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FMpro · 10-19-2011, 04:36 PM

I've heard that the 1 cell lipos don't function properly in cold weather. Is it possible to setup the 120 so that it can be flown in cold temperatures (30s to 40s)?

vmax911 · 10-19-2011, 06:09 PM

The lipo will work, it was just have significantly lower capacity. Don't try to charge it while it is cold either. The plastic will become rather brittle as well.

Pfloyd · 10-19-2011, 06:52 PM

You'll only get 2-3 minutes of flight that cold.....put her up for the winter and get out the msr!

FuntanaS · 10-20-2011, 08:48 PM

30-40F isn't that cold.

Just keep the lipo's in a warm spot until you are ready to fly. Worst case you will have slightly lower performance.

Mr.Firemouth · 10-20-2011, 09:25 PM

You can use a parallel battery link and use 2 600mah batteries to extend battery time. You will have to make your own or use one of the multi charge harnesses that came with battery pack deals on ebay.

Corvette & Copter Guy · 10-22-2011, 12:16 AM

I work in a very large shop so I will be flying all year round.

biffstark · 11-03-2011, 12:58 PM

Hey man, I'm also from UT and I had my 120SR last winter. If you keep your lipo's inside before flying, that will help. But I think the best you can expect is about 3 minutes of outdoor flying. Some people have suggested ways to cover the batteries with foam padding or whatever to try keeping them warm longer. I thought that sounded like a P.I.T.A. so I just carried a handful of batteries in my pocket. Or there's a wardhouse with an indoor gym on almost every corner, right?

Pfloyd · 11-03-2011, 07:07 PM

Flight times will be reduced in the outside colder weather.Find a high school gym to fly at night....

FMpro · 11-04-2011, 09:25 AM

Hey biffstark. I'm down in South Jordan. The heavy winds down here make for some interesting flights with the 120! I like your pocket-full-of-batteries approach. I can deal with 3 minute flights.

Pfloyd · 11-04-2011, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuntanaS

30-40F isn't that cold.

Just keep the lipo's in a warm spot until you are ready to fly. Worst case you will have slightly lower performance.

It's cold enough to affect the efficiency of the batteries.

Those of us who have our 120srs' since last winter went thru all of this.

10-19-2011, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
FMpro Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011	Winter Flight? I've heard that the 1 cell lipos don't function properly in cold weather. Is it possible to setup the 120 so that it can be flown in cold temperatures (30s to 40s)? __________________ Blade: mSR, 120 SR, mCP X Force-RC: MH-35, FHX Spektrum DX6i

10-19-2011, 06:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pfloyd Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010	You'll only get 2-3 minutes of flight that cold.....put her up for the winter and get out the msr! __________________ Syma S107-Syma S109-Syma X8C-Syma X8G-Syma X5HC-Syma X5HW-Mini Orion-ProtoX-Syma X5C-1 USAF RETIRED 1968-1988 Vietnam Veteran

10-20-2011, 08:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
FuntanaS Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2011	30-40F isn't that cold. Just keep the lipo's in a warm spot until you are ready to fly. Worst case you will have slightly lower performance. __________________ Tarot 450 Pro V2 FBL - Blade mCP X - Blade 450 3D FBL

10-20-2011, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mr.Firemouth Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011	You can use a parallel battery link and use 2 600mah batteries to extend battery time. You will have to make your own or use one of the multi charge harnesses that came with battery pack deals on ebay. __________________ ~Rich Radio-DX8 (3) Blade 120SR(RKH red trim, NiteFlite , Kestrel 500) Blade CX3/UMX Beast/HK J3cub/Champ

10-22-2011, 12:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Corvette & Copter Guy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Goodview,MN.	I work in a very large shop so I will be flying all year round. __________________ LOGO 200, DIABOLO 550, DIABOLO 800, SOXOS 7.1 VCONTROLNEOTRIBUNUSMKSVTXDPL8 W/BUMP CONTROLMEANWELL

10-19-2011, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
vmax911 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011	The lipo will work, it was just have significantly lower capacity. Don't try to charge it while it is cold either. The plastic will become rather brittle as well.

11-03-2011, 12:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
biffstark Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UT, USA	winter flying Hey man, I'm also from UT and I had my 120SR last winter. If you keep your lipo's inside before flying, that will help. But I think the best you can expect is about 3 minutes of outdoor flying. Some people have suggested ways to cover the batteries with foam padding or whatever to try keeping them warm longer. I thought that sounded like a P.I.T.A. so I just carried a handful of batteries in my pocket. Or there's a wardhouse with an indoor gym on almost every corner, right? __________________ T-Rex 550 3GX V2, Blade 230s, Nano, Vortex 150 NX10, DJI-FPV

11-03-2011, 07:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pfloyd Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010	Flight times will be reduced in the outside colder weather.Find a high school gym to fly at night.... __________________ Syma S107-Syma S109-Syma X8C-Syma X8G-Syma X5HC-Syma X5HW-Mini Orion-ProtoX-Syma X5C-1 USAF RETIRED 1968-1988 Vietnam Veteran

11-04-2011, 09:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
FMpro Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2011	Hey biffstark. I'm down in South Jordan. The heavy winds down here make for some interesting flights with the 120! I like your pocket-full-of-batteries approach. I can deal with 3 minute flights. __________________ Blade: mSR, 120 SR, mCP X Force-RC: MH-35, FHX Spektrum DX6i

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