voltage able to sustain it to 8-9 mins. I will adjust my timer to another 2 more mins. I do have a lipo check and buzzer on board for LV warning!

You must have the HS set very low.
Here is a graph of my 3DX. Using 4S4200 packs (2 x 4S 2100).
http://www.helifreak.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29639&d=1193745550

Mick

[aussiemick]

oops double post

[Magna]

mick, well I was learning on hovering. Its my 9th flight moving from Belt CP and its my first with 3DX. Still using the original stock 24t pinion.

[John Heli]

It is possible. Mine uses with 2300 on the head about 18 Amp on mild flying with stock gear, but I use the hyperion motor.

[Magna]

Hi John

Which Hyperion you are using?

I wonder if the Orbit 20-12 series will be more efficient compare to other outrunners...???

What about your side of ponds since its a german made outrunner, should be popular there no?

[John Heli]

I use the Hyperion H3025-10.